A famous market town has been included on a list of the best places to live in the country.
A gem of the Midlands, Warwick made the regional shortlist on a list of England’s best places to set up home.
And it shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Just 45 minutes from Birmingham , the historic town has always been a favourite with families from the Midlands and beyond.
READ MORE: Not Stratford or Bromsgrove – best place to live in the Midlands named Get the latest court and crime news direct via our WhatsApp community here Experts at Muddy Stilettos who selected Warwick listed numerous reasons while it’s an ideal day out for families or couples.
This included the iconic Warwick Castle as well as some other perhaps lesser known spots.
Another thing in the town’s favour is the transport links, within easy reach of Birmingham along the M42 and M40 as well as A roads for those wanting to avoid motorways.
It’s also down the road from other popular spots like Stratford-upon-Avon and Leamington Spa.
The website said: “This easy-on-the-eye market town has Georgian townhouses, Queen Anne mansions, tottering half-timbered Tudor buildings and a castle, all washed down with chi-chi tea shops and artisan bakeries.” READ MORE: Keir Starmer confirms £150 cost-of-living payments for six million households Join our Free Money Saving WhatsApp community for the latest updates Listing reasons to visit, they continued: “Well, one of the UK’s best historic monuments, Warwick Castle, for a start!
“It has two top UK independent single-sex schools, boating on the river, leafy parks and is really close to Leamington Spa (10 mins), Stratford-upon-Avon (20 mins) and Coventry (10-15 mins).
“The RSC at Stratford, universities in Coventry and bustling nightlife of Brum lie on your doorstep.
It’s a great location in the heart of the country for everyone from city commuters to families, gaming artists, culture vultures and academics.” They went on: “You can’t talk about Warwick without mentioning Warwick Castle – 64 acres of pure drama with falconry displays, live jousting and big-name gigs.
“Then there’s the Lord Leycester Hospital, a gorgeous slice of medieval courtyard architecture, and the Collegiate Church of St Mary’s – climb its 134ft tower for knockout skyline views.
“Feeling lucky?
Warwick Racecourse is one of the country’s oldest and hosts top-notch jump racing through the season.”
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