Chislehurst, South East London, UK (4K)

Situated on the London side of the Greater London/Kent border, Chislehurst is a lovely town where you don't feel as if you are in London but can get to Charing Cross or Canning Street in around half an hour by train. Chislehurst was once home to the famous Walsingham family at Scadbury, played host to Louis Napoleon III, who died here in exile in 1873 and the town received visits from Queen Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria. It was also the home to the Speed King, Sir Malcolm Campbell who was born and went to primary school in Chislehurst. Split into three shopping areas - Royal Parade, High Street and Belmont Parade - where there's an array of great restaurants and shops to choose from. It's also the home of the famous Chislehurst Caves.