Retirement properties in Cheshire

With a fair share of peaceful nature reserves, historic manors, and charming market towns, retirement in Cheshire means you’ll stay connected to local culture, communities, and green spaces.

• Explore historic sites like Little Moreton Hall and Chester’s Roman Walls. Chester Cathedral also hosts regular events.
• Cultural attractions like the Norton Priory Museum, as well as the Grosvenor Museum in Chester, include a diverse range of exhibitions from archeology to natural history.
• Shopping in this county is also a delightful experience, with the UK’s largest designer outlet, Cheshire Oaks, on your doorstep. Likewise, you can browse independent stores in the many market towns like Knutsford and Wilmslow.

Whether you like the competitive edge of sports like golf and bowls, or prefer scenic walks through rolling greenery, Cheshire has something for everyone.

• Sports - Enjoy Portal Golf Club, Delamere Forest Golf Club, or join any of the many leisure centres across the county, many of which offer dedicated classes to build up your fitness.
• Nature - Delamere Forest offers easily accessible walking trails, as well as a great place for birdwatching. Likewise, the Sandstone Trail and pathways along Macclesfield Canal or Shropshire Union Canal offer easy routes and gorgeous views.
• Wildlife - Burton Mere Wetlands is perfect for birdwatchers, while woodland trails in Marbury Country Park and Anderton Nature Park also offer wildlife spotting opportunities. 

Cheshire’s heritage includes 2,000 years of history from the Roman times to salt mines and silk, cotton, and cheese trading. Every corner of this county comes with a unique slice of culture to enjoy and history to appreciate.

• Live theatre - Storyhouse in Chester is a combination of a cinema, theatre, and community hub, offering workshops alongside professional performances of music and drama.
• Local crafts - Cheshire’s market towns offer farm shops and makers' markets where you can find handmade gifts, world-famous cheeses, luxury preserves, and farm-fresh produce.
• Festivals - Chester Literature Festival, Nantwich Food Festival, and many Christmas markets, most notably in Knutsford and Chester, offer a delightful day out enjoying the atmosphere in wintertime.

Cheshire is a county with plenty of connections, whether you love driving or prefer to take public transport. With smooth roads and accessible public transport, it’s easy to get out and about.

• By car - The M6 runs through Cheshire, linking the county to Manchester, Liverpool, and Birmingham.
• By bus - Local bus providers supply regular routes, many of which run through Chester, Crewe, Nantwich, and Macclesfield.
• By rail - Crewe is one of the larger stations in Cheshire, followed by stations in Knutsford, Wilmslow, Northwich, Chester, and Macclesfield.