Gedling
Gedling is a pleasant suburb of Nottingham steeped in history, with listed buildings and pretty tree-lined streets. Located to the North East of the town on the edge of rolling countryside, the area has a cosy town feel, with all the benefits of being close to Nottingham’s urban amenities.
Your new home in Gedling has excellent schools, also a library, parks and sports grounds. Shopping is taken care of with a thriving parade of shops including a nail bar, barbers, print shop and convenience stores as well as a great selection of restaurants, bars and takeaways, all close to your new house.
New Homes in Gedling
Living in Gedling
Country Parks and adventures
A house in Gedling is close to three country parks. Gedling Country Park has rolling parkland with beautiful scenic walks through woodland and meadows, viewing platforms and a café. While the Colwick Country Park, just a short drive from your new build home, has lakes, watersports and fishing as well as conservation areas and is an ideal location for birdwatchers.
If you like high adrenaline pursuits, the hidden gem of the area is Holme Pierrepont Country Park - home of the National Water Sports Centre – and packed with organised activities including, kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding as well as an aerial adventure park. However, if you would like a day of quiet contemplation, wildlife watching and just enjoying the changing seasons, then enjoy a walk to the Woods, right on your doorstep!
Road and rail links
Close to the A6211 and the A612 – the first sweeps northwards and joins the A60 to Mansfield (16 miles) – the second heads into the city and Nottingham railway station (5 miles). The commute into Nottingham City Centre (8 minutes) is easy from the local station at Carlton, just under a mile away. The area is also well-served by the NottsBus network. Derby (22 miles), Leicester (33 miles) and Newark-on-Trent (18 miles).
Great education opportunities
The suburb has six nursery schools and three primary schools with nursery provision. There are an additional three primary schools – one outstanding – and a choice of two secondary schools, Carlton Academy and Carlton le Willows Academy, both with sixth forms.
New builds Gedling for sale
Persimmon Homes has a number of new houses in Gedling, Nottingham and the East Midlands including Calverton and Burton Joyce. To find out more about our available properties in your area, see our list of Persimmon developments below…