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The 10 most beautiful and charming towns in England

Bibury in the Cotswolds of England
Bibury in the Cotswolds of England

One of the reasons that for years has led me to travel to britain It has been being able to visit the beautiful towns in its countryside.

There are many countries that are characterized by having many charming townssuch as Spain o France, but the truth is that the towns of Great Britain They have something special.

Conclusion historic towns, all very well cared for, with a characteristic architecture where, in general, the architecture of stone houses view, or half-timbered facades.

These charming little towns are exalted by the presence of a medieval castle or even a large Gothic cathedral.

Most beautiful charming towns in England

Based on the experience of the various trips made to United Kingdom, and in order to plan your next visit, here I leave you 10 beautiful towns in England, a proposal that I will expand soon with the suggestion of more towns to see in Scotland y Wales.

Shaftesbury

I start with this not very well-known town in the county of Dorset, in the south of England, but which has one of the most charming corners that you can find in England.

En Shaftesbury you must look for the Golden Hill, a charming cobblestone and very steep street, which offers you the beautiful image of its houses from between the 16th and 18th centuries with the very green blackmore valley the background.

Another corner to highlight in Shaftesbury It is the old building medieval market.

During your visit you will see that this is indeed a “story scene"

Golden Hill in Shaftesbury southern England
Golden Hill in Shaftesbury southern England

Bibury in the Cotswolds

If you are looking to get into the most rural England, you must go to the Cotswolds region, near london, north of the British capital.

There you will find very small towns, almost villages, with a country architecture very characteristic.

Among them I am going to highlight you Bibury, with its beautiful stone houses that are aligned in such a way that they create scenes of great charm.

De Bibury it has been said that it is the most beautiful town in england, and I tell you that that is difficult to say, but it is one of the most beautiful.

Canterbury south London
Canterbury south London

Canterbury

You will have heard of Canterbury for its spectacular Gothic cathedral, main headquarters of the Anglican Church of England.

But it is also a beautiful town with a medieval street of half-timbered houses with great charm.

And, yes, with many tourists, it is a very popular excursion from London, as it is located just one hour south of the capital.

Don't miss the wonderful corner of the Christ Church Gate.

Wells Cathedral in southern England
Wells Cathedral in southern England

Wells

Other town in the south of england whose maximum exponent is found in its Gothic cathedral es Wells.

It is treated with a town with great charm, which I have visited a couple of times, always at sunset, whose light highlights the imposing façade of the aforementioned cathedral located in a large meadow.

Don't limit yourself to visit the cathedral; also walk through the streets and corners of Wells.

Lacock

Also in the southern england, specifically in the county of Wildshire, you have a town with such charm…that is managed by the National trust, a British entity dedicated to protecting heritage.

Picturesque house in Lacock southern England
Picturesque house in Lacock southern England

Lacock It is a fairly touristy town, which is justified by its enormous charm and by having been the setting for movies. Harry Potter and television series.

You find it near Bristol.

G

In county Somerset You find G, a beautiful…and magical town.

G is linked to the legends of King Arthur and Holy Grail, reflection of the stories lived in their abbey, whose history dates back to the time of the Saxons, in the 1st century.

During your walk along the main street of G you will be surrounded by beautiful houses with very colorful facades, and you will see a succession of establishments related to esotericism and magic.

Corfe Castle southern England
Corfe Castle southern England

A beautiful place…and very curious. Will not leave you indifferent

Corfe Castle

Very close to Bournemouth, in the English Channel, you find Corfe Castle.

It is a town marked by the remains of a medieval castle…but it is almost more worth the walk through its streets where you can see its typical stone houses with slate roofs.

Without a doubt, this town, little larger than a village, has the charm that characterizes the pretty towns.

Lincoln

southeast of Manchester You have another town whose main exponent is its cathedral.

Lincoln in the Midlands of England
Lincoln in the Midlands of England

Is Lincoln, an enclave where you will find in its main square one of the most charming scenes that you can see in English towns.

Half-timbered houses in the foreground, in the background the imposing façade of its cathedral, and in front of it, the Exchequer Gate.

Behind your back there will be a norman castle from the 11th century.

Keswick in the Lake District

Lake district is Great Britain's largest national park, and you find it in the north of England.

Keswick in the Lake District northern England
Keswick in the Lake District northern England

It is a large green area that is very busy during the holiday season, where you can see lakes, such as the Windermere, and also beautiful towns.

Among them I want to highlight you Keswick, a town that houses a great variety of architecture, from houses with white facades to houses with black stone.

A very nice enclave to walk.

And the Cornish towns

My last Travel to England was destined Cornwall, one most tourist regions in England, although I did not have the time necessary to visit it in more depth.

Polperro in Cornwall @Photo: VisitBritain
Polperro in Cornwall @Photo: VisitBritain

But if long enough to walk through the very picturesque Padstow fishing village, which you find near the tintagel castle.

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For future trips to England, a visit to other promising corners such as St. Ives, Penzance, Polperro o porloe.

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About the Author

José Luis Sarralde

Journalist and traveler throughout his life, José Luis Sarralde is the founder of Guías Viajar, where since 2008 he has been capturing his travel experiences around the world, specializing in cultural and scenic destinations in Spain and Europe.

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