Nottinghamshire &amp; Derbyshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>Want all the benefits of a big city on the doorstep, wrapped up in a vibrant rural village experience? Look no further. Ruddington’s gorgeous village green is the beating heart of the village, hosting vibrant monthly markets and cool community events. There are rural yomps a-plenty in Rushcliffe Country Park, enough café culture to keep up with the local goss and the bright lights of Nottingham’s cultural offerings are just a few miles away.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/08/Ruddinton-arms.jpg" alt="Inside the ruddington arms ruddington notts" class="wp-image-10076" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/08/Ruddinton-arms.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/08/Ruddinton-arms-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/08/Ruddinton-arms-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/08/Ruddinton-arms-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /></figure>



<p>A couple of good gastropubs on the doorstep. Recently revamped <a href="https://theheartruddington.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Heart at Ruddington</a> is proving popular with locals. <a href="https://www.theruddingtonarms.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Ruddington Arms</a> (pictured) has a chef patron with real pedigree and a career at Michelin starred eateries so no surprise that it’s a popular spot for meals out (and amazing Champagne brunches). While The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.greeneking.co.uk/pubs/nottinghamshire/nottingham-knight?utm_source=g_places&amp;utm_medium=locations&amp;utm_campaign=PG_pubpage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nottingham Knight</a>&nbsp;is a reliable option for pub grub and drinks.</p>



<p>Daytime catch-ups? You&#8217;re spoilt for choice with buzzy <a href="https://butlerscoffeehouse.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Butler’s Coffee House</a> in a cool corner property on the High Street, or indulge in a spot of scone scoffing at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/theoldbakehouseruddington/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Old Bakehouse</a>. Make a pitstop at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mortonsofruddington/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jules Café &amp; Deli</a> or pick up a quick homemade lunch at <a href="https://www.philosdeli.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philo’s Espresso Bar &amp; Eatery</a>. Indian more your thing? Award-winning <a href="https://threespices.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Three Spices Restaurant</a> dishes up drool-worthy curries and Bangladeshi specialities while <a href="https://dhakadelhirestaurant.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dhaka Deli</a> is a reliable takeaway. There are a couple of Chinese takeaways and a <a href="https://www.ruddingtonfishbar.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fish and chip shop</a> to pick from too.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1200" height="1200" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/10/debbie-bryan-ruddington.jpg" alt="Debbie Bryan Ruddington Creative gift shop and workshops" class="wp-image-10655" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/10/debbie-bryan-ruddington.jpg 1200w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/10/debbie-bryan-ruddington-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/10/debbie-bryan-ruddington-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/10/debbie-bryan-ruddington-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/10/debbie-bryan-ruddington-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/10/debbie-bryan-ruddington-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/10/debbie-bryan-ruddington-1100x1100.jpg 1100w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Debbie Bryan gallery and café</figcaption></figure>



<p>The village has a smattering of indie shops that help cultivate its creative vibe. <a href="https://debbiebryan.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Debbie Bryan</a> gallery and café offers creative workshops, craft and cake, as well as a stonking afternoon tea. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rubyraenotts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ruby Rae</a> boutique is a nice spot for womenswear, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zinginteriorsltd" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Zing Interiors</a> offers soft furnishings and <a href="https://www.philosdeli.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philo’s</a> stocks some gorgeous gifts.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>With 210-acre Rushcliffe Country Park on your doorstep, there are stacks of opps for outdoor fun and fitness. The park is home to a lovely woodland, 8km of footpaths, four cycle tracks, a skate park, new play area and even a tyre maze. There’s a popular two-lap <a href="https://www.parkrun.org.uk/rushcliffe/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Parkrun</a> that kicks off every Saturday morning, plus a vibrant village <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruddingtonrunningclub" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">running club.</a> Prefer something slower? Try a spot of Hatha at <a href="https://easylivingyoga.setmore.com/">Easy Living Yoga</a> or join <a href="https://www.ruddingtongrange.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ruddington Grange Golf Club</a> (which also dishes up a popular roast in its restaurant on a Sunday). As well as a pharmacy, and a couple of chiropractors, there are a couple of nature reserves too. Known for their stunning early summer show of wildflowers, <a href="https://ruddingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk/about-ruddington/places-of-interest/parks-nature/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wilwell Farm Cutting</a>, and <a href="https://ruddingtonparishcouncil.gov.uk/about-ruddington/places-of-interest/parks-nature/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wilford Clay Pits</a> are lovely places to walk.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>Busy, buzzing and vibrant, Ruddington’s village community is the big attraction for many. There’s a fab <a href="https://www.ruddingtonvillagemarket.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">market</a> on the village green on the first Saturday of the month with over 70 stalls selling the local food, drink, flowers and gifts. One of the favourite nights of the calendar is the annual <a href="https://www.ruddingtonvillagemarket.co.uk/makers-night" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Makers’ Night</a> transforms the whole village into an artisan and craft trail, with live music and licensed bars adding to the buzz. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ruddingtonbeerfestival/?locale=en_GB" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ruddfest</a>, an annual beer festival is another popular event, along with the vast three-day <a href="https://www.ruddingtonvillagemarket.co.uk/christmas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ruddington Village Christmas Market</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/08/Rushcliffe-Country-Park-1.jpg" alt="The lake at rushcliffe country park notts" class="wp-image-10121" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/08/Rushcliffe-Country-Park-1.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/08/Rushcliffe-Country-Park-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/08/Rushcliffe-Country-Park-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2024/08/Rushcliffe-Country-Park-1-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rushcliffe Country Park</figcaption></figure>



<p>The trails and lake at Rushcliffe Country Park are the main attraction and &nbsp;nearby <a href="https://woldswineestate.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wolds Wine Estate</a> is fun for tours and tastings. Maybe not wildly exciting unless you’re a train buff, but <a href="https://www.gcrn.co.uk/visit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre</a> is also based here and sometimes lays on events like fireworks, beer festivals and teddy bears’ picnics. <a href="https://www.ruddington-museum.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ruddington Village Museum</a> is worth a look and recreates the village’s Victorian shops. There’s also the quirky <a href="https://frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Framework Knitters&#8217; Museum</a> which gives a glimpse into lives of the knitters who worked there.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-culture">CULTURE</h2>



<p>For bricks and mortar culture, you&#8217;ll need to leave the village and head into Nottingham. The big screen isn’t far, with Showcase and Cineworld both just over 3 miles away and the city&#8217;s theatres, music venues and art galleries just a 20 min bus ride away (you&#8217;ll need the Green number 10).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>It’s mainly detached places that change hands here, selling for an average price of £544,519. When you look at all properties that sold in the last year, the average price was £380,690 &#8211; similar to the previous year.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1500" height="1000" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/10/Ruddington-property-Oct-25x.jpg" alt="pretty garden of a house in ruddington" class="wp-image-15319" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/10/Ruddington-property-Oct-25x.jpg 1500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/10/Ruddington-property-Oct-25x-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/10/Ruddington-property-Oct-25x-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/nottsderbyshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/23/2025/10/Ruddington-property-Oct-25x-768x512.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">It’s big, beautiful gardens like <a href="https://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/87204495#/?channel=RES_BUY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">this one</a> that draw families to Ruddington. This fab, 4-bed family home is on at £635,000.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.grandiruk.com/nurseries/nottingham/ruddington-nursery-nottingham/?utm_source=Google&amp;utm_medium=Listing&amp;utm_campaign=Google+My+Business+%7C+Ruddington&amp;utm_id=GMB_Ruddington" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ruddington Day Nursery</a> is a forest school with big garden and spacious grounds and <a href="https://cherubsnurseries.co.uk/day-nurseries/cherubs-ruddington/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cherubs</a> is another outdoorsy, forest school-inspired pick. <a href="https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/253414" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Hermitage Pre-school</a> is rated Good by Ofsted. For sporty, holiday kids clubs, there’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Ruddington-Kids-100040273226289/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ruddington Kids</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>The two closest primaries, <a href="https://www.jamespeacock.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Peacock Infant &amp; Nursery School</a> and <a href="https://www.stpetersjunior.org.uk/ofsted/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">St Peter’s CofE</a> are both rated Good by Ofsted. In neighbouring Clifton you’ll find Outstanding <a href="https://www.brwacademy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blessed Robert Widmerpool Catholic Pri</a><a href="Blessed%20Robert%20Widmerpool%20Catholic%20Primary%20and%20Nursery%20School">mary</a>. Easthorpe School, an independent school for special needs, is in the village and has an Outstanding Oftsed rating. For independents, <a href="https://www.plumtreeschool.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Plumtree</a> is a little further out in Normanton on the Wolds.</p>



<p>The two closest state secondaries are both rated Outstanding – the <a href="https://www.wbs.school/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">West Bridgford School,</a> and <a href="https://rushcliffespencer.org.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rushcliffe Spencer Academy</a>. Nottingham all-through independent schools <a href="https://www.hollygirt.co.uk/">Hollygirt</a>, <a href="https://nottinghamhigh.co.uk/">Nottingham High</a> and <a href="https://www.isc.co.uk/schools/england/nottinghamshire/nottingham/nottingham-girls-high-school-gdst/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nottingham Girls High</a> are all within easy reach.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST-KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Recreational gem, Rushcliffe Country Park, used to be a very different place, housing a bomb-filling factory during the Second World War.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>Just 5 miles into Nottingham city centre, 11 miles to both Loughborough and East Midlands Airport make Ruddington prime commuter territory (and easy peasy for holiday escapes). It’s a 5 min drive to the A52 and just 15 mins to the M1. </p>



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