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Favourite small town or village

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Jaxjacky Fri 02-Oct-26 14:34:26

Bridport in Dorset, we’ve stayed a few times, it’s charming and near West Bay - by the sea.

Ashcombe Fri 02-Oct-26 14:33:49

The town of Tavistock in Devon is well worth visiting. There are some beautiful buildings in the town centre, including the Town Hall, behind which may be found a super panier market.

TerriBull Fri 02-Oct-26 14:26:25

Oh God so many! and of course we only know the ones we know. I'm also very familiar with Lewes. I agree a very nice vibe, individual shops, cafes and restaurants, plus one of the oldest bookshops in the kingdom. High up is the Norman castle presiding over it's town. Further down, Anne of Cleeves House, and a pub where the Gunpowder Plotters met all surrounded by the beautiful South Downs It does have a steep hill in the middle of it though connecting the two halves of the town. So that's Lewes moving on.

Lately I've fallen in love with South Hams, Devon, so my nomination would be Dartmouth, so so pretty, The River Dart running through it and much of what Lewes has to offer plus fish restaurants. I love it.

Plus we're often up in the Cotswolds visiting family and friends, which is awash with pretty little towns and villages too.

I remember Saudersfoot, lots of coffee shops and surfer dudes. Beautiful beach. Less heaving than nearby Tenby.

Further up north Harrogate, a gem of a town which has lovely shops and restaurants and even better Betty's Tea Shop!

fancyflowers Fri 02-Oct-26 14:23:58

Knaresborough in North Yorkshire is such a pretty town. Independent shops, a fantastic viaduct over the river and a great weekly market.

Fallingstar Fri 02-Oct-26 14:05:12

Whitewavemark2

Yes Lewes - very close to my home is a good choice and has a nice vibe.

Steyning - another downland village is a delight. Again individual shops. Lots going on and a good community spirit.

Yes have heard of Steyning but Lewes has a mainline station with a direct route to London Victoria, we have no car since DH became disabled and live in London so is an easy and straightforward journey.

Fallingstar Fri 02-Oct-26 14:01:25

Have visited Saundersfoot a very long time ago when we were newly married, remember loving it but never returned.

tanith Fri 02-Oct-26 13:47:49

Saundersfoot a coastal town in West Wales my sister lives nearby and I have spent time wandering the narrow streets and beach walks. The fish and chip shop on the edge of the harbour is to die for eaten out of the box sitting watching the boats bobbing up and down as the tide comes in.

Whitewavemark2 Fri 02-Oct-26 13:31:09

Yes Lewes - very close to my home is a good choice and has a nice vibe.

Steyning - another downland village is a delight. Again individual shops. Lots going on and a good community spirit.

Fallingstar Fri 02-Oct-26 13:27:29

Gaining inspiration from the favourite cathedral thread would like to know which village or small town in the UK members love to visit, maybe not live in though because that could be too much personal information.
I will kick off with Lewes in East Sussex, a lovely little town with plenty of history, a castle, quaint little olde worlde streets, independent interesting little shops, and is set in the beautiful South Downs.