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A market town in North Yorkshire has been named the UK’s happiest place to live in 2025.
Skipton is the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales and is surrounded by scenic views as a result. Recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, it has a well-preserved 11th-century castle overlooking its centre and boasts a traditional high street, a shopping arcade, a museum, and an array of independent shops.
The survey, conducted by Rightmove, saw Skipton residents rank their hometown particularly highly for its access
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