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Recommended Towns & Villages near Radcliffe on Trent

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Nottingham (210 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Nottinghamshire (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction W)

The City of Nottingham is famed for fine lace, the romance of Maid Marion and Robin Hood and as the birthplace of the founder of the Salvation Army, General William Booth (1829-1912)...

The lock, Beeston(canal), Nottinghamshire.

Beeston (270 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction W)

Beeston is mostly remarkable for being the place where the Ist Lord Trent started work in his mother's herbal shop at the age of 14...

Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell (51 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (9.9 miles, 15.9 km, direction N)

Southwell, surrounded by lovely open countryside, offers an interesting choice of guest accommodation and has a good range of shops, inns and restaurants...

Trowell, Nottinghamshire

Trowell (3 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction W)

Modern day history records that this was the village chosen as The Festival of Britain Village, at the time it was considered to epitomise the spirit of British rural community life...

At Trent Lock, Long Eaton, Derbyshire

Long Eaton (98 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction W)

Long Eaton is a small town lying on the River Trent around 8 miles east of Derby. The town has a history stretching back to the 7th century, but was for many centuries naught but a sleepy agricultural village...

The lovely village of Babbington, near Awsworth, Nottinghamshire.

Babbington (4 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (10.4 miles, 16.7 km, direction W)

This pretty Nottinghamshire village is situated around 7 miles from the centre of Nottingham. It is typical of rural England, with cottages interspersed along quiet leafy lanes...

Erewash Canal, Near Stanton Ironworks

Ilkeston (38 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (11.5 miles, 18.6 km, direction W)

Within this pretty hilltop town you will find the ancient church dedicated to St.Mary, it was built around 1150 and has a beautiful clock-face tower...

Newark Castle

Newark-on-Trent (95 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Nottinghamshire (13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction NE)

As it's name implies, this town enjoys a fine position on the River Trent. The great castle where King John died in 1216 lies in ruins on the banks of the river...

Bandstand in the playclose

Melton Mowbray (25 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Leicestershire (13.7 miles, 22.0 km, direction SE)

An historic market town famous for its Pork packed pies and Stilton cheeses, both are savoured all over Britain and in many other countries...

The Carillon, Queen's Park

Loughborough (74 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SW)

The joyous sound of bells made in Loughborough have been rung all over the world since 1858, the date that John Taylor of Oxford moved his foundry to Loughborough. Many famous.....

A picture of Quorn

Quorn (18 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction S)

Quorn can be found between Leicester and Loughborough, it is surrounded by magnificent countryside and a wealth of visitor attractions...

The Rose & Crown at Smalley Crossroads, Smalley,  Derbyshire

Smalley (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction W)

A delightful place with attractive village buildings including a church, village hall, several small shops and three village inns...

Market Street, Mansfield

Mansfield (66 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction NW)

During the war, both Mansfield and the surrounding region provided sanctuary for Midlander's fleeing the destruction of Hitler's bombs...

Parish Church, Denby, Derbyshire

Denby (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (16.3 miles, 26.2 km, direction W)

Denby is famous for its beautiful decorative Stoneware pottery which has been exported all over the world...

One of many floral tributes placed outside the birthplace of Margaret Thatcher in Grantham

Grantham (39 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Lincolnshire (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction E)

This delightful town, set on the River Witham in a spacious agricultural region is noted for many historic factors but more latterly as the birthplace of Britains first woman Primne Minister - Margaret Thatcher was born here in 1925 and she became Prime Minister in 1979...

Kinchley Lane

Rothley (12 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction S)

Rothley is a delightful village with two village greens, one is flanked by some of the country's finest timber framed houses. The village shows a graceful selection of architecture including pretty Cruck Cottages...

The Anglican Parish Church at Ripley, Derbyshire.

Ripley (8 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction NW)

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Dahlias and the Orangery at Belton House, nr. Grantham, Lincolnshire

Belton (71 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (17.3 miles, 27.9 km, direction E)

The popular village of Belton lying north of Grantham is home to magnificent Belton House. It is also a typical "Estate" village which perfectly epitomises all the values of English country life...

A picture of Edwinstowe

Edwinstowe (14 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction N)

In the heart of Sherwood Forest sits the historic village of Edwinstowe. Legend has it that it was here in Edwinstowe that Robin Hood married Maid Marian at the local Church of.....

The Grey Horse pub, one of three pubs in the village of Collingham, Nottinghamshire.

Collingham (7 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (18.1 miles, 29.2 km, direction NE)

This is a small Nottinghamshire village pleasantly located on the banks of the River Trent. It offers all the usual village amenities, church, couple of shops, butchers, newsagents and three public houses...

Recommended attractions near Radcliffe on Trent

NOTTINGHAM CASTLE MUSEUM

Nottingham Castle Museum (16 Pictures)

(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction W)

This superb mansion containing Nottingham's museum and art gallery sits on a green and pleasant mound high above the city. It.....

Young Buck

Wollaton Hall (58 Pictures)

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction W)

From the outside, Wollaton Hall could easily be mistaken for a grand Victorian mansion - even though it was built when Sir.....

The Great Oak, Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest (39 Pictures)

(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NW)

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Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(9.9 miles, 15.8 km, direction N)

Historically a monastery was probably founded here in the 10th century, with the church being begun around 1108. The building.....

Walled flower garden at Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire.

Newstead Abbey (64 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 17.9 km, direction NW)

A beautiful historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland within the heart of Nottinghamshire, England......

Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle (26 Pictures)

(11.3 miles, 18.2 km, direction E)

A castle has stood on this spot since the 11th-century, it was built by Robert de Todini, standard-bearer to William the.....

Garden view of the Erewash Museum on High Street, Ilkeston

The Erewash Museum (2 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction W)

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A picture of Wonderland Pleasure Park

Wonderland Pleasure Park (2 Pictures)

(11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction N)

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The D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire

D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum (2 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction NW)

Admirers of D.H.Lawrence (1885-1930) should visit this place, the great 20th-century writer and poet once said of it " The scene.....

American Adventure Theme Park

American Adventure Theme Park (4 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction W)

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The ruins of Newark Castle on the banks of the River Trent. Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire.

Newark Castle (47 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.8 km, direction NE)

The romantic ruins of this once glorious castle were left to fall into further disrepair following the ravages of the English.....

Osborne's Pond, Shipley Country Park, Derbyshire

Shipley Country Park (30 Pictures)

(13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction W)

Shipley Country Park occupies a landscape of superb countryside with lakes, ponds, stunning woodland walks and a wealth of.....

Letting off Steam on the Great Central Railway

Great Central Railway (48 Pictures)

(13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SW)

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Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle (41 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction W)

The first view of this impressive early 19th-century house nestling above sweeping lawns is quite tantalizing, giving visitors a.....

Museum

Newark Air Museum (7 Pictures)

(15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction NE)

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Le Mans Series racers at the Melbourne Hairpin, Donington Park Circuit, Derbyshire

Donington Park (11 Pictures)

(16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction SW)

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The Old Man of Beacon, Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire

Beacon Hill Country Park (24 Pictures)

(17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction SW)

The second highest point in Leicestershire at 245m (802 feet) and containing a Bronze Age hill fort, Beacon Hill Country Park.....

Belton House

Belton House (113 Pictures)

(17.4 miles, 27.9 km, direction E)

Belton is the perfect example of a home belonging to an English country gentleman, and yet it is a delightful Anglo-Dutch.....

A picture of Watermead Country Park

Watermead Country Park (174 Pictures)

(17.8 miles, 28.7 km, direction S)

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A picture of Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park (8 Pictures)

(18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction NW)

Pleasley Pit Country park is a reclaimed colliery site, which now offers nature lovers the chance to see record numbers of.....


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