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Hawkshead, Cumbria   (Picturesque Village)

The pretty village of Hawkshead is full of old-world picturesque charm throughout its traffic-free streets where one can roam freely to investigate all it has to offer in the way.......(more)

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Bovey Tracey, Devon   (Historic Market Town)

The pretty town of Bovey Tracey borders with the beautiful landscape of Dartmoor.....(more)

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Barton Le Clay, Bedfordshire   (Picturesque Village)

The attractive village of Barton-le-Clay nestles at the foot of the beautiful Barton Hills, it is ringed by beautiful Bedfordshire countryside and is famous for its impressive.......(more)

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Athelhampton, Dorset

Athelhampton lies close to the little River Piddle which almost entirely encircles Athelhampton House which was built in the 15th-century by Sir William Martyn who was granted the lands and a license to build upon them by King Henry VII in the year 1483.....(more)

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Little Longstone, Derbyshire   (Picturesque Village)

Little Longstone is a small hamlet situated in the Peak District National Park near to the beautiful Monsal Head. The village contains a 17th century manor house, some old village.......(more)

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Barton upon Humber, Lincolnshire   (Seaside Town)

This is a charming town spread out from the historic River Humber. There are particularly fine views of the Humber bridge, river traffic and river wildlife, with the best views being from the Barton Claypits which occupy a lengthy stretch of the river bank.....(more)

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Collingham, Nottinghamshire

This is a small Nottinghamshire village pleasantly located on the banks of the River Trent. It offers all the usual village amenities, church, couple of shops, butchers, newsagents and three public houses.....(more)

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Eggborough, North Yorkshire

This is a typical Yorkshire village settled close to the meeting point of North and South Yorkshire.....(more)

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Heage, Derbyshire

The village lies a short distance from the beauty spot Carsington Water, between the market town's of Ripley and Belper.....(more)

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Marsden, West Yorkshire

Marsden offers visitors a wealth of heritage, particularly in association with the town's expansion which came about during the heady days of the Industrial Revolution.....(more)

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Reddish, Greater Manchester

This is a densely populated area of Stockport, Greater Manchester. It is fortunate to be close to the edge of Cheshire, thus residents have the benefit of being within easy reach of some attractive countryside.....(more)

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Stainsby, Lincolnshire

This is a pleasant Lincolnshire village lying in the spacious countryside bordering the River Witham.....(more)

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Tong, Shropshire   (Picturesque Village)

Fortunately, this attractive village was saved from the ravages of traffic by the building of the A41 By-Pass which was built around 1966.....(more)

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Leigh-on-Sea, Essex   (Seaside Town)

At Leigh, visitors will find a small sandy beach and a narrow High Street containing lovely old fishermen's cottages. The resort is situated close to Leigh Marsh Nature Reserve and Two Tree Island, a lonely expanse of windswept grass and saltings.....(more)

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