Retirement properties in Macclesfield

This bustling town is home to several markets and a wide range of independent shops as well as plentiful healthcare and leisure amenities too. 

• Groceries - You’ll find a Sainsbury’s and Tesco in the town centre, while local produce can be found at the farmers markets and independent shops throughout the town.
• Shopping - Macclesfield is a haven for shoppers, with The Grosvenor and Thornton Square Shopping Centre housing high street favourite chains and independent boutiques situated on the cobbled streets in the town centre. 
• Healthcare - Macclesfield District General Hospital is a 10-minute drive from the centre of town. GP surgeries include Park Green and South Park Surgery. There are a range of dentists, opticians and pharmacies spread across town. 

From rounds of golf to exploring the glorious gardens of stately homes, there’s plenty to keep you busy from your retirement property in Macclesfield.

• Find sports and fitness facilities at Macclesfield Leisure Centre, Packhorse Bowling Club or Macclesfield Pilates and Yoga. 
• Enjoy golf at Macclesfield Golf Club or The Tytherington Club which also has a health club and spa.
• Culture and arts abound, with several small theatres, independent cinemas including Cinemac Cinema and a thriving library.
• Museums celebrating the importance of silk production to the town include Paradise Mill, the Silk Museum and The Old School House.
• Capesthorne Hall is a family-owned Jacobean-style stately home set in 100 acres with three lakes, formal gardens, an icehouse and woodland walks to explore.

With forest, countryside, canals, as well as the Peak District National Park and Teggs Nose Country Park nearby, Macclesfied is perfectly placed for an active retirement exploring the Cheshire countryside.

• Picturesque canal-side and countryside cycling and walking trails. 
• Tranquil narrowboat and barge trips on the canals and waterways. 
• Fishing for trout on the River Bollin.  
• Bird watching at Trentabank Reservoir. 
• Caves, waterfalls, challenging hikes and gentle rambles around the Peak District National Park.
• A trip to Jodrell Bank, the home of the giant Lovell Telescope. Jodrell Bank is home to the annual Bluedot Festival, which celebrates music, science, art, technology and space exploration. 

Despite its historic architecture and cobbled streets, the transport links from your Macclesfield retirement home are as modern as they come: 

• By car - Several major roads meet in Macclesfield: the A523, A537, and A536. These make it easy to reach surrounding towns and cities like Chester, Stockport and Manchester.  
• By bus - Regular bus services provide reliable transport throughout the town, as well as to surrounding areas like Buxton. People over state pension age can travel for free at off peak times.
• By rail - Macclesfield train station is served by Avanti West Coast, Cross Country and Northern trains. This means you are just 30 minutes from Manchester and two hours from London. 
• By air - Manchester International Airport is less than 10 miles from Macclesfield and takes 20 minutes by car.