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Head out from London for a late-summer loop: a mid-morning train to Box Hill & Westhumble, climb the Zig Zag to picnic on the National Trust viewpoint, then descend through vines for a guided tasting on Denbies’ terrace. Book ahead and bring sturdy shoes.

Less than an hour from London Bridge, Hever Castle packs Tudor rooms, a double moat and award-winning gardens into an ideal day trip. Spend the morning in Anne Boleyn’s childhood rooms, wander the Italian terraces and finish with playful time in the yew and water mazes.

Spend a late-summer day in Canterbury: catch the high-speed from St Pancras, graze at the Goods Shed market, book a timed tour of the Cathedral, then drift through Mercery Lane and Westgate Gardens before a Westgate Towers view.

One long day takes you from St Pancras to Dover’s medieval keep, through evocative WWII tunnels and out onto the wind-swept White Cliffs. Sensible shoes, tide checks and a light daypack turn this fast-train trip into a restorative coastal escape.

Late-summer in Rye means crooked cobbles, a climbable church tower with views to marsh and sea, and a compact riverside keep. Spend a day wandering Mermaid Street, climbing St Mary’s, and — if you’ve been before — catching a Camber Sands sunset.

Make the most of a long day in Bath: take a mid-morning train from London, lunch in the Pump Room, spend relaxed time in the Roman Baths, stroll from Pulteney Bridge to the Royal Crescent, catch sunset at Alexandra Park and (optionally) cap the day with a rooftop soak.

A late-summer day in Oxford: arrive by train, choose a Bodleian tour or admire the Radcliffe Camera, climb St Mary’s for skyline views, then swap crowds for Port Meadow and end with a pint at The Perch

Less than 75 minutes from London, Brighton packs Regency exotica, independent lanes and a lively pebble beach into one brilliant day. Start with lunch in the Lanes, tour the Royal Pavilion, soak up the seafront with fish’n’chips, then catch sundowners on Madeira Drive.

Prague in winter feels like stepping into a snow-dusted fairy tale. The city’s cobblestone streets, gothic spires, and cozy cafes make it...