The West Midlands town named the third best in the UK for slow living - where there's a gentler rhythm to life
A West Midlands town has ranked as the third best UK town for slow living, boasting a quiet and calm environment.
New research has identified the most relaxing towns in the UK by analysing a range of environmental and lifestyle factors.
The study assessed towns using raw data covering green space quality, cleanliness, local safety, noise and light pollution, happiness ratings, population size, and population density.
Harrogate placed first overall, with lower crowding and quieter surroundings.
Harrogate stood out due to its balance across every core relaxation factor, with 92% of green space ratings classed as high quality, indicating a strong standard of parks and natural areas within the town.
Cleanliness levels are also high, with a score of 82, supporting a well-maintained public environment.
Telford and Cheltenham both shared second place, ranking high for different reasons.
Telford combines strong cleanliness and safety ratings with far lower density, at 675 residents per square kilometre, while Cheltenham achieves the highest green space score (100) and one of the highest happiness scores.
Leamington came third in the study by Online Casinos, boasting the highest cleanliness score of the top 10 (83) and 92% of high-quality green spaces.
The town boasts beautiful spots like Jephson Gardens and the Royal Pump Rooms, alongside top-notch shopping and a lively cafe culture.
It is also renowned for its well-preserved Regency and Victorian buildings, offering a picturesque, classy atmosphere.
The town hosts popular events like the Leamington Food & Drink Festival and Art in the Park, in addition to regular seasonal markets.
It is also well-connected as you can easily get trains to varying destinations. It's a walkable, dog-friendly town, and is very popular day out destination in the West Midlands.
With its parks, proximity to scenic Warwickshire countryside and strong community feel, you can see how it has been ranked the third best UK town for slow living.
It's perfect if you want a balanced and low-stressed pace of life.
