Top 10 Most Beautiful Villages In England You Must See
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Top 10 Most Beautiful Villages In England You Must See
England is the home to many beautiful villages – some of which are considered to be not only in England, but in the whole world as well. Always talking about the vibrant city life, we often tend to forget how amazing the countryside can be and this country proves us exactly that.
These ten villages offer something that is definitely worth seeing – cobblestone streets, stone cottages, medieval squares, castles and churches, all of these being surrounded by forests and in some cases even the sea. Not only you will get to taste the local cuisine and the breathtaking architecture, but you will also be stunned from the view you’ll get!
1. Bibury
Bibury is considered to be not only the most beautiful village in England, but one of the most beautiful villages in the world as well. It is located in Gloucestershire, in the Cotswold District. What makes this village that special is the famous architectural conservation area known as Arlington Row. Here you will find seventeenth century stone cottages with steeply pitched roofs surrounded by so much greenery!
2. Castle Combe
Located in Wiltshire, the village of Castle Combe has two parts – one on the narrow valley of By Brook, and the second is on the east, on a road that links Chippenham with Chipping Sodbury. The whole village is filled with stone cottages and you will feel like you went back to the medieval ages – you will find a 14th-century market cross, the 13th-century church St. Andrew and a picturesque bridge looking up on Water Street.
3. Lamberhurst
Lamberhurst lies in the valley of River Teise and is a home to the Scotney Castle, which is considered as one of the most romantic castles in England. The Scotney Castle is surrounded with moat and from here you can visit the 18th garden known as Sprivers Horsmonden. It makes the village of Lamberhurst oh-so romantic!
4. Clovelly
Surrounded by dense woodlands and the sea, Clovelly is known for its narrow, cobbled street which is also the main street in the village and leads to the harbor and Bideford Bay. All of the houses are painted white and many have colorful window boxes. What you’ll find here that you won’t see in any other English village is that in Clovelly there are donkeys that carry goods!
5. Mousehole
Mousehole is a tiny fishing village located in West Cornwall. The village is famous for its narrow streets filled with shops, galleries and restaurants. Here the cottages huddle together around the harbor’s inner edge and they’re giving away some old world charm that will make you want to stay here and enjoy the beauty of the fishing village.
6. Rye
A real medieval gem, Rye is located in Sussex and has a serious charm that you won’t resist. Cobbled streets, narrow passages and white-colored cottages with flowers and greenery at the front door is what makes this village wonderful. You will find art galleries, tearooms, pubs, antiques, book stores and artisan goods and make sure to visit Mermaid Street, famous for its very old buildings.
7. Hawkshead
Hawkshead is located in Cumbria and this tiny, ancient village has many tearooms, giftshoguest houses, so medieval and charming! Over the medieval years, the village grew as important market place and thatnks to that today there are buildings in Hawkshead dating from 17th century. Cars are not allowed in this village, but there are parking lots in the outskirts.
8. Bourton on the Water
Bourton-om the-Water is considered as one of the most beautiful English villages and there’s a reason for that – the village has plenty of greenery and the River Windrush runs through, giving the village an irresistible charm. No matter when are you planning to visit the Bourton-on the-Water, be assured that you’re visiting one of the most picturesque villages in the world!
9. Cockington
Located in the English county of Devon, the village of Cockington has a water mill, a forge and a cricket pitch that back in the medieval times used to be a deer park. There is also the Cockington Court that holds a rich event program, such as art and craft exhibitions, and there are also glassblowers and blacksmiths in action. Famour writer Agatha Christie used to come often to the Cockington Court and perform in plays.
10. Corfe Castle
This tiny village offers tranquility and an amazing view – Corfe Castle is the home to same called castle, or precisely to the remaining ruins of what used to be a royal castle in the medieval ages. It is situated on a natural hill guarding the principal route through the Purbeck Hills. There is also a medieval church that was dedicated to the murdered Kind Edwards. You can also find shops and pubs!
Places to see in ( Bourton on the Water - UK )
Places to see in ( Bourton on the Water - UK )
Bourton-on-the-Water is a village and civil parish in Gloucestershire, England that lies on a wide flat vale within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The village of Bourton-on-the-Water is known for its picturesque High Street, flanked by long wide greens and the River Windrush that runs through them. The river is crossed by several low, arched stone bridges. These arched bridges have led to Bourton-on-the-Water being called the Venice of the Cotswolds. Bourton-on-the-Water often has more visitors than residents during peak times of the tourist season.
Bourton-on-the-Water parish is bounded by the Fosse Way along the northwest, while the eastern boundary is defined by a series of brooks, namely: Slaughter Brook, the River Dikler and the River Windrush; the southern boundary is associated with a watercourse that runs between Bourton Hill and Broadwater Bottom.
Bourton has a number of tourist attractions:
During the summer, a game of medieval football is played with goalposts set up in the River Windrush itself. Two teams play with a standard football, and a referee attempts to keep order. Crowds line the banks of the river, and the aim is to score as many goals as possible (while getting everyone else as wet as possible)
The model village is a 1:9 replica of the village and includes a model of the model village itself (a model within a model). It was built by local craftsmen in the 1930s, and opened in 1937.
The model railway
The Cotswold Motoring Museum (home of Brum)
Birdland Park and Gardens, which has a collection of birds, from penguins through parrots to passerine (perching) birds and a large pond full of salmon which can be fed by the public. There are bird-of-prey displays and a penguin feeding demonstration
The Dragonfly Maze, designed by Kit Williams
On the fourth Sunday of each month, there is a farmers' market
Long-distance footpaths and local walks start, finish or pass through Bourton-on-the-Water. One such route that begins its 100-mile route north is the Heart of England Way. Bourton is also home to Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School and the Cotswold School, a co-educational comprehensive school.
( Bourton on the Water - UK ) is well know as a tourist destination because of the variety of places you can enjoy while you are visiting the city of Bourton on the Water . Through a series of videos we will try to show you recommended places to visit in Bourton on the Water - UK
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Is this the MOST BEAUTIFUL village in England?! - Cotswolds Tour
On the second day of our tour around the Cotswolds, we visited Bibury, known as the most beautiful English village. We also went to a town that was one of the shooting locations of Down Town Abbey, the British TV series.
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Cotswolds, England Castle Combe, Malmesbury, Bibury, Stow, Slaughter, Bourton, Tetbury
The Cotswold district in south-central England is famous for its green rolling hills and especially for its honey colored stone villages. We’re starting our explorations in perhaps the most beautiful village in all of the Cotswolds and perhaps in all of England or the world for that matter -- it's Castle Combe, a perfect postcard village. Fortunately we've arrived early in the day in the off-season so it seems as if we have this little town all to ourselves we can appreciate the exquisite beauty of this special place without any crowds or distractions.
Walking in Bourton-on-the-Water in lovely Cotswold
Cotswold - Area of Natural Beauty is one of the most beautiful region in the United Kingdom. Bourton-on-the-Water is a lovely town in South Central England straddling the river Windrush. This is a short, beautiful video of walking through this town. Bourton-on-the-Water is well known across England for its low bridges and stone houses.
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Bourton On The Water The Venice of the Cotswolds.
The village of Bourton-on-the-Water In Gloucestershire is known for its picturesque High Street, flanked by long wide greens and the River Windrush that runs through them. The river is crossed by several low, arched stone bridges. These arched bridges have led to Bourton-on-the-Water being called the Venice of the Cotswolds.
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