Around every corner it seems, on coast or amongst Downland, there’s a village to enchant and interest. Perhaps the appeal is in its pictuesque beauty, intriguing history, or mysterious folklore.
Wander off the beaten track and uncover rewarding rural pleasures. History and legend abound, as does evidence of civilisation’s first steps and the changes that have left enduring impressions on the villages and landscapes.

Explore further to discover which villages hold the key to the following ; a dragon in a bottomless pond, a five star Norman church, spectacular pumpkin displays, and the last known dwelling of English fairies.