The UK's 'most landlocked' village further from the sea than anywhere else

We're very fortunate to have an amazing coastline in the UK, with so many stunning beaches and seaside resorts. However, some places are located closer to the coast than others.

A tiny village in the middle of England is the furthest point from the sea in the UK. It would take a whopping two hours to drive from the area to the nearest beach. Coton in the Elms, in Derbyshire, is located 70 miles (113km) from the coast. Church Flatts Farm, which is defined by the Ordnance Survey as the furthest point from the sea in Great Britain, is located less than a mile southeast of the village.

Coton in the Elms, which boasts a rich history dating back to AD 942, had a population of less than 900 in 2011. The closest low tide point is the River Trent at Cromwell Lock, near Newark-on-Trent.

However, the village is often overlooked by visitors to the south Derbyshire area despite its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. Most tourists instead opt to visit the popular Peak District while in the area.

Coton in the Elms sits on the salt route known as Walton Way and a small river called Pessall Brook. The village has its name as all of the roads were once lined with elms.

There are two pubs in Coton in the Elms - the Black Horse and the Bubble Inn. While there is little to do in the village itself, there is a primary school, a park, a community centre, a church, a playground and a bed and breakfast.

However, there is more on offer in the wider area, such as Tucklesholme Nature Reserve, Penguin Wood, Beehive Farm, Rosliston Forestry Centre and Drakelow Nature Reserve. Visitors can also enjoy wine tasting at the Sealwood Cottage Vineyard and hire boats from Aqua Narrowboats.

The average house price in Coton in the Elms, which is located in the middle of the National forest, is £299,000, according to Rightmove. The village can be accessed via the A38, the A444 and the M42.