Escaping the ‘Big Smoke’: Why are So Many People Leaving London, and Where are They Going?

For decades, people have left London at various points in life to head for pastures new, seeking a slower, more sustainable lifestyle, space to roam (and for kids to play), and fresh air to breathe. But in more recent years the trend has gained pace, and now more people than ever are skipping the city for a slower pace in the country. But why?