Abergavenny named best place to live in Wales

Abergavenny has been named the Best Place to Live in Wales in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide. 

The Sunday Times judges said: "Few locations in the UK are as friendly, practical and picturesque as this friendly market town on the edge of the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. There has been a market here since the 13th century and food remains a strong point, with the Abergavenny Food Festival celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. Community spirit is off the charts and there's a strong and varied sporting scene." 

Six other locations including Presteigne are featured in the comprehensive guide.

Helen Davies, editorial projects director and Best Places to Live editor, says: "This guide is a celebration of towns, cities and villages that are each a fantastic place to live in 2024, from Dunkeld to Knutsford, Falmouth to Leeds. Wherever you are on the property ladder, there will be somewhere to suit you.  

"These are all places where you can feel grounded as well as upwardly mobile: they have a mature sense of community, lively, supportive high streets and an eye to the future, whether that is eco-friendly measures, transport and regeneration, or imaginative inclusion of new housing."