The 12 best market towns in Britain - Narberth
- salmonr
- Oct 29, 2025
- 1 min read
There are around 1,275 of them in England alone, but what makes a truly great market town? Our expert weighs in, and reveals her favourites ...
A handsome high street
Unsurprisingly, “High Street” is Britain’s most common street name. These thoroughfares sprang up in the 17th century as urbanisation increased and we gradually became a nation of shopkeepers. They’re now the heart of the market town.
My favourite: Narberth, Pembrokeshire
In the shadow of the town’s ruined castle, Narberth’s High Street has the requisite fine Georgian and Edwardian buildings but, even better, they’re painted a full palette of shades, from satsuma and buttercup to lime and fuchsia-pink. These cheerful facades front a raft of independents: try Rock n Rolla for vintage clothes, the Golden Sheaf for art and Welsh crafts, Ultracomida for Spanish nibbles. There’s an abundance of antique shops, too.
Stay: Top Joe’s Townhouse (01834 218338; topjoestownhouse.com ) offers B&B doubles from £102pn.
The Daily Telegraph - 10th October 2024 -
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