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Edinburgh, Midlothian

Edinburgh is one of Europe's most stunning capitals. Its natural setting spread over a range of hills, overlooked by "Arthur's Seat" a miniature-like mountain, greatly.......(more)

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Ingleton, North Yorkshire   (Picturesque Village)

Ingleton thrives as a centre for those who take pleasure in exploring the vast underworld to be discovered beneath the limestone hills of this glorious scenic region.....(more)

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Long Crendon, Buckinghamshire   (Picturesque Village)

Long Crendon is a picture postcard village of thatched cottages hung with rich foliage strung out through a myriad of winding leafy lanes. It has a history stretching back to.......(more)

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Whitehaven, Cumbria   (Seaside Town)

This attractive, historic Cumbrian resort owes much to the ingenuity of the Lowther family, who developed Whitehaven as a port for shipping and the export of Cumbrian coal.....(more)

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Cressbrook, Derbyshire   (Picturesque Village)

Set amidst the dramatic scenery of the glorious Peak District National Park, Cressbrook offers visitors breathtaking views from the road winding through this deep river valley. .......(more)

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Swarkestone, Derbyshire

Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent.....(more)

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Calceby, Lincolnshire

Often referred to as the 'lost village of the Wolds' Calceby lies close to the southern-most tip of the famous Bluestone Heath Celtic road, said to have been used by Ancient Britain's before the Romans arrived.....(more)

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Dunchurch, Warwickshire

Dunchurch is located south of Rugby and just a short distance from the pleasures of the Oxford Canal. It was once famous as a stopping point for the coach travellers of the 18th century.....(more)

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Ingham, Lincolnshire

Ingham, from its earliest dawning's at the time of the Doomsday Book has enjoyed a tranquil existence. The village lies in a lovely area between Lincoln and Gainsborough, amidst some of the shire's most stunning scenery.....(more)

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North Scarle, Lincolnshire

The village is small and unspoilt, it has pleasant leafy lanes and a quiet High Street. Of its most picturesque aspects apart from the church, is a George V Post Box.....(more)

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Shocklach, Cheshire

Shocklach is a small rural hamlet set beside a tributary of the River Dee between Wrexham and Nantwich. It is a lovely agricultural area of quiet lanes stringing together pretty.......(more)

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Swinderby, Lincolnshire

Swinderby is located in spacious countryside close to where the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire borders meet.....(more)

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Castleton, Derbyshire   (Picturesque Village)

Castleton is one of the Jewels of the Peak District. It is a famous centre for caverns where you will find four of the countries most famous show caves. It is also the home of.......(more)

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Clifton Hampden, Oxfordshire   (Picturesque Village)

This is a popular Thames side village which was the choice of Jerome K. Jerome for a setting for one of the riotous scenes of his "Three Men in a Boat" and it is easy to see just.......(more)

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Bagendon, Gloucestershire   (Picturesque Village)

Bagendon is a small picturesque village in the Cotswolds, just 4 miles north of the wonderful market town of Cirencester. The village has a pretty and interesting church, St.......(more)

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