The stunning Shotley peninsula has been named as one of the best places to live in the UK, by national newspaper.

This is the second time Shotley peninsula has been recognised in this way.

See Nub News from 2021.

Judges from The Sunday Times visit locations across the county and factor in schools and transport, broadband speeds, culture and access to green spaces, and the peninsula ticked many boxes..

Helen Davies, editorial projects director and best places to live editor, said: "This guide is a celebration of towns, cities and villages that are each a fantastic place to live in 2024.

"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.

"What makes our guide unique is that we actually visit all the places we choose and talk to locals to find out what life is really like there.

"That means we can see what people really love about the places they live. That might be fast commutes and high-achieving schools but also clean water to swim in, lively town centres with useful shops, the possibility of earning a living and being part of a friendly community.  

"We do consider affordability, though high house prices are no barrier to inclusion- as long as they provide value for money. Different people may be looking for different things, but what all our best places have in common is that people love living in them and are proud to call them home." 

Derek Davis, who represents Ganges ward at Babergh district council, has lived on the peninsula for 24 years, after initially doing his basic Royal Navy training at HMS Ganges in 1974.

"The Shotley peninsula has a variety of wonderful reasons to live here," said Cllr Davis. "Not least the outstanding community spirit in the villages. Stunning scenery, outstanding walks, terrific country pubs, many independently owned and fantastic farms producing top quality fresh food."

This is the second time in three years Shotley peninsula has won this accolade. See Nub News from 2021.