Bottesford
Ward in Melton, Leicestershire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.939, -0.791 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 81 38 |
| Dialling code: | 01949 (Whatton) |
Bottesford is a ward centred on the large village of the same name within the Borough of Melton in Leicestershire, sitting in the attractive low-lying countryside of the Vale of Belvoir. The area is noted for its handsome village centre with a historic parish church and a number of listed buildings, and for its proximity to the hilltop landmark of Belvoir Castle, which gives the locality a strong sense of heritage and landscape character.
Locally the ward combines traditional farming and rural small businesses with a sizable commuter population, supported by shops, pubs and community organisations that keep village life lively. Good road and rail links to nearby towns make it popular with families and professionals, while regular local events and conservation efforts reflect an engaged social fabric.
Postcode districts covering Bottesford
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 16 miles25.8 km
- Mansfield 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Lincoln 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Loughborough 21.7 miles34.9 km
- West Bridgford 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Long Eaton 21 miles33.9 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Grantham 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Newark-on-Trent 9.3 miles15 km
- Ilkeston 21.8 miles35 km
- Arnold 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Hucknall 18.6 miles30 km
Neighbouring places
- Bottesford Built-up area 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Muston Built-up area 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Normanton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Alverton Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Kilvington Parish 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Sedgebrook Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Allington Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Elton-on-the-Hill Parish 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Woolsthorpe By Belvoir Parish 3 miles4.8 km
- Orston Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Flawborough Parish 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Redmile Parish 3.2 miles5.2 km
Example postcodes in Bottesford
NG13 0AF, NG13 0DH, NG13 0FF, NG13 0EQ, NG13 0FA, NG13 0EJ, NG13 0EG, NG13 0FJ, NG13 0FH … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 23.6 miles38 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 38.5 miles62 km
- Bottesford Railway Station 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Elton and Orston Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
Hotels near Bottesford Ad
- The Bingham Townhouse 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Angel & Royal Hotel 3 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 6.8 miles11 km
- The Avenue Hotel 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Olde Barn Sure Hotel Collection 3 5.3 miles8.5 km
- No.31 Castle Gate 9.5 miles15.4 km
Schools in Bottesford
- Bottesford C of E Primary School Primary
- The Place Independent School Independent - special
- The Priory Belvoir Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 10.2 miles16.4 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles21.2 km
- City Ground Stadium 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 14.4 miles23.1 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 14.4 miles23.2 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 14.8 miles23.9 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 15.3 miles24.7 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 17.1 miles27.5 km
- Vaudey Abbey Historic site 17.5 miles28.2 km
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 19.2 miles31 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 19.4 miles31.3 km