New homes in Mansfield

New Homes in Mansfield FAQs

• What is there to see and do in Mansfield?

  With a 700-year-old market tradition, Mansfield’s market square is at the heart of the town. Several markets are held throughout the week, and you’ll also find a great shopping centre here. 
  
  

  Mansfield Museum has temporary, permanent and interactive exhibitions, which tell the story of the town. During the summer holidays kids can enjoy taking part in its programme of events.
  
  Easy access to nearby Sherwood Forest gives those buying a new home in Mansfield easy access to the home of Robin Hood. The royal forest is home to some of the oldest trees in Europe, where you can enjoy walks through the woods. Major Oak is a highlight which is still producing acorns after 800 years.
  
  You can enjoy several trails in the forest with self-guided leaflets from the visitors centre. There’s even an annual Robin Hood Festival, held in August every year.
  
  Another attraction is Water Meadows Swimming Centre; where you’ll find a 50m twister flume, rapids ride, wave machine, water cannons and fast drop flume.
  
  Not far from Mansfield is Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park. Aimed at kids aged five to twelve, there are numerous rides, activities and attractions to keep them entertained. Whereas White Post Farm Centre lets children meet farmyard animals, including llamas, wallabies, ponies, donkeys and deer.

• What is education like in Mansfield?

  There is a wide range of schools, both primary and secondary offering families plenty of choice. The University of Nottingham is close by offering both undergraduate and postgraduate study.

• Does Mansfield have good transport links?

  Mansfield has great transport links to destinations around the country.
  
  For those travelling by car, the town can be reached in around 10 minutes from junctions 27, 28 and 29 of the M1, and in around 18 miles from the A1 in neighbouring Newark-on-Trent. It’s also on the northern terminus of the A38, which runs from Bodmin in Cornwall.
  
  Mansfield railway station is a stop on the Robin Hood Line, which connects the town with Nottingham and Worksop. From Nottingham you can get trains to destinations around the country, with London one hour and 42 minutes away, Birmingham one hour and 14 minutes away and Liverpool just two hours and 44 minutes.
  
  East Midlands is the closest airport to Mansfield; around 30 minutes away by road.

• Schemes available to our new homes in Mansfield

  Buying a new home with David Wilson also means you can take advantage of our great offers.  

   

  If you’re struggling to save for a deposit, we can support you with our low deposit schemes. And if you’re part of the armed forces, we can offer a 5% deposit contribution towards your first or second home. 

   

  Suddenly need more space for your growing family? We have you covered. Our help to sell schemes make it easy to sell your current home. You won’t have to worry about estate agent fees or the open property market. Let us do the legwork while you enjoy your new home. 

   

  We also have a Key Worker Housing Scheme available for key workers, including flooring throughout your brand-new DWH home. 

   

  Book an appointment with one of our Sales Advisers and reserve your dream home today.