Ashfield
Ashfield offers the ideal location for your organisation with its central location and excellent transport links. Access to your UK trading partners via junctions 27 and 28 of the M1 motorway and the A38 could not be better and the close proximity to Nottingham East Midlands Airport will simplify access to your international partners.
What will you want of a new location?
There are a number of things you will want to consider and these may include the availability of high quality sites, ideal premises, a skilled and willing labour force, business support networks and good transport links.
In Ashfield we can offer all of these to your organisation, so the question you will need to ask yourself is 'Why not Ashfield?'
History
There has been a settlement in Ashfield since Saxon times and it is believed Ashfield got its name as the geological area favours trees, such as the 'ash' tree. The famous poet Lord Byron is buried at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Hucknall and his daughter Ada, Countess of Lovelace, who is buried beside him, worked with Charles Babbage and wrote the first ever computer programme. Kirkby-in-Ashfield started as a Danish settlement and is mentioned as Chirchebi in the Doomsday Book and recorded as having a church, a priest and two mills. Sutton has had a settlement since Saxon times and the Saxon suffix 'ton' meaning 'an enclosure or fenced in clearing'.
Leisure and Shopping
Shopping in and around Ashfield enables you to traverse the district, experiencing the different town and village centres and soaking up their varying local cultures as you seek out your desired wares. From the traditional Ironmonger to a giant B&Q Warehouse, from traditional corner shops to modern supermarkets, Ashfield has them all: Shops to find that extra special gift, to get great deals on clothes, hobby specialists or curiosity shops. The towns of Ashfield, Sutton, Kirkby and Hucknall each hold weekly markets, with both an indoor and outdoor market in Sutton.
Only a five-minute drive away from Sutton or Kirkby heading out on the A38 towards the Junction 28 of the M1 lies the East Midlands Designer Outlet, as advertised on TV. Bag a bargain here from one of many national retail outlets! All prices are well below recommended High Street prices.
Whilst out and about in the Ashfield area you will find an extensive choice of places to eat and drink everything from top quality cuisine to town centre cafes. Taste's catered for range from Modern British, Thai and Tandoori through to a great selection of public houses offering food throughout the area.
Ashfield offers a constant flow of events for everybody to engage in, including theatre, walks, crafts, countryside events, talks, music, sports and heritage tours. Designated conservation areas can be found at Kirkby Cross, Lower Bagthorpe and Teversal.
The Hidden Valleys area is a lush, undulating expanse of countryside to the north of Nottingham, the historical gateway to Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest, and many forest parks still remain in the Hidden Valleys landscape. There is also a wide variety of other activities from ice skating to lawn bowls, cricket to football and snooker to dancing.
Other activities and places of interest include the Sundial in Portland Square which is one of the largest in Europe with other nearby attractions including the likes of Newstead Abbey and Sherwood Forest.
Communications
The road links in and around the area are excellent with the M1 motorway cutting through the south-western aspect of Ashfield, served by its junctions 27 & 28 although J26 is a good option if travelling northward to Hucknall. The A611 links Ashfield to the City of Nottingham while the A38 joins the district to Mansfield. The local rail network is The Robin Hood Line which has three stops in Ashfield - Hucknall, Kirkby and Sutton-Parkway. The nearest airport is Nottingham East Midlands Airport only 30-45 minutes by car.
The below table outlines Ashfield's road communication links detailing the travel distance and travel times to a variety of UK destinations.
Sutton in AshfieldKirkby in AshfieldHucknall Miles/MinutesBirmingham64.7/7460.8/6957.2/67Derby27/4023.1/3519.4/33Edinburgh328.2/312331.2/313333.1/314Leeds61.6/6264.6/6266.5/64Leicester42.6/5038.7/4535.1/43London140.8/139136.9/134133.3/132Manchester72.4/9375.5/9477.3/95Nottingham17.6/2613.7/216.8/13Sheffield33.6/4136.7/4238.5/43*The above travel times and distances have been obtained from AA Auto route and are supplied for information purposes only and as such we can not certify their accuracy.
The below table outlines Ashfield's superb rail communication links detailing the approximate travel times in minutes to a variety of UK destinations.
Sutton in Ashfield
(Sutton Parkway)Kirkby in AshfieldHucknall MinutesBirmingham132129120Derby797667Edinburgh328317344Leeds165168159Leicester696657London151148145Manchester174157162Nottingham282516Sheffield116104112*The above travel times have been obtained from the National Rail website and are supplied for information purposes only and as such we can not certify their accuracy.
Key Facts
• A total population of 112,600 and a total area of 10,994 hectares
• Excellent communication links
By road via Junctions 27 and 28 of the M1 motorway and the A38.
By Rail via the Robin Hood line which links into the national rail network and connects Nottingham in the south with Worksop in the north
By Tram into Nottingham City centre to and from Hucknall in the South of the District.
By Air via the nearby Nottingham East Midlands and Robin Hood Airports.
• Within easy reach of the Peak District National Park.
• 70% of the nation's population can be reached within 3 hours.
• Extensive and well developed industrial sites
• Hosts companies that are world leaders in aerospace, defence, marine and energy markets including manufacturers of high quality chain and transmission products as well as producers of luxury power boats and motor yachts.
Affordable housing where the average property price is approximately 40% less than the national average. There are homes to suit every taste and pocket.
Major Employers
Amongst the major employers in the area are:
Rolls-Royce
Manufacturers of aero-engines.
Boots The Chemist
Distribution centre for toiletries.
Beaufort Engineering Limited
Aerospace manufacturer and landing gear.
Carnaud Metalbox Aerosols (UK)
World's largest manufacturer of printed tinplate aerosols.
Beaufort Construction
Building contractor.
For more detailed information please visit:
www.ashfield-dc.gov.uk/business
Contact:
Mark Lynam
Ashfield District Council
Urban Road
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 8DA
Phone: 01623 457172
Fax: 01623 457585
Email: m.lynam@ashfield-dc.gov.uk
What will you want of a new location?
There are a number of things you will want to consider and these may include the availability of high quality sites, ideal premises, a skilled and willing labour force, business support networks and good transport links.
In Ashfield we can offer all of these to your organisation, so the question you will need to ask yourself is 'Why not Ashfield?'
History
There has been a settlement in Ashfield since Saxon times and it is believed Ashfield got its name as the geological area favours trees, such as the 'ash' tree. The famous poet Lord Byron is buried at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Hucknall and his daughter Ada, Countess of Lovelace, who is buried beside him, worked with Charles Babbage and wrote the first ever computer programme. Kirkby-in-Ashfield started as a Danish settlement and is mentioned as Chirchebi in the Doomsday Book and recorded as having a church, a priest and two mills. Sutton has had a settlement since Saxon times and the Saxon suffix 'ton' meaning 'an enclosure or fenced in clearing'.
Leisure and Shopping
Shopping in and around Ashfield enables you to traverse the district, experiencing the different town and village centres and soaking up their varying local cultures as you seek out your desired wares. From the traditional Ironmonger to a giant B&Q Warehouse, from traditional corner shops to modern supermarkets, Ashfield has them all: Shops to find that extra special gift, to get great deals on clothes, hobby specialists or curiosity shops. The towns of Ashfield, Sutton, Kirkby and Hucknall each hold weekly markets, with both an indoor and outdoor market in Sutton.
Only a five-minute drive away from Sutton or Kirkby heading out on the A38 towards the Junction 28 of the M1 lies the East Midlands Designer Outlet, as advertised on TV. Bag a bargain here from one of many national retail outlets! All prices are well below recommended High Street prices.
Whilst out and about in the Ashfield area you will find an extensive choice of places to eat and drink everything from top quality cuisine to town centre cafes. Taste's catered for range from Modern British, Thai and Tandoori through to a great selection of public houses offering food throughout the area.
Ashfield offers a constant flow of events for everybody to engage in, including theatre, walks, crafts, countryside events, talks, music, sports and heritage tours. Designated conservation areas can be found at Kirkby Cross, Lower Bagthorpe and Teversal.
The Hidden Valleys area is a lush, undulating expanse of countryside to the north of Nottingham, the historical gateway to Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest, and many forest parks still remain in the Hidden Valleys landscape. There is also a wide variety of other activities from ice skating to lawn bowls, cricket to football and snooker to dancing.
Other activities and places of interest include the Sundial in Portland Square which is one of the largest in Europe with other nearby attractions including the likes of Newstead Abbey and Sherwood Forest.
Communications
The road links in and around the area are excellent with the M1 motorway cutting through the south-western aspect of Ashfield, served by its junctions 27 & 28 although J26 is a good option if travelling northward to Hucknall. The A611 links Ashfield to the City of Nottingham while the A38 joins the district to Mansfield. The local rail network is The Robin Hood Line which has three stops in Ashfield - Hucknall, Kirkby and Sutton-Parkway. The nearest airport is Nottingham East Midlands Airport only 30-45 minutes by car.
The below table outlines Ashfield's road communication links detailing the travel distance and travel times to a variety of UK destinations.
Sutton in AshfieldKirkby in AshfieldHucknall Miles/MinutesBirmingham64.7/7460.8/6957.2/67Derby27/4023.1/3519.4/33Edinburgh328.2/312331.2/313333.1/314Leeds61.6/6264.6/6266.5/64Leicester42.6/5038.7/4535.1/43London140.8/139136.9/134133.3/132Manchester72.4/9375.5/9477.3/95Nottingham17.6/2613.7/216.8/13Sheffield33.6/4136.7/4238.5/43*The above travel times and distances have been obtained from AA Auto route and are supplied for information purposes only and as such we can not certify their accuracy.
The below table outlines Ashfield's superb rail communication links detailing the approximate travel times in minutes to a variety of UK destinations.
Sutton in Ashfield
(Sutton Parkway)Kirkby in AshfieldHucknall MinutesBirmingham132129120Derby797667Edinburgh328317344Leeds165168159Leicester696657London151148145Manchester174157162Nottingham282516Sheffield116104112*The above travel times have been obtained from the National Rail website and are supplied for information purposes only and as such we can not certify their accuracy.
Key Facts
• A total population of 112,600 and a total area of 10,994 hectares
• Excellent communication links
By road via Junctions 27 and 28 of the M1 motorway and the A38.
By Rail via the Robin Hood line which links into the national rail network and connects Nottingham in the south with Worksop in the north
By Tram into Nottingham City centre to and from Hucknall in the South of the District.
By Air via the nearby Nottingham East Midlands and Robin Hood Airports.
• Within easy reach of the Peak District National Park.
• 70% of the nation's population can be reached within 3 hours.
• Extensive and well developed industrial sites
• Hosts companies that are world leaders in aerospace, defence, marine and energy markets including manufacturers of high quality chain and transmission products as well as producers of luxury power boats and motor yachts.
Affordable housing where the average property price is approximately 40% less than the national average. There are homes to suit every taste and pocket.
Major Employers
Amongst the major employers in the area are:
Rolls-Royce
Manufacturers of aero-engines.
Boots The Chemist
Distribution centre for toiletries.
Beaufort Engineering Limited
Aerospace manufacturer and landing gear.
Carnaud Metalbox Aerosols (UK)
World's largest manufacturer of printed tinplate aerosols.
Beaufort Construction
Building contractor.
For more detailed information please visit:
www.ashfield-dc.gov.uk/business
Contact:
Mark Lynam
Ashfield District Council
Urban Road
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 8DA
Phone: 01623 457172
Fax: 01623 457585
Email: m.lynam@ashfield-dc.gov.uk
