A curated guide to the most chic, stylish and unique trips around the UK – all within easy reach of London – from the creators of the hugely successful Instagram account @prettylittlelondon.

Sometimes even Londoners need a change of scenery – the fresh sea air and the sand between our toes, the bright lights of a new city to discover, the relaxing charm of a small town, or rolling hills with no other people in sight.

Your guides, Sara and Andrea, have scoured the UK for their favourite places to visit for those precious escapes, all a short ride away from the capital. Introducing you to the most stylish destinations, they recommend how to get the most out of each experience with the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop, as well as providing cultural highlights and picturesque walks.

Each trip is tailored to a mood, interest or season and provides insider tips on how to make the most of your precious time, and – of course – take those all-important photos for your grid.

Whether you’re a born-and-bred Londoner bored of the same old days out, visiting from abroad and want to see the ‘real’ UK, or a London-living country bumpkin in need of inspiration – this book will offer something for you. With 50 day trips and weekend getaways, Pretty Little London: Trips is the ultimate guide to escaping the city.

Sara Santini and Andrea Di Filippo are the co-founders and editors of the acclaimed Instagram accounts @prettylittlelondon, @prettylittletrips and @prettylittleparis. Originally from Italy, Sara and Andrea have been calling London their home for more than seven years. Now photographers, social media content creators and digital entrepreneurs, their work has been published by Harper's Bazaar, Evening Standard, Time Out London and many more. 

Pretty Little London was born in November 2015, when Sara and Andrea decided to start exploring hidden gems and unseen parts of the city. With the aim of inspiring Londoners to get out of their comfort zone and wander, the account has grown exponentially, with more than 700k followers worldwide.