Towns in England

Godshill, Isle of Wight

This is a gorgeous little spot which makes an ideal 'away from the crowds' location in which to sample peaceful Island life.

Golcar, West Yorkshire

Sturdily built of stone, this small hill town is perched north of the River Colne and the now restored Huddersfield Narrow Canal.

Goodrich, Herefordshire

Everyone loves a castle, especially a ruinous castle, haunted by the romantic ghosts of two lovers fleeing the rampageous armies of the Civil War.

Goodrington, Devon

One of the treasures of Tor Bay, Goodrington Sands has half a mile of golden beach and all the atmosphere of a typical English sea-side resort.

Gorleston-on-Sea, Norfolk

Quieter than its near neighbour, Gorleston has a prestigious Blue Flag beach which is especially attractive to families.

Gorran Haven, Cornwall

Historically, this beautiful location is said to be the place where Sir Henry Treworth of Bodruggan spurred his horse over the cliffs in 1485.

Gorton, Greater Manchester

Gorton is a suburb of Greater Manchester, it is best known for the Nico Ditch, an early Danish earthwork forming the old boundary between Gorton and Levenshulme. Following the...

Gosberton, Lincolnshire

This old village sits inland from the Wash just above the point where the River Welland enters into the open sea.

Gosport, Hampshire

Grafton Flyford, Worcestershire

Grafton Flyford is tucked away in a fold of beautiful English countryside and is an old area of winding lanes edged by ancient woodland.

Grange in Borrowdale, Cumbria

A picturesque village in the Borrowdale valley, one of the most beautiful valleys in England.

Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria

The town is backed by beautiful woodland and overlooks the vast expanse of Morecombe Bay.

Grantchester, Cambridgeshire

The village of Grantchester, is a picturesque village along the river Cam, often enjoyed by tourists and students who travel to the village by punt from nearby Cambridge, to...

Grantham, Lincolnshire

This delightful town, set on the River Witham in a spacious agricultural region is noted for many historic factors but more latterly as the birthplace of Britains first woman Primne Minister - Margaret Thatcher was born here in 1925 and she became Prime Minister in 1979.

Grasmere, Cumbria

This tiny stone village is beautifully set between the tranquil waters of Grasmere Lake and the jagged heights of Helm Crag and Nab Scar

Grassington, North Yorkshire

This is Upper Wharfdale's principle village. It is a place of quiet charm with a lovely old bridge spanning the River Wharfe and cobbled lanes with pretty stone cottages descending towards the attractive village square.

Gravesend, Kent

Attractive old town overlooking the Thames estuary with walkways and picnic sites ideal for watching the busy water traffic, for this stretch of the river is said to be one of the busiest in the world.

Great Barrington, Gloucestershire

Great Barrington occupies a lovely position in the magnificent valley of the River Windrush. It is a quiet, tranquil spot, sprinkled with picturesque Cotswold cottages.

Great Bosullow, Cornwall

Great Bourton, Oxfordshire