Helen and Mavis love living in New Mills (Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) A beautiful village that hardly anyone has heard of is fast becoming a must-visit destination. New Mills in Derbyshire is just 13 miles from Manchester - but it's a world away, in terms of pace and ambience. On a warm weekday afternoon, you might spot pals Helen and Mavis deep in conversation on a bench opposite the Clockwork Cafe - a popular spot for cyclists touring the Peak District's High Peak area.
"It's a very close-knit community around here," says Mavis, with a friendly nod towards the lively high street peppered with bustling cafes, quaint shops, and welcoming pubs. "You can just plonk yourself here and someone will come and chat with you." function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.
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