Nestled on the banks of the River Trent you’ll find Radcliffe Park . With wonderful views of the surrounding countryside, this Park is perfect for those looking for a tranquil location to spend their golden years. If one of your pastimes is fishing, the park has its very own jetty where residents can moor their small fishing boats, perfect for pottering along the river.
The Park is located near West Bridgford on the outskirts of Nottingham, close to the National Water Sports Centre and Trent Bridge Cricket Ground. The village has an active cricket club and is close to some excellent golf courses, notably The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club in Cotgrave.
If you’re interested in local history then the Museum of Nottingham Life is just a short drive away. This museum explores Nottingham’s last 300 years with recreated homes and shops. As well as this there is also the Nottingham Castle and Art Gallery. You can tour this magnificent castle, the museum and the galleries which have plenty of exhibits as the castle itself has been displaying art since 1878.
For keen walkers the nearby Cliff Walk which takes you along the river to the nearby Shelford village, or perhaps a visit to Memorial Park which is home to a recreation ground and skate park, which makes for a perfect day out with the grandkids. There is also a lively amateur dramatics group who stage regular productions at The Grange Hall, as well as afternoon cinema showings of new and classic movies.
For those residents who prefer peace and quiet then why not take a stroll to the riverside and watch the world go by. Perfect on a summer’s evening for a picnic, why not take a gentle stroll around the park on a summer’s evening or have a picnic along the river bank? Radcliffe Park is all about peace and tranquillity and is considered a perfect place to enjoy your retirement.
