Oh. My. GOURD.
Charming events within easy reach of London.
A remarkable tree on the edge of London.
The Thames had history 40,000 generations before the Romans.
Where to escape the summer heat of the city.
For when you need to be near the water.
The London bollards and buildings that have retired to the coast.
Steam trains, flower festivals and a mysterious grotto.
Daffodils, Peter Rabbit and a beer festival.
Snow drops, art exhibitions and a special afternoon tea.
A day trip to Medway.
It makes for a ribbeting visit.
Listen carefully, and you can hear the sounds of the M25 from Pluto.
Banksy, Brunel, and beyond!
An artistic Kentish coastal haven.
Adventures on the England-Wales border.
Bridges, beer and baked goods.
Go on an 'expotition' to find the North Pole... in East Sussex.
Jammin'.
Where an unseen Star Wars scene was filmed.
Countryside meets seaside.
The Beatles and the Michelin Man rub (ceramic) shoulders.
Slain king is probably in the Lea Valley.
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