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Downham village bans TV aerials and road signs

Discover Downham, the Lancashire village frozen in time. Owned by one family for 450 years, it bans TV aerials and road signs to preserve its historic beauty. Explore its pub and filming history.

Appletreewick: A Timeless Yorkshire Dales Village

Explore Appletreewick, a charming Yorkshire Dales village with 12th-century cottages and a friendly spirit. Named Britain's friendliest town to drive through, it's the perfect weekend escape.

Explore the UK's Famous Deserted Medieval Village

Discover Wharram Percy, North Yorkshire's abandoned medieval village. Loved by walkers, it offers ancient ruins, free entry, and a fascinating 60-year archaeological history. Plan your visit today.

Explore Elsdon: The 'Perfect Northumbrian Village'

Uncover the medieval history of Elsdon, dubbed the perfect Northumbrian village. Explore its stunning castle ruins, historic tower, and unique teardrop green. Plan your UK getaway today.

Dorset's Tyneham: The Village Time Forgot

Explore Tyneham, the Dorset village evacuated in WWII and never returned to. A poignant snapshot of history now open to visitors. Discover its story.

Edensor: The Peak District's Unique 1830s Village

Explore Edensor, a hidden gem in the Peak District. This purpose-built 1830s village boasts a unique mix of architectural styles, commissioned by a Duke. Discover its storybook charm today.

Meopham: The UK's Longest Village Explored

Journey through Meopham, Kent's record-breaking 7-mile village. Discover if it truly holds the title of Britain's longest village and what defines rural settlements.

Foxes terrorise village in bizarre car vandalism spree

The quiet village of Barley has become the centre of a wildlife mystery as locals report increasingly brazen fox behaviour, with vehicles being systematically targeted in what some believe is deliberate vandalism.

Lost UK Village Compared to Atlantis Reemerges

Discover the haunting story of Derwent, the picturesque Yorkshire village deliberately flooded to create Ladybower Reservoir, now visible during droughts as a ghostly reminder of its past.

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