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Beauchamp Roding, Essex

This is just one of a group of delightful Essex village's all bearing the name Roding. The name is probably taken from the River Roding which winds its way through the region watering fertile fields and meadows.

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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.

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Beccles, Suffolk

A town of picturesque buildings, with many relaxing places in which to quietly roam.

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Beck Hole, North Yorkshire

A picturesque village near to Goathland

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Beckhampton, Wiltshire

This delightful hamlet lies in one of the richest natural history area's in England, containing the burial places of people from pre-history and almost unknown centuries.

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Beckley, Oxfordshire

The village lies in spacious countryside within a short distance of the River Ray where there is boating and fishing.

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Bedale, North Yorkshire

A market town in North Yorkshire, granted its Market Charter in 1251 by Henry III.

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Bedford, Bedfordshire

Bedford is the historic County town of Bedfordshire with a beautiful riverside setting on the great River Ouse. John Bunyan, author of Pilgrim's has strong associations with this town.

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Beer, Devon

Interestingly, lace making was once an industry of this picturesque little fishing village.

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Beesands, Devon

Here in Beesands narrow lanes rise swiftly up steep cliffs from a small beach-side fishing village showing a delightful mix match of old cottages fronted by a strip of softly shelving sand and shingle.

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Beeston, Nottinghamshire

Beeston is mostly remarkable for being the place where the Ist Lord Trent started work in his mother's herbal shop at the age of 14.

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Beetham, Cumbria

This is a village that at one time almost feared for its very existence as modern transport thundered through its ancient cobbled streets.

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Bellingham, Northumberland

The market town of Bellingham sits on one of Northumberland's prettiest stretches of water, the north bank of the River North Tyne.

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Belmont, Lancashire

Being set amongst the high hills and moorland of the Western Pennines, visitors to Belmont can look forward to lovely moorland walks with extensive views of the surrounding countryside.

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Belton, Lincolnshire

The popular village of Belton lying north of Grantham is home to magnificent Belton House. It is also a typical "Estate" village which perfectly epitomises all the values of English country life.

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Bembridge, Isle of Wight

The vast inviting sandy beaches of Bembridge are crammed with summer visitors, many of whom flock here annually to part-take of the delights of this enjoyable resort.

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Bempton, East Riding of Yorkshire

From early spring to summer the dramatic cliffs of Bempton pulsate with the sounds of the vast number of seabirds, which nest in the chalky crevices and cliff shelving.

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Benington, Hertfordshire

This classic Hertfordshire village has long enjoyed the reputation of being one of the prettiest, a reputation that is fully justified.

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Berkeley, Gloucestershire

The town is mostly Georgian, with the most dominant feature being its centuries old castle, surrounded by buttressed walls which are 14 ft-thick in parts.

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Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

With so much to see and experience this fascinating little town makes the perfect destination for a relaxing weekend away from it all.

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