Quiet town 30 minutes from London where you can picnic in lavender fields

I took beautiful photos surrounded by the vibrant purple fields (Image: MyLondon) Getting away from the hustle and bustle of life for such much-need air should be on your list of things to do this summer. There's never been a better time to explore the hidden gems of the UK countryside, and this time the charming town of Sevenoaks, Kent, deserves your attention. Full of independent shops, cafes, a charming bookshop, and vast parklands, as well as plenty of hiking trails, Sevenoaks can offer reprieve from the busyness of everyday life, reports MyLondon.

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This is what Ines discovered on her travels. READ MORE UK beauty spot is 'bucket list must' .