The Elms Retirement Park in Torksey, Lincolnshire is a rare award-winning jewel in the heart of rural Lincolnshire.

Residents of The Elms Residential Park enjoy peace and tranquillity, beauty and comfort, economy and security all on the private estate. This beautiful village includes 10 acres of protected park land, 3 lakes, natural wildlife and beautiful landscaping. It is based next to Torksey Lock and the adjoining canal, which offers peaceful walks down the private canal bank, relaxing waterside views and private fishing for residents.

Ever mindful of your safety, there is a security barrier at the entrance to the park controlling access. The Elms offers you the opportunity to relax within a traditional community atmosphere, away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world. 

The 339 luxury retirement park homes offer a range of homes from lake views, to sweeping landscaping, to canal locations.

Take a deep breath and savour your retirement in your residential park home in this picturesque rural environment in Torksey. Wildlife is a prominent aspect of Life on The Elms and residents enjoy photographing and sharing their space. This love of nature and wildlife habitats is evidenced by winning the prestigious Gold David Bellamy Award.

The Elms Residential Park also offers private moorings on the Fossdyke Canal and touring/motorhome facilities.

There are many resident organised groups and associations including Time Gentleman Please, the rather colourful Red Hatters who organise spa days and weekends away, The Croquet Club, Gardening, Crafting, Art, Reading and History clubs.

Residents also run and organise their own Mini bus that provides weekly shop trips to Gainsborough and exciting days trips out. Residents also produce The Elms Life magazine to keep residents In the Loop about daily living on The Elms.

For those that enjoy community living, residents plan and enjoy street parties, annual Gala days and Christmas Mulled Wine Events!

Onsite Services at The Elms include Bread + Cheese, Westwood Farm, Grimsby Fish and Lincolnshire County Council’s Mobile library!

The local village pub, The White Swan (only a few minutes away) serves home cooked meals, cask ales and benefits from a relaxing beer garden for the summer months! Bingo and resident meetings are also held there. 

Avid golfers can play a few rounds at one of the finest courses in the country of Lincolnshire, Lincoln Golf club. Situated roughly 1 mile away, residents can enjoy the ambience of the grounds and restaurant and partake of some of the social events on offer.

Located only 9 miles away from the historical city of Lincoln, it boasts an impressive Cathedral and Castle and a scenic Brayford Wharf Marina complete with Cinema and waterside restaurants. 

Located on the A156 Road, The Elms is 7 miles south of Gainsborough, a market town with an Old Hall, supermarkets and shopping in the modern Marshall's Yard. 

For those who enjoy being in nature, there are ample walks in the stunning Lincolnshire countryside, Whisby Nature Reserve and seaside towns such as Mablethorpe and Cleethorpes!

History buffs can partake of the rich history of the Bomber Command Centre and stroll the gardens and quirky farm shops of Dodington Hall, stopping for afternoon tea!

We hope we have given you a taste of what life could be like for you at The Elms, for a fuller flavour why not visit our website by clicking on the link. Alternatively, if you would like us to send you a brochure, please use the facility below. If you would like a Private Golf Buggy tour do feel free to call and book your appointment.

Thank you and we hope to warmly welcome you soon!