An introduction to Rushcliffe

Rushcliffe lies immediately south of the City of Nottingham and the River Trent and extends across towards Newark in the North East and Loughborough in the South West. Although parts of the Borough lie close to Nottingham, Rushcliffe has a strong identity of its own. The main centre of population is West Bridgford, where around 36,000 of the Borough's 100,000 plus population live. The remainder of the district is largely rural, with the centres of population split between small towns and villages.

West Bridgford, a leafy suburb, is where the Borough Council has its base at the Civic Centre. It has a lively town centre, offering a range of shops to cater for most everyday needs, with plenty of low-cost parking - and there are three large superstore shopping developments in the area.

Housing and education

Rushcliffe offers a wide range of housing to suit all tastes and all pockets. There is an excellent choice of schools at all levels, both in the state and private sectors, throughout the Borough. Extensive further education opportunities also exist both at the South Nottingham College in West Bridgford and in Nottingham, which has two universities (The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University).

Rural living

For those who prefer life in the country, Rushcliffe offers the best of both worlds: the delights of rural living coupled with good transport links for getting to work and to other parts of the county and country. Some of the most delightful small towns and villages in Nottinghamshire lie within the Borough boundaries. The largest include Bingham, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Cotgrave, Keyworth, Ruddington and East Leake. Each boasts its own schools, shopping centres, health care facilities and leisure activities. Even if you choose one of the tiniest villages like Thrumpton, Car Colston or Shelton, you are never far away from somewhere which will offer everything you need to deal with your daily life.

Sports and leisure

Leisure is given a high priority by Rushcliffe. West Bridgford can boast that it is the home of two of the most famous names in the world of sport - the Trent Bridge Cricket Ground and the City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest Football Club. The National Water Sports Centre is nearby at Holme Pierrepont. These top class facilities are complemented by and excellent the range of sports and leisure facilities provided by the Council.

In addition to these facilities are numerous sports clubs throughout the area catering for all ages and abilities. Ease of access to the countryside makes the Borough a haven for those keen on walking, horse riding, bird watching and a host of other outdoor pursuits. The Council owns Rushcliffe Country Park, which is ideal for picnics by the lake, walking the dog or taking the children to the fantastic play area there. Water sports enthusiasts are particularly well catered for in a Borough so far from the sea. In addition to the National Water Sports centre being in the area, there are ample opportunities for boating enthusiasts to enjoy their hobby either taking advantage of the River Trent or of the network of canals close to it.

Geography

Rushcliffe's geographic location adds to its attraction as a place to live. Access to the M1 motorway and the A1 is easy. Main line rail services are available at both Nottingham and nearby Grantham, with journey times to London of under two hours. The East Midlands International Airport lies just outside the Borough boundary. Access to Birmingham and the National Exhibition Centre is easy thanks to the M1/A42/M42 link.

Arts and entertainment

Being so close to a major city like Nottingham has real advantages when it comes to the arts and nightlife. The Theatre Royal and Nottingham Playhouse offer a wide range of productions which regularly attract national and international names. Music fans are not forgotten in the varied programme of events at the Royal Concert Hall.

There are plenty of cinemas, night-clubs, places to eat and smaller concert venues throughout the city, together with sporting facilities, the ice rink where Torvill and Dean met, museums and other historic buildings. And of course what goes on in the city complements what goes on in Rushcliffe, as the Borough has its own arts venues and plenty of attractive pubs and restaurants where you can enjoy an evening out.

But Nottinghamshire itself is such an attractive county that you may not want to wander too far away. Rushcliffe is ideally placed for touring Sherwood Forest, home of the legendary Robin Hood or for visiting Belvoir Castle, Wollaton Hall, Newstead Abbey and Chatsworth which are all close by. Within the Borough there are also a wealth of historic houses, churches and museums to explore.

Rushcliffe offers so much; it's easy to see why it's such a popular place to live or visit. If you would like more information on the Borough, please contact us.