Market Harborough Crowned ‘Best Place To Live’ In Leics & Rutland
Written by HFM News on 11th March 2022
Market Harborough has been crowned the ‘Best Place to Live’ in Leicestershire and Rutland for the second year running.
Lifestyle magazine Muddy Stilettos has handed the town the award, following a vote by readers.
It has praised Harborough for its independent shops and eateries, nearby attractions, schools and community spirit.
Kibworth Beauchamp also featured in the top eight list of the best places, being ranked 7th.
Market Harborough Town Centre
Pic: Andy Carpenter
Harborough MP Neil O’Brien and Council Leader Phil King have been reacting to the win.
Mr O’Brien said: “Market Harborough is a fantastic place to live, work, visit and invest.
“It has everything you’d want and need in terms of shopping, amenities, great schools and wonderful people, so it’s not hard to see why it has won this award yet again.
“The sense of community spirit is also incredibly strong, as we saw over the last couple of years in particular where people really rallied around one another to look after and support each other. So many people work hard to ensure Market Harborough is a great place to live, from the Council, local community groups and volunteers such as Market Harborough in Bloom. It all makes such a difference and I pay tribute to them all for their ongoing effort and commitment to our superb Market Town.”
Cllr Phil King, Leader of Harborough District Council said, “This is a well-deserved accolade for Market Harborough, and I’m also delighted to see Kibworth Beauchamp in the top eight as well, which means we are the only Leicestershire District/Borough to have two entries in the top eight. The Council works hard to ensure Market Harborough remains an attractive, vibrant and exciting place to visit and we work closely with so many partners on year-round events and festivities, who I’d also like to thank for their work.”
Full list of Best Places to live in Leicestershire & Rutland:
1 Market Harborough
2 Ashby de la Zouch
3 Clarendon Park
4 Oakham
5 Uppingham
6 Exton
7 Kibworth Beauchamp
8 Rothley
