8 of the most idyllic towns in Yorkshire, according to YEP readers

You told us the prettiest places to live in across the county

Yorkshire’s reputation precedes itself, drawing in visitors from every corner of the world - let alone the UK.

Villages and towns each with their own unique architectural, social and historical characteristics, with some even famed for their appearances in beloved TV shows.

Now, whilst there is an abundance of picturesque places to choose from, we asked regular readers of the Yorkshire Evening Post to name the spots dearest and most memorable to them.

So here are eight of Yorkshire’s postcard towns and villages, as chosen by you!

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