Because we have every kind of local shop we could need and they are always well-stocked, there was no panic buying, and everyone came together at a tough time.' 'I think the pandemic was when people realised quite what a great place it was. The 56-year-old said: 'I started doing it during the pandemic when I noticed the odd bit of rubbish lying about and just continued. She can now often be seen picking up litter in the town while she walks her spaniel, Missy. Helen Geraghty is a retired journalist who moved there 20 years ago when her former area of Blackheath in South East London became too pricey - and, having visited once when it snowed, fell in love with how picturesque it was. 'I'm chuffed that the town has won this award and been noticed by the outside world.' The heated outdoor swimming pool was marked out as a particular highlight of the capital of the Cotswolds. South West England - Cirencester, Gloucestershire While Wadhurst was crowned best place to live in the UK, Chichester - which has more Ukrainian refugees per head than any other UK city - was praised for its good schools and transport links and was still deemed worthy of inclusion separately. South East England - Chichester, West Sussex Waterloo was singled out for seaside while Toxteth was praised for its 'cultural and community vibe.' Judges said there are 'lots of reasons to be optimistic' about the city from Eurovision to its reputation for science and technology and grand projects such as the new Everton stadium and film studios. The town was said to be 'catching up fast' with its affluent neighbour Tynemouth after 'years in the doldrums' - with cheaper houses and connections to Newcastle which are just as good. North and North East England - Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear The tech hub has well-tended parks, good schools, excellent transport links and will get even more of a revamp when a Creative Quarter is launched. The area's grand Victorian houses are home to celebrities and the 'lively North London suburb' has a market town feel, judges said. Judges said 'youthful vigour' was being injected into the market town as young families move in and new bars, shops and restaurants open. The town, which is where BBC daytime TV drama Hope Street is filmed, was praised for its clean seas, beautiful views and 'lively community.' Judges said it offered the 'very best of small town living' with food and craft markets, pop-up restaurants, cafes and independent shops. The small town was praised by judges for combining 'stunning' Highland scenery with 'Scandi sophistication'. While Wadhurst was crowned the UK's best place to live 2023 by The Sunday Times, a winner was also selected for each English region as well as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. These winners were: Sharon Goldsmith grew up and went to school in Wadhurst, and her three children - who also live and work in the town - are now the fourth generation to have done so. Guitar legend Jeff Beck, who died in January aged 78, also resided in Wadhurst.Īnd, speaking to MailOnline on the streets of the town on Friday, a series of residents paid tribute to its 'friendly and supportive' population and 'family orientated' feel. Judges for the Sunday Times said the small market town of less than 5,000 people offers 'pretty much everything needed for modern life in miniature'.įamous faces to have lived in the town include Davina McCall who sold her Grade II-listed property in the town for £6.25million in 2019 after living there for ten years. It's been praised for its good schools, convenient transport links, variety of high street shops and being surrounded by stunning scenery.Īnd locals in Wadhurst were eager to praise the East Sussex town for its community spirit this week after it beat 71 other locations to be named the UK's best place to live.
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