Frequently named one of the best places to live for London commuters, home to a beautiful 1,000 acre country park and still offering competitive property prices – it’s hardly surprisingly that Cheshunt in Hertfordshire’s Broxbourne borough is desirable with house hunters. The name Cheshunt derives from the name “Cestrehunt” meaning “a castle, erected by the
With easy access to the breath-taking scenery of the Peak District National Park and historic Sherwood Forest, the East Midlands market town of Worksop is well-placed for those who love escaping to the great outdoors. What’s more, Worksop’s history is the stuff of Tourist Board dreams. Appearing in the Domesday Book as Werchesope, the town
If you’re looking for a surprising amount of green, outdoor space, low house prices and friendly locals, Sheffield could be the place for you. Sheffield’s location close to 5 major rivers and a generous supply of iron and coal meant it became one of the UK’s major industrial cities during the 18th, 19th and 20th
Surrounded by the stunning countryside of the Kent Downs, the High Weald, and Surrey Hills Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Sevenoaks is filled with classic Kent architecture, plenty of local amenities, sports clubs, and independent retailers. In keeping with its Garden of England location, Sevenoaks is also home to the impressive Knole House National Trust
Soaked in history and with an abundance of stunning coastal scenery, the North East town of Scarborough offers the chance to experience a vibrant town centre and beach culture, while also living close to the North York Moors and North Riding Forest Park. Overlooked by a hilltop medieval castle dating from the 1150’s, Scarborough became
The small Cornish town and parish of Saltash – known as “Essa” in Cornish – is often referred to as the “Gateway to Cornwall” thanks to its location on the west bank of the River Tamar opposite Plymouth on the east bank. Whilst there have been settlements in the area since the Roman inhabitation, a
The small town of Neath (Castell-nedd in Welsh) is named after the river on which it lies and is located in the Neath Port Talbot region near the south coast of Wales, 7 miles north east of Swansea. Neath is home to plenty of stunning, green outdoor space, has the coast on the doorstep, a
Located in the county of Caerphilly, south-east Wales, Risca (Rhisga in Welsh) is a former mining and steelworks town with a strong industrial heritage. The name of the town is thought to refer to either “the lower field” (yr is cae in Welsh) “field or rushes” (yr hesg cae) or “oak bark” (rhisgl) of the
In the East Midlands county of Northamptonshire lies the market town of Kettering. Established as a Roman settlement in the early part of the 1st century BC, Kettering has strong links to the iron industry but is perhaps best known, alongside much of Northamptonshire, for being a centre for shoemaking during the industrial revolution. Today,
Located 4 miles from central London, Islington is located in the North London borough of the same name and stretches from the bustling Islington High Street and Upper Road to nearby Highbury Fields to the north, Southgate Road and Essex Road to the east and Barnsbury Road in the west. Despite heavy bombing during World
Forfar is the county town of Angus in Central Scotland. Located around 14 miles from Dundee, 30 miles from Perth and 54 miles from the city of Aberdeen, Forfar has been inhabited since the Roman occupation of around 1-4 AD and has a rich history, playing a central role in the Scottish Wars of Independent
Seen as Guildford and Leatherhead’s quieter cousin, the historic market town of Dorking in Surrey is increasingly popular with London commuters in search of their next step on the property ladder and retirees in search of the good life. So, what does Dorking have to offer apart from stunning Surrey countryside, a charming, thriving town
