Hidden within Dorset’s military ranges, Tyneham is a deserted village you can still explore. Discover its ruined cottages, historic church and school, plus practical parking and opening information.
In 1943, Tyneham’s residents were told to leave their Dorset village for military training. Discover its medieval roots, abandoned homes and remarkable survival.
We reached Snowshill early on a Sunday morning and found a fairy-tale Cotswolds village almost entirely to ourselves. Discover its honey-coloured cottages, St Barnabas Church, camera-shy sheep and genuinely free parking.
Stanton was a golden Cotswolds surprise at 7am. Discover its historic cottages, thatched roofs, village cross, St Michael’s Church and where to find free parking for a short visit.
Bourton-on-the-Water is picture-perfect, but our visit was anything but peaceful. From crowded stone bridges to a miniature village inside a village, discover what surprised us, where we parked and whether we’d go back.
Upper Slaughter looks like a Cotswolds fairytale, but our visit wasn’t quite as peaceful as the photos suggest. From a lost castle to an extraordinary wartime story, here’s why this beautiful Gloucestershire village is still worth stopping for.
What began as an unexpected stop on our journey home from Blackpool turned into a fascinating discovery. A magnificent Cheshire church, a famous pottery wedding, and a family connection to Charles Darwin — all in a village we’d never heard of!
Three Red Arrows rise above Bournemouth’s cliffs, but why are they there? Discover the story of Jon Egging, the children who helped design his memorial, its dramatic relocation and another forgotten aviation tragedy nearby.
Weymouth was only meant to be a quick stop on the way to Portland Bill. Instead, we wandered through the old streets, crossed the harbour, found Brewers Quay and walked back along the beach. It’s an easy free stop — although summer parking can sting a little.
