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Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire

It is sited on heathland, surrounded by lovely woodland and as its name suggests is based beside spa waters which made the town notable in the 19th century when it was fashionable as an inland resort town.

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Woodley, Berkshire

There is much to do with England's great aviation history in the County of Berkshire, and at Woodley visitors will find the interesting Museum of Aviation which is appropriately...

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Woodstock, Oxfordshire

Woodstock will be forever inextricably linked with the great Palace of Blenheim and as birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill, one of the greatest Englishmen ever.

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Wookey Hole, Somerset

It is a pleasant resort village made famous by the glittering limestone cavern known as "Wookey Hole" which comprises of several dramatic chambers.

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Wooler, Northumberland

Here in these high upland regions you feel immediately relaxed, at ease and although Wooler bustles with life, it has a timeless quality where you feel a world away from civilisation.

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Woolpit, Suffolk

Woolpit has a pleasant medieval village centre around which are spread a variety of pretty cottages and attractive houses.

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Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Lincolnshire

The tiny hamlet of Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth lies in spacious rural countryside in the valley of the River Witham.

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Woolstone, Oxfordshire

Once part of the county of Berkshire, the village of Woolstone sits at the foot of the Berkshire Downs in the Vale of White Horse, and is an old spring line settlement, with a...

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Worcester, Worcestershire

Worcester is a city dominated by its glorious Romanesque cathedral built between the 12th and 14th centuries.

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Workington, Cumbria

Ancient market town of quintessential English charm, where you could easily swap the modern day cars parked in gracious tree-lined avenues for the horse and carriage of Victorian times.

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Worksop, Nottinghamshire

The dense spread of Worksop in Nottinghamshire meets with some seriously picturesque countryside, it is fortunate to be ringed by two rivers, the Clumber which borders Clumber Country Park, and the River Ryton.

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Worsley, Greater Manchester

Just 20 minutes car journey away from the center of Manchester is the historic town of Worsley, which is best known for its scenic walks along the historic Bridgewater canal....

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Worstead, Norfolk

Worstead is one of those delightful places that prospered and thrived during the great days of the 'wool' industry.

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Worth Matravers, Dorset

Picturesque Dorset village with a history pre-dating Roman times as evidenced by the medieval lynchets cut into the steep hillsides.

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Worthing, West Sussex

Worthing is a delight for visitors, situated between the beautiful South Downs, and five miles of award winning coastline. The town welcomes visitors with its superb theatres,...

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Wotton under Edge, Gloucestershire

This charming Cotswold village boasts a finely restored 14th-15th century church which retains some good brasses and an old Organ case. The Wotton Mosaic, which is a splendid...

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Writtle, Essex

This is an ancient area, ringed with beautiful parklands and historic forests which were once the hunting ground of Kings.

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Wroxham, Norfolk

This lovely place stands on the River Bure, in recent years it has become a hive of bustling activity especially in summertime when it acts as a Mecca for boating enthusiasts who...

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