A Lancashire village has been named among the UK’s most beautiful by the Daily Mail.
Introducing its list, the newspaper said: “With stories of rats and overflowing bins recently dominating the news, it’s easy to forget that the UK is blessed with beautiful villages dotted up and down the country.
“But where can you find these gorgeous places? We’re spoken to estate agents, property experts and buying agencies to bring you a selection of the UK’s prettiest villages.”
The list features villages across the UK, including in Wiltshire, Derbyshire and Essex.
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Downham in Lancashire has been named one of the most beautiful villages in the UK – here’s why.
You can see the full list of Britain’s most beautiful villages via the Daily Mail website.
Why Downham is among most beautiful villages in UK
Downham is the only Lancashire village named in the list, and it’s described as having “an almost time-warped simplicity”.
The Daily Mail said: “Surrounding by hills dotted with sheep and close to brooding Pendle Hill – of the Pendle Witches’ fame – this Lancashire village on the edge of the Forest of Bowland has an almost time-warped simplicity (there are no TV aerials or even road signs).
“It’s a starkly scenic place, where the Grade II-listed pub the Assheton Arms and St Leonard’s Church stand at the summit of a steep lane forming the single main road through the village.”
