Village greens, duck ponds, cobbled marketplaces, wood-beamed pubs and multi-hued harbours with bobbing boats – Britain is brimming with idyllic rural scenes. Join us on a whirlwind tour of the most picturesque communities across the UK, each one a perfect snapshot of charm and beauty.

In our opinion, these are the UK's prettiest towns and villages. Click through this gallery to see how we've ranked them...