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The Best Places in the UK to Move to in 2024
The Sunday Times Best Places to Live list for 2024 has just been released – with places up and down the country being picked for their quality of life with schools, transport links, broadband speeds, culture, green spaces and high streets all forming part of their considerations. Here, Norfolk removal company Hamiltons Removals identifies the main winners, and how we can help you move to all of them.
North Berwick, Scotland
If you are interested in house removals to Scotland, then the resort of North Berwick was the newspaper’s overall winner.
It’s the first Scottish winner in the 12 years the list has been compiled; it scored highly for its beaches, which are crucial to the town’s economy, and the good transport links to Edinburgh.
Wivenhoe, Essex
Closer to our home base in East Anglia, if you are thinking of moving to Essex, then the town of Wivenhoe was chosen as the East of England winner.
The judges praised the welcome it gave to newcomers, its strong artistic community (Wivenhoe has two galleries) and its picturesque nearby scenery, which ensured it was placed above its neighbours in the London commuter belt.
Also mentioned were the town’s seven pubs, the high street (which is full of independent shops) and the attractive architecture.
Norwich and Sheringham, Norfolk
Norfolk’s county town, and the resort of Sheringham, both made the East of England shortlist as well.
The judges noted that Norwich is the only city in the UK which has a national park in its midst – the stretch of the River Wensum which flows through the city is part of the Norfolk Broads.
The city was also praised for its thriving café culture, its cathedral, and its welcoming cosmopolitan nature; Sheringham, meanwhile, was singled out for its Blue Flag beaches which ensured it was one of the North Norfolk coast’s ‘sweet spots’.
Leeds, Yorkshire
Some major UK cities were on the list as well, with the city of Leeds takinh top spot in the North of England category.
Judges noted the fact that it had some of the best paying jobs outside London, boasts not one but five universities, and the fact that it has its own opera, ballet and theatre companies. The city’s shopping offer was another leading feature – including the markets and the Victorian arcades alongside the modern Trinity Leeds development in the city centre.
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
Abergavenny took the honour as the best place to live in Wales. Judges mentioned the market, which began in the 13th century and is still thriving today; there’s also a Food Festival in the town which this year is celebrating its silver (25th) anniversary.
The great views offered by the surrounding countryside were also mentioned – the town is on the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park.
Portstewart, Co Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Portstewart was chosen as the best place to live in Northern Ireland. The town’s community spirit and its beaches were mentioned with particular praise – with the two combining in the form of beach cleans and litterpicks. The judges called it NI’s ‘most graceful seaside town’.
Away from the beach, the local shops, cafes and restaurants were also highlighted.
Moving in the UK with Hamiltons Removals
All these places have another thing in common – Hamiltons Removals can help you move to all of them.
So, if you are interested in removals to Sheringham, Norwich, Leeds, Abergavenny, Wivenhoe, North Berwick or Portstewart, then get in touch. You can either call us on 01379 855203 or you can kick-start the whole removals process by taking one of our online video surveys for a free quote.
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