Explore the Local Area
Whether you're newly posted to Chetwynd or just looking for somewhere new to explore, this page highlights useful local services, attractions and everyday essentials.
Getting Around
Chetwynd Barracks is approximately 7 miles from Nottingham city centre and 3 miles from Junction 25 of the M1. Long Eaton and Beeston are both approximately 2 miles from the Barracks, in opposite directions.
By Car
The main Guardroom postcode is NG9 5HA. Chetwynd Barracks can be accessed from Junction 25 of the M1 via the A52.
By Train
Attenborough railway station is the nearest station. Trains can be accessed via Nottingham or Derby. For residents with swipe-card access to the East Gate, the station is approximately a 20-minute walk from the Barracks. Access via the main gate is approximately 30 minutes on foot, 5 minutes by taxi or 15 minutes by public transport.
By Tram
Toton Lane tram station is located to the north of Chetwynd Barracks and can be accessed via the back gate. A key card is required to use this entrance. Without a key card, the main camp entrance is approximately a 20-minute walk away.
Taxis
- Cable Cars: 0115 922 9229
- Attenborough Taxi & Airport Service: 0115 917 0435
- Uber – available via the Uber app.
Local Towns
Long Eaton
Approximately 2 miles from Chetwynd Barracks, Long Eaton offers a range of local shops, banks and building societies, as well as supermarkets and other everyday services.
Beeston
Approximately 2 miles from Chetwynd Barracks, Beeston offers a range of local shops, banks and building societies, as well as supermarkets, pharmacies and other everyday services.
Nottingham
Nottingham city centre is approximately 7 miles from Chetwynd Barracks and offers a wider range of shopping, entertainment, restaurants and attractions.
East Midlands Airport
East Midlands Airport is approximately a 20-minute drive from Chetwynd Barracks. A local Skylink bus service is available from McDonald's.
Everyday Essentials
Supermarkets
Post Office
Cash Points
Costa Coffee
Cashpoint available at the Costa Coffee on camp.
Pharmacies
Grewal Chemist
38/40 Chilwell Road, Nottingham – NG9 1EJ
Military prescriptions available.
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Healthcare
For Service Personnel
- Medical Centre at Garat's Hay, Loughborough: 01509 891707
- Dental Centre at DMS Whittington Barracks, Lichfield: 01543 434216
For Dependants
Dependants receive medical care through NHS GP practices. GP practices and information about registering can be found through the NHS website.
Hospital
Queen's Medical Centre
Derby Road
Nottingham
NG7 2UH
Nottingham University Hospitals
NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day for medical advice.
Dental Care
NHS and private dental practices are available locally. The handout notes that one local dental practice has stated that military families can register when they make the practice aware of their circumstances.