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Tidworth is a unique garrison town tucked away on the edge of Salisbury Plain, right on the border where east Wiltshire meets Hampshire. Historically, it was split into North and South Tidworth - two separate counties until the boundaries were redrawn in the late 19th century - and it has been defined by its relationship with the military since the War Office first began buying land here in 1897. Today, life revolves around the expansive chalk grasslands that surround the town; these areas offer miles of open space for walking and cycling, though you quickly learn to keep an eye out for the red flags indicating live firing on the ranges. The town itself is practical and functional, home to one of the largest concentrations of soldiers and their families in the UK, which gives the high street a youthful energy and ensures the local amenities, like the integrated leisure centre and library, are well-used. It’s a place where the sound of distant mortar fire and the sight of helicopters are just part of the daily backdrop, set against a landscape of rolling hills and ancient woodland.