Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire is centred around the city of Nottingham, by far its largest settlement, but the county has plenty more to offer with a variety of bustling towns and quaint villages. The county’s position in the East Midlands at the centre of the country means it’s ideally placed for travelling around and exploring the UK.

Buying a new build in Nottinghamshire

Persimmon Homes has new housing developments across Nottinghamshire. With great transport links, no matter where you choose to buy your new home, you’ll be well-connected with the rest of the county and country.

Living in Nottinghamshire

Transport connections

Great rail links, the M1 running through the heart of the county and East Midlands Airport, offering domestic and international flights. There are direct train links to Sheffield, Norwich, Leicester and London and great road connections to almost anywhere else in the UK. With a new build home in Nottinghamshire, you’ll be perfectly located for commuting to work or travelling for pleasure.

Legendary green spaces

Nottinghamshire is famous for the legend of Robin Hood and his home, Sherwood Forest, is now a National Nature Reserve. The nature reserve encompasses over 400 hectares and includes Europe’s largest collection of ancient oaks. It attracts around 350,000 tourists each year and is one of the key green spaces in the county, offering miles of trails and walks. In total, there are almost 1900 hectares of green spaces. With a new home here, you’ll have plenty of nature at your fingertips to help destress and follow a healthy lifestyle.

An international city within easy reach

As a relatively small county with great transport links, you’re never far away from the cultural hub of Nottingham.Nottingham is the food capital of the county. You can find everything from Michelin-starred restaurants to outstanding takeaways and street food.

For shopping, find independent boutiques around Cobden Chambers, Hockley and Derby Road and well-known chains in the Victoria Centre which has more than 120 shops. You’ll be able to find everything you need and can indulge in plenty of retail therapy.

Our housing developments across the UK

Persimmon has properties available in developments across the county. With a range of different sizes in rural, town and city locations, we’ll have the right home for you whether you’re a first time buyer, upsizing or retiring.