Inside the quaint UK village that looks like it is from the 18th century – where every front door is the same colour

WHILE most holidaymakers to Yorkshire visit places like York, Harrogate, Robin Hood's Bay and Knaresborough, there are plenty of other destinations that deserve some attention.

One of those places is a tiny Yorkshire village that's been beautifully preserved by its residents.

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Located near Rotherham, the picturesque village of Wentworth looks like it was plucked straight from the 18th century.

The Fitzwilliam Wentworth Amenity Trust is responsible for maintaining the village and its key buildings.

In a bid to keep Wentworth looking like an idyllic time capsule, the trust sets out a series of strict rules that the village's 1,400 residents must abide by.

For example, every door in the village must be painted Wentworth Green, while the window frames are painted off-white.

While the village doesn't have any supermarkets or takeaway shops, it is served by a quaint village shop that stocks essential groceries.

It is also home to two pubs and one restaurant, including the Rockingham Arms, which holds live events.

There's also the Village Tearooms And Garden, which serves a collection of cakes and other food and drink.

Visitors who want to glimpse the historical houses should aim to walk along Main Street.

There are also other attractions to visit including, the Old and New Churches.

Meanwhile, Wentworth Woodhouse, a Grade I listed country house is just a 20-minute walk from the village.

The house, which is currently owned by the Wentworth Woodhouse Preservation Trust, is one of the village's main attractions.

Wentworth Woodhouse is believed to be one of the largest Georgian houses in England, and is said to have the longest façade in the UK.

Built in the early 18th century for the 1st Marquess of Rockingham, it has become a popular filming location in recent years, with Wentworth Woodhouse having a starring role in the Darkest Hour.

It has also been the backdrop for other TV shows including Victoria, Gentleman Jack and Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell.

Inside the house, holidaymakers will find a suite of grand State Rooms as well as 50 acres of private gardens.

Wentworth Woodhouse is open to the public from Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

Entry tickets to Wentworth Woodhouse start from £12.50 for a full-paying adult, with under 16s going free.

So historically preserved, almost like a film set

Other nearby attractions include Elsecar Heritage Centre.

Elsecar Heritage Centre is home to independent shops, studios, galleries and cafes, and it's just a five-minute drive.

Wentworth has been praised on TripAdvisor by visitors too.

One person wrote: "The village is well worth walking around, so historically preserved, almost like a film set, but not precious.

"The Village Tea Shop is quaint and quirky, staff friendly, and exceptional value-pot of tea , about 4-5 china cups worth, £3.80.

"A great base for local sites of interest such as Hoober Stand and Wentworth Woodhouse."

Other visitors described Wentworth as "beautiful", "pretty" and "quaint".

Wentworth is a 40-minute drive from Leeds.

There are plenty of other quirky villages to visit in the UK too, including Bournville in Birmingham.

Located in southwest Birmingham, Bournville is a tiny village that was built by the Cadbury family.

While the model village may sound fairly idyllic, it isn't without its quirks.

Because of its Quaker heritage, there are no pubs in Bournville, so those residents, and tourists, who fancy a swift drink need to visit boozers in other parts of Birmingham, like Selly Oak and Stirchley.

Another tiny village in the UK has been compared to a retro 1940s film set.

And an abandoned village in England only opens to tourists once a year.

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