The earliest name of the settlement was Bestune, recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. The name derives from the Old English words bēos (bent-grass) and tūn (farmstead, settlement). ... The local pastures are still referred to in the name Beeston Rylands.

What does Beeston mean?

The name Beeston has a long Anglo-Saxon heritage. The name comes from when a family lived at Beeston Castle, in the county of Cheshire. Beeston is also a village near Leeds. Bayston Hill is a large village and civil parish in central Shropshire.

Is Beeston a nice place to live?

With its excellent location and extensive range of local amenities, Beeston is one of Nottingham's most highly regarded suburbs. Bordering the Nottingham University campus, and being home to Boots global head quarters, there is a high demand for property in this area.