Retirement properties in Cambridgeshire

Whether you’re a history lover or nature enthusiast, you’ll find something to enjoy in Cambridgeshire.

• Cambridge offers a variety of historic attractions, from a walking tour of the university campus to the Fitzwilliam Museum and Peterborough Cathedral.
• Nature reserves and green spaces like Wandlebury Country Park and Ferry Meadows offer opportunities to walk, cycle, and enjoy the scenery.
• Historic sites like Wimpole Estate and Anglesey Abbey offer insights into the past, along with stunning landscaped gardens.

Cambridgeshire’s open landscapes, peaceful riverside walks, and abundance of things to do make it the ideal setting for retirees who want to enjoy life to the fullest.

• Nature - Wicken Fen Nature Reserve is a National Trust site that offers stunning trails through one of Britain’s oldest wetlands. For more panoramic views and cycling trails, explore the Gog Magog Hills south of Cambridge.
• Wildlife - Fen Drayton Nature Reserve and Fowlmere all provide natural habitats for local wildlife, including geese, swans, colourful insects, and other animals.
• Waterside delights - Cambridgeshire’s many waterways mean that you can enjoy long walks along the River Cam, or visit waterside towns and villages like St Ives.

Retirees can find a lot to love about the communities throughout Cambridgeshire. The county’s pastoral charm is balanced with a vibrant culture, making it perfect for connecting with others in retirement.

• Galleries - Kettle’s Yard is a gallery in the former home of Jim Ede, a modern art enthusiast.
• Theatre - Cambridge Arts Theatre offers plenty of dramatic performances, along with assisted performances.  Likewise, ADC Theatre offers more avant-garde performances alongside classic drama.
• Festivals - The county offers a diverse calendar of festivals and events like Cambridge Folk Festival, Cambridge Literary Festival, and Mill Road Winter Fair. 

McCarthy & Stone retirement apartments are conveniently located near all the local amenities and attractions you’ll need day-to-day. Cambridgeshire’s public transport network makes days out even more accessible:

• By car - The county is well served by major A roads, including the A12 to London and the A14 and A47 to the Midlands.
• By bus - Reliable bus networks across Cambridgeshire make transport between smaller towns and villages easy.
• By rail - The West Anglia Main Line connects Norfolk to Cambridgeshire to London, while the Cambridge Line connects the city to London King’s Cross. Thameslink trains take you from Cambridge and Huntingdon to St Pancras, Gatwick Airport, and on to Brighton.