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 Malverns, Worcestershire, was also named the best place to live in the Midlands due to its 'majestic setting, elegant towns and villages' and 'rousing cultural scene'. 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.

Source: The Times March 20, 2026 17:34 UTC