Retirement properties in Stratford-Upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon is walkable town with several supermarkets, a choice of healthcare providers and an abundance of independent shops.

• Groceries 
  Stratford-upon-Avon has several supermarkets, including Aldi, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s, with some offering delivery if preferred. 
• Shopping 
  The compact town centre features high street retailers, independent boutiques and specialty stores. Pretty Henley Street has shops selling antiques, sweets and curios and the town puts on regular weekly markets.
• Healthcare 
  There are several GP surgeries including Rother House Medical Centre and Trinity Court Surgery, as well as a choice of dentists and pharmacies. Stratford Hospital offers outpatient services, while the larger Warwick Hospital is a short drive from Stratford-upon-Avon. 

With its world famous theatres and iconic attractions, there’s plenty to do in this Elizabethan town. Here are some of the highlights:

• Shakespearean history from Shakespeare's birthplace and his grave at the beautiful Holy Trinity Church to his wife Anne Hathaway’s Cottage. 
• Theatres including the Royal Shakespeare Company put on glorious productions all year around. Senior discounts are often available. 
• Museums like the unique MAD museum - the only Mechanical Art and Design Museum in the UK, you can experience and interact with mind-boggling machines. 
• The Butterfly Farm is a tropical paradise filled with stunning butterflies and mini-beasts. 
• The river Avon and the Stratford-upon-Avon Canal are ideal spots for river cruises and outdoor pursuits. 

Stratford-upon-Avon has a strong and proud community spirit and plenty for locals to enjoy.

• The Old Slaughterhouse Arts Centre is a much-loved community art gallery with a small café and space for events. 
• Fitness fans will find fitness classes, cricket, snooker, squash, and tennis at Stratford Sports Club. Stratford Leisure Centre has a swimming pool and gym and Stratford-on-Avon Golf Club is a picturesque place to tee off. 
• Community festivals, including the traditional annual Mop Fair in October, the annual food festival in September and celebrations of Shakespeare’s birthday every April.
• Various societies and clubs catering to a range of hobbies and interests, including Bridge, line dancing and rambling.

Stratford-upon-Avon is conveniently located close to both picturesque countryside and several large cities.

Famed for the beauty of its rural landscapes and traditional clotted-cream-coloured chocolate box towns and villages, The Cotswolds is accessible in around half an hour from Stratford-upon-Avon. From river walks in the ‘Venice of the Cotswolds’, beautiful Bourton-on-the-Water, to antique shopping in Stow-on-the-Wold, or fine dining in Cheltenham, there are plenty of options to explore. 

For something completely different visit the UK’s second city, Birmingham, a cultural hub with its historic Jewellery Quarter and iconic Bullring and Grand Central shopping centre, the ‘city of a thousand trades’ offers shopping, nightlife, theatre, museums, history and more.

As a tourist hotspot, Stratford-upon-Avon is extremely well-connected. The town has easy access to The Cotswolds, Coventry, Leamington Spa and Oxford, making it an ideal base to explore a variety of world-class attractions in retirement.

• By car
  The M40 connects the town to the rest of the country. Reach London in an hour and 45 minutes or Birmingham in around 40 minutes.  
• By bus
  The town has a reliable local bus network, offering links to local villages and towns including Warwick, Coventry, and Leamington Spa. Many bus companies offer discounted bus travel for seniors. 
• By rail
  Frequent trains from central Stratford-upon-Avon Railway Station can take you further afield. A train to London Paddington takes under three hours, while Birmingham is just 50 minutes away.  
• By air
  Birmingham International Airport is about 45 minutes away by car and 1 hour 50 minutes away by train.