Retire to Market Drayton
Retirement living in Market Drayton
Market Drayton is an attractive and historic market town in North Shropshire, close to the Welsh and Staffordshire borders and situated on the banks of the River Tern. With lots to do in pleasant surroundings, it is unsurprisingly popular among seniors.
Local retirees enjoy:
- A well-maintained and walkable town with essential amenities, like supermarkets, eateries and healthcare within a short distance of our retirement property for sale in Market Drayton.
- Charming local events all year round, including the Market Drayton Festival of Lights, Drayton in Bloom and the famed Ginger and Spice Festival.
- A quiet town with a rich community spirit within close proximity to green spaces, nature trails and picturesque canal side walks.
Retirement developments in Market Drayton
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Enjoy a happy retirement in Market Drayton
Surrounded by stunning Shropshire countryside, the quaint town of Market Drayton is the perfect place to relax and immerse yourself in a friendly, tight-knit community.
Access to amenities in Market Drayton
Although small, Market Drayton has everything you need within reach. The walkable centre offers a variety of local amenities, including a library, a post office, and several banks.
- Groceries
The town has several supermarkets, including an Aldi, Asda, and Morrisons, as well as weekly markets for gourmet treats and local produce. - Shopping
As well as a range of independent shops and high street names, the regular markets at the Market Hall and the Buttercross have been drawing crowds for over 800 years. - Healthcare
The nearest hospitals are the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, while GP surgeries include the Market Drayton Medical Practice. There are a variety of dentists, opticians and pharmacies spread across town.
Things for retirees to do in Market Drayton
The charming, cobbled streets of Market Drayton have a lot of character, with a mix of half-timbered, Georgian and Victorian buildings. These streets are bustling with local events and activities including:
- The annual Ginger and Spice Festival - a nod to the town's history of gingerbread baking which dates back to the 1800s.
- A choice of excellent golf courses: Market Drayton Golf Club or Hawkstone Park Golf Club and two bowling greens: Victoria Bowling Club and Joule’s Market Drayton Bowling Club.
- The Market Drayton Swimming and Fitness Centre which has two pools and a gym and offers various classes, e.g. aqua aerobics.
- A choice of community centres including the Festival Drayton Centre which shows films, art exhibitions and live events.
Explore the surrounding areas
Retirement gives us time to appreciate the natural world around us, and, surrounded by stunning Shropshire countryside, Market Drayton has a rich array of rural attractions to explore.
The town sits next to the Shropshire Union Canal, where you can enjoy a number of picturesque walks on the canal towpaths. You can also take scenic strolls along the Sandstone Trail or within the ancient woodlands, bogs and lakes of the local nature reserves, Brown Moss and Loynton Moss.
In the wider area, there are a number of beautiful gardens like Wollerton Old Hall and the Dorothy Clive Garden, as well as heritage sites like the Hawkstone Park Follies, Moreton Corbet Castle and the Ironbridge Gorge.
Transport and connections in Market Drayton
Despite its rural location, Market Drayton is well connected to the wider West Midlands and beyond.
- By car
The A53 and A41 are close by, making it easy to reach nearby cities or for friends and families to visit. - By bus
Local bus routes make it simple to go to surrounding villages and towns, including Shrewsbury. It is worth checking to see if you are eligible for senior discounts or free travel schemes. - By rail
Market Drayton doesn’t have its own train station, but there are stations in Stoke-on-Trent, Nantwich, and Whitchurch, which offer links to large cities such as Manchester and Birmingham. - By air
The nearest international airports are Manchester and Birmingham and both are about an hour away by car.
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