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Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Also known as Royal Tunbridge Wells and only a short distance from London, this popular spa town gained a reputation as the place to see and be seen during Georgian Times frequented by royalty and fashionable members of aristocracy. It also happens to be surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in England. ....(more)

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Bainbridge, North Yorkshire   (Picturesque Village)

Bainbridge is the epitome of a typical Dales village, it comprises of picturesque old stone cottages, with a lively, well quarried stream running through it.....(more)

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Bideford, Devon

For the two hundred years between 1550 and 1750 Bideford held the reputation of being the principal port of north devon and, the home of a successful shipbuilding industry. A.......(more)

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Ashleworth, Gloucestershire   (Picturesque Village)

This is a lovely pastoral village set beside the west bank of the River Severn, in the middle of a typical rural Gloucestershire landscape.....(more)

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Waddington, Lincolnshire

Waddington is a bustling town, its modern day history forever linked to the R.A.F of which it is justifiably proud. It's annual air show is a major event on the yearly calendar and is attended by people from all over England.....(more)

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Mow Cop, Staffordshire

The sheer scale of the height of this village with the quaint sounding name has made it famous, for it is believed that on a clear day the hill is visible to no less than five counties.....(more)

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Frodsham, Cheshire   (Historic Market Town)

In the medieval times Frodsham was an important port and borough belonging to the earls of Chester.....(more)

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Muker, North Yorkshire   (Picturesque Village)

Apart from having a place in the history of the Yorkshire Dales, Muker is a walkers paradise and a wonderful relaxing place to stay whilst discovering the beauty of the area.....(more)

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Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire   (Historic Market Town)

There are many interesting places to visit including St.Michael's Church which is exceptionally spacious and has a spire that can been seen for miles around.....(more)

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Snaith, East Riding of Yorkshire

This small town appears to be almost surrounded by water, it developed along the banks of the River Aire and to the east is the Ouse.....(more)

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Marlborough, Wiltshire

Dramatic chalk downs extend from Berkshire into rural Wiltshire, they are particularly rich in pre-historic remains and shelter a wealth of charming market towns and pretty.......(more)

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Beaulieu, Hampshire

This lovely village is set in the lush greenery of the New Forest where a pretty village street leads to the banks of the Beaulieu River at the point at which it opens up as an estuary.....(more)

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Burnsall, North Yorkshire

Viewed from the surrounding grassy fells, this gorgeous stone village with its striking walls softened by rich green foliage, presents a picture of timeless charm.....(more)

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Matlock, Derbyshire

Matlock, the county town of Derbyshire is situated on the edge of the impressibly beautiful Peak District National Park it is in a high area of gritstone moors and ridges A.......(more)

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Fowey, Cornwall   (Picturesque Village)

The picturesque harbour town of Fowey has a history as colourful as some of the pretty boats sailing in and out of its waters.....(more)

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Widecombe in the Moor, Devon   (Picturesque Village)

The moor is Dartmoor, where this village made famous by the words of the traditional "Widecombe Fair" song, lies tucked neatly away in a hollow. It is a peaceful location, with.......(more)

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Okeford Fitzpaine, Dorset   (Picturesque Village)

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.......(more)

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Dunster, Somerset   (Picturesque Village)

Dunster Castle has dominated the village of Dunster for centuries.....(more)

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Batsford, Gloucestershire   (Picturesque Village)

Batsford is a village in the Cotswold District of Gloucestershire very close to Moreton in the Marsh. It is famous for the Batsford Arboretum there is also a falconry Centre.......(more)

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