There's something alluring about England's market towns.

While they sometimes lack the hustle and bustle of major cities and the quiet of villages, they continue to be popular with people looking for a relaxed day trip or a more long-term move.

Many people in Greater Manchester will be familiar with some towns a short drive from the city, including Buxton across in Derbyshire.

But there's another hidden gem just down the road from High Peak town offering a market, independent shops and plenty of restaurants and pubs.

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Leek sits in the heart of the Staffordshire Moorlands and around an hour's drive from Manchester.

Known as the Queen of the Moorlands, the town was recently named a

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