At our Beeston branches of Robert Ellis Estate Agents, we are proud to offer a sales team and lettings team committed to providing the best possible service in every aspect of valuing, selling, buying and renting property in the Nottingham and Derbyshire areas. Similarly, our sister company “The Mortgage Company” offer friendly professional advice on mortgage products providing information, costings and insurance policies to suit your house buying or re-mortgage requirements. Our advisors are based in all of our estate agent’s sales branches where they can provide everything you need across the mortgage marketplace. Appointment bookings are much easier and more convenient than with a bank or building society directly.

Attenborough nature reserve was formed from redundant gravel pits and was opened in 1966 by sir David Attenborough. It is now a site of special national importance with over 160 bird species and a range of other wildlife attracting around 50,000 visitors a year. Covering around 145 hectares of lakes, wetland and grassland the reserve is an excellent place for leisure activities such as walking cycling and running.

The reserve has parking and a stylish modern visitor centre with a shop and cafe offering picturesque views over the River Trent and beyond. The centre runs walks, talks and workshops providing a great resource to the local community and schools.

For everyday essentials the premier situated within Attenborough service station offers groceries but for a wider choice there Chilwell retail park a short walk away. The retail park has a range of national retailers such as M&S Food, TK Maxx, Matalan, Next and Halfords, all with ample parking provided.

For the sports enthusiasts Attenborough has an established cricket club who play on the delightful village green with 4 Saturday leagues and 2 Sunday sides. Attenborough Tennis club and Academy provides coaching for all ages and abilities and there are leagues and tournaments for the more competitive. For something a touch more relaxed the village hotel has a pool and spa or why not try out Chilwell Olympia which has Badminton and Squash, a range of fitness classes, Gymnastics and Trampolining. If golf is your chosen sport Chilwell Manor Golf Club offers an excellent 18 hole course situated in former parkland.