4 Best Places to Retire in the UK

If you’re reading this, you’re probably thinking about retirement! If correct, then you want to spend your golden years in a place with great outdoors, catching up on your hobbies, and enjoying quality time with your loved ones. But where do you go exactly? Keep reading and get inspired.

Retirement doesn’t come easy. Especially not, when you have to consider moving to a new home to retire. A place where you with peace of mind can check the latest NFL odds to place a bet on.

You might not always win when it comes to American football, but with a new home in the right place, you already have.

Just make sure you inspect the property beforehand with the same care you inspect NFL lines before wagering on, with your eyes wide open and with careful consideration.

Now, coming to the point, the UK has plenty of suitable retirement spots with breathtaking outdoors, all amenities, and welcoming people. In this blog, we’re going to list four of the best places in the UK to retire. Take a look, learn how to buy a property in today’s competitive market, and make your selection.

So, let’s get started:

Suffolk

Suffolk is a charming, rural-centric county with captivating history, spellbinding countryside and picturesque villages. While the town is mainly known for its sleepy villages, it still has trendy seaside towns and an impressive coastline.

With all this, it’s a great place to retire and move away from bustling cities. The county is dotted with high street stores, many local eateries and pubs, and leisure activities like spas, golf courses, etc.

If you’re looking for a more serene place, you can choose to buy a home in Framlingham, Southwold, and Polstead, to name a few. For a quiet place without being dull, Bury St Edmunds and Ipswich are the two best destinations, with Cambridge only about a 45-minute drive away.

Oxfordshire

If you want to stay connected with friends and family after retirement, it makes sense to find a central place to live in. From dreamy Cotswolds villages and bluebell forests to foodie destinations, Oxfordshire boasts both rural idyll and city sophistication.

Although buying a home in Oxfordshire can be a little expensive, it’s totally worth your money. You’ll be within a two-hour drive of London, Nottingham, Birmingham, Cambridge and more. You’ll also have many historic villages for days out near your home.

Some of the best places to live in Oxfordshire include Jericho, Thame, Burford, Watlington, and more. If you fancy living among pop royalty, then you must know that Great Tew is home to the Beckhams. It’s a wonderful place with Instagram-worthy architecture and rolling Cotswold hills.

Bangor

Once voted as the best place to retire in the UK, Bangor is a beautiful city to make the most out of your retirement. Nestled in Gwynedd County in North West Wales, Bangor has a low crime rate and pollution levels. The city is well-connected via transportation and has many places to engage in leisure activities.

Despite being a cathedral town, house prices in Bangor are relatively lower compared to other options on our list. The city makes retirees feel valued, with senior citizens representing the town council and boards.

Local clubs and social groups welcome retirees and relocators to network with others and keep busy with new activities. And, if you want a calm and quiet place, the city is ideal too. With plenty of charming countryside and rugged coasts, Bangor is truly a wonderful place to live after retirement.

Dorset

Dorset regularly tops the lists for offering an excellent quality of life to retirees. It has everything, from good health, public transportation, fun activities, parks, and many more amenities. Its towns and villages are surrounded by green rolling hills, while the southern border is touched by the English Channel.

It’s home to Christchurch, which is regarded as the UK’s retirement capital. Here, you can expect year-round festivities, a famous August regatta, and great-tasting food and wine. Another thing that sets Dorset apart is its authentic charm of old England. You’ll love Christchurch’s quaint coffee shops, high population of retirees and parish church.

If you’re looking for a seaside location, Weymouth can be the right place to move to in Dorset. Your family, especially your grandchildren, will love visiting you and the surrounding beaches. The local community is highly welcoming to relocators of all ages. With golf courses nearby, sea swimming, and community-led events, Weymouth is a lively yet calm place to retire.

Other Best Places to Retire in the UK

  • Cardiff
  • Lincolnshire
  • Glasgow
  • Fife
  • Durham
  • Lancaster

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