A TOWN ON THE LEEDS & LIVERPOOL CANAL has been named the best place to live in the North and North East of England.
This was in the in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live in its 2026 guide, Janet Friend reports.
This North Yorkshire market town was singled out by judges for its strong sense of community, access to stunning countryside with its canal and basin and family-friendly appeal, standing out among locations across the region.
Traditional charm
The guide’s judges wrote that Skipton offers a balance of traditional charm and modern living, with thriving independent businesses and good-value housing helping to attract families.
Telling the town as 'properly grounded and strongly connected' to its environment, while also praising its excellent schools and affordability.