A pretty North East town has been featured in a list of the best places to live in the UK.
The town, based in Northumberland, was praised by Muddy Stilettos for being the 'picture perfect' location.
Alnwick, which has appeared in lists of the UK's best places to live, is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, history buffs and film fanatics.
Often dubbed the 'Windsor of the North', the town was described as 'effortlessly cool' by the publication.
"Alnwick is a medieval market town that looks like it’s been plucked straight from a storybook – turrets, cobbles, castle and all," it said.
It boasts the renowned Northumberland National Park and world-famous Dark Sky Reserve on one side of the town and 'vast, award-winning beaches on the other'.
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"It’s a dream spot for stargazers, walkers and anyone who fancies a life with more fresh air than fumes.
"The town’s Harry Potter fame adds a touch of movie magic, but it’s the indie cafés, roaring-fire pubs and friendly Northern buzz that really cast the spell.
"Just half an hour from Newcastle and an hour from Edinburgh, Alnwick balances postcard-pretty charm with proper liveability – no wonder it’s topping the charts as one of the UK’s happiest and coolest places to live," Muddy Stilettos added.
Meanwhile, the best places to eat and drink, according to the site, include Michelin-starred Sonnet, The Treehouse Restaurant, The Northern Angels, Sweet Solstice, The Dirty Bottles and the nearby Potted Lobster in Bamburgh.
Shop vintage at The Beehive, literary treasures at Barter Books, or gifts at Ruby Tuesday and Marilyn Melrose.
Nearby attractions are the famous Alnwick Castle and Gardens, Bamburgh Castle, the Northumberland Coast, Lindisfarne, and Cragside.
The town is well connected by road and rail, with the A1 providing access to Newcastle and Alnmouth Station, which is a 10-minute drive away from the centre.
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