ONE of the UK's 'prettiest' villages has been pinpointed in Northumberland.
Blanchland, located on the Northumberland and County Durham border, has a population of less than 130, yet draws a sizeable number of tourists seeking scenery.
The village was home to a medieval monastery, and has attracted film crews for shows including period drama Jude (1996), teen drama Wolfblood and has also hosted ITV's Vera over the years.
The pair have visited sites across the world and placed Blanchland on their seven 'beautiful villages in Northumberland' list.
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"Blanchland is arguably one of the prettiest villages in North England," they wrote. "The quaint village houses, Abbey, shops, tea room and pub are surrounded by scenic Northumbrian countryside.
Allenheads came in first place.
The pair said: "In the remote North Pennines, Allenheads is a beautiful village surrounded by moorland and is known as the highest village in England.
"It’s a former miner village where you can ski in the winter and learn about the heritage of old lead mines. Wander around the village where you will find a coffee shop, a local craft shop and toilets."
Corbridge, Alnwick, Craster, Seahouses and Ford & Etal were also mentioned.
"Make sure to stop in the picturesque Roman town of Corbridge, which has a bakery, lovely streets, cafés and pubs," the guide said.
"The car park is free and to get to the town you’ll walk over a beautiful bridge across the River Tyne. You’ll find plenty of shops to browse and you can visit the nearby Roman settlement of Coria which is managed by English Heritage."
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