Transport
Whether you need to travel for business or pleasure, the daily commute or weekend shopping, Keyworth Rise offers all the right transport connections to make light of your journey.
There are excellent road links to Nottingham via the A52, Leicester via the A46 and Loughborough via A60, putting all three centres within 30 minutes of the development, which is ideal for commuters. The nation’s motorway network is also easily reached from the M1 (via the A52) which is around 12 miles or a 21-minute drive from Keyworth Rise.
If you prefer to let the train take the strain, Nottingham Train Station is some eight miles or approximately a 20-minute drive. From there you can choose from regular services to London, Birmingham New Street, Coventry and Peterborough.
And if your travels take you further afield, East Midlands Airport is just 14 miles by road and provides services to over 90 destinations around the world.
Last but far from least, Nottingham has its own tram system, the Nottingham Express Transit (NET). At 32 kilometres long this makes for fast, easy and cost effective movement around town with the nearest stop being just over five miles from Keyworth Rise.
Education
If you’re seeking a family home with a choice of local schools for your growing brood, then look no further. Here in Keyworth and beyond you’ll discover schools for youngsters of all ages, each of them rated ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Primary schools, which are all between half a mile and two miles from Keyworth Rise, include Keyworth, Crossdale Drive, Willow Brook and Bunny CofE. For older students, secondary schools include the South Wolds Academy, Rushcliffe, West Bridgford and East Leake Academy.
For those considering further education, the Midlands around Keyworth provides a wide choice of institutions and subjects, including universities in Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham, Loughborough, Coventry and Warwick, to name just a few.
Shopping
Located less than a mile from the centre of Keyworth village, you'll find a range of day to day amenities on your doorstep, including excellent commuter links to the city and beyond. From outstanding schools, shops, a Sainbury's Local and Co-Op Food, to leisure facilities, health care, take-away's and cafes, the village is well catered for.
If you prefer to spend your leisure time in a less leisurely fashion, the dynamic city of Nottingham is just six miles away. Here’s where you’ll find an unrivalled range of high street brands, chic boutiques and independent retailers alongside an equally impressive selection of bars, bistros, cafes and restaurants. What’s more, fans of cinema, theatre, history, art and live sports events and concerts are also spoilt for choice in the city.
