We visited the Staffordshire village where there's always a deal to be had in the shops - but community spirit is completely free
There's a bit of everything for everyone in Penkridge - including friendly faces and lovely conversation.
Lying at the south end of Staffordshire, to the north of Wolverhampton and the east of Telford, lies the quiet and comfortable village of Penkridge.
A historic village that is renowned for its weekly market and abundance of friendly faces - Penkridge offers the perfect place to live for those looking for a slice of 'village life'.
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As I walked through its short but plentiful streets, the ancient history of the village was told through its shop windows, its pubs, and its picturesque village square.
Talking to residents and shopkeepers, it became quickly apparent that the long and sprawling history of their home, their market, and that slice of 'village life' is everything.
"It's the friendly people - that's what makes it stand out," said Jean O'Borne, an 80-year-old Penkridge resident who moved to the village only 12 months ago from the Isle of Wight.
