Thoresby Vale
Developer: David Wilson Homes / Harron Homes
David Wilson's flagship 800-home scheme on Ollerton Road — high-specification 2, 3, 4 and 5-bedroom new build properties with the new Thoresby Vale Primary School opening on site.
New Homes in Edwinstowe
Sherwood Forest village — 800 new homes at Thoresby Vale
Edwinstowe sits in the heart of Sherwood Forest, 20 miles north of Nottingham and 7 miles west of Mansfield. David Wilson's Thoresby Vale is the headline scheme — a major regeneration project delivering up to 800 new homes alongside extensive community infrastructure, including the new Thoresby Vale Primary School (opening September 2025). 2 and 3-bedroom houses currently priced £209,995-£329,995.
2 active developments From £210k Nottinghamshire
Featured developments in Edwinstowe
Edwinstowe property market in 2026
Edwinstowe combines genuine Sherwood Forest village character with one of Nottinghamshire's largest active strategic developments. Thoresby Vale's 800-home master plan delivers a new primary school on site, plus extensive community infrastructure — within a 10-minute walk of the historic village centre.
Why buy a new home in Edwinstowe?
- ✓ In the heart of Sherwood Forest
- ✓ 20 miles north of Nottingham, 7 miles west of Mansfield
- ✓ Thoresby Vale Primary School opening September 2025
- ✓ 2-bed homes from £209,995 — exceptional value
- ✓ Major Forestry England Sherwood visitor centre nearby
Transport & commuting
Edwinstowe has no railway station — Mansfield (7 miles east) is the nearest with East Midlands Railway services to Nottingham. The A614 connects to the A1 and M1 within 20 minutes.
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Mansfield | ~15m | Car (A6075) |
| Nottingham (via Mansfield) | ~50m | EMR |
| Doncaster | ~30m | Car (A1) |
| Sheffield | ~50m | Car |
Schools in Edwinstowe
Edwinstowe is served by Samuel Barlow Primary Academy and King Edwin Primary and Nursery School, with the new Thoresby Vale Primary opening September 2025 on the development itself.
- Thoresby Vale Primary School (new, opens Sept 2025)
- Samuel Barlow Primary Academy
- King Edwin Primary and Nursery School
- The Dukeries Academy (secondary)
- Worksop College (independent, 15 mins)
Major new-build schemes in Edwinstowe
Barratt at Edwinstowe
Developer: Barratt Homes
A Barratt scheme of family homes within the wider Edwinstowe strategic allocation.
Things to do in Edwinstowe
- • Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre (Major Oak)
- • Forestry England Sherwood Pines
- • Thoresby Park and Hall
- • Rufford Abbey Country Park
- • Clumber Park (National Trust, 15 mins)
Frequently asked questions about new homes in Edwinstowe
How much are new homes at Thoresby Vale?
David Wilson's Thoresby Vale prices 2 and 3-bedroom houses from £209,995 to £329,995. The 800-home master plan also offers larger 4 and 5-bedroom options for family movers.
When does the new Thoresby Vale Primary School open?
Thoresby Vale Primary School is under construction on the development itself and is expected to open in September 2025, serving residents of the new community.
Where is Edwinstowe?
Edwinstowe is a Nottinghamshire village in the heart of Sherwood Forest — 20 miles north of Nottingham and 7 miles west of Mansfield. It's most famous as the legendary home of Robin Hood and the Major Oak.