A Wiltshire village has been named the second-best inland location in the UK.
Which? has released a list of the best inland small towns and villages in the country after more than 9,000 of its members rated the top spots they had visited.
While first place went to Wells in Somerset, Wiltshire’s Avebury scooped the runners up spot.
Towns and villages across the UK were each given an overall destination score based on how they performed in categories like food and drink, tourist attractions, scenery, attractiveness, shopping, and peace and quiet.
Avebury, famous for its iconic stone circles which are maintained by the National Trust, scored high for tourism, scenery, and attractiveness.
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Which? described the village as a setting that few places in the world can better.
It said: “Few places in the world can match Avebury's unique setting, where the world's largest stone circle encompasses thatched cottages, Georgian houses and a 19th century pub.
“Unlike the better-known Stonehenge, Avebury Stone Circles and Henge have no entry fee and you're free to wander around the ceremonial site, which dates all the way back to around 2850 BC and 2200 BC.
“Unsurprisingly, Avebury got five-stars for scenery, attractiveness, and tourist attractions.”
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