From humble beginnings as an Anglo-Saxon settlement, Ilkeston has grown into a thriving town with historic buildings, pleasant public spaces, a weekly market and an annual fair which is held in October each year and like the Nottingham Goose fair, is a very popular event.

But Ilkeston isn't just history and old crumbling buildings - Ilkeston has a wide variety of shops, leisure facilities, cinemas, bars and restaurants, and being so close to Nottingham, Derby and the M1 is conveniently located and benefits from great transport links.

Nearby Nottingham is known to be one of the best cities for shopping in England. And it's not only climbing up the ranks in the shopping department - but its nightlife and culture is rocketing too!

Derby, approximately 10 miles away, oozes with character, and the unspoilt traditional cathedral tower is the highlight of Derby's skyline. Derby is a huge multicultural city, bursting full of attractions, shops, bars, restaurants and nightlife.