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North East England - top for tranquillity
The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has revealed that NORTH EAST ENGLAND is the most tranquil region in England.
Northumberland ranks first and Durham fourth most tranquil in the opinion poll which uses a revolutionary new way of measuring and mapping one of the most important, yet elusive, factors in measuring quality of life – tranquillity.
As the survey highlights: “finding tranquillity in the countryside matters deeply to people: it contributes to mental and physical health and most people, wherever they live, say rural tranquillity is very important to them.
North East England offers the perfect antidote to the stresses and strains of urban life.
Known far and wide for its spectacular coast and countryside, North East England boasts miles of unspoilt coastline peppered with ancient castles, including a stretch of Heritage Coast and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
The region’s countryside is no less breathtaking. From the heather-covered Cheviots, North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Northumberland National Park in the north, through the Durham Dales to the rolling Cleveland Hills in the south. ,
The region’s beauty also lies in the accessibility of all this peaceful nature from thriving towns and cities, making it an ideal choice for visitors as well as people thinking of relocating to find that much sought after ‘work-life balance’.
Stacy Hall, Director of Communications, One NorthEast said: “The results of this poll confirm our belief that North East England is the perfect destination for visitors looking to get away from it all and an ideal place to live and work.
“Spending time enjoying the outdoors in unspoilt rural areas is one of life’s great pleasures and something that North East England provides in abundance. From our award-winning beaches – such as Bamburgh, recently named the best beach in the UK to our acclaimed countryside – Kielder is still one of the country’s best places to take in woodland wildlife and appreciate the stars in a truly dark night sky.
“Yet the compact size of the region means that even when you are in the most remote rural areas you are still only a short distance from vibrant cultural attractions in the region’s towns and cities.”
Giles Ingram, Executive Director, Northumberland Tourism, said:
“When people talk about tranquillity they usually refer to peace and quiet, relaxation, calmness, serenity, wide open spaces, escape and solitude. In an age when everyone is so much busier, the roads and streets more crowded and life generally more hectic, Northumberland is the antidote. A couple of days in England’s most tranquil county, away from the crowds, surrounded by the best that nature has to offer, should be on everyone’s ‘to do’ list today.
“My personal favourites are the stunning beaches, peppered with castles, or inland to the valleys of the National Park. But you may prefer our grand ancestral homes and gardens, our restaurants and shops. Either way, with a warm welcome, clean air, and peace and quiet, it is a winning formula for anyone out to relax and unwind.”
To see thel research findings in full please visit www.cpre.org.uk/news-releases/media-resources/tranquillity/55-06.htm