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How to Get Out of London Without Really Trying

Easy escapes from the big city using only public transport. Whether you`re in need of a country ramble or a last-minute day trip to the seaside, temporarily leaving the Big Smoke has never been easier. London`s mainline stations offer easy access to open country, grand houses, historic castles, diverting museums and glorious beaches – and all within 90 minutes. This guide is ideal for spontaneous solo trips on sunny days, or to help plan days out during half-term breaks. Casting our net from the city`s outer boroughs to Essex, Kent, Sussex and beyond, our 100-plus entries include a beach in landlocked Middlesex, Bexhill`s art deco wonder, The De La Warr Pavilion, and fish and chips in Whitstable.