From the dramatic landscapes of the Peak District to the long beaches of the Lancashire coast, there are lots of picturesque places to visit on our doorstep. We might be in the depths of winter yet some locations can look particularly stunning at this time of year.
There’s one village which is full of charm all year round, yet it looks like a Christmas card scene after a heavy frost or a dusting of snow. Downham is a rather unique village nestled in the Lancashire countryside, on the edge of the Forest of Bowland.
Naturally, in the summer it's a beautiful place to be as flower beds burst into colour and the stone buildings bask in golden sunshine. Though if you visit this village in winter and you’ll find cosy cottages decorated with sparkling lights and festive wreaths.
