Getting Here
Idlewells Shopping Centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield is easy to reach, whether you are travelling by car, bus, train, or on foot. Perfect if you are planning a day out to our high street stores, independents, library and indoor market.
Find all the travel directions, parking charges, and transport information you need below to ensure a smooth, stress-free journey.
By Road
Idlewells is accessible from major roads and is located just a short distance from the M1 motorway.
Sat Nav Address: Market Street, Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1BP
Sat Nav for Car Park Entry: Use the postcode NG17 1AG to be guided directly to our multi-storey car park entrance.
Directions from M1 (Junction 28):
1. At the M1 roundabout, take the exit onto the A38 / Alfreton Road, following signs toward Sutton-in-Ashfield.
2. Continue through the first set of traffic lights, then take a left onto Alfreton Road (B6023).
3. Follow the B6023 to the next roundabout, take the 3rd exit onto Manor Street, and follow the clear signposts directly to Idlewells Shopping Centre.
We offer a secure, multi-storey car park with over 450 spaces that holds the Park Mark Safer Parking award. Visit our Parking page for more information.
By Bus
Idlewells main entrance is conveniently located directly next to Sutton-in-Ashfield Bus Station.
Regular local and regional services are operated frequently by Trent Barton and Stagecoach East Midlands. Buses connect directly to surrounding areas including Mansfield, Nottingham, Chesterfield, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, and Alfreton. When you arrive at the bus station the shopping centre is positioned right next to the Sutton Public Library.
Service A1 / 9.1 (the nines): One of the quickest and most popular routes connecting Mansfield directly to Sutton Bus Station, running roughly every 7 to 10 minutes throughout the day.
Service 1: The Stagecoach East Midlands Service 1 (towards Alfreton) stops directly at Sutton Bus Station.
Service 3A / 3B / 3C: Additional local connections to the Sutton and Kirkby areas.
Service 141: Connects surrounding areas (e.g., Nottingham, Hucknall, Blidworth) directly to Mansfield and Sutton.
By Train
The closest train station is Sutton Parkway Train Station, located roughly 1.3 to 2 miles away from Idlewells, with trains running directly from Mansfield.
There is a regular bus service (including the Trent Barton Route 90) that runs every 15 minutes straight from Sutton Parkway station to Station Street, getting you to our doors in roughly 8 minutes.
By Foot Or Taxi
On Foot: Pedestrians can access Idlewells from four different street-level entrances spread across the town centre.
By Taxi: If you are arriving via local taxi, ask your driver to drop you off at the designated drop-off point near Ladbrokes. From there, you can access our entrance via the access ramp or stairs.