A Worcestershire village has been named one of the most picturesque in the country.

Photography experts at ParrotPrint.com named the seven most photogenic locations in the UK for people wanting to visit somewhere beautiful, with one location being very close to home.

Home to just 2,500 residents, the village of Broadway is often referred to as 'the jewel of the Cotswolds.' Much of the village is built from honey-coloured stone, giving it a distinct look. 

The village's history can be traced back over 1,000 years.

Despite its small size, Broadway's high street is one of the longest in England and is where the name, broad way, comes from.

The village was a popular stopping point on the road between Worcester and London and was made into a toll road in the 18th century.

Now, with the invention of railways and motorways, Broadway has become the destination for many, rather than a stopping point on the journey.

The village is home to many independent shops, restaurants and businesses while also hosting a wide selection of events throughout the year.

The village's most iconic feature is Broadway Tower. Constructed in 1798, the Tower was built to be a decoration on the Cotswold landscape and a romantic gesture from the sixth Earl of Coventry.

The tower could be seen from both of his residences at Spring Hill and Croome Court and represented his enduring love for his wife, Barbara St John Blestoe.

The tower is now a museum and scenic viewpoint where, on a clear day, up to 16 counties can be seen from the rooftop.

A spokesperson for ParrotPrint said: "The UK has some of the prettiest villages in the world, but sometimes it's easy to forget the beauty we have right on our doorstep."

The list also featured Portmeirion in North Wales, St Abbs in the Scottish Borders, Long Crendon in Buckinghamshire, Polperro in Cornwall, Amble in Northumberland and Helmsley in North Yorkshire.(Image: Arena Photo UK)