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Recommended Towns & Villages near West Bridgford

Nottingham Castle

Nottingham (210 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Nottinghamshire (1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction NW)

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)...

Wollaton road in Beeston, Nottinghamshire

Beeston (270 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (3.4 miles, 5.4 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...

Trowell, Nottinghamshire

Trowell (3 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (6.2 miles, 10.0 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...

Long Eaton Lock, Erewash Canal

Long Eaton (98 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction SW)

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...

A picture of Babbington

Babbington (4 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NW)

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...

Saturday Market

Ilkeston (38 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (7.6 miles, 12.2 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...

The Rose & Crown at Smalley Crossroads, Smalley,  Derbyshire

Smalley (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (11.7 miles, 18.8 km, direction W)

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

Town Hall in Loughborough, Leicestershire

Loughborough (74 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction S)

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.....

Southwell Minster

Southwell (51 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction NE)

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

Parish Church, Denby, Derbyshire

Denby (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction NW)

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

A picture of Quorn

Quorn (18 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction S)

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

The old Co-operative Society buildings at Ripley, Derbyshire.

Ripley (8 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction NW)

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Irongate, Derby.

Derby (68 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (14.2 miles, 22.9 km, direction W)

This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp near the east bank of the Derwent, but the town was.....

The Church of St James in the village of Swarkestone, Derbyshire.

Swarkestone (9 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction SW)

Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent...

Market place, Mansfield

Mansfield (66 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (14.9 miles, 23.9 km, direction N)

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

Restored six sailed working windmill at Heage, Derbyshire

Heage (3 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (15.1 miles, 24.2 km, direction NW)

The village lies a short distance from the beauty spot Carsington Water, between the market town's of Ripley and Belper...

St. Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.

Melton Mowbray (25 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Leicestershire (15.6 miles, 25.1 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...

A picture of Rothley

Rothley (12 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (15.8 miles, 25.4 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...

Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire

Newark-on-Trent (95 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Nottinghamshire (16.8 miles, 27.0 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...

A picture of Staunton Harold Hall

Staunton Harold (22 Pictures)

in the county of Leicestershire (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction SW)

Staunton was mentioned in the Doomsday Book when it was held by Henry de Ferrers...

Recommended attractions near West Bridgford

NOTTINGHAM CASTLE MUSEUM

Nottingham Castle Museum (16 Pictures)

(1.3 miles, 2.0 km, direction NW)

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)

(3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction W)

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

Garden view of the Erewash Museum on High Street, Ilkeston

The Erewash Museum (2 Pictures)

(7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction W)

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American Adventure Theme Park

American Adventure Theme Park (4 Pictures)

(9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NW)

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The D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire

D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum (2 Pictures)

(9.2 miles, 14.8 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.....

The Great Oak, Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest (39 Pictures)

(9.3 miles, 14.9 km, direction N)

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Osborne's Pond, Shipley Country Park, Derbyshire

Shipley Country Park (30 Pictures)

(9.8 miles, 15.7 km, direction NW)

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

Walled flower garden at Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire.

Newstead Abbey (64 Pictures)

(10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction N)

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

Elvaston Castle

Elvaston Castle (41 Pictures)

(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction W)

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

Letting off Steam on the Great Central Railway

Great Central Railway (48 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction S)

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Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction NE)

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

A picture of Wonderland Pleasure Park

Wonderland Pleasure Park (2 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction N)

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

Donington Park (11 Pictures)

(12.5 miles, 20.2 km, direction SW)

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Derby museum and Art Gallery, the Wardwick, Derby.

Derby Museum and Art Gallery (1 Pictures)

(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction W)

This exceptional museum is housed in an impressive building of modern times. It gives visitors of every age a fascinating.....

Derby Cathedral, Derby, Derbyshire.

Derby Cathedral (7 Pictures)

(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction W)

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

Beacon Hill Country Park (24 Pictures)

(14.8 miles, 23.9 km, direction S)

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

Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle (26 Pictures)

(15.2 miles, 24.4 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.....

image of staunton harold reservoir taken from hall roof, 2003

Staunton Harold Reservoir (5 Pictures)

(15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction SW)

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Staunton harold hall & Church, Leicestershire

Staunton Harold Church (6 Pictures)

(16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction SW)

Imposing church built in 1653, with fine panelled interior, set in attractive parkland...

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

Newark Castle (47 Pictures)

(16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction NE)

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


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