Retire to Milton Keynes
Retirement living in Milton Keynes
Named one of the best places to live in the UK, the ultra-modern city of Milton Keynes is an exciting place to retire to with a welcoming community, green spaces, canal walks and excellent sports and leisure amenities. It’s ideal for an active retirement.
Local retirees enjoy:
- Amenities including libraries, cafes, restaurants, pubs, shopping centres, community centres, theatres, cinemas and museums.
- Attractions like Bletchley Park and the Milton Keynes Museum provide insights into local history.
- Sports and leisure activities like walking, cycling, wildlife watching at Emberton Country Park. There are three golf clubs, numerous gyms, swimming pools and bowls clubs and even indoor skiing at the Snozone.
- Excellent transport links offering easy access to London, Birmingham and beyond.
Retirement developments in Milton Keynes
Explore retirement property for sale or rent in Milton Keynes, and find your ideal home for senior living.
Bluebell House | Milton Keynes
Retirement Living PLUS- Properties 13 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £153,750
- Purchase from £195,000
- Rent from £2,575 pcm
Jupiter House | Milton Keynes
Retirement Living- Properties 1 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Rent from £1,845 pcm
Penny House | Olney
Retirement Living PLUS- Properties 20 available
- Bedrooms 1–2 beds available
- Shared Ownership 75% example share/no rent £198,750
- Purchase from £289,999
- Rental available
Retirement living in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes is a lively city not far from London, with great transport links, modern amenities and a thriving retirement community.
Amenities in Milton Keynes
Close to our retirement homes in Milton Keynes you’ll find plenty of amenities for your day-to-day living, healthcare and shopping.
- Groceries
From Aldi to Waitrose, Milton Keynes has a wide range of supermarkets of all sizes as well as independent butchers, bakeries and delis. - Shopping
Milton Keynes is a shoppers’ paradise with hundreds of boutiques and high street names as well as modern malls like centre:mk or Midsummer Place. - Healthcare
Milton Keynes University Hospital is just a six minute drive from central Milton Keynes and there are 16 GP surgeries within three miles of the centre, such as Milton Keynes Village Practice. There are also a variety of pharmacies, dentists and opticians close to our retirement property in Milton Keynes.
Activities for retirees in Milton Keynes
Milton Keynes offers active retirees plenty of events and activities to enjoy:
- Community events and festivals, like Milton Keynes International Festival of Art (IF) which takes place every two years. MK Walking Festival is annual as is the Milton Keynes Barrio Fiesta in Campbell Park Amphitheatre.
- Enjoy live performances throughout the year at the Milton Keynes Theatre and The Stables Theatre. Sports and music fans are well served by Stadium MK.
- Navigate the Grand Union Canal, which links Milton Keynes to Birmingham and London by narrow boat, bike or foot.
- Take part in the wide range of community centre clubs on offer from walking to gardening. The U3A gives you the chance to join book, chess, beading and language clubs.
Explore the surrounding areas
Fancy a break from the city? You’ll find a change of pace in the leafy Buckinghamshire countryside and areas of interest surrounding Milton Keynes.
- Visit the atmospheric Victorian estate of Bletchley Park, famous for its code breaking in World War II and home to the National Museum of Computing.
- Stony Stratford is a market town with scenic architecture, Roman history, and the Stony Live summer music festival.
- Olney is 10 miles away. This country town is famous for lacemaking, shoe manufacture and an annual pancake race which can be traced all the way back to 1445.
- Meander the Aylesbury Arm, 11 miles of towpaths, reservoirs, wildlife havens and walking trails close to Milton Keynes.
Transport links and connections
Milton Keynes is extremely well connected with public transport options throughout the city and to surrounding areas.
- By car
The M1 connects Milton Keynes to nearby cities like Birmingham (1 hour 30 minutes away) and London (1 hour 40 minutes away). - By bus
The city has a reliable bus network that runs regularly, making Milton Keynes an ideal place for those who don’t drive. - By rail
Milton Keynes train station offers regular services to London, Manchester, and London Luton Airport, making travel further afield a breeze. - By air
Luton Airport is less than 25 miles from our retirement homes in Milton Keynes and can be reached in just over 30 minutes by car. Perfect for holidays in the sun.
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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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