Beeston
Beeston is a small town in Nottinghamshire, England near Nottingham.
Get in
By bus
Frequent buses run to and from Nottingham city centre, Long Eaton, and Derby.
By train
Beeston has a train station with two platforms, one of which runs to Nottingham city centre and the other to everywhere else.
By taxi
Taxis cost approximately £10 from Nottingham city centre. Beeston has a taxi company on the high street - Cabline Taxis , tel. +44 115 922-5226.
Get around
By foot
The best way to explore Beeston is on foot, as it is quite a small town with a pedestrianised high street.
See
- The Ten Bell (can be found just outside Sainsbury's.).
- statue of a Beekeeper, high street. and his bees
Do
Parks and activities
There is a small park along the high street, and a bowls club next to it.
Events
Wednesday and Sunday quiz nights at The Cricketers.
Learn
Beeston has close links with the University of Nottingham and has a thriving student community.
Buy
- Sainsbury's
- Tesco Extra, open 24hrs except Sundays and Bank Holidays.
- Garage Farmers Market is held at The Garage, Chilwell NG9 4AJ, second and fourth Sunday of the month.
Eat
- The Bean Cafe. Great hot chocolate and student deals!
- The Metro Cafe, 120 High Rd, ☏ +44 115 925 9696. Excellent milkshakes.
- Dino's. Pizzas, burgers, chips, etc. - all your fast food needs.
- 🌍 Table 8, 61 Wollaton Rd,, ☏ +44 115 922 9903. Very good British food, quality wines and excellent service.
Drink
- 🌍 The Last Post, Chilwell Rd, NG9 1AA, ☏ +44 1159 683100. 8AM-midnight. A Wetherspoon's pub with cheap drinks all round. Features guest ciders and ales! Also does reasonably priced food. The name originates from the building's former use as the town's post office, rather than a reference to the bugle call.
Sleep
- 🌍 Hylands Hotel, 303-309 Queen's Road, NG9 1JB, ☏ +44 115 229 678.
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