A village green was a communal lawn in the centre of a village. It was traditionally used to host events.
In 1984, the residents of Little Hodcombe attempted to burn the Queen of the May at the stake on their village green. (TV: The Awakening)
In 2007, Rose Tyler sat on a bench by the Winchelham village green when she saw Kate Yates being hit by a car. (PROSE: I Am a Dalek)