Bestwood St Albans

Settlement in Nottinghamshire Gedling

England

Bestwood St Albans

Farmland below Raceground Hill A brief glimpse from the Robin Hood Way, seen across the former railway which serviced Calverton Colliery. — Farmland below Raceground Hill Credit: Bill Boaden

Bestwood St Albans is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. Situated approximately 5 miles north of Nottingham city center, the village is surrounded by a mix of woodland and open countryside, offering residents a peaceful and picturesque setting.

The village is named after the nearby Bestwood Park, a historic country estate that was once a hunting ground for royalty. Today, the park is a popular destination for locals and visitors alike, offering walking trails, picnic areas, and a rich variety of wildlife.

Bestwood St Albans is primarily a residential area, with a close-knit community. It boasts a range of housing options, from traditional cottages to modern family homes. The village also has a number of amenities, including a primary school, a community center, and a local pub, providing essential services and a hub for social activities.

For those seeking recreational activities, the nearby Bestwood Country Park offers opportunities for cycling, horse riding, and birdwatching. The village is also well-connected to Nottingham city center, with regular bus services providing easy access to a wider range of amenities, shopping centers, and cultural attractions.

Overall, Bestwood St Albans provides residents with a serene countryside lifestyle, while still being within close proximity to the amenities of a bustling city. Its charming atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, and strong sense of community make it an attractive place to live for individuals and families alike.

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Bestwood St Albans Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.031715/-1.1548667 or Grid Reference SK5648. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Farmland below Raceground Hill

A brief glimpse from the Robin Hood Way, seen across the former railway which serviced Calverton Colliery.

Bill Boaden

Disused Railway

From the bridge which carries the A60, this is a view NE of the old Calverton Mine Railway

Tom Courtney

Seven Mile Inn

Roadside pub restaurant on the Mansfield Road, seven miles from Nottingham.

Alan Murray-Rust

Track to Dairy Farm

JThomas

Sherwood Lodge, Nottinghamshire Police HQ

Hidden away in Burntstump Country Park

Chris Morgan

Seven Mile Inn, Ravenshead, Notts.

A small pile of snow from a fall on Boxing Day 2014 sitting at the entrance to the car park of Seven Mile Inn. Passing it is the A60 road (the main Nottingham-Mansfield road). The car in the foreground is travelling towards Nottingham whilst a motor-cyclist can be seen turning left into Burntstump Hill, off which can be found Burntstump Country Park. Walkers on the Robin Hood Way (Long Distance Trail) use these traffic lights to cross from Burntstump Country Park to another rural section of it that can be picked up immediately after a road bridge that crosses the former Calverton Colliery Railway track bed 3-4 minutes walk ahead.

David Hallam-Jones

Seven Mile Inn, Ravenshead, Notts.

Mature Scots Pine trees in this pub's car park. Mature specimens grow to a height of 35m (115 ft). The A60 road (the main Nottingham-Mansfield road) passes the front of this establishment.

David Hallam-Jones

Seven Mile Inn Vicinity, A60, Notts.

These lodges, situated obliquely opposite the Seven Mile Inn (currently a steak house), are situated at the former entrance to a drive leading to Sherwood Lodge. The lodge on the right - a private residence - is dated 1895, whilst the other one - currently in use as a Police Federation (Trade Union) local office - is dated 1903. There is no longer any access into or out of the site onto the road seen here, i.e. the A60 Mansfield to Nottingham road. The original Sherwood Lodge (c. 1790) was the home of the Seely family of politicians, industrialists, landowners and writers. However, the grand house was eventually demolished and replaced by a building - or buildings - that became the former headquarters of the National Coal Board. During the 1970s the premises were used by the Nottinghamshire Police Force. However, more recently a three-storey building costing £18.5 million has been built on the site as the joint headquarters of the Nottinghamshire Police Force and the Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service premises that are accessible from nearby Burntstump Hill.

David Hallam-Jones