Priddy, Somerset
Priddy isn’t far from the summit of the Mendip Hill range, so it’s a good place to stop for refreshments and a wander around if you’re walking in the area. Its history dates back to Neolithic times - legend has it that a golden coffin is buried in one of the Nine Barrows burial mounds in the parish; up until the early 20th century, this area was an important part of the lead mining industry. The village holds a Sheep Fair on the Green every August and a folk festival in July. There are three inns, a lovely church and a farm shop where the burgers are a huge hit with the locals!
Interesting point: cavers can follow an underground stream to a point 500 feet directly beneath the Queen Victoria Inn!