Retirement properties in Hertfordshire

Hertfordshire offers retirees an opportunity to dive into fascinating history, explore a number of charming countryside towns and villages, or indulge in new interests.

• Explore the ancient Roman theatre near Verulamium Museum, the 11th-century ruins of Berkhamsted Castle, or take a tour of the Jacobean Hatfield House.
• Museums like the Natural History Museum in Tring offer a wide range of animal specimens, while you can also find the world’s first jet airliner at the de Havilland Aircraft Museum.
• Self-guided historical walks around Hertford, Ware, and Harpenden are also a great way to explore and spend time with loved ones as you follow signs and plaques that tell the history of Hertfordshire.

Whether you're looking for green hills or intriguing wildlife, there's plenty to keep you busy in Hertfordshire.

• Nature - Just outside of Hertford is Lee Valley Park, with 10,000 acres of nature trails and lakes. The Chiltern Hills offer over 300 square miles of natural beauty, as well as the Ashridge Estate, which covers 5,000 acres of woodland.
• Sports - Enjoy boating or fishing at Lee Valley Park, or visit over 50 golf courses and dozens tennis courts throughout the county. Hemel Hempstead also offers the Snow Centre, which includes skiing opportunities.
• Animals - Visit Hertfordshire Zoo to observe over 400 animals, from tigers and cheetahs to primates.

From fine art to the latest theatrical performances, there’s a lot of arts and culture to see in Hertfordshire, from collections at Watford Museum to live performances fresh off the West End.

• Art galleries - Visit the community-led New Maynard Gallery or visit the Wynd Gallery in Letchworth Garden City to explore work by local artists and emerging voices, as well as experience regular workshops.
• Theatre - Watford Palace Theatre, Gordon Craig Theatre in Stevenage, and Alban Arena all offer a variety of live performances, from drama and comedy to music.
• Community - Local book clubs, crafting circles and choirs offer a relaxed approach to finding new friends, while U3A communities provide interest groups catered specifically to retirees. 

Whether you’re planning a weekend trip to a peaceful countryside village or an action-packed daytrip to London, our retirement homes in Hertfordshire are well-placed for travel.

• By car - The M1, A1, M25, and M11 all run through or near Hertfordshire, providing easy access to London, Luton, Cambridge, Peterborough, and further north.
• By bus - Providers run regular bus routes throughout the county, keeping smaller towns and villages connected and accessible, with major routes between Watford, Hitchin, Borehamwood, Hatfield and St. Albans.
• By rail - St Albans, Watford, Stevenage, Hertford, Hemel Hempstead, and Harpenden (among others) offer direct rail services to London, while Luton, Brighton, and Cambridge are also easily within reach.