Best place in England?

Question

I want to live somewhere there is water (sea, river or lakes), and countryside, plus a modern large town/city nearby, but not as expensive as London, an not as cold as Scotland.

Why do some people answer a question then omit the vital information? Are some people just daft or are they trying hard not to be?

Answer 1

i live in hampshire in the new forest we have the sea down the road and hundreds of acres of heath land where wild ponies run and cows and pigs for two months of the year its beautiful and you can walk for miles i have southampton 11 miles from me which is where titanic sailed from you have all the big ocean liners coming in and you have big shopping malls there is also historic museums and southampton has buildings still standing that were bombed during the second world war and you can go on historical walks of it all of this is within southampton

Answer 2

There are loads of places like this. I reckon The lake District has to be your answer, because it's so touristy they have to cater for everyones needs by building shopping centres and retail parks so that you wouldn't have to be driving ten miles anymore to find a supermarket . The countryside and lakes are unspoiled by it and it has to be the most beautiful place in Britain. I once lived in Chapel-en-le-frith in the Peak District and I would love to go back there but it's still very old fashioned, one post office, a few pubs and not much else. Sounds like you want a bit more civilisation.

Answer 3

Middlesbrough.

No, seriously. It has a great town centre, great night life, reasonably cheap housing, good schools and it is only five minutes drive from the most beautiful countryside (next to the lake district) - North Yorkshire.

It also has less air pollution than other major NE Towns and cities like Newcastle and Durham (though Durham is nice too)

Answer 4

Not sure what your definition of modern city is, but my suggestion is Plymouth. It certainly has the countryside (dartmoor) and sea, It is also a good warm climate and it is cheap. The drawback is that it is rather insular and parochial at the moment. My guess is that it is ripe for development and if a few big companies move down there to provide employment, then things will really take off.

Answer 5

North Norfolk is a lovely place, the area around Cromer - Sheringham especially.
There are award winning beaches (which aren't too commercialised yet) lots of hidden countryside, and good shopping towns.
Both Cromer and Sheringham have a carnival each year and there is a great sense of community around the whole area.
out of season the towns are just as beautiful and are really peaceful.
House prices are quite reasonable and there is lots of choice.

check out the links below if you're interested and want to check out the area...

Answer 6

The Lake District outside of Manchester...beautiful area!

Answer 7

By far, the best place is York. It has the river, beautiful hitoric centre but has all modern things you need, high quality of life and low prices. Not much rain either, and not as cold as Scotland.

Answer 8

The best place in England would be to start on the M4 which would bring you to Wales, plenty of rivers ,lakes and seaside and great countryside.

Answer 9

I Live In The Best Place In England...Where I live is Beautiful exactly how you describe your ideal place right down to your last word, but I am afraid I can not inform you of the location. If I told you, everyone would know about the ideal place I am going on about. Sorry.

Answer 10

I have worked all over this country in the last 10 years, but i always come back home. I live in a village on the coast, 4 miles of countryside opposite, great rail links to 3 major cities, 10 miles to a huge retail park and less than average house prices. Never had any trouble, great neighbours and a walking Bobbie..........where ? ..............sorry my lips are sealed...