A town in West Yorkshire officially has one of the best high streets in the UK, it has been revealed.
Market Street in Hebden Bridge was praised by property experts and the Daily Mail for being a “hive of artisan shops, independent cafés and galleries”.
The publisher commented on one of its latest property and shopping guides: “Despite the rise of online shopping and the trend for working from home, many of Britain’s high streets remain the beating heart of their communities, as well as being a magnet for visitors bored by the chain store experience.
“Buzzing with activity thanks to quirky independent stores, coffee shops and restaurants, as well as an overall sense of community, they also attract home buyers from far and wide.
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“We’ve spoken to property experts and estate agents across the country to find Britain’s top 32 high streets.”
You can see the full list here.
What did the property experts say about Hebden Bridge’s high street?
“Surrounded by rolling hills, this West Yorkshire town’s high street, known as Market Street, is a hive of artisan shops, independent cafés and galleries,” writes the Daily Mail.
“The Afghan Rug Shop is the only shop outside Afghanistan that solely sells Afghan rugs, while Mooch Cafe-Bar is popular with both locals and visitors.
“Much of Sally Wainwright’s BBC drama, Happy Valley, is set in Hebden Bridge.”
Skipton’s high street set near the picturesque Yorkshire Dales was also included in the top 32.
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The Daily Mail explained: “Skipton’s cobbled high Street is set against a medieval castle that dates back more than 900 years.
“In 2008, it beat London’s High Street Kensington and Portobello Road to win the title of ‘Best Street of the Year’.”
“It’s lined with pubs, restaurants, cafes and a huge array of shops that include national names through to long-standing independents, making it the perfect spot to while away an afternoon,” shared estate agent Mark Kane, of Dacre, Son & Hartley Skipton office.
