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A vibrant and caring community for the over 55's.

A vibrant and caring community for the over 55's.

Residents taking part in new activities for over 55's in2024.
22nd January 2025

Popular new hobbies and activities for those aged over 55

Looking to explore more activities for those over 55? The new year is the perfect opportunity to try new things and indulge in new hobbies, as you begin a new chapter! Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone from time to time is fundamental to keeping mentally, physically and socially stimulated.

If you’d like to try new hobbies and activities, but aren’t sure where to start, the good news is that there are countless opportunities to be discovered! Here, the Burnham Waters team take a look at some of the different activities you might want to try this year.  

 

Travelling and exploration

 

Retirement and travelling go hand in hand! It’s not often the first hobby, which comes to mind when we think of winding down, but really, it’s the perfect time to go, especially if you’ve just recently retired.

If you have a bucket list of places you’d like to go, but just haven’t had the chance to visit previously, now is your chance. Whether you’re out on a solo exploration trip or wish to travel to a few hot destinations with a loved one, retirement communities such as Burnham Waters offer an ideal ‘lock up and leave’ property, allowing you to come and go as you please with complete peace of mind. Make a list of all the places you’d love to go and start planning! If you’d like to stay closer to home, the UK is filled with beautiful places to discover, and you can explore by train or car very easily.

Looking for some more inspiration? Our recent post on the best retirement blogs UK is packed with ideas from fellow retirees.

 

Gardening

 

Next on our list of new hobbies and activities for those over 55 this new year is gardening. It’s a very rewarding pastime that also encourages sustainable living if you grow your own produce. There’s nothing more satisfying that a winter’s soup made with homegrown vegetables and prepared by yourself! If you’re looking to eat a little better come the new year, ‘growing your own’ through gardening can also support this.

Gardening has been proven to be therapeutic and can also benefit your mental health. Caring for something and nurturing it to fruition is extremely rewarding and encourages daily routine. Don’t worry, you don’t need to have lots of experience to get started. Simply take a look at a couple of books, turn to YouTube for tutorials or of-course, garden centres will be more than happy to help should you need advice.  

At Burnham Waters, our allotments will enable residents to grow flowers, plants and other produce all year round. Or why not start growing in a few pots on your patio!  

 

Cooking and baking

 

Perhaps you want to brush up on your cooking or baking skills? Cooking instils a wonderful sense of achievement, but it’s also a simple way to bring friends and family together.  

There are plenty of options to choose from if you’re looking to enhance this skillset, it just depends what kind of learner you are! There are countless cooking books to choose from, or why not tune in to a cooking channel or regular cooking slot on morning TV? Start cooking or baking the simple recipes that take your fancy. Practice makes perfect, so our advice would be to throw yourself into the frying pan and experiment! So long as you’ve got a set of instructions to follow, nothing too drastic can go wrong. Have faith!

Cooking and baking can help to ease stress and boost creative stimulation. Start by making a simple meal plan to follow and as you get more confident, you can branch out. Why not start hosting a regular Sunday roast for your family or friends to enjoy over winter?

 

Crafting  

 

Arts and crafts are one of the most popular activities for those over 55. There are so many different categories within this, so there is something for everyone to enjoy. Explore your creative side with painting, drawing, calligraphy, sculpting, decoupage, knitting, macrame, wreath making and more! Crafting enables you to express yourself, have fun and meet like-minded people.

There are a few art classes within the local community, notably, the Burnham Art Club. Have a look online for more options! There are plenty of online tutorials to discover, and many of them are free. Creating art is a therapeutic outlet and a great way to embellish your home with a new lease of life this new year.

 

Joining a club

 

Joining a club of any sort is a great way to ensure you learn a new hobby and get involved with new activities this year. Challenge yourself and join a new club this January! Lifestyle retirement villages present the perfect opportunity for those 55 and over to enjoy a fun and social lifestyle and make all important new connections.

Our retirement village in Essex will ensure that there is something available for everyone, with plenty of facilities to access just outside your front door! A weekly agenda will be available shortly, but at Burnham Waters, we aim to have activities such as a book club, swim club, walking club, arts and crafts and plenty more activities for over 55s on offer! Of-course, if you fancy a catch up and a cuppa with a few neighbours, the comfort of our cosy café will be just around the corner.

Explore the lifestyle facilities that will be on offer at Burnham Waters here.

 

Get in touch with the team at Burnham Waters

 

Talking of trying new things, maybe one of your new year resolutions is to begin planning your next chapter? If you’re looking for luxury retirement options in Essex, we would love to hear from you. Why not book an appointment and come along to view the homes we have on offer.  

At Burnham Waters we have a host of one, two and three-bedroom bungalows for those aged 55 and over – all set within a welcoming new community.  

All of our bungalows enjoy flexible, open-plan living, with floor to ceiling windows that welcome in lots of natural light. Our homes incorporate high-quality fixtures, fittings, and appliances throughout. The kitchens include Quartz worktops and Bosch appliances, while the bathrooms include high-end fittings and sanitaryware.

All homes have bi-fold doors opening onto a private patio area and the halls, utility rooms, lounges, and kitchens are fitted with beautiful, hardwearing oak or chestnut effect vinyl plank flooring. Luxury carpets are fitted to all bedrooms, and all bathrooms and en-suites feature tiled floors. There is underfloor heating throughout.  

Each property has a driveway for two cars with an electric  vehicle charging point and bicycle and bin storage.

If you’d like to enquire about reserving a property, or have any questions regarding the project, call our friendly sales team today on 01621 861559, or you can email us at info@burnhamwaters.co.uk.  

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