The 20 best places to retire in Britain: From the Highlands and an 普通の／平均（する） house price of £200,000, to the historic town within 90 miles of London
退職 ? it's a 広大な／多数の／重要な 適切な時期 if you're in the 権利 place to indulge in your favourite activities.
But whether it's savouring 最高の，を越す restaurants, enjoying thought-刺激するing theatre or movies, or 取り組むing the 広大な／多数の／重要な outdoors, 場所 is 重要な.???
We've chosen 20 of the best UK towns and cities that will make 退職 a 楽しみ.
For each, we have also selected two 所有物／資産／財産s that are on sale now so you can get an idea of what your money will get you, whether you are downsizing from a family home or just relocating to another part of the country.?
Scroll 負かす／撃墜する for our 判決 on the 20 best places to retire in Britain.??
BANBURY
Why? Charming Oxfordshire market town surrounded by pretty villages. The Cotswolds 地域 is on your doorstep, yet it's just 55 minutes to London by train.
Entertainment: The Mill Arts Centre hosts theatre, dance, music, comedy and films.
Supermarkets: Aldi, Waitrose, Sainsbury's and Morrisons.
High Street: Henry's (近づく Banbury Cross, of nursery rhyme-fame) is a 60-year-old family 着せる／賦与するs shop for men.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £281,554.
On the market...
Charming Edwardian 郊外住宅?
Edwardian 郊外住宅s don't come better than this. Six bedrooms, 温室, 素晴らしい 後部 garden and parking for four cars. £850,000, 罰金 & Country, 01295 239666, fineandcountry.co.uk
Handsome s トン cottage?
中央の-18th century Grade II-名簿（に載せる）／表（にあげる）d handsome 石／投石する cottage with a large south-直面するing garden and a 支持を得ようと努めるd-燃やすing 石／投石する. £475,000 through 罰金 & Country, 01295 239666, fineandcountry.co.uk
BOURNEMOUTH
Why? Family-orientated town with seven miles of coastline, parks aplenty and 得点する／非難する／２０s of attractions for the grandchildren. To 最高の，を越す this off, the town has a 穏やかな 気候, picturesque gardens, a high number of detached homes and bungalows, and 申し込む／申し出s 平易な 接近 to London.
Entertainment: The art deco Pavilion for tea dances, plays and 格闘するing (yes, really), and the International 会議／協議会 Centre for headline 禁止（する）d and comedians.
Supermarkets: Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco.
High Street: Midday Slow Living 蓄える／店, Design Studio and Coffee Shop ? a real one-off.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £368,815.
On the market...
Ideal 場所?
近づく the town's Upper Gardens, this detached house has four bedrooms, a patio and vegetable garden, off-road parking 加える a garage. £789,950, Savills, 01202 708888, Savills.com.
素晴らしい summer house
There's a summer house and 可能性のある for an 別館 in this four bedroom house, which also has a garage and off-street parking. £550,000 through eXp, 03304 609968, exp.uk.com.
CANTERBURY
Why? A beautifully 保存するd small city - now a Unesco World 遺産 場所／位置 - with 中世 architecture and cobbled streets. It's の近くに to Kentish fields and 沿岸の towns, too.
Entertainment: The Marlowe Theatre is a large modern centre for the 成し遂げるing arts.
Supermarkets: Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons.
High Street: Queen Bee Home, perfect for 手渡す-painted furniture, with a coffee shop too.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £333,286.
On the market...
Historic wonder
A 1600s cottage, Grade II-名簿（に載せる）／表（にあげる）d, with inglenook fireplace, exposed beams, four bedrooms and a 伝統的な Kent cladding. £675,000 from 罰金 & Country, 01227 479317, fineandcountry.co.uk.
?City centre 港／避難所
A four-bedroom Grade II-名簿（に載せる）／表（にあげる）d Georgian town house with a 私的な 塀で囲むd garden and garage 権利 in the city centre. £850,000, Strutt & Parker, 01227 473707, strut tandparker.com
CHELTENHAM
Why? A 豊富な, elegant spa town that's home to music, literary and horse racing festivals, with the Cotswolds on your doorstep.
Entertainment: It's everywhere - The Everyman and Bacon theatres, Cheltenham Playhouse, 加える music, 調書をとる／予約する and art festivals using 発生地s across the town.
Supermarkets: Waitrose, Tesco, Sainsbury's.
High Street: A classy, pink-painted vintage 着せる／賦与するing shop will take you 支援する to your 青年.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £409,929.
On the market...
Impressive apartment?
A ground 床に打ち倒す apartment in this 命令（する）ing period building in the town centre, with two bedrooms, high 天井 and parquet 床に打ち倒すing. £675,000 through Savills, 01242 548000, Savills.com.
Montpelier majesty
In the town's beautiful Montpelier area, this three bed apartment is in a Grade II-名簿（に載せる）／表（にあげる）d building and 含むs a 私的な patio and parking. £655,000 through Hamptons, 01242 800653, Hamptons.co.uk.
CHESTER
Why? A 塀で囲むd cathedral city, resplendent with Victorian buildings, 近づく the Welsh 国境, with a large, modern shopping town centre and 非常に／多数の out-of-town 小売 parks.
Entertainment: Storypark is a modern arts コンビナート／複合体, 加える open 空気／公表する events at Grosvenor Park.
Supermarkets: Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's.
High Street: Chester Model Centre won 2023 Model Train 蓄える／店 of the Year.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £285,517.
On the market...
Riverside four-bed?
A four-bed house overlooking the River Dee, dating 支援する to 1852, with more 最近の 新規加入s and さまざまな 初めの features. £825,000, Jackson-Stops, 01244 328361, jackson-stops.co.uk.
Deluxe kitchen?
Open 計画（する） living space aplenty in this five-bed house with an 平易な-to-持続する garden and a 特に 井戸／弁護士席-equipped kitchen. £650,000, Savills, 01244 323232, Savills.com.
CONWY
Why? An old 塀で囲むd town in North むちの跡s with a みごたえのある 城, 中断 橋（渡しをする） and historic buildings galore. Nearby, there are mountains and a quayside loved by sailors.
Entertainment: The 王室の Cambrian 学院 of Arts is a world-class events and 展示 centre.
Supermarkets: Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons.
High Street: Check out Ewe Felty Thing, a trendy haberdashery based in a former bank.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £236,391.
On the market...
Windmill wonder?
A real one-off - a Grade II-名簿（に載せる）／表（にあげる）d ex-windmill, now a five-bedroom home in an elevated 位置／汚点／見つけ出す with sea and countryside 見解（をとる）s. £1.5million, Strutt and Parker, 01244 565092, struttandparker.com.
城 見解（をとる）
An Edwardian 半分-detached 所有物／資産／財産 that's been partly renovated. There are six bedrooms over three 床に打ち倒すs, 加える 見解（をとる）s to Conwy 城. Purplebricks, 020 3907 3310, purplebricks.co.uk.
DARTMOUTH
Why? 静かな south Devon waterside town in the heart of the South Hams. It's brilliant for sailing and walking.
Entertainment: The Flavel Centre specialises in films and concerts with 時折の theatre.
Supermarkets: Co-op and M&S 出口 in town, Sainsbury's and Lidl の近くに by.
High Street: The Angel's (n)役員／(a)執行力のある chef is Masterchef and 広大な／多数の／重要な British Menu 星／主役にする Elly Wentworth.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £419,938.
On the market...
Your very own ワイン cellar?
開始する Flagon House is a Grade II-名簿（に載せる）／表（にあげる）d period 所有物／資産／財産 over three 床に打ち倒すs with a 地階 - perfect for that ワイン cellar. £995,000 through Knight Frank, 01392 321625, knight frank.com.
Modern terrace?
A modern four-bed house with 見解（をとる）s over the rooftops to the River Dart, 完全にする with terraced 前線 and 後部 gardens. £725,000 through Savills, 01392 321359, Savills.com.
HARROGATE
Why? 絶対 gorgeous spa town just a short 運動 from the Yorkshire Dales. It's been three times 投票（する）d Britain's friendliest town. Need we say more?
Entertainment: The excellent Harrogate Theatre and Everyman Cinema.
Supermarkets: Waitrose, Asda and Sainsbury's.
High Street: Betty's Tea Room, a 甘い 扱う／治療する 会・原則 in the town since 1919.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £414,877.
Gorgeous garden?
Here's a four-bed detached house on the town's south 味方する, with 覆うd terrace, lovely garden and parking for 多重の cars. £995,000, Strutt & Parker, 01423 706771, struttandparker.com.
甘い 石／投石する cottage?
Beautiful 石／投石する cottage on the town's 郊外s - two bedrooms, two bathrooms with a 熟考する／考慮する area and 歓迎会 rooms. £495,000, Jackson Stops, 01904 625033, jackson-stops.co.uk.
HENLEY ON THAMES
Why? A charming riverside town with the Chiltern Hills on your doorstep. 加える, boating, 列／漕ぐ／騒動ing, a world-famous 年次の regatta, a 私的な members' club and a buzzing tourist attraction town.
Entertainment: The arty Regal Picturehouse cinema; the Kenton Theatre for plays and concerts.
Supermarkets: Tesco and Waitrose.
High Street: Artisan 蓄える／店s galore 含むing Asquiths Teddy 耐える Shop - give one a 抱擁する!
普通の／平均（する） house price: £786,081.
On the market...
High-end apartment?
Modern high-end open-計画（する） apartment with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and two parking spaces, all a short walk from the Thames. £850,000, Savills, 01491 843000, Savills.com.
権利 in town?
Brand new modern open pl an house in a town centre 場所 with two en 控訴 bedrooms, balcony, parking space and EV charger. £995,000 through Savills, 01491 843000, Savills.com.
INVERNESS
Why? The 資本／首都 of the Highlands is a vibrant but small, walkable city with glorious countryside all around.
Entertainment: Eden 法廷，裁判所 is a gallery and theatre; in July there are Inverness Highland Games.
Supermarkets: Tesco, Morrisons.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £221,112.
On the market...
Buy your own B&B??
If you want to retire to run a B&B, try this - five-bedroom home with off-street parking and a garden running 負かす／撃墜する to the River Ness. £365,000, Galbraith, 01463 224343, galbraithgroup.com.
Magnificent mill house?
A four bedroom former mill house i n a 全く secluded setting with ten acres of woodland and grazing land. £485,000 through Galbraith, 01463 224343, galbraithgroup.com.
NEWQUAY
Why? A North Cornish seaside town of palm trees, beaches, inland walks and an airport.
Entertainment: There's the 小道／航路 Theatre and the ultra-modern Lighthouse cinema.
Supermarkets: Asda, Lidl, Sainmsbury's.
High Street: Nalu coffee shop has inside and outside seating, a takeaway hatch and fabulous drinks.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £350,902.
On the market...
Beach delight?
近づく Porth beach, a four-bedroom townhouse with living areas on the first 床に打ち倒す to enjoy the 見解（をとる）s and a balcony. £695,000, Jackson-Stops, 01872 309544, Jackson-stops.co.uk.
Lush landscaping?
A five bedroom detached house with a driveway, garage and beautifully landscaped garden, の近くに to Newquay town centre. £875,000, Jackson-Stops, 01872 309544, Jackson-stops.co.uk.
NORWICH
Why? A 井戸／弁護士席-保存するd historic city, regarded as the 資本／首都 of Eastern England, with 広大な／多数の／重要な links - trains to London in 90 minutes, and an airport with UK and 全世界の 関係s.
Entertainment: The Halls, Norwich Playhouse and Arts Centre for all 成し遂げるing arts.
Supermarkets: Morrisons, Sainsbury's Tesco.
High Street: St Giles Pantry for 地元の goods galore, 含むing the shop's own gin and coffee.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £276,746.
On the market...
Georgian home?
Grade II Georgian home with three bedrooms, fireplaces, picture rails, 初めの doors and sash windows. There's a garden and garage. £595,000 through Savills, 01603 229229, Savills.com.
Perfect 陰謀（を企てる）?
This large detached 所有物／資産／財産 has four bedrooms, a 二塁打 garage, workshops, sheds and sits on a large 陰謀（を企てる）. £835,000 through Strutt & Parker, 0160 388 3602, struttandparker.com.
POOLE
Why? 負かす／撃墜する to earth seaside town with a みごたえのある harbour and a rich sailing tradition.
Entertainment: The Lighthouse arts centre is large but Brownsea Island Theatre is the most fun - it's a フェリー（で運ぶ） ride away.
Supermarkets: Asda, Sainsbury's, Tesco
普通の／平均（する） house price: £434,899.
On the market...
Old Town house?
Georgian town house in the heart of Old Town Poole. Four bedrooms, a 有望な 温室, with three storeys 加える a spacious 地階. £640,000 from Savills, 01202 708 888, Savills.com.
Perfect for hosts?
Here's one with good 施設s for 訪問者s: it's a four bedroom house with a one bedroom 別館, 加える a charming south-直面するing patio and garden. £1million through Savills, 01202 708 888, Savills.com.
RICHMOND
Why? Arguably London's classiest, most tranquil 郊外, 20 minutes from the West End, but with 300 acres of park on your doorstep in the form of Kew Gardens.
Entertainment: Richmond Theatre and more intimate Orange Tree Theatre.
Supermarkets: Whole Foods, Waitrose, Sainsbury's.
High Street: The Open 調書をとる／予約する 申し込む／申し出s 調書をとる／予約するs, wrapping paper and oozes charm.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £985,319.
On the market...
Park life?
近づく Richmond Park there's this two-bed, two-bathroom apartment with large entertainment area and off-street parking. £750,000 through Savills, 020 8614 9100, Savills.com.
の近くに to the village
A two-bed ground 床に打ち倒す apartment on Richmond Hill with a 私的な south-west 直面するing garden and の近くに proximity to Richmond village. £875,000, Knight Frank, 0208 939 2809, knightfrank.com.
ST ALBANS
Why? Historical city with beautiful parks and a cathedral 加える 広大な／多数の／重要な rail links to London.
Entertainment: Alban 円形競技場 and Abbey Theatre are must-visits in the city centre.
Supermarkets: Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Waitrose.
High Street: Small and 甘い Cafe Roma is a long-standing 独立した・無所属 coffee shop.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £667,035.
On the market...
広大な／多数の／重要な for grandkids?
Plenty of space for visiting grandchildren in this five-bedroom detached house on sale for the first time in 50 years. £950,000 from 罰金 & Country, 01727 221857, fineandcountry.co.uk.
Finest street in town
Fishpool Street is considered by many to be St Albans finest. This three bed house is 十分な of period features. £915,000 through Street & Market, 01707 524361, struttandparker.com.
ST ANDREWS
Wh y? A gorgeous seaside town north of Edinburgh, famed for ゴルフ, its university (beloved by 王室のs) and breathtaking 城 which dates 支援する to 1200, and a relaxed cafe vibe.
Entertainment: The 1930s 独立した・無所属 New Picture House cinema and the lively Byre Theatre.
Supermarkets: Morrisons, Aldi and an M&S 簡単に Food.
High Street: At the Nutcracker Shop it's Christmas every day - decorations and 現在のs galore.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £480,939.
?Edwardian lodgings
A two-bedroom apartment in an Edwardian House with a central hall 関係, all the main rooms 加える a 私的な garden. £695,000 through Savills, 0131 247 3738, Savills.com.
Victorian cottage?
This terraced three-bed Victorian 石／投石する cottage has a pitched 予定する roof with a 前線 garden and 支援する yard. It's been recently renovated. £520,000, Savills, 0131 247 3738, Savills.com.
TAUNTON
Why? Somerset's 郡 town has a 城 and 郡 cricket ground at its heart, 同様に as brilliant road and rail links to Exeter and the South West, and eastwards to London
Entertainment: The Brewhouse Theatre sits on the banks of the River トン.
Supermarkets: Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons.
High Street: 長，率いる to the 独立した・無所属 shops at charming Bath Place.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £279,203.
On the market...
最高の，を越す townhouse?
There's a 塀で囲むd garden with this Grade II-名簿（に載せる）／表（にあげる）d three bedroom townhouse 近づく the centre. It 誇るs a large attic room too. £475,000 from GTH, 01823 277121, gth.逮捕する.
Farmhouse chic?
Recently renovated farmhouse with four bedrooms, 木材／素質 でっちあげる，人を罪に陥れるd 塀で囲むs, flagstone floo rs 加える an inglenook fireplace. £765,000 from Jackson-Stops, 01823 325144, Jackson-stops.co.uk.
WINDSOR
Why? Live by the 王室の Family, besides the Thames, in a town 法外なd in history, with 平易な 関係s to London.
Entertainment: Many festivals and shows in the park, 加える the Theatre 王室の arts 中心.
Supermarkets: Tesco, Waitrose, Aldi.
High Street: （手先の）技術 Co-op, showcasing 地元の artists and handmade gifts and homeware.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £574,865.
On the market...
Modern living?
Modern living with smart 科学（工学）技術 through the home, an EV charger, four bedrooms and off street parking. £850,000 through Foxtons, 020 8613 6262, foxtons.co.uk.
包む-around garden?
A deta ched three-bed house with 包む-around garden, driveway parking and a 二塁打 garage 変えるd into a one-bed studio. £925,000 through Hamptons, 01753 395148, Hamptons.co.uk.
WOKING
Why? Forget the 通勤（学）者 image, this town is 60 per cent ありふれた land in the Green Belt, with the 800-acre Horsell ありふれた, and the David Attenborough Living 惑星 Centre. 加える, 広大な／多数の／重要な connectivity to central London, 25 miles away.
Entertainment: The Nova Cinema and Lightbox arts centre are the places to be.
Supermarkets: Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury's
High Street: Two Ducks - 最高の stylish furnishings, 従犯者s and homeware.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £547,122.
On the market...
Family favourite?
A detached five-bedroom 所有物／資産／財産 - ideal for the family to visit - with two bath rooms, a garage and off-street parking. £800,000 from Foxtons, 01483 967582, Foxtons.co.uk.
最高の modern?
Built in 2016, this four-bed, two bathroom home comes with driveway parking for two cars and an EV 非難する point. £700,000 through Yopa, 01322 952994, yopa.co.uk.
WREXHAM
Why? A charming Welsh town 近づく the 国境 with Cheshire, with a strong 産業の past. Wrexham is now famous for Ryan Reynolds and 略奪する McElhenney owning the football club, and for having the largest shopping area of any town in 中央の- and north むちの跡s.
Entertainment: Concerts, comedy and theatre at William Astor Hall; there's a メッカ bingo hall too.
Supermarkets: Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons.
High Street: Moonlight 記録，記録的な／記録するs to make your vinyl collection 完全にする.
普通の／平均（する） house price: £203,340.
On the market...
退職 事業／計画（する）?
Want a 退職 事業／計画（する）? This Grade II-名簿（に載せる）／表（にあげる）d three-bed house is centrally 位置を示すd with off-street parking but it needs large 規模 renovating. £275,000, Savills, 01244 323232, savills.com.
Beautiful mill??
A newly 回復するd mill, this house has four bedrooms, a gym and almost an acre of grounds with al fresco dining areas. £1.2million, Strutt & Parker, 07919 128326, struttandparker.com.
