There may not be a prettier sight in England than the cottages and cobblestones of Gold Hill against the rambling North Dorset countryside. This view was immortalised by Ridley Scott …
In heart-melting scenery at the southern end of the Yorkshire Dales, Settle is a lovable stone-built town on the River Ribble. The National Park will always be in your plans …
A quaint old seaside resort on the Isle of Wight’s north-east coast, Ryde looks back to Portsmouth across the Solent. The town started attracting affluent tourists in the early 19th …
Now within Greater Manchester, Rochdale has been around since at least the 11th century when it was mentioned in the Domesday Book. The town rose to prominence through the woollen …
Across the River Irwell from Manchester, the City of Salford has its own tale to tell. After being granted a charter in 1230, Salford had a thriving economy, and was …
A fast growing town on the Severn Estuary near Bristol, Portishead is an old fishing and deep-water port that has gone through a big transformation since the 2000s. The deep-water …
A seaside resort amid brooding coastal scenery, Perranporth is home to one of the best beaches, not just in Cornwall but the entire country. Perranporth Beach is swarmed by surfers, …
Just five miles from the Welsh border, Oswestry is an amiable market town in beautiful countryside. In Medieval times the Welsh Marches were fortified with hundreds of castles in what …
At the northern boundary of Dartmoor, Okehampton is an agreeable town built from the local granite and defended by a once mighty castle. The ruins of Okehampton Castle may be …
The county town for Rutland, England’s smallest county, is appropriately dinky, but has plenty for visitors to get stuck into. Take for instance the great hall of Oakham Castle, which …