Retirement properties in Birmingham

Birmingham offers excellent local amenities across its many districts and neighbourhoods. Find a wide range of services available close to home.

• Groceries - Major supermarkets can be found around practically every corner, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Asda.
• Shopping - Birmingham is a well-known shopping destination with fashion, lifestyle, and tech stores at retail centres like the Bullring.
• Healthcare - There are dozens of GP surgeries across Birmingham, in addition to several major and general hospitals.
• Pharmacies - The city has several chain chemists like Boots and Lloyds, and multiple independent pharmacies to support day-to-day needs and provide prescriptions.

This vibrant city has endless attractions and spots of interest to explore, making it the perfect place to take your family out, and a great place to make new friends.

• Museums - Birmingham has over 20 museums to discover, including the Thinktank Birmingham Science Museum and the Aston Manor Road Transport Museum.
• History - The Library of Birmingham & Shakespeare Memorial Room is a striking building that is home to an amphitheatre, garden terraces, and an impressive collection of Shakespeare’s work.
• Attractions - You’ll be spoiled for choice of places to visit in Birmingham, and there’s no better place to spoil yourself and your family than at Cadbury World in the village of Bourneville.

When you live at one of our retirement properties in Birmingham, you’re within a stone’s throw of rich culture and thriving local community.

• Theatres - Find touring West End shows, ballet, opera and symphony orchestras, as well as dance, film and comedy events over the city.
• Festivals - Attend annual events including the International Jazz and Blues Festival, Birmingham Restaurant Festival, and the Midlands Whisky Festival.
• Local landmarks - Birmingham’s history can be seen today in its stunning architecture. Visit Birmingham Town Hall, one of the first buildings that marked the 19th- century revival of Roman architecture. It has been a music venue for nearly two centuries, hosting legends like Buddy Holly, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan—not forgetting Birmingham’s own, Black Sabbath.

As with any large city, you can expect Birmingham to provide excellent public transport and road links, making it easy to visit areas near and far.

• By car - Major roads connecting Birmingham to the rest of the UK include the M6, M5, M42, and A38(M).
• By bus and tram - Birmingham’s comprehensive network provides ample transport links. Seniors can benefit from free off-peak travel with the West Midlands Older Person’s Travel Pass.
• By rail - Birmingham has fantastic train connections, with several stations throughout the city such as Snow Hill and Moor Street. Hop on direct trains to London, Manchester, Liverpool, and Oxford from Birmingham New Street Station.