Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire has been named among The Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2026, and has been described as a 'pretty riverside town' with a 'stunning town centre'. The Best Places to Live 2026 guide was compiled by The Sunday Times' panel of expert judges, which includes Tim Palmer, chief judge and writer, Best Places to Live and Helen Davies, editorial projects director, The Sunday Times, and editor of Best Places to Live. "This guide is a great opportunity to highlight the best places in Britain," Helen said. You can find the full Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2026 guide here: https://www.thetimes.com/best-places-to-live"It is full of places that show that our village, town and city centres can still be full of life, as well as places bursting with natural beauty, culture, connectivity and, most importantly, a sense of community. In total, 72 places across the UK were selected by The Sunday Times to showcase the best of Britain, with Norwich, Norfolk named the overall national winner.

Source: The Times March 20, 2026 08:54 UTC