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Great homes at good prices, academies bursting with ambition and connected communities taking care of each other.
We often call Mansfield a town of towns: a mix of friendly neighbourhoods that make a whole. Forest Town. Warsop. Mansfield Woodhouse. Pleasley. And we’re growing, with a wealth of new homes, new developments and new communities ready for the new opportunities shaping our district.
Make yourself at home
Explore what makes Mansfield a great place to live, study, work and raise a family
You’re welcome at ours
Mansfield’s a mix of tight-knit communities with more than 110,000 people. We look after our own – down-to-earth folks from all walks of life who make us a dynamic and diverse place to put down roots, step up or start afresh.
Community groups
We’re home to more than 1,400 voluntary and community organisations dedicated to taking care of our people and places.
Local businesses
In 2022, 425+ start-ups in Mansfield remained in business after 12 months of trading – the highest figure in the country. We’re proud to back local shops, support small businesses and keep our high street buzzing.
Student life
Unlocking opportunities for people and giving businesses the talent they need to flourish.
Vision West Nottinghamshire College
Vision West Notts is a leading further education facility for under 19s and adults. With two vibrant campuses, it welcomes more than 11,000 full and part-time students each year, offering a wide range of courses, apprenticeships and professional qualifications to kickstart career development. The college is also home to the new Future Tech Skills and Knowledge Exchange – a cutting-edge skills centre equipped with industry-standard facilities to support hands-on STEM training.
NTU Mansfield University Centre
The Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Vision West Notts hub is ranked 1st in the UK for employability and TEF Gold for teaching. It’s home to nearly 600 students on career-focused higher education courses from engineering to nursing. So, it’s no surprise NTU’s Mansfield campus is a leading choice for young people from our region and beyond.
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Become an Ambassador
Love Mansfield? Let’s shout about it. We’re looking for proud local people to help us champion everything that makes our town special. From flying the flag at local events to building a buzz online, you’ll be right at the heart of our mission to show the world what we’re made of.
