Nottingham

Complete, easy‑to‑follow travel guide on how to reach the Nottingham Life in the UK Test Centre 🇬🇧 — with practical details on travel by car 🚗, bus 🚌, train 🚆 & tram 🚋, parking 🅿️ and how to pay, how to find the building 🏢, and a Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) at the end 👇. 

📍 Life in the UK Test Centre – Nottingham

📌 Test Centre Name:
CTP Nottingham – Life in the UK Test Centre
🏢 Address: 6 Sherwood Rise, Nottingham, NG7 6JF, UK 🇬🇧 — in the New Basford area of northern Nottingham.

🛠️ Facilities:
✔️ Wheelchair access ♿
✔️ Guide dog friendly 🐶
✔️ Lift access 🚪 

📞 Test booking helpline: 0800 015 4245 (Mon–Fri, general support for bookings). 

🚗 1. Getting There by Car (Driving 🚗)

🛣️ Directions

• Nottingham lies on the A60, and Sherwood Rise is easy to reach from the city centre.

• Type NG7 6JF into your satnav / maps app to go directly to the test centre location. 

🅿️ Parking Options 🅿️

There’s no dedicated test centre car park, but there are nearby free and paid options:

📍 Duke Street Car Park
✔️ ~14 free spaces (24/7) — small, close option.
🚶 ~8 min walk: Go southwest on Gawthorne Street → Beech Avenue → Sherwood Rise to the centre.

📍 Selhurst Street Parking
✔️ ~25 free spaces, open all day, 7 days.
🚶 ~19 min walk: Head east on Berridge Road → turn left on Sherwood Rise northbound to the centre.
⚡ EV charging points available. 

💳 Tips for Parking
✔️ Arrive early to secure free spots — spaces are limited.
✔️ Follow signs on arrival — Nottingham has resident permit zones in some areas.
✔️ If these fill, you may need to park in town centre public car parks and then take a bus. 

🚆 2. By Train (Rail 🚆)

🚉 Nottingham Train Station
📍 Carrington Street, Nottingham, NG2 3AQ — main rail hub, well‑served by trains from London, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, etc. 

🚌 Train + Bus Option

1. Exit Nottingham Station and go to the bus stop outside the station.

2. Take bus 11C toward the Victoria Centre (city centre).

3. Get off at the Victoria Centre stop.

4. Walk north ~3 min to the bus stop outside Currys PC World.

5. Take bus 69 (heading north) to Health Centre stop near New Basford.

6. Walk ~100 m south to reach Sherwood Rise (Test Centre). 

🚆 Alternative (Tram + Bus)
• Take tram (NET) from city centre to Bulwell Tram Station (north of Nottingham).
• From Bulwell, take bus 69 southbound to Health Centre stop → walk to the centre.
(Tram is ~4 km away — usually easier to use a direct bus from town centre.)

🚌 3. By Bus (Public Transport 🚌)

Nottingham’s bus network connects the city centre and northern suburbs to the test site:

🚏 Nearby Bus Routes

✔️ Bus 17 — runs between Nottingham city centre and Bulwell
• Get off at Ebury Road → walk west on Ebury Road → right onto Sherwood Rise → test centre on right.

✔️ Calverton service — between Nottingham and Calverton
• Alight at Hucknall Road stop (~650 m).
• Walk west on New Street → Hamilton Road → right on Sherwood Rise north to the centre. 

✔️ Other routes like 70, 71, 69 also stop within walking distance in northern routes. 

💳 Bus Payment
✔️ Use contactless card/phone tap on Nottingham buses.
✔️ Purchase tickets via local apps or on board where available.
✔️ Ask the driver or check local library maps for specifics.

🚋 4. By Tram (NET Tram 🚊) + Bus

While the Nottingham tram (NET) doesn’t stop directly at Sherwood Rise, you can combine with a bus:

📍 Bulwell Tram Stop (NET) — take bus 69 southbound to the Health Centre stop and walk to Sherwood Rise.

This option is useful if you’re coming from areas well served by tram lines from central Nottingham or suburbs.

🏢 5. Finding the Test Centre Building 🏢

📍 CTP Nottingham at 6 Sherwood Rise — located in New Basford, a residential/urban area just north of central Nottingham. 

🧭 How to Recognise It

✔️ The building is usually signposted with “CTP Nottingham” near the entrance.
✔️ It’s on Sherwood Rise, so after alighting from a bus or parking, head toward the numbered address.
✔️ Staff will direct you to the Life in the UK Test reception on arrival.

🦽 Accessibility:
• Wheelchair accessible entrances and internal lifts are available.
• Guide dogs permitted. 

📝 Pre‑test Tips

✔️ Arrive 15–20 minutes early before your test time.
✔️ Bring the same valid photo ID you used when booking (passport, BRP, etc.). (GOV.UK)
✔️ Check live transport times on the day — buses/trams can run at varying frequencies.
✔️ If driving, aim to secure free parking early due to limited spaces. 

✅ Quick Summary (Easy Checklist) ✔️

📍 Test Centre Address:
CTP Nottingham – Life in the UK Test Centre
6 Sherwood Rise, Nottingham, NG7 6JF 🇬🇧 — New Basford.

🚗 By Car

✔️ Use NG7 6JF in your satnav
✔️ Duke Street car park 🅿️ (~14 free spaces)
✔️ Selhurst Street car park 🅿️ (~25 free spaces + EV charging)
✔️ Short walk to test centre 🚶

🚌 By Bus

✔️ 17 bus → get off at Ebury Road 🚏
✔️ Calverton route → Hucknall Road 🚏
✔️ Other buses (69, 70, 71) have stops within walking distance 🚍 

🚆 By Train + Bus

✔️ Nottingham Station → bus 11C to Victoria Centre → 69 north 🚍
✔️ Optional: Tram to Bulwell + bus 69 🚊🚍 

🏢 At the Venue

✔️ Look for CTP Nottingham sign 🏢
✔️ Walk up Sherwood Rise to No. 6 🔎
✔️ Accessible entrance & guide dog friendly ♿🐶 

⏱️ Test Day Tips

✔️ Arrive 15–20 min early ⏰
✔️ Bring photo ID used for booking 📄 (GOV.UK)
✔️ Transport may be busy — plan ahead 🚦