Amber Rise

The town of Ripley is situated in the heart of the Amber Valley, and is little more than a short drive away from the beautiful Derbyshire countryside and the picturesque Peak District.

Small, family-run stores provide the bulk of the retail options in Ripley. The area’s limited population is well served by these outlets, with essentials and luxury items available in abundance. Further afield, chain stores and well-known brands can be found in Derby and Nottingham.

Regular markets are a big part of village life, and these take place regularly for Ripley residents. These markets are also an opportunity to further explore local produce, including items for sale and popular food and drink.

Butterley Reservoir is ideal for birdwatchers and anglers, with platforms and viewpoints found close by. A footpath is also available to take in the spectacular scenery, with the Midland Railway Trust visible in the background. Further woodland areas are available locally, with trails and wildlife hubs abounding close to Ripley.

Perfect for children, Crossley Park features green spaces, a play area and paddling pool, and a bandstand that is used for occasional concerts in the warmer months. This is one of several parks found in Ripley and the surrounding area.

Families will welcome the variety of well-regarded schools in the vicinity of the development, with a number of primary and secondary education centres just a short drive of Amber Rise. Ripley Infant and Junior Schools, Waingroves Primary School, and Codner Community Primary are all under a five-minute drive away from the development. As a secondary option, Ripley Academy is only around half-a-mile away from Amber Rise.

For higher education, there are two universities within a 30-minute drive of Ripley; the University of Derby and the University of Nottingham.

Residents of the development that are looking to commute will benefit from first-rate road links, as commuting hubs such as Derby and Nottingham are just a short trip away from Amber Rise – a 20-minute and 30-minute drive, respectively. When travelling further afield, East Midlands Airport can be reached in just over a half-hour drive away from the development.

Alternatively, Langley Mill train station is just over 10 minutes away by car, and offers trains into Nottingham, a 20-minute trip, and Sheffield, around a 30-minute journey.