Retirement properties in East Yorkshire

With its variety of natural wonders, museums, stately homes and art galleries, it's no wonder so many people are choosing to enjoy retirement living in East Yorkshire.

• Driffield is the perfect place to experience a blend of nature and culture, featuring the Elizabethan Burton Agnes Hall and a variety of riverside walks.
• Thorne and Hatfield Moors offer an excellent opportunity for birdwatching and long walks through Britain’s largest peat bogs, with over 200 species of birds in the area.
• Explore sandy beaches in Bridlington and Hornsea, with the former offering a bustling promenade full of traditional seaside offerings, from fish ‘n’ chips to arcades.
• For a thriving city centre, Kingston upon Hull offers many shopping opportunities.

Whether you want to enjoy nature, stay fit, or connect with like-minded people, East Yorkshire has an activity to suit your tastes.

• Sports - East Yorkshire is famous for its cycling competitions and long-distance routes, like the Big Skies Bike Ride at Bempton Cliffs, whereas ramblers have endless options — like the beautiful Beverley 20.
• Nature - The Yorkshire Wolds Way National Trail and Trans Pennine Trail pass through the county, offering panoramic views over stunning countryside, with routes suitable for brisk walks or longer hikes.
• Wildlife - Spot seals, seabirds and butterflies at the nature reserve of Spurn Point, or visit Tophill Low Nature Reserve for birdwatching.

East Yorkshire people are known for their friendliness – and there are plenty of ways to get involved in community groups and volunteering in the region, as well as solo sites to explore if you’re interested in museums and galleries.

• Theatre - East Riding Theatre in Beverley offers live performances, while Bridlington Spa offers various concerts and shows throughout the year.
• Galleries - Visit Beverley Art Gallery for regular exhibitions of local artwork and national tours, or try a workshop at Studio Eleven in Hull.
• Festivals - Burton Constable Hall & Grounds offers an annual food festival. You can also enjoy Race the Waves in Bridlington, where you'll see vintage cars race across the beach, and the Walking East Yorkshire Festival in June.

East Yorkshire offers an excellent blend of stunning roadways through the countryside and public transport options that make travel here simple.

• By car - East Yorkshire is well connected by the M62 and local A roads that connect major settlements like Beverley, Market Weighton, Pocklington, and Driffield.
• By bus - Buses regularly run throughout the East Riding of Yorkshire, connecting towns and villages with relative ease.
• By rail -  Key train stations include Brough, Hull, Bridlington, Beverley, and Goole, offering connections to York, Leeds, Doncaster and Sheffield.