Magical miniature masterpieces
What is it about the microscopic world of model villages that ignites the imagination? These small-scale snapshots of life are filled with artistic flair and technical wizardry. In this week's blog post, we take a look at our favourites. Maybe you'll visit one before the summer holidays are over?
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1. Babbacombe, Devon.Having been open for nearly 55 years, this sensational model village captures English life and culture throughout the decades.
2. Bourton-on-the-water, Gloucestershire.This charming model village sits in the back garden of the Old New Inn in Bourton-on-the-water. Its highlight is finding the miniature version of the pub and seeing there a miniature version of the model village!
3. Bondville, East Yorkshire.This village is a standout as it adheres strictly to a scale of 1:12, giving it a unique realism.
4. Lakeland, Cumbria.This village, built from locally quarried slate, beautifully captures the iconic picture postcard imagery of the Lake District.
5. Bekonscot, Buckinghamshire.The world’s oldest and original model village, opening for the first time in 1929 - don't miss this one!
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Babbacombe model village
The famous Bourton-on-the-Water Model Village
Bondville Model Village
Lakeland Miniature Village
Bekonscot Model Village and Railway
