While you’re unlikely to ever run out of things to do in London (it is, after all, a city of world-class entertainment, art and epicurean options!), Great Britain is packed with amazing getaways you can easily reach from its capital. Whether you’re looking for beautiful beaches or quintessential English countryside, here are a few suggestions for fantastic three-day breaks – and they’re all less than a two-hour train trip from Paddington or Liverpool Street stations.