Lovers of sport will find themselves well catered for, as the nearby area features a vast array of exciting options. Golfers, from beginners to veterans, have three tempting challenges – Derby Golf Club, Sinfin Golf Course, and Derby Golf Centre – within an 11-minute drive of the development. Meanwhile, with opportunities to both spectate and partake, Derby Arena – just 10 minutes away by car – contains a velodrome and a gymnasium, alongside facilities for badminton, basketball, table tennis, netball, and a range of other fun activities. The site is around three miles from the River Derwent and connects to a traffic-free path into Derby – part of the picturesque national cycle network six.
For those looking to take a dip, Moorway Sports Village holds a state-of-the-art 50-metre swimming pool. Even closer to home – just a one-minute walk away – is Field Lane Football Club, which gives children and adults the chance to train and play.
Those seeking a relaxing, picturesque walk don’t need to travel far; Alvaston Park is under two miles from the site, and supplements its abundance of greenery with a beautiful, wildlife-filled lake. Spoiling residents even further for choice, Elvaston Castle Country Park is under three-and-a-half miles from home. With lush parkland, dense woodland, and idyllic topiary gardens, this 321-acre haven is the perfect place to lose yourself in nature.
Crowning the local leisure opportunities is Derby city centre, just 12 minutes away by car. A multitude of fascinating museums and art galleries provide the perfect dose of culture, while an enviable collection of cinemas and an entertaining laser tag centre offer alternative ways to pass the time.
