Ilmington, with its twin greens, winding lanes and an ancient church, was described as an example of village life as it should be.
Perched on the very edge of the Cotswolds, it welcomes day-trippers in walking boots rather than on tourist coaches.
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The village has pubs, sports clubs and community groups but at its heart is the community shop manned by more than 100 volunteers, which celebrates its 10th birthday this year.
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Six other locations in the Midlands are included in the comprehensive guide:
* Eccleshall, Staffordshire.
* Harborne, Birmingham.
* Oakham, Rutland.
* Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
* Wirksworth, Derbyshire.
* Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
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Perched on the very edge of the Cotswolds, it welcomes day-trippers in walking boots rather than on tourist coaches.
image [https://cdn.magzter.com/1583835501/1742609668/articles/ODbhl7HHAiyB5Dbm0asys/4979995519.jpg]
The village has pubs, sports clubs and community groups but at its heart is the community shop manned by more than 100 volunteers, which celebrates its 10th birthday this year.
image [https://cdn.magzter.com/1583835501/1742609668/articles/ODbhl7HHAiyB5Dbm0asys/9154577177.jpg]
Six other locations in the Midlands are included in the comprehensive guide:
* Eccleshall, Staffordshire.
* Harborne, Birmingham.
* Oakham, Rutland.
* Shrewsbury, Shropshire.
* Wirksworth, Derbyshire.
* Market Harborough, Leicestershire.
Saffron Walden in Essex was named the UK's best place to live.
The Sunday Times' judges visited locations a...
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