{"id":38823,"date":"2023-03-15T11:20:27","date_gmt":"2023-03-15T11:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.churchillretirement.co.uk\/?p=38823"},"modified":"2023-03-15T11:20:27","modified_gmt":"2023-03-15T11:20:27","slug":"why-you-should-consider-a-retirement-in-suffolk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/news\/retirement-lifestyle-news\/why-you-should-consider-a-retirement-in-suffolk\/","title":{"rendered":"Why you should consider a retirement in Suffolk"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vce-row-container\" data-vce-boxed-width=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-row vce-row--col-gap-30 vce-row-equal-height vce-row-content--top\" id=\"el-e401750c\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-e401750c\"><div class=\"vce-row-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\"><div class=\"vce-col vce-col--md-auto vce-col--xs-1 vce-col--xs-last vce-col--xs-first vce-col--sm-last vce-col--sm-first vce-col--md-last vce-col--lg-last vce-col--xl-last vce-col--md-first vce-col--lg-first vce-col--xl-first\" id=\"el-a1437f93\"><div class=\"vce-col-inner\" data-vce-do-apply=\"border margin background  el-a1437f93\"><div class=\"vce-col-content\" data-vce-element-content=\"true\" data-vce-do-apply=\"padding el-a1437f93\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-container vce-single-image--align-left\"><div class=\"vce vce-single-image-wrapper\" id=\"el-e9147352\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-e9147352\"><figure><div class=\"vce-single-image-figure-inner\" style=\"width: 1024px;\"><div class=\"vce-single-image-inner vce-single-image--absolute\" style=\"width: 100%; padding-bottom: 56.25%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"vce-single-image\"  width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bury-St-Edmunds-1920x1080-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bury-St-Edmunds-1920x1080-1-320x180.jpg 320w, https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bury-St-Edmunds-1920x1080-1-480x270.jpg 480w, https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bury-St-Edmunds-1920x1080-1-800x500.jpg 800w\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bury-St-Edmunds-1920x1080-1-1024x576.jpg\" data-img-src=\"https:\/\/staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Bury-St-Edmunds-1920x1080-1.jpg\" data-attachment-id=\"38825\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Bury-St-Edmunds-1920x1080\" \/><\/div><\/div><figcaption hidden=\"\"><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vce-text-block\"><div class=\"vce-text-block-wrapper vce\" id=\"el-1fa9e3e6\" data-vce-do-apply=\"all el-1fa9e3e6\"><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If your list of retirement priorities includes gorgeous natural scenery and plenty of things to do, Suffolk has got you covered. The county was voted the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eadt.co.uk\/news\/23171956.suffolk-county-named-best-place-retire-uk\/\">best place to retire in the UK in 2022<\/a>, and it\u2019s not difficult to see why. Located in East Anglia, you can look forward to days out at the beach, busy days out in town, and plenty of green spaces. Still need convincing? Here are some of the best reasons to start thinking about a retirement home in Suffolk:<\/span><\/p><h2>Seaside towns<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Not everyone gets to say that they live next to the seaside. But if you choose to retire in Suffolk, you\u2019ll be able to enjoy all of the benefits of living by the coast. With the Suffolk Coast just moments away, you\u2019ll be able to explore the wild beaches, gentle winds and gorgeous sunsets at a moment's notice. Living next to the seaside also has health benefits, encouraging you to get more active and putting your mind and body at ease. There\u2019s no better place to go to gather your thoughts or treat your grandchildren.<\/span><\/p><h2>Loads of green spaces<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Do you love a country stroll or a morning walk through town? Suffolk has plenty of green spaces for you to get a breath of fresh air or even catch up on your fitness. Christchurch Park is a beautiful space to take a leisurely walk, Abbey Gardens features a stunning rose garden and plenty of furry wildlife, while Nowton Park is a perfect spot to let your grandchildren run wild.<\/span><\/p><h2>A lively market town<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">One of the biggest benefits of retiring in Suffolk is that it offers a varied pace of life, suiting all kinds of retirement lifestyles. Make the short trip to Bury St Edmunds, and you can expect a great range of restaurants, shopping hotspots and even annual festivals. If you want to engage with your creative side, you can also head down to Britain\u2019s last remaining Regency Theatre, or explore the medieval streets and architecture. So while Suffolk is known for being quiet and relaxing, there are also plenty of things to keep you busy.<\/span><\/p><h2>Historic attractions<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Suffolk isn\u2019t just beautiful on the eye - it also has an interesting history to unravel. You can learn all about Suffolk\u2019s fascinating place in British history at a number of visitor attractions and landmarks. Suffolk is home to Sutton Hoo, a national park that features an Anglo-Saxon burial ground, and an exhibition full of Anglo-Saxon artifacts. You can also visit the majestic Orford Castle, which was originally built way back in 1165 and by Henry II of England! So if you want your home town to have plenty of character, look no further than Suffolk.<\/span><\/p><h2>Plenty of places to shop<\/h2><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you need to look for a gift or refresh your wardrobe, Suffolk is an excellent place to find what you need. One of the best places to visit is the Arc Shopping Centre in Bury St Edmunds, which combines familiar high-street stores with a host of restaurants and cafes. Elsewhere, there are plenty of independent boutiques for you to find a unique gem, ornament or interesting piece of furniture. With popular farmers markets in Bury St Edmunds and Lavenham, you also won\u2019t have to look far for fresh produce or groceries.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Looking for retirement villages in Suffolk? Churchill Retirement Living offers a choice of comfortable retirement developments in the area, giving you the perfect platform for an independent retirement lifestyle. To find out more, check out our <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.staging.themediapeople.co.uk\/churchill2021\/retirement-apartments-for-sale\/suffolk\/\"><strong>retirement properties for sale in Suffolk<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recently voted the best place to retire in the UK, here are some of the best reasons to consider a retirement in Suffolk.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":38826,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[228,230],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Things to do in Suffolk during retirement<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Recently voted the best place to retire in 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