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A view of the beach and pill box at Hemsby near Yarmouth, Norfolk

Hemsby

in the county of Norfolk

Dudley Castle, Dudley, in the West Midlands

Dudley

in the county of West Midlands

Village of Zeal Monachorum in Devon

Zeal Monachorum

in the county of Devon

Towns in Dorset

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Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset

A pretty village set in the Blackmore Vale in the heart of North Dorset, just 3 miles south of the market town of Sturminster Newton. Within the parish are 61 structures that.....

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Osmington, Dorset

The pretty village of Osmington is situated along the Jurassic coast just 4 miles North-East of the historic resort of Weymouth. It has narrow streets and pretty thatched.....

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Piddlehinton, Dorset

Piddlehinton is a picturesque village in the Piddle valley in the county of Dorset, and is 5 miles north of the county town of Dorchester. It has one pub called The Thimble, and.....

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Pilsdon, Dorset

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Poole, Dorset

Three miles of golden beaches extending from Sandbanks to Brankesome Dene Chine and on towards Bournemouth, ensure an enjoyable time for families and sun-worshippers alike...

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Portland, Dorset

As it juts into the sea Portland is bounded by some of the finest coastal scenery in the land...

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Powerstock, Dorset

The village is completely pastoral and appears to be protected by a maze of deep lanes which once negotiated, reveal a gracious collection of orchards, gardens and enchanting cottages set at angles on a series of knolls...

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Poyntington, Dorset

This is a delightful small village situated in the picturesque Blackmore Vale where the Dorset and Somerset boundary meets...

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Sandbanks, Dorset

Sandbanks near Poole, in Dorset, is known for its stunning award-winning sandy beaches, and as being one of the costliest places to live in the world...

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Seatown, Dorset

Seatown is a small Hamlet along Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast and is popular with fossil hunters. It has a clean and quiet shingle beach (no dogs allowed) and is a good location.....

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Shaftesbury, Dorset

Shaftsbury is Dorset's only hill-top town, with its long history and good views it is particularly attractive to tourists...

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Sherborne, Dorset

The softly glowing Ham stone of which most of the town properties are built, lends warmth and atmosphere to what is already a unique and attractive place...

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Shillingstone, Dorset

A picturesque village in the county of Dorset..

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Shroton, Dorset

Interestingly, this enchanting village was the scene of warfare as General Wolfe trained his troops before his assult on Quebec in the mid 18th-century...

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Sixpenny Handley, Dorset

Sixpenny Handley is set in the lovely countryside of Cranbourne Chase...

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Southbourne, Dorset

Southbourne is a sedate coastal resort lying close to the mouth of the River Stour, just a few minutes drive from its more famous neighbour Christchurch. The resort offers.....

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Stapehill, Dorset

Stapehill, in the beautiful Dorset countryside is best known for its romantic Abbey gardens which are an absolute joy for every visitor including gardening enthusiasts...

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Studland, Dorset

Beyond the woods, heaths and downs of Dorset lies a fascinating coastline with a hinterland of precious little villages, such a village is Studland which sits close to the wide sweep of picturesque Studland Bay, which belongs to the National Trust...

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Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

Sturminster Marshall is famous for its beautiful White Corn Mill and for the magnificent eight arched bridge spanning the River Stour...

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Sturminster Newton, Dorset

A small attractive Market Town in Dorset...

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