Located in the central lowlands of Scotland, nearly equidistant between Edinburgh (23.3 miles away) and Glasgow (20.5 miles away) the town of Falkirk is situated in the Forth Valley in the county of the same name. The town is famous for being home to the largest horse sculptures in the world (the Kelpies) and the
The attractive town of Haslemere in Surrey takes its name from the hazels by the mere, or lake, which once existed there. Water is quite a theme in Haslemere, as the spring that may have fed the mere still exists, as well as the Old Town Well, which is a listed building. Haslemere is also
The market town of Chesterfield is situated in the East Midlands county of Derbyshire on the edge of the stunning Peak District National Park and is famed for the 13th century crooked spire on St Mary’s and All Saints Church and the scenic Chesterfield Canal. Being within 11 miles of Sheffield and 24 miles from
Sitting just 15 miles to the east of Glasgow city centre, Airdrie is a quaint North Lanarkshire town brimming with local charm. Once a key 19th century industrial town focusing on mining and cotton production, Airdrie is now a thriving commuter hot spot, with many residents travelling into Glasgow for work or education. Airdrie itself
Known for its cool warehouse conversions, amazing artisan street food and inviting gastropubs, Bermondsey in the London Borough of Southwark has certainly seen a period of significant regeneration in recent years after a tumultuous history of highs and lows. Dating back to the 8th century, Bermondsey has variously been a well-to-do 17th century garden suburb,
Located just 30 miles from the centre of London and a city in its own right, Chelmsford has a population of around 170,000; small enough for a sense of community, but big enough to mean everything you need is on the doorstep. Chelmsford is considered one of the safest places to live in Essex, there
Settlements have existed in Birmingham since 8000 BC, but it wasn’t until around 1166 that the city began to develop as an urban and commercial centre. This was the result of Lord of the Manor Peter de Birmingham’s plans to create a prosperous market town. Since then, Birmingham has grown to be the second most
Whilst it may have a more urban reputation than its genteel, leafy neighbours Chiswick and Kew to the south, Acton in West London certainly offers a lot more bang for your property buying buck. Situated just over 6 miles west of Charing Cross, a settlement has existed at Acton, meaning “Oak Farm”, since prehistoric times
Tonbridge is a charming market town situated in the county of Kent. Nestled on the banks of the River Medway, 4 miles from Royal Tunbridge Wells and just 30 miles from London, it is perfect for commuters as well as families looking to move out of the capital. Known for being home to one of
Located only 22 miles west of central London, Slough is a large, thriving town in the royal county of Berkshire. Originally developed as a stopping-off point for coaches travelling between London and Bath, Slough remained a small village until the arrival of the railways in the 1800s, before flourishing as a popular place to live
A former market town dating back to Saxon times, the thriving Wiltshire city of Swindon – once a powerhouse of the industrial revolution – has successfully managed to navigate the tricky post-war slump in heavy industry, attracting the knowledge-based sector and some of the highest average incomes in the country. With the M4 on its
Sidcup is an area in South East London which falls primarily within the London Borough of Bexley (although parts of northern Sidcup are governed by the Royal Borough of Greenwich). Historically part of Kent, like many of its nearest neighbours, Sidcup was subsumed into Greater London in the 1960s. There are a number of parks
