London Escapes: Over 70 Captivating Day Trips from London

Samuel Johnson famously observed that ‘when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life' and no one would deny that the city is an exciting and stimulating place to live, offering a wealth of diversions. However, even old Sam would no doubt agree that sometimes you need a change of scenery – to escape the city's constant hustle and bustle and visit somewhere with a gentler, slower and quieter pace of life.

When you yearn for some bracing sea air or wish to commune with nature, experience l...