Retire in England

How do I meet people in England?

When we asked people living in England about club and activities where newcomers can meet others, they responded:

"As a mother, you can find mum groups in the Oxfordshire county area. You can also attend functions in the town centre to meet people. There is a community centre where you can utilize the gym and take fitness classes," explained one retiree living in Wantage.

"I joined a gym to attend classes. I find this is a good way to meet people of my own age. I tend to go when people are at work and go to classes which are targeted at people my age. I also have gotten involved in church activities," said another retiree in living in Cambridge, UK.

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What is life like in England?

When we asked people living in England what life is like and how people spend their time, they said:

"Wantage is a quiet little village town so most of life is focused on work and family," said a retiree who moved to Wantage, UK.

"Cambridge is a university city and has a different feel than probably others parts of the UK. Cycling is a big thing here. Not just weekend riding but cycling to work. It is also popular with tourists so they play a big part of economy for this area. We don't socialize that much at pubs but have made a few friends whose houses we go to for meals," said another retiree in Cambridge.

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What do I need to know before retiring in England?

When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to England, they said:

"Not to expect people to be overly friendly. I moved from the south in the USA so had a bit of culture shock in this aspect. I would recommend living in Oxford itself if you can afford it. You will have a much better experience and more diversity," commented one retiree living in Wantage, UK.

"I would tell them to either buy a bike or rely on public transportation. Parking and car ownership in and around the city can be expensive and frustrating. I would also say expect to spend more on housing here as it is a city in demand," explained one retiree living in Cambridge.

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What type of recreational activities are there in England?

"There are lots of parks that have tennis courts, fields, table tennis and facilities for the whole family. There are a couple of swimming pool/ leisure centers throughout the city," explained one retiree living in Sheffield.

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Where will I buy groceries and do other shopping in England?

"Supermarkets in Sheffield offer excellent service and standards with big names such as: Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Asda, Tescos etc," explained one retiree living in Sheffield.

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