Rushcliffe

Rushcliffe is a local government district in south Nottinghamshire, immediately south of the city of Nottingham. It includes West Bridgford, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Bingham, Ruddington, Cotgrave and East Leake, and stretches from the River Trent floodplain eastwards into agricultural land. Transport links include the A52 and stations at Radcliffe-on-Trent and Bingham on the Nottingham–Grantham line; the Great Central Railway heritage line runs from Ruddington. Sport and recreation are concentrated around Trent Bridge in West Bridgford and the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont, which attracts rowing and canoeing events.

Market towns and village centres provide retail and services, with weekly markets in Bingham and independent shops in several villages. Agriculture remains important across eastern parts of the district, alongside small industrial estates and business parks. Rivers and lanes support walking and cycling routes, and flood meadows beside the Trent are used for birdwatching. Planning policy maintains belt land between Nottingham and village suburbs to manage growth. The area is served by local schools, community hubs and sports clubs that stage county cricket, regattas and amateur theatre.