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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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Blewbury, Oxfordshire   (Picturesque Village)

Blewbury is a village in south Oxfordshire, at the foot of the Berkshire Downs section of the North Wessex Downs, and about 4 miles south of the town of Didcot. It was part of.......(more)

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Axbridge, Somerset   (Historic Market Town)

Interestingly, in Saxon times, this quaint little town was a Royal hunting centre....(more)

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Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear   (Historic City)

This important City was known as Pons Aelii in Roman times; the Romans built the first bridge over the River Tyne, it was guarded by a Roman fort which was replaced by a castle.......(more)

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Thaxted, Essex

The village of Thaxted is stunningly beautiful with many reminders that it was once and perhaps always has been an extremely prosperous place.....(more)

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Stafford, Staffordshire   (Historic Market Town)

Set in a landscape of contrasts with constantly changing scenery from the Royal hunting forests of Cannock Chase to the breweries of Burton, it is pleasurable to come across the.......(more)

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Milford on Sea, Hampshire

The advent of the railways brought the Victorians flocking the enjoy the delights of Milford beach, which is mostly sand and shingle and from which, safe bathing can be enjoyed.....(more)

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