Cirencester 'best place to live in South West'
The Sunday Times judges have praised the town
Last updated 24th Mar 2023
Cirencester in Gloucestershire has been named as the Best Place to Live in the Southwest in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide.
The Sunday Times judges praised Cirencester for the beauty of its historic buildings, its busy and useful town centre and easy access to Cotswold countryside.
“The capital of the Cotswolds is a supremely liveable town that more than lives up to its stunning historical backdrop. It has regular markets, a thriving high street and beautiful parks that lead straight out into the surrounding countryside make it heaven for dog-lovers. The volunteer-run heated outdoor swimming pool is a particular highlight, as well as superior local culture available at the Barn Theatre and the New Brewery Arts Centre”.
Seven other locations in the Southwest are featured in the comprehensive guide. Published by The Sunday Times, it includes 72 locations across the UK and is released online at 6am Friday March 24. An abridged version will be published as a magazine supplement on Sunday.
Editor of Best Places to Live 2023, Helen Davies, said: “When times are tough, where we live matters more than ever. Attractive surroundings, good neighbours and a comfortable home are the best defences when the stresses of modern life seem overwhelming.
“This guide is a celebration of towns, cities and villages that are each a fantastic place to live in 2023 from Orkney to Felixstowe, the Chew Valley to Manchester city centre. Whether you’re downsizing, trading up or getting onto the property ladder, there will be somewhere to suit you.”
You can read more about the guide here