Otley will face stiff competition from fellow finalists Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Tourism, Burnham-on-Sea, Southport and Wells in Somerset.

Now people can ‘fly’ over the town’s cobbled streets and alleys via Google Maps to visit sites such as beautiful Wharfedale Park by the River Wharfe, climb 282m (925ft) Otley Chevin and see ...