Wales Vs. England – Where is best to live?

January 22, 2015
Right in the middle of a bustling city or set in acres of peaceful countryside. Where is the best place to live in the UK?
I guess it depends on personal preference, but in some ways the area in which you grew up in will also have a bearing on where you’ll eventually settle.
I grew up in a small village which is about a short 15 minute drive away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre. I still live there now, although not in the same house.
I’m renting at the moment and I hope to be able to buy my own home one day, but when exactly that will be is anyone’s guess!
I live in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. It’s a beautiful city, full of history and places of interest. It’s great for kids as there are lots of parks, social groups and farms to keep children entertained.
Of course there’s also Cardiff Castle, Roath Park Lark and a short drive away St Fagans National History Museum – a favourite day out of ours!
I’ve been thinking lately about expanding my horizons by seeing what other places in the UK, specifically England, would be desirable to live. Property for sale in Wiltshire for example offers locals plenty of culture and history. From Salisbury Cathedral to the pretty Caen Hill Locks there are plenty of things to see and do. 

If you’ve got kids Longleat Safari Park is just a 30 minute drive away and there are also plenty of other farms around for little ones too.
Now I can’t talk about Wiltshire without mentioning Stone Henge. For those unfamiliar with Stone Henge – where have you been? Seriously though Stone Henge is a prehistoric monument located in Wiltshire. I’ve never been, but have always wanted to go!
Of course with any big move it’s always wise to go and check out the local area thoroughly before you make a decision. You could make a weekend of it and stay in a nice hotel or maybe even go for the week and bring the kids with you!

Emily

I started Twin Mummy and Daddy in 2012.  

Over time Twin Mummy and Daddy has gone from strength to strength. I write about our family life, my love for running and our passion for adventure and travel.  

We’ve also started living a more eco-friendly life. As such I also write about our zero waste journey in a bid to encourage others to think about the impact they have on the environment.

I’m a keen runner and in April 2019 I ran the London Marathon for an amazing charity called WellChild. It’s one of my biggest achievements to date. I raised over £2,000 for the charity and learnt so much along the way.

This year we’re passionate about spending time outdoors. We’ll be sharing our travel, days out and camping adventures right here on Twin Mummy and Daddy.

1 Comments

  • Catriona Stephen

    January 22, 2015 at 7:20 am

    I live up in North Wales and when I was younger I always wanted to move to places such as Liverpool or Manchester because there seemed ao much more to do, but now I wouldn't like to live there and enjoy going there for day trips. Unless it's for work reasons I don't think I'd want to move more than 30 minutes away from where I live now. I live it up here 🙂 great post! Xx

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