Retirement properties in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire’s heritage goes back a long way – with plenty of historical sites scattered throughout the county to celebrate it. Likewise, you can enjoy modern theatre performances and art exhibitions at galleries around the county.

• Visit the historic, stately homes at Claydon, Hughenden and Ascott, take a steam train journey at the Chinnor and Princes Risborough Railway, or see the 14th-century moated gatehouse at Boarstall Tower.
• Attend horse shows at the Addington Manor Equestrian Centre, or shoot clay pigeons at West Wycombe Estate, or try a more eccentric sport when you learn to scuba dive at Scubaducks Dive Centre in Aylesbury.
• Explore the many small towns and villages around the county, like Marlow, Old Amersham, and Olney.

Whether you're looking for landscaped gardens or rolling hills and valleys, Buckinghamshire is full of natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

• Sports - The county sports a variety of golf courses, tennis clubs, and over 2,500 miles of scenic countryside walking trails – many of which are also cyclable.
• Nature - Explore ancient oak woodland at Stockgrove Country Park, see orchids and butterflies at Bacombe Hill, or enjoy the aviary at Waddesdon Manor.
• Wildlife - College Lake Nature Reserve or Little Linford Wood are ideal for spotting woodland animals, birds, and insects like butterflies. The Wildlife Trust also runs regular volunteering days and events you can join to assist in conservation efforts.

Whether you're looking for dynamic performances or independent retail boutiques, Buckinghamshire is the place to be.

• Museums - Chiltern Open Air Museum houses restored historic buildings, while Bletchley Park educates about WWII code-breaking practices, and the Buckingham Old Gaol offers unique insights into local history and culture.
• Shopping - Browse over 100 stores at the Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe, or explore the variety of seasonal farmers, makers, and Christmas markets on offer throughout the county.
• Theatre - Aylesbury Waterside Theatre offers opera and West End musicals, while Wycombe Swan Theatre offers a range of drama, dance and comedy shows.

Buckinghamshire’s transport network benefits from close links to London, with plenty of options available to retirees who don’t drive.

• By car - The M40 and M1 run through Buckinghamshire, connecting to London, Northampton, Birmingham, Bristol and Cardiff.
• By bus - Buses regularly run throughout Buckinghamshire, providing services between the county’s towns, villages and cities, as well as further afield.
• By rail - High Wycombe, Beaconsfield, Princes Risborough, Amersham, and Milton Keynes rail stations offer transport to London, Birmingham, and the broader North West. London’s Metropolitan Tube Line also runs from Amersham and Chesham.