Retirement properties in Lancashire

Lancashire’s landscape is diverse, with many accessible walking trails along scenic countryside and coastal routes. You can always find activities in the many towns, villages and cities here as well.

• Visit iconic landmarks like Blackpool Tower, England’s answer to the Eiffel Tower. Ascend 380 feet to the Blackpool Tower Eye for panoramic views over the shoreline and local skyline.
• Climb the summit of Pendle Hill for panoramic views over Lancashire, or explore walking trails around Rivington Pike and Winter Hill or the Whalley Viaduct.
• Historic sites like Lancaster Castle speak to hundreds of years of history, while Blackburn Cathedral and Hoghton Tower also offer unique insights into local heritage.

From dedicated hiking trails to relaxing countryside cycling routes, you'll find all sorts of ways to keep up an active retirement around Lancashire.

• Sports - Learn to sail at Blackpool and Fleetwood Yacht Club, or try horseback riding in Rossendale Valley. Likewise, you can make friends and perfect your swing at golf clubs around the county.
• Nature - Explore designated National Landscapes like the Forest of Bowland, which includes 18 scheduled monuments and over 500 listed buildings along with its green valleys and peat moorland.
• Wildlife - Visit Martin Mere Wetland Centre and various nature reserves to see everything from seasonal birds to otters and flamingos.

From eclectic craft markets to live theatre, Lancashire has much to offer in terms of culture and community.

• Theatre - Blackpool is a hub of live performances, with Blackpool Tower Circus offering acrobatics and whimsical performances, while The Dukes in Lancaster provides live theatre and diverse cinema experiences.
• Galleries - The Haworth Art Gallery in Accrington includes a large collection of Tiffany glass, while The Harris museum & art gallery in Preston boasts a mix of history and art.
• Shopping - Affinity Lancashire and Houndshill Shopping Centre in Blackpool offer a large range of products. The county also has a variety of farmers markets and Christmas markets where you can enjoy everything from traditional treats to handmade treasures.

While Lancashire enjoys a relatively rural landscape, the transport system here is also excellent and well-suited for retirees who prefer not to drive.

• By car - Major roads include the M6, M65, and M55, which connect Lancaster and Preston to the broader West, like Liverpool and Manchester.
• By bus - Buses regularly run throughout Lancashire, connecting towns and villages such as Blackburn, Burnley, and Colne, keeping the county connected.
• By rail - Key train stations in Preston, Blackpool, Chorley, Blackburn, and Lancaster connect the county to major stations like Liverpool, Glasgow, London, Birmingham, and Manchester.