Towns in England

Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire

An attractive small town in the High Peak district of Derbyshire.

Wheathampstead, Hertfordshire

An abiding feature of Wheathampstead is it beautiful 14th-century church dedicated to Saint Helen.

Whepstead, Suffolk

This pleasant place is found amidst the rolling countryside of Suffolk and is but a few short miles from lovely Bury St. Edmunds.

Wherwell, Hampshire

This enchanting little village boasts a host of thickly thatched, black and white, half timbered cottages,and has a bit of a bloody history.

Whiston, South Yorkshire

Whiston is surrounded by fine countryside, leafy lanes lead towards Morthen and Wickersley.

Whitby, North Yorkshire

This historic small fishing town is part of the Heritage Coast of North East England. It is a place of historical interest and was the home of the most famous 18th century explorer and voyager; Captain James Cook. Whitby also has one of the finest examples of Anglo Saxon churches in England.

Whitchurch, Buckinghamshire

Whitchurch has many picturesque old buildings, the fact that painter Rex Whistler lived here is indicative of the outstanding charm of the place.

Whitchurch, Hampshire

With such pretty countryside and so much of historic interest Whitchurch makes an ideal base from which to explore the delights of rural Hampshire.

Whitcombe, Dorset

A small picturesque Dorset village just 2 miles southeast of the historic market town of Dorchester.

White Notley, Essex

Whitehaven, Cumbria

This attractive, historic Cumbrian resort owes much to the ingenuity of the Lowther family, who developed Whitehaven as a port for shipping and the export of Cumbrian coal.

Whitfield, Northumberland

This is a picturesque village lying amongst sprawling open countryside criss crossed by dancing streams, tributaries of the River West Allen.

Whitstable, Kent

A sedate atmosphere pervades this little town which in recent years has become a sought after coastal retreat.

Whittington, Shropshire

Whittlesey, Cambridgeshire

Whittlesey is an old area of Cambridge, it is mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086.

Wick, Worcestershire

The village has fine examples of Tudor cottages, some with thick thatch and delightful cottage gardens emblazoned with poppies and rambling roses round the doorway.

Wicken, Cambridgeshire

The open countryside surrounding Wicken is rich and varied, windmills can be seen along with pretty cottages, ancient farmhouses and historic churches.

Wickenby, Lincolnshire

Wickenby is best known as the war-time home of Royal Air Force 12 Squadron and 626 Squadron, it was also for a short time home to 109 Squadron who flew Mosquitoes.

Wickham Market, Suffolk

Widecombe in the Moor, Devon

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...