Local authority district in Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.91, -1.05 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 63 34 |
Rushcliffe sits immediately south of Nottingham in Nottinghamshire and covers a mix of urban fringe, suburban towns and pretty countryside. The River Trent shapes much of the north‑west boundary and there are low rolling hills and agricultural land to the south and east; the name itself is Old English in origin, broadly meaning a rush‑covered cliff or slope.
Economically it acts largely as a prosperous commuter district with thriving local centres. West Bridgford is the largest town and home to the famous Trent Bridge cricket ground, while the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont attracts rowing and canoeing events. The Sutton Bonington campus of the University of Nottingham adds a research and student presence, and there are small business parks and market towns such as Radcliffe-on-Trent and Bingham that support local employment.
There is a strong community feel across villages and suburbs, with active parish councils, good schools and regular cultural and sporting events. The district combines historical roots - formerly a wapentake area with longstanding villages and manor houses - with modern commuter living, making it a sought‑after part of the county for families and professionals.