A village in the North East near the River Derwent and home to the set of ITV’s Vera has been revealed among the prettiest for a mini break in the UK. Local hotel Lord Crewe Arms was also praised for adding to the “buzz” of the village. Why is Blanchland one of UK’s prettiest village mini breaks? The publisher shared: “A featured location in the 1995 film Jude and the ITV drama Vera, this village near the River Derwent was built from the stones of a 12th-century abbey. Recommended reading:A regular guest wrote: “Me and my husband love visiting the Lord Crewe Arms in Blanchland when we are heading North to Scotland.

Source: The Times July 13, 2025 04:21 UTC