London is quite probably the best city on the planet (a Londoner’s bias aside) but everyone is prone to an ache for a change of scenery. Luckily the geography gods have mapped out England in such a way as to provide rolling hills and sand dunes perfectly within our remit. What’s a better use of your recently acquired driving licence than getting away to the quaintest places you don’t even need to pack an overnight bag for? Here are the best summer getaways to visit!<\/p>\n
The picturesque town of Rye is a town of quaint cottages and much-loved antiques shops. Mermaid Street in Rye was voted one of the prettiest streets in the UK, and it really does live up to its title with it\u2019s Tudor-style houses and its whimsical house names. The town of Rye is only a 20-minute bus ride to Camber Sands, a gorgeous beach that is a delight even on a windy day and isn\u2019t nearly as touristy as other popular beaches in the UK, and it\u2019s less than two hours away from London. A great option for\u00a0summer getaways!<\/p>\n
Brighton isn\u2019t just good for classic British fish, chips and sugared doughnuts. A walk along the pier amongst the cheerfulness and lark of the arcades is a sweet afternoon pastime. Brighton was named the happiest city in 2015, and the Brighton Royal Pavilion, modelled in a 19th<\/sup> Century Indian Style is truly a sight to behold.<\/p>\n Shakespeare wrote of the stunning White Cliffs of Dover in King Lear, so they\u2019re worth a mention in this list at the very least. Canterbury and Brighton are really close by Dover too! You could even pop over to France from here if you fancy really good pastries.<\/p>\n The colleges of Cambridge are lovingly placed around this summer getaway location, and the city offers 90-minute tours which are a good shout if you\u2019d like to get some of the best sights done in a day. Cambridge summertime also means festival time, including the Cambridge comedy festival held in July, which has presented some amazingly talented comedians. It\u2019s also a great city to go punting in if you want to have a jolly good time. A great choice for\u00a0summer getaways!<\/p>\n Oxford is best known for its historic university but it has so much more to offer. The city is only an hour\u2019s drive away from London, and boasts wonderful architecture including the many spires it is rather famous for. It\u2019s not bad for a student night out either.<\/p>\n The New Forest is an idyllic writer\u2019s retreat and bursting with inspiration for the arts. Although it\u2019s so very close to London, the New Forest will make you feel like you\u2019re in an entirely different realm. Think of the Bronte moors. That\u2019s the kind of thing you\u2019ll find at the New Forest. A fun place for\u00a0summer getaways!<\/p>\n Surprisingly (not), the monarchy isn\u2019t one of the reasons I\u2019d recommend visiting Windsor. In fact, Legoland is probably a better reason. Second only to Windsor Castle of course.<\/p>\n Colchester is an arts city away from the capital. It has galleries, theatres, Roman ruins, a castle and a zoo for the kiddies. Colchester Castle alone, a Norman castle built on Roman foundations provides enough history to the city to make it well worth a summer visit.<\/p>\n This really is so super pretty. It was deservedly named an Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty in 1958 and it still lives up to that recognition. If you\u2019d like to escape London for a really good walk, this is the place to go.<\/p>\n The Cheddar Gorge in Somerset gives you the chance to explore hidden away stalactite caves and lets you climb the cliffs and walk the long roads of the Gorge. Climb all 265 steps of the Jacob\u2019s Ladder Lookout and take in the picturesque view over the Gorge.<\/p>\n When it\u2019s this hot in London, sometimes you really need to be at a big body of water, and Hastings will provide just that. Cool down at the beach and if it\u2019s the shade you need, take a trip to the caves. If you remember your Year 9 history, the Norman Conquest took place here too in 1066! Check out this place for\u00a0summer getaways!<\/p>\n The South Downs National Park is about as quaint as it gets. With rather romantic names like Blackberry Wood, Breaky Bottom and Devil\u2019s Dyke (not what it sounds like) the National Park really is a gulping breath of fresh air. This National Trust is one to visit for the summer\u00a0but is also beautiful year-round. Check out this place when going on\u00a0summer getaways!<\/p>\n London is quite probably the best city on the planet (a Londoner’s bias aside) but everyone is prone to an ache for a change of scenery. Luckily the geography gods have mapped out England in such a way as to provide rolling hills and sand dunes perfectly within our remit. What’s a better use of…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24513,"featured_media":131767,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":true,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1800,7631,1809],"tags":[14863,14861,14729,14862],"thb-sponsors":[],"class_list":["post-131766","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-after-uni","category-london","category-travel","tag-london-places","tag-london-summer","tag-summer-getaways","tag-summer-spots"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nDover<\/h2>\n
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Hop into a car and get on your way. Which places will you go to for the best summer getaways? Let us know in the comments!<\/h2>\n
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