It’s unsurprising that thousands of people every year swap the hustle and bustle of the big cities for the natural beauty of Nottinghamshire.
With independent shops, top-rated restaurants and historic pubs, you don’t have to be a genius to work out why so many people are moving to Nottinghamshire’s market towns.
But those living in these towns still need to get around, which can be difficult given the secluded nature of many of them.
Strong transport links are vital, particularly if you’re someone who needs to visit cities such as Nottingham, London and Manchester for work.
Thankfully, many of Nottinghamshire’s market towns have good connections to the rail network, making them ideal for commuters.
Here are 7 of the best Nottinghamshire market towns for commuters, based on factors including rail links, crime rates and school rankings:
5. Retford
Retford is an attractive market town in the very north of Nottinghamshire. It is surrounded by quaint villages, including Babworth and Scrooby, which are famous for their links to the Mayflower Pilgrims who started their separatist movement here before setting out on their epic journey to America. Retford's train station has links to London Kings Cross, Hull, York, Leeds and Bradford. | AMR Photo: AMR
6. Beeston
The town of Beeston is located just over three miles from the city of Nottingham and boasts many shops, restaurants, pubs, and places of interest, making it a town that is frequently becoming a destination of choice for visitors to the county. Beeston is served by LNER services to Nottingham, Leicester, Newark and Crew, as well as a CrossCountry service to Cardiff. | Stephen McKay Photo: Stephen McKay