The Journal

As the largest historic county in England, Yorkshire’s vast landmass stretches far and wide. Profoundly important for thousands of years (take, for instance, Eboracum, now York), Yorkshire has always been a Northern colossus, influencing life across the country with its industry and politics. Offering a wide range of diverse experiences, Yorkshire is an increasingly desirable place to live, and huge numbers of families and professionals have flocked here in recent years. Here is our pick of the very best places to live in Yorkshire, where people are proud to call their village or town ‘home’.