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McCarthy & Stone woman wild swimming
  • Health & wellbeing

Wild swimming

If you’re looking for a new retirement hobby, cold water swimming has seen a huge surge in popularity. Find inspiration on getting started here.

Women swimming water fitness
  • Health & wellbeing

Stay fit in retirement - aqua aerobics

Make a splash with your exercise regime and take to the wonderful world of weightlessness that awaits in the water.

Vision Report - McCarthy & Stone
  • Hobbies & interests

The 10 Best Things About Being a Kid 50 Years Ago

A new poll by retirement housebuilder McCarthy and Stone has revealed the simple pleasures that over 60’s most treasure about their childhood. Use the dropdown list on this page to see the results by region and nationally.

a family walking on a beach
  • Health & wellbeing

Five Reasons to Retire to the Coast

There are many reasons why Brits are choosing retirement properties by the sea. Take a look at our top five reasons why people retire to the coast. 

exercises to stay fit
  • Health & wellbeing

Staying Healthy in Retirement

We prescribe exercise if you want to maintain a youthful outlook and active life as you get older. Read our guide to keeping yourself in tip top shape.

Deckchairs on a beach
  • Property advice

Best seaside towns to retire to in the UK

Dreaming of a seaside retirement? Discover ten of the best seaside towns to retire to in the UK and find seaside properties for sale or rent now.

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  • News & community

TAKING THE PLUNGE

How one lady from Cockermouth is enjoying a swimmingly good retirement.

a bowl of soup next to a couple of pumpkins
  • Recipes

Ham Hock and Barley Soup

This hearty soup recipe is delicious, warming and packed with healthy vegetables. It’s filling enough for a main course and perfect on a cold wintery day mopped up with some buttered bread.