This pretty staycation destination is the place to go if you're trying to live longer (Image: Getty) Lymington, a charming Georgian market town nestled on the coast within the beautiful New Forest National Park , is renowned for its many appealing qualities. Nestled between Southampton and Bournemouth, this picturesque seaside town has been recognised for all of the right reasons. According to research by Taking Care, a specialist in elderly personal alarms, have ranked Lymington as one of the best UK towns for longer life.
It was found that the average life expectancy in this little seaside town — famous for its sailing history, panoramic countryside views, and narrow streets filled with pretty period cottages and houses — was 85 years for men and 87 years for women, compared to the national average of 81 years in 2023. Additionally, Lymington ranks among the top five UK towns and cities for the best cost of care for older people, factoring in the affordability of residential care and nursing care relative to house capital and pension pots. Don't miss.
.. I visited one of the UK's best places to live and I'd move there in a heartbeat [LATEST] Beautiful UK region home to England's best countryside according to experts [LATEST] The quaint town is perfect for a staycation (Image: Getty) The town is a stone's throw from the New Forest National Park (Image: Getty) Resembling a scene on a postcard, this quaint harbour town offers one of the most picturesque locations of the Ham.