North Wales is easy to reach from Hadfield, and has some of the best preserved castles in Britain. It also has empty beaches, and great scenery.

Conwy Harlech Snowdonia from a beach near Harlech Aberdaron
I like Castles! Here's one in South Wales And here's the last (or first!) in England
Caerphilly Castle Dover Castle The Port of Dover Haworth High Street Bedford - where I used to live