Escape the capital by heading to one of these diverse destinations, whether you're seeking history, quaint English charm, or expansive views. And they're all around an hour's travelling time from ...

5 of the most beautiful villages around London to visit Lenham Lenham is a small market village in the Maidstone district on the edge of the North Downs and is surrounded by scenic views.

This town is the perfect place for a day trip this summer if you're looking for somewhere exciting to explore.

The English Village is like a quaint town in rural England, featuring stone facade structures, Tudor-style houses, and half-timbered buildings—all hallmarks of traditional English architecture.

Why You Need To Go: This little town near Toronto has streets lined with limestone buildings and is a charming spot to spend an autumn day. You'll feel like you're in a quaint English village as ...

England’s Coastal Villages Are Quaint and Charming. Second Home-Owners Are Taking the Bait. These communities are seeing major house-price growth as out-of-towners flock to Britain's coast—but ...

Anti-English graffiti in a quaint Conwy Valley village has been described as "vile". The words 'f*** off Saeson (English)' were found painted on a road junction in Trefriw on Monday.

How a camel herder from Qatar who can't speak a word of English ended up living in London's smartest street - then tried to rape a woman in a private heart clinic where HE was being treated ...

The English Experience By: Julie Schumacher. Publisher: Doubleday, 240 pages, $27. Event: Reading/signing, 6 p.m. Tue., Next Chapter Booksellers, St. Paul. Free.

From the peaceful countryside villages of Kent to the small but mighty destinations of Surrey, an escape from the busy, non-stop atmosphere of London is always a treat. To help you discover some ...