As a born and bred Londoner, I regularly sing the city’s praises and whole-heartedly agree with Samuel Johnson’s famous remark that ‘when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.’
However, even I can appreciate that sometimes it’s good to leave the city and discover some of the other wonderful places in this green and pleasant land – especially those within easy reach of the capital.
With this in mind, starting on page 13, we bring you a London day trips special, packed with inspiring places to visit, whether you’re a Londoner like me, or a visitor looking to have some authentic English experiences away from the capital.
First-up, on page 14, Annabelle Thorpe takes us on a tour of some of the quaintest, sleepiest, most historic…
