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Shires Motorcycle Training Nottingham

Shires Motorcycle Training Nottingham

4.9(55 reviews)See reviews ↓·Nottingham

About the company

Shires Motorcycle Training is a family-run motorcycle training school headed by Paul Nunn, who has been training riders for more than twenty years. The school began with a handful of bikes in Long Eaton and now operates training sites in Nottingham and Derby. Its instructors are DVSA-approved and MCIA-accredited. Training takes place on large, purpose-built ranges away from traffic.

The fleet uses modern Kawasaki and Honda machines, ranging from beginner-friendly 125s to full-size 650s. Courses are designed in blocks with training and test planned together. When hiring a bike, courses include fuel, insurance and safety kit, with a low-cost damage waiver option available. The Nottingham team includes Paul as Owner, Mike who can train CBT, and Martin as CBT Instructor.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Riders returning for a second or third stage of training comes up repeatedly in accounts of this West Bridgford school, with pupils moving from CBT through module one and two and later back for an A2 or full category A licence with the same team. Instructors Colin, Ash, Leo and Shaun are named often, credited with structured, methodical teaching delivered in a relaxed and good-humoured way that settles nerves without cutting corners on safety.

Several accounts describe arriving after a discouraging experience elsewhere and regaining confidence quickly, while others mention clearing both practical modules in short order following clear, patient guidance. The motorcycles and protective kit are consistently described as well maintained, and the office staff who handle bookings are mentioned as friendly and responsive.

A number of reviewers note having used the school for more than one stage of their riding journey, adding that they intend to return for further training such as an upgrade to a bigger machine. Based at Gresham Sports Park, the school operates six days a week, closing only on Sundays and open on Saturdays until four in the afternoon. That pattern of familiar instructors and pupils coming back at each licence stage stands out clearly across the feedback from riders training in West Bridgford and the wider Nottingham area.

Shires Motorcycle Training Nottingham — Customer photo
Shires Motorcycle Training Nottingham — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Adam Cox6 February 2026

I cant recommend this place enough for anyone looking to pass there Mod 1 and 2. The staff were really helpful and friendly, the bikes at great quality, to make riding and learning that much more enjoyable and easy. Thank you again for helping me pass my Mod 2 :)

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Gonçalo Reis17 January 2026

Can't praise Shires enough. Paul, Martin, Collin and Ash were always patient, friendly and provided me with experienced advice that got me through MOD1 and MOD2. Thank you team! Moreover, their Kawasaki fleet is modern and kept in perfect condition. Would highly recommend!

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Arslan Rehman19 December 2025

Had a great experience with this motorcycle training centre. The instructor was very professional, patient, and supportive throughout the process. Everything was explained clearly, which really helped build my confidence. The staff were friendly and made the whole experience stress-free. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to learn or improve their riding skills.

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Aj Watters7 August 2025

A big thank you to Shaun, Mike, Colin, Ash, Paul & Leo for their time and knowledge in helping me accomplish my full A license. From Cbt through to Mod 2 was nice and straight forward. The equipment i used was in top condition. Will be recommending Shires to all friends and family that want their motorbike license. See you all again once I have my new bike.

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Miranda Turner5 December 2024

Had an absolute blast with these guys!! I was struggling with my confidence after a bad experience with a previous instructor. These guys were great! Very patient, talking you through each step and figuring out where you're going wrong until you've got it! I passed both Mod 1 and 2 first time thanks to Leo and Ash. I'm so grateful! Even got a mug at the end. 😂 Really appreciate it, looking forward to seeing you all again when I come back for my unrestricted licence. 😁😁😁

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Richard Beadle22 June 2024

I knew very little about these guys before I booked to do my mod1 and mod2 training. A friend of mine had passed with them a year before and told me they were the best and not to use anyone else. He was spot on, these guys really want you to pass your test, the kits all super new, as to are the bikes, everything is clean and well maintained. They have no interest in racking up billable hours, if they can get you passed straight away they do. The staff are fantastic, Ash, Colin, Leo and Paul I had dealings with. Calm, direct, super polite but honest, all advice always coming from a really good place. Having seen how another training company operate I can appreciate how shires really are in a League on their own. I would like to say a special thanks to Ash for his super firm patience, a natural born teacher, I couldn’t fault the man. And to the legend that is Colin. Many thanks guys

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Billy Leggett2 November 2023

Cannot reccomend shires enough to anyone thinking of doing any part of their bike licence from start to finish they have been more than helpful with every aspect of the thorough training they offer and getting you ready for your test. The whole team from the office staff you book everything with to the instructors and boss handle everything extremely professionally yet still super friendly making the entire experience less stressful and really enjoyable. Thanks again to everyone at shires for their outstanding training and getting me passed

Motorcycle training in Nottingham compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 4 businesses in this category in Nottingham are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Roadcraft School of Motorcycling★ 4,9524Yes
2Shires Motorcycle Training Nottingham (this page)★ 4,955Yes
3Nottingham Motorcycle Training Ltd★ 4,8155Yes
4Think Bike Training Ltd★ 4,8169No
Contact
+441159816739shiresmt.comGresham Sports Park, Gresham Park Rd, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7YF
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
Saturday09:00–16:00
SundayClosed