Retirement properties in Worcestershire

Whether you're looking for stately homes or ancient ruins, there are plenty of intriguing historical sites around our retirement properties in Worcestershire.

• Tour 5,000 acres of parkland at the 19th-century Eastnor Castle, or see the fire-damaged ruins of the massive Witley Court and Gardens.
• Take a steam-powered ride along the Severn Valley Railway, which attracts over 250,000 visitors each year.
• Learn about social history and archaeology at Bewdley Museum, exhibits on buildings at the Avoncroft Museum of Historic Buildings in Bromsgrove, or the world's largest collection of Worcester porcelain at the Museum of Royal Worcester.

With miles of green open spaces and two National Landscapes on the doorstep, it's no wonder that Worcestershire is such a popular retirement location.

• Sports - Practice your swing at one of 30 golf courses and more than 20 tennis clubs, catch carp and bream at the Eastfield Fisheries, or traverse the countless miles of designated walking and cycling trails.
• Nature - You’ll find more than 3,000 acres of wooded slopes and ancient ridges in the Malvern Hills, where you can climb to the summit of the Worcestershire Beacon and take in panoramic views.
• Wildlife - Take in an amazing array of animals and plants across the county’s woodlands, meadows, and streams, including rare insects and mammals.

From fine art to fine food, there's a lot to keep you busy in retirement around Worcestershire.

• Theatre - See music, films, and plays at The Regal Cinema in Evesham, opera and comedy at the Malvern Theatres, or drama and pantomime at the Edwardian Palace Theatre in Redditch.
• Shops - Treat yourself to some designer shopping at the Jinney Ring Craft Centre in Hanbury, and more than 130 shops and restaurants at the huge Kingfisher Shopping Centre in Redditch.
• Markets - Discover a wide range of locally-produced goods at markets dotted around the county, such as The Hop Pocket Shopping Village in Worcester or the Kidderminster Street Market. 

Worcestershire’s excellent road, rail, and bus network means local residents benefit from lots of flexibility and mobility across the region.

• By car - The M5 runs through the county, providing good access to the North, South, and Wales. Worcestershire is also well connected by the M40 and the M50, linking you to London, Birmingham, and beyond.
• By rail - Many of the county’s larger towns have rail stations (such as Worcester Foregate Street station), connecting you to major cities like London, Birmingham, and Oxford.
• By bus - There are a variety of bus and coach services throughout Worcestershire, as well as a bus service called Worcestershire on Demand, which allows you to pre-book journeys and choose your pick-up and drop-off points.