Abbey Park History


Side by side map OS 1:10,560, 1949-1969 map and present day
Abbey Park in West Bridgford estate is a quiet area of West Bridgford with an ever growing range of cultures. It constructed during the mid– to late–70s on land that were previously uncultivated fields and allotments (some of which still remain). The Willow Tree pub was constructed at the same time. The roads are named after famous abbeys and are laid out in a manner that precludes fast driving.
The majority of homes were constructed for private purchase, however there are a smaller number constructed for social housing . A mix of three, four and five-bedroom homes on the private‐owned estate are townhouse, semi-detached, link detached, and detached configurations, with a small number of bungalows that are sought after. Bisham Drive, Dale Close, Newstead Drive, Mountsorrel Drive, Fountains Close, WalthamClose, and Nearsby Drive form the larger housing areas with the houses arranged in cul-de-sacs. The two through-roads on the estate are Rufford Way and Buckfast Way.
Below you will see original plans for each of the styles of houses built on the estate
Tewkesbury Close, Hexham Close, Bolton Close, and Furness Close, and includes some warden-aided accommodation for the elderly are to be found near what was the old Council Depot site and a community Centre sits along side these dwellings.