And, of course, you can't go wrong with a trip to England. A day trip from London can take you to Lacock, an adorable medieval village you've probably seen in dozens of British TV shows and movies.

From historic fishing hamlets to idyllic country villages, England's green and pleasant ... Today, it looks very much as it did then: quaint medieval buildings leaning haphazardly into one another ...

Lavenham in Suffolk, an area covered in ancient woodlands and countryside, is one of the best-preserved medieval villages in England. It has tiny streets lined by timber-framed buildings and a ...

Lavenham is famous not only for being one of the best preserved Medieval villages in England with its breathtaking beamed houses, but also as the set for one of the movies in the Harry Potter ...

If you're feeling short of inspiration, there's a picturesque village that's previously been called the 'prettiest' in England that's ... still evident today. Its medieval castle, quintessential ...

One of the best preserved medieval villages in England, Lavenham in the Suffolk countryside is formed of timbered cottages, 15th-century churches and magical woodlands. The market square is lined ...

Lavenham, Suffolk - Kara Godfrey, Deputy Travel Editor One of my favourite villages I've ever visited in England is Lavenham, which is beautiful in autumn. Said to be the best preserved medieval ...

Save guides, add subjects and pick up where you left off with your BBC account. Most people in medieval society lived in villages, there were few large towns. The majority of people were peasants ...