Retire to Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City is a friendly Hertfordshire town where green parks, tree-lined avenues and nature reserves create a relaxed and welcoming environment. Retirees enjoy local shops, cafés, weekly markets, and a strong community, with easy access to countryside walks and convenient connections to London.
Local retirees love:
- The town centre amenities, including The Howard Centre, a range of shops, cafés, restaurants and regular markets, plus easy access to facilities and healthcare.
- Beautiful outdoor spaces such as Stanborough Park with its lakes and walking paths, peaceful wooded trails along The Commons, and countryside walks at Panshanger Park.
- Community and leisure opportunities, including classes and social events at Panshanger Community Centre, and Welwyn Hatfield U3A, which runs a wide programme for people in later life.
- A strong community feel with local clubs, volunteer groups and events that bring people together throughout the year.
5 retirement developments near Welwyn Garden City
Welwyn Garden City | Welwyn Garden City
Retirement Living- Properties 47 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase Properties at this development have not been released for sale yet. The listed prices are guide prices only. £310,000
- Rental available
Highclere House | Hatfield
Retirement Living- Properties 1 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Rent from £3,025 pcm
Wheathampstead Apartments | Wheathampstead
Retirement Living- Properties 33 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase Properties at this development have not been released for sale yet. The listed prices are guide prices only. £430,000
Wheathampstead Bungalows | Wheathampstead
Retirement Living- Properties 13 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Purchase Properties at this development have not been released for sale yet. The listed prices are guide prices only. £595,000
Lowe House | Knebworth
Retirement Living Plus- Properties 1 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Rent from £4,500 pcm
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Homeowner testimonials: telling it like it is
We believe we create great places to live. Beautiful award-winning retirement apartments in brilliant locations with thoughtful, reassuring, services on tap and a thriving friendly community on the doorstep.
But what do people living in our communities think? We regularly ask for feedback on everything from the sales and moving in process to the lifestyle and services. Here’s what our homeowners have to say:
On Friday morning, we head to the sky lounge for a coffee, on Sunday we bring our own drinks and sit in the bar. We also have craft mornings, sports nights, along with regular lunches out. It’s a lot of fun as everyone is welcome.
Dave (pictured with his wife and friends), homeowner, Uplands Place
Browse by Retirement Living services
Our retirement developments offer differing amenities and assisted living services. Choose from two options to find your perfect fit.
Retirement Living
Low-maintenance independent living for people aged 60 and over, with a House Manager on-site and a friendly community on the doorstep.
Retirement Living Plus
Independence combined with assisted living for people aged 70 and over, including an Estate Manager, on-site restaurant and optional personal care.
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