Discover Retirement Living in Newcastle-under-Lyme
A Great Place To Call Home
On the border of Stoke-on-Trent you will find Newcastle-under-Lyme, taking it’s name from the ‘new castle’ built in circa. 1145. With its rich history and cultural attractions, Newcastle-under-Lyme provides an ideal backdrop for a worry-free retirement. Homeowners at Brookfields House can embrace a fulfilling lifestyle in this charming Staffordshire town, enjoying easy access to amenities, healthcare facilities, and scenic parks.
Things To Do In And Around Newcastle-under-Lyme
Trentham Gardens
Just 3.3 miles from Brookfields House is the award winning Trentham Gardens. With 725 acres of natural beauty including ancient woodland, a unique outdoor shopping village and large garden centre.
Brampton Park And Museum
Brampton Park is just one mile from Brookfields House and features a bird aviary, sensory and rose gardens, children’s play area and sandpit. You’ll also find the fascinating Brampton Museum within the park grounds, packed full of interesting local history, vintage toy gallery and it’s very own Victorian Street.
Gladstone Pottery Museum
A short drive from Brookfields House is Gladstone Pottery Museum, located in a working Victorian pottery factory. Offering a fascinating insight into the history of Stoke-on-Trents world wide famous quality pottery, Gladstone also hosted the TV show ‘The Great Pottery Throw Down’.
Historic Market
Set in the town centre is Newcastle’s historic market, dating as far back as 1173. You can find a variety of traders here six days a week. There is also a farmers market every third Friday which runs alongside the traditional market.
Biddulph Grange Garden
This wonderful Victorian garden is made up of plants from around the world and takes visitors on a global journey from Italy to the Pyramids of Egypt, a Victorian vision of China and re-creation of a Himalayan glen. The National Trust site also has a unique geological gallery displaying fossils and geological strata.
Apedale Country Park
Just a 10-minute drive from Brookfields House you can find Apedale Country Park. With 184 hectares of open space giving you the choice to explore the woodland, meadows and pools or even take a ride on The Apedale Valley Light Railway. The park is overlooked by a memorial in the form of a pit wheel, dedicated to the mine workers of Staffordshire.
Traditional Pubs And Restaurants
You’ll find a great selection of historical pubs and restaurants within a short distance from Brookfields House. Just 0.4 miles away is The Old Bulls Head, one of Newcastle-under-Lyme’s oldest pubs. This historic, old fashioned pub is located in the town centre and dates back to the 14th century.
The New Vic Theatre
The New Vic Theatre is Europe’s first ever purpose-built theatre in the round, and can be found just one mile away from Brookfields House. First opened in 1986 it is now one of the country’s most successful producing theatres.
Garden Centres
Brookfields House is located just a short distance from two nurseries, ideal for picking up some new plants suitable for balcony and patio living. Northwood Garden Centre can be found 1.5 miles away with Garners Garden Centre just 1.6 miles from our community.
Places To Visit With The Grandchildren
If you’re looking for a fun-packed family day out there are a number of attractions just a short drive from Brookfields House. Trentham Monkey Forest is just 3.5 miles away and home to over 140 free-ranging Barbary Macaque monkeys, offering visitors of all ages a unique and educational experience.
Waterworld is the UK’s no.1 indoor tropical Aqua Park and offers hour of fun for all the family. Or for any thrill seekers, the UK’s largest theme park, Alton Towers is only a short drive away.
More Than Meets The Eye
Newcastle-under-Lyme is a thriving town centre, perfectly located for shopping, theatre or the great outdoors, and offers a harmonious blend of suburban living and urban convenience. Click on the video to see more of the local area, in and around Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Amenities On Your Doorstep
You will find a number of well known and independent retailers situated within easy reach from Brookfields House including:
- Morrisons – 0.2 miles
- Cheadle H & Son Butchers – 0.4 miles
- Aldi – 0.5 miles
- Newcastle Under Lyme Post Office – 0.6 miles
- Tesco Express – 0.6 miles
- Lidl – 0.8 miles
- Exhibits Florists – 1.0 miles
- Sainsburys – 1.0 mile
- Exhibits Florists – 1.0 miles
- Cambridge Drive Post Office – 1.2 miles
- Wolstanton Retail Park – 2.5 miles
You will find a number of healthcare services within a short distance from Brookfields House:
- Morrisons Pharmacy – 0.3 miles
- Lyme Valley Medical Centre – 0.3 miles
- Highland Pharmacy & Surgery – 0.5 miles
- Dr J Shipman Medical Walk-in Centre – 0.5 miles
- Cornwell’s Chemist – 0.7 miles
- Hanover Dental Practice – 0.7 miles
- Well Pharmacy – 0.9 miles
- Newcastle Under Lyme Dental Practice – 0.9 miles
- Kingsbridge Medical Practice – 1.0 miles
- Nuffield Health – 1.3 miles
- Royal Stoke Hospital A & E – 1.4 miles
Brookfields House is perfectly situated with an array of Sports and Social Clubs nearby:
- The Clubhouse Miniature Golf – 0.4 miles
- Clayton Sports Centre – 1.0 mile
- The 45 Social Club – 1.2 miles
- Newcastle Golf Club – 1.2 miles
- M Club Spa & Fitness – 1.5 miles
- Wolstanton Park Bowling and Snooker Clubs – 2.0 miles
- Silverdale Social Centre – 2.2 miles
There are a number of entertainment venues for you to enjoy within a short distance from Brookfields House:
- Vue Cinema – 0.4 miles
- New Vic Theatre – 1.1 miles
- Odeon Stoke – 2.5 miles
- Stoke on Trent Film Theatre – 2.9 miles
- Regent Theatre – 3.2 miles
How To Find Brookfields House
Brookfields House is situated in the historic market town of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Perfectly located, Brookfields House retirement community can be accessed easily off London Road (A34) and Priory Road (A53) via Clayton Road, where you will find our entrance and car park.