Colourful and proud, it doesn't have the Tour de France - but it does have a lot of other things going for it
Hand-crafted bunting hangs between immaculately-presented flower planters on the stone wall that traces the banks of the River Yarrow.
In fact, its whimsical, continental charm mirrors its French twin Azay-le-Rideau in the beautiful Loire Valley. The Tour De France may not pass through here, but is a beacon for cyclists, who more often than not will plan a stop-off there as part of their route.In pictures- the colourful and inviting village Croston
The village has a rich and successful history in the prestigious and highly-competitive flower arranging competition, winning NRHS Northwest gold awards in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Beautiful blooms are dotted around the village in hanging baskets and in beds on the green or sprouting from quirky plant pots of stone cottage doorsteps.
Grab an ice cream and meander to the green before sipping on a pint in the Wheatsheaf or Lord Nelson beer garden terrace. Enjoy a packed lunch or read a few chapters of your novel in tranquil surroundings and sit at one of the picnic tables made out of tombstones at the aforementioned The Croft.
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