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London's nearest seaside towns and where to eat when you get there

Seaside towns near London and where to eat when you get there

You know the drill, you've checked the weather app on your phone and the forecast is good which means one thing... day trip! We've gathered together details on some of the best seaside spots near London, how to get there and - crucially - where to eat.

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