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Eastwood and its neighbouring districts offer considerable potential for an exciting future. It is often said that there are three rules for a successful community and for business enterprises: - “Location, location and location!” It was transport and communication during the 19th century that was a major influence in developing Eastwood into a Town through railways, canals and roads. This same element continues to make a positive impact in present day developments:-

• Junction 26 of the M1 motorway is only 2 miles away

• From the M1 motorway, the Eastwood Bypass (A610) provides two main access roads into either end of the Town.

• Public transport continues to develop with numerous and frequent bus services. Eastwood is conveniently located midway between Nottingham City and the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.

• The Nottingham City’s new rapid trams system includes future plans to extend as far as neighbouring Watnall.

• The railway station at Langley Mill (one mile away) is located on the main London, Nottingham and Sheffield line.

• The Nottingham East Midlands International Airport is adjacent to junction 24 of the M1 motorway


Eastwood Town Centre, Nottingham Road (the ‘main street) and the ‘SUN INN’ crossroads are areas identified for further investment policies in community, shopping and leisure activities. Work is currently proceeding upon upgrading and restoration work to old buildings in order to create modernised buildings but also to retain and preserve their original character and personality. Eastwood will therefore enhance the future status and quality of its Town Centre whilst at the same time preserving its vitally important heritage,

Further a field, a new business park adjacent to the M1 junction 26 is currently under consideration and is already attracting potential investors. In nearby Giltbrook, IKEA, NEXT and DECATHLON have already established a major retail trading centre. The adjoining development site currently remains available and is likely to be developed with small business and trading units

Except for rebuilding and infilling work, limited room is currently available for new residential development within the confines of the Town boundary. However good quality and affordable housing is available and should remain so for the foreseeable future. Again the emphasis is on upgrading properties and infilling development and this factor is accelerating as the popularity of the Town grows.

The River Erewash valley and a new Country park at COLLIERS WOOD both provide enjoyable recreation and leisure activities for the local communities. Canal and river walks, bridle ways and woodland development maintain and develop what DH Lawrence once described as “The country of my Heart”. The Towns existing recreation facilities include EASTWOOD TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB, EASTWOOD TOWN CRICKET CLUB, Coronation Park Recreation Ground, and an indoor/outdoor Sports Centre available to the public near the Comprehensive School on Mansfield Road.

Eastwood has its own COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION, a Comprehensive School currently undergoing extensive development, and good quality Junior and Infants schools all sited within convenient distances to our main residential areas

Our Town is proud to have a prestigious high quality Hotel established in the EASTWOOD HALL and surrounding grounds. A fully serviced Conference Centre compliments restaurants, and an impressive Health Centre complete with indoor swimming and gymnasium.

The Towns main street contains a wide variety of shops, pubs and restaurants. It forms the main public transport route through the Town and includes Eastwood Library, Police, Fire and Ambulance stations, Council offices and Eastwood Post office. Eastwood is well served by major commercial organisations including RALEIGH CYCLES, WARBURTONS BAKERY, B&Q, MORRISONS SUPERSTORE and MICROLISE TECHNOLOGY. A limited number of premium commercial sites remain and interested organisations are urged to make initial contact with the Economic Development Officers at the Borough Council.

Finally, Eastwoods Internationally renowned DH Lawrence is featured strongly in many locations in the Town. His birthplace, his school, the Library and a number of important buildings related to his life are all located within easy walking distance. Perhaps the two most notable buildings is his home in Victoria Street and the fully restored Durban House on Mansfield Road. Both very well worth a visit.


These are just some examples of the facilities, services, and amenities already available in Eastwood, a town now experiencing a new vitality, an enhanced status and a vibrant period of re-development. Many people in Eastwood have devoted considerable effort to bring about the new optimism. Their reward is to see Eastwood Town achieving the objective enshrined in the Towns Coat of Arms “We seek the Best”

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