Retire to Oxfordshire
Retirement living in Oxfordshire
Explore a town that’s packed with history
With a rich city history, a vibrant cultural scene and two Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, it's no wonder that so many people are choosing our retirement properties for sale in Oxfordshire. With the Chiltern Hills and the Cotswolds on your doorstep and thriving cities such as Oxford close by, your retirement can be as active or as relaxing as you’d like it to be.
McCarthy Stone Developments in Oxfordshire
An active retirement
From challenging hikes to leisurely cycling routes, you'll have lots of opportunities to keep up an active retirement around Oxfordshire. You can take guided kayak tours down the River Thames, take scenic walks through the Chilterns or the Cotswolds, or practise your swing at 30 golf courses and 40 tennis clubs around the area.
If you like the sound of spending your retirement surrounded by natural beauty, English heritage and a thriving cultural scene, have a look at our superb retirement properties for sale in Oxfordshire.
Things to do in Oxfordshire
Whether you're looking for quirky boutiques or the latest touring dramas, there's plenty to keep you busy around our properties for sale in Oxfordshire. You can catch comedy, poetry and music at the Oxford Playhouse, community-focused arts, dance and music at Cornerstone in Didcot, or plays, musicals and popular concerts at the New Theatre in Oxford.
After a shopping fix? You'll find more than 40 different stalls offering craft goods, fashion and food at the historic Oxford Covered Market, over 130 brands at the Bicester Village outlet mall, and a huge range of locally-produced food and drink at the markets dotted around the county.
Attractions
With ancient ruins, ornate buildings and one of the most famous universities in the world, there are plenty of historical sites and intriguing museums to explore around the area. You can tour the libraries, concert halls and churches of the University of Oxford, delve into the prisons, crypts and the tower at Oxford Castle, or marvel at the ancient white horse that's carved into the hillside at Uffington.
You'll also find historic locomotives at the Didcot Railway Centre, local history, art and archaeology at the Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock, and over half a million archaeological and anthropological items on display at the Pitt Rivers Museum in Oxford.
Sights
From the Cotswolds to the Chilterns, you'll find scenic landscapes and diverse wildlife all around the county. You can wander through 2,000 acres of landscaped parkland and gardens at the historic Blenheim Palace, see more than 8,000 different species of plants at the University of Oxford Botanic Garden, or just admire the rolling hills and open fields as you follow the 78-mile-long Oxford Canal.
Popular places to retire in the Oxfordshire area
Explore more brilliant retirement locations close to Oxfordshire.
Browse by Retirement Living Services and Facilities
Our retirement developments offer differing amenities and assisted living services. Choose from two options to find your perfect fit.
Browse our retirement homes by county and region
Search for the best places to retire in the UK by selecting a county or region to explore.