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Wetherby town is a medieval market town full of Georgian architecture (Image: Flickr: Tim Green) In the West Yorkshire countryside, a quaint market town has been named one of the best towns across the country. Situated directly between the City of Leeds and the City of York , the town of Wetherby is just a stone's throw from two of the UK’s prettiest cities. Nestled along the River Wharfe, the mediaeval town has both a rich heritage and modern amenities.

The unique charm of the town’s Georgian architecture and the bustling community feel has secured its spot among the nation’s most desired towns. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.



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The racecourse also provides a venue for regular car boots and antiques sales, among other events. Across Wetherby, a series of marked walks, trails and parks provide peaceful scenic routes for getting around the town, including a beautiful riverside route which will take you past the Brass Band that plays on Sundays throughout summer. Wetherby town centre boasts a collection of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs (Image: Flickr: Tim Green) Don't miss.

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This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy More practically, Wetherby has five schools, including two primary schools rated outstanding by Ofsted The population is around 11,000, having fallen slightly in recent years, and the average house price is a little under £400,000.

Due to its prime location, Wetherby has the advantage of both convenient travel into a city and the tranquil setting of riverside living. Wetherby is 12 miles from both Leeds and York, and just eight miles from the town of Harrogate. Related articles Tiny seaside town that gets more sunshine than any other in the UK The once-bustling city hit by nuclear disaster now a dark tourism hotspot UK seaside town dubbed 'Ibiza of Britain' that was hit be a booze ban Beautiful UK seaside town where house prices are growing faster than London Pretty UK commuter town is the 'perfect blend of town and country'.

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