Interested in learning more about the area? Join us on one of our summer walks series Walk With An Expert.

For around 90 minutes a local expert will guide you around areas of Beeston and nearby on an interesting theme. A chance to discover something new about places you may walk past everyday.

Our programme of walks runs between May and October, and we share details on local noticeboards, social media, and via our mailing list – contact us or subscribe to get to hear about them!

Everyone is welcome!
FREE for members
Non-members: Please just make a donation you can afford – or join now to get all our walks and events for FREE!
Just turn up!

Routes are generally fully accessible and suitable for all abilities. Please ensure you wear suitable clothing, and footwear, for a short walk in British summertime (sunblock, brolly, bottle of water, waterproofs, jumper in the bag…. the permutations are endless).

Previous Walks this year…

12 October (Sunday)
2pm, meet at Broadgate Park (High Rd entrance)

BEESTON TREES II
Tree-loving historical and cultural geographer Dr Jo Norcup will lead us on a revised route taking an autumnal look at some of the feature trees in our town centre. Beeston Trees I walk took place in late Summer.

Start at Broadgate Park (North entrance on High Road) and finish TBD somewhere for refreshments.

Photo Credit: Edwyn Norcup

14 SEPTEMBER (Sunday)
2pm, meet at Sid Standard’s plaque (Cycle Inn, Chilwell Rd)

BLUE PLAQUES: CHILWELL + BEYOND
Stalwarts of the Blue Plaque movement Peter Robinson and Alan Dance will take a new look at the influence and impact that featured individuals have had on our local communities.

Start at Sid Standard’s blue plaque (Cycle Inn, Chilwell Road) and finish somewhere for refreshments.

This event is part of our Heritage Open Days (12–21 September 2025) events.

Photo credit: Laura Prescott

17 AUGUST (Sunday)
2pm meet at Co-op, Chilwell Road

BEESTON: STREET ART CENTRAL
Responsible for several local pieces, urban artist Anna Wheelhouse, will tour aspects of our world-renowned Street Art. With hands-on experience, Anna will provide her commentary on aspects of design, aesthetics, and execution of numerous local works.

Start at Co-op carpark adjacent to The Chequer’s Inn (Chilwell Rd) and finish somewhere for refreshments.

Just turn up!

13 JULY (Sunday)
10:30am* (NOT 2pm as previously advertised! Ooops)
Meet at: Beeston Rail Station Car Park

URBAN DESIGN: NEW DEVELOPMENTS
Practicing urban design consultant Dr Stefan Kruczkowski and Landscape Architect Chryse Tinsley lead this walk around numerous recent residential developments in Beeston – discussing elements of ‘good urban design’ (and maybe the odd humdinger).

Bring a pencil or pen, so you can join in in rating each site!

Start at Beeston Rail Station car park, ticket office side and finish somewhere TBD for refreshments.

Photo credit: Mervyn Brown

14 JUNE (Saturday)
10:30am, meet at Beeston Lock

CANALSIDE + TRENTSIDE
This walk takes a look at what was, what is, and what could be relating to our River and Canal. Led by Mike Spencer, well known for his involvement and inspirational input to the locality.

Start at Beeston lock Trent side and finish at Canalside Heritage Centre Café.

Photo credit: Jane Harvey

11 MAY (Sunday)
10:30am, meet at Attenborough Nature Reserve (ANR)

NATURE RESERVE INTERACTIVE
This alternative look at the nature and wildlife of Attenborough is in collaboration with Beeston Wildlife Group and led by wildlife authority Nigel Slater.

Start and finish at ANR car park.

Photo credit: Karrie Stainer