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Barrow in Furness, Cumbria

Barrow-in-Furnace is defined by three things, the glorious red Sandstone ruins of Furnace Abbey, founded by King Steven in 1132, its beautiful sea and coastline where visitors thrill to the exciting sight of tall ships competing in the Tall Ship's Festival, and the magical views of Lakeland's distant towering peaks.....(more)

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Croyde, Devon   (Picturesque Village)

Croyde village has a scattering of thatched, colourwashed cottages and other delightful buildings, all sheltered by dunes which stand between the village and the bay.....(more)

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Much Hadham, Hertfordshire   (Picturesque Village)

The village is quite large, with an attractive mixture of cottages and houses that are mostly fronted by pretty gardens.....(more)

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Hope, Devon

Despite having a picturesque little bay known as Hope Cove which has a picturesque harbour at its northern end, what really stuns all who visit is the sight of waves lashing against the scattered rocks flanking the cove.....(more)

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Thorpe Salvin, South Yorkshire

This pleasant, harmonious village, was first mentioned in the Doomsday Book of 1086, thus it has a history lost in the mists of time. It is home to the ruined Thorpe Hall, an.......(more)

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Sudbury, Suffolk   (Historic Market Town)

Sudbury is an ancient market town full of evocative memories. It was the birthplace of Gainsborough one of England's greatest painters.....(more)

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Kingswear, Devon

Picturesquely situated at the mouth of the River Dart, this popular resort has changed little with the passage of time.....(more)

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Ashbourne, Derbyshire   (Historic Market Town)

Ashbourne is a delightful market town located in the Derbyshire Dales, in the central part of England.....(more)

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Denstone, Staffordshire

Denstone is a peaceful village set in the midst of rural Staffordshire countryside, where farm meadows are watered from a myriad of sparkling rivers flowing down from the Peak District National Park.....(more)

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