Those looking for park homes for sale at The Elms Retirement Park are choosing a peaceful, fully residential retirement community in Torksey Lock near Lincoln. Set beside the Fossdyke Canal with lakes and landscaped parkland, The Elms Retirement Park offers a calm, secure setting for over-50s who want year-round living in the Lincolnshire countryside. Barrier-controlled access, CCTV, and a settled neighbourhood feel make day-to-day life straightforward and private, with part-exchange available on selected homes. Please note, this is a pet-free park.

Life at The Elms Retirement Park, Lincoln is shaped by nature and quiet routine — waterside strolls along the canal, gentle walks around the lakes, and a community atmosphere that suits people who value space and calm. You’re close enough to Lincoln for city shopping, history and healthcare, while the surrounding villages give you easy countryside living without feeling cut off.

Buying at The Elms Retirement Park

• Park homes for sale: Residential park homes for permanent, year-round living, with a mix of new and pre-owned homes depending on availability.
• Age policy: Exclusively for over-50s (age criteria apply at purchase).
• Part-exchange: Market-value part-exchange is available on selected homes to simplify the move.
• Viewings: Visits are arranged in advance so you can tour the park and any homes for sale.
• Pet policy: Pet-free park (no pets permitted).
• Tenure: Fully residential (year-round living).
• What to do next: Check current availability for The Elms Retirement Park, request details, and arrange a visit if the setting feels right for you
• Life at The Elms Retirement Park

There’s a relaxed, neighbourly feel here, supported by well-kept grounds and a strong sense of privacy. Many owners enjoy the easy access to canal-side walks and the lakes, with plenty of quiet spots to sit, read, or simply watch the seasons change. It’s a place that suits slower mornings, simple routines, and countryside calm.

Nearby & Getting Around

• Torksey Lock & canal walks: right on the doorstep for flat, scenic strolls.
• Lincoln: a straightforward drive for shopping, restaurants, healthcare, and historic days out.
• Gainsborough: nearby for supermarkets and everyday errands.
• Wider Lincolnshire countryside: plenty of villages, walks and local pubs within easy reach.
• Road links: good access to the A156, with the A1 reachable in around 15 minutes (traffic dependent).
• Rail: Mainline services to London are available from Newark or Retford; fastest journeys are typically around 1.5–2 hours (service dependent).
• Sat nav: LN1 2EH.

FAQs 

Where is The Elms Retirement Park?

The Elms Retirement Park is in Torksey Lock, Lincolnshire, a rural spot just outside Lincoln and close to Gainsborough.

Is The Elms Retirement Park fully residential?

Yes. It’s a residential park for permanent, year-round living.

What age group is The Elms Retirement Park for?

It’s exclusively for over-50s, designed for retirement and semi-retirement living.

Are pets allowed at The Elms Retirement Park, Lincoln?

No — The Elms Retirement Park is pet-free.

What’s the setting like at The Elms Retirement Park?

The park sits beside the Fossdyke Canal and includes lakes and landscaped grounds, giving it a peaceful, waterside feel.

Can owners fish at The Elms Retirement Park?

There are on-park lakes and canal-side areas used for quiet waterside recreation; check current arrangements with the park for fishing permissions.

Can I visit The Elms Retirement Park before buying?

Yes. Visits are arranged in advance through the park team.

How close is The Elms Retirement Park to Lincoln?

Lincoln is a short drive away, making it easy to reach city amenities while living in a quieter rural setting.