Panoramic view of Trent College campus showing playing fields and buildings

Trent College and The Elms is conveniently situated on the border of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Ideally located at the heart of the UK’s motorway system – with easy access to the M1, M42, as well as the A1. Reaching Trent by road, rail or air couldn’t be easier.

  • Navigating the school campus

    When visiting Trent College:  Please proceed down the main drive and turn right onto the terrace. Reception is located inside the Main School Building to register your attendance.

    When visiting The Elms:  Please proceed down the main drive where the road splits bear left towards The Elms Upper School car park, please park in any of the available spaces. Reception is located through the green double doors to register your attendance.

  • By Vehicle

    By road
    The school address is Trent College, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham, NG10 4AD.

    Trent College is situated just off Junction 25 of the M1 in Long Eaton.

    By car from the South
    From the M1 Northbound take the exit to Junction 25 signposted Derby and Nottingham. Take the 5th exit towards Long Eaton and continue past the Novotel on your left before turning right at the first roundabout. Follow the road until you reach the next roundabout and take your first exit towards Long Eaton. Trent College is 2 minutes down Derby Road on your right hand side.

    By car from the North
    From the M1 Southbound take the exit to Junction 25 signposted Derby and Nottingham. Take the 2nd exit towards Long Eaton and continue past the Novotel on your left before turning right at the first roundabout. Follow the road until you reach the next roundabout and take your first exit towards Long Eaton. Trent College is 2 minutes down Derby Road on your right hand side.

  • By Rail

    Long Eaton boasts its own train station, located just 1.5 miles from Trent College.

    Rail routes through Long Eaton run along the Midlands Main Line route, with direct routes to London, Loughborough, Leicester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Derby, Chesterfield and Sheffield.

  • By Air

    East Midlands Airport is less than 20 minutes’ drive from the college. It has direct flights to 90 International destinations. The Skylink bus connects Nottingham and Derby with East Midlands Airport 7 days a week. The airport is also served through East Midlands Parkway rail station and a shuttle bus service.

    To the north, Robin Hood Airport is set for further rapid expansion, as a result of an £18 million pound project to provide a direct link to the M18. Opened in 2005, the airport already enjoys direct flights to Europe and Central America.

    Birmingham International is also around 45 minutes away from Nottingham, and provides worldwide flights to destinations including Europe, USA and Canada.

  • Hotels around Long Eaton

    Village Hotel, Brailsford Way, Chilwell

    Preferential rates agreed please quote ‘TNC’

    [4* hotel with restaurant, swimming pool and gym. Direct public bus to Trent College.]

    Risley Guest House. 113 Derby Road, Risley

    Preferential rates agreed please quote ‘Trent College’

    [4* self-catering accommodation. Nearby pub restaurant.]

    Lace Market Hotel, High Pavement, Nottingham

    [4* boutique hotel with restaurant, in the centre of Nottingham]

    Bennetts Hotel, 20-22 Derby Road, Long Eaton

    [3* independent hotel with restaurant]

    Holiday Inn, Bostocks Lane, Sandiacre

    [3* chain hotel with restaurant]

    Travelodge, Derby Road, Wollaton Park

    [3* chain hotel with adjacent restaurant]