Towns in England

Snowshill, Gloucestershire

For anyone looking for a peaceful retreat in which to spend a few idyllic days in glorious countryside, could do no better that visit the picturesque village of Snowshill, high on the Cotswold escarpment above Broadway and the old town of Evesham.

Solihull, West Midlands

Somerleyton, Suffolk

Found nestling in a corner of the north-east Suffolk countryside is the charming, tranquil village of Somerleyton.

Sompting, West Sussex

Sompting has one of the oldest churches in the country. The parish church of St. Mary is mainly Norman, but has much visible Anglo-Saxon work.

Sonning on Thames, Berkshire

"the most fairy-like little nook on the whole river". - Jerome K. Jerome

Sotherton, Suffolk

South Baddesley, Hampshire

This is a small picturesque hamlet at the edge of the New Forest National Park overlooking the Solent towards the Isle-of-Wight.

South Gare, North Yorkshire

South Harting, West Sussex

The main village street is thronged with exquisite old properties, some of brick, some tile hung, and some are built of Sussex clunch - a beautiful building material of soft limestone.

South Kensington, Greater London

South Molton, Devon

Early evidence suggests that there was once a Saxon colony here but it is as an ancient sheep and cattle market town that South Molton has been documented since the 12th-century

South Stowford, Devon

Southampton, Hampshire

Southampton has many lovely gardens right in the city centre with picnic tables, flower beds and shady walks. In the spring the rhododendrons are a lovely sight.

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...

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Southend-on-Sea is mostly known for its long pier and large amusement park - Adventure Island, which has rides to suit all tastes and all ages.

Southport, Lancashire

Ideally situated on the Fylde Coast at the edge of a vast area known as the Lancashire Plains, is the traditional seaside resort of Southport. Southport remains very much a...

Southrey, Lincolnshire

This is a pleasant place which grew up along the banks of the River Witham, within site and sounds of some famous abbey's.

Southsea, Hampshire

History records that this is the place where Henry VIII's flag ship "Mary Rose" sank in front of the mighty castle built by the king as one of a chain of defensive fortresses to...

Southwell, Nottinghamshire

Southwell, surrounded by lovely open countryside, offers an interesting choice of guest accommodation and has a good range of shops, inns and restaurants.

Southwold, Suffolk

The beach here is of sand and shingle, it is safe for swimming except around the harbour entrance. The restored pier is a great attraction with an amusement arcade at the shore end.