Rushcliffe

Rushcliffe is a borough in Nottinghamshire featuring rolling uplands, farmland, and flat plains spread across a wide area. The River Trent forms its northern boundary and runs through the landscape.

The borough was created on April 1, 1974, when three separate administrative areas merged into one. This reorganization was part of wider changes to local government boundaries across England.

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground in West Bridgford hosts international cricket matches, while City Ground serves as home to Nottingham Forest Football Club. These sports venues shape how residents spend their time and reflect what matters to the local community.

The borough is best explored by car since settlements are spread out across the landscape. The Rushcliffe Arena in Nottingham provides a good reference point with parking and facilities for visitors.

The name comes from Old English words meaning 'cliff where brushwood grows,' reflecting how ancient vegetation shaped what the place was called. This old description still echoes in the district's identity today.

Location: Nottinghamshire

Inception: April 1, 1974

Capital city: West Bridgford

Website: http://rushcliffe.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.90000,-1.05000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:22