Claypole
Parish in South Kesteven, Lincolnshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.035, -0.735 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 84 49 |
| Population: | 1,382 |
| Dialling code: | 01636 (Newark-on-Trent) |
Claypole is a small village and civil parish in the district of South Kesteven, in rural Lincolnshire, England. It sits amid the broad arable plains typical of the county and retains a distinctly rural character: farming remains an important part of the local economy while many residents commute to nearby towns. The village core clusters around traditional buildings and a parish church, with basic amenities such as a primary school, village hall and pub giving it a close-knit feel.
Historically the settlement has medieval roots and a number of listed buildings and stone cottages reflect that past; community life is shaped by longstanding local events and societies rather than large commercial development. Its quiet lanes, surrounding fields and easy access to nearby market towns make it representative of Lincolnshire village life, mixing agricultural traditions with a modest commuter population and active village organisations.
Postcode districts covering Claypole
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 18.7 miles30.2 km
- Mansfield 20.5 miles33 km
- Lincoln 14.9 miles24 km
- West Bridgford 18.1 miles29.1 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 23.2 miles37.3 km
- Grantham 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Newark-on-Trent 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Worksop 24.6 miles39.7 km
- Ilkeston 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Arnold 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Hucknall 19.8 miles31.9 km
- Kirkby-in-Ashfield 21.9 miles35.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Claypole Built-up area 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Fernwood Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Stubton Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Westborough and Dry Doddington Parish 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Fenton Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Viking Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Barnby in the Willows Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Balderton South Ward 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Balderton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Balderton North & Coddington Ward 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Long Bennington Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Beckingham Parish 3.1 miles4.9 km
Example postcodes in Claypole
NG23 5BH, NG23 5FS, NG23 5AY, NG23 5BN, NG23 5AD, NG23 5BJ, NG23 5AT, NG23 5BA, NG23 5TY … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 28.5 miles45.8 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 32.8 miles52.8 km
- Newark North Gate Railway Station 4.1 miles6.7 km
- Newark Castle Railway Station 4.5 miles7.3 km
Hotels near Claypole Ad
- Woodland Waters 8.7 miles14 km
- No.31 Castle Gate 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Ashiana Hotel 3 6.8 miles11 km
- Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Angel & Royal Hotel 3 9.3 miles14.9 km
- The Olde Barn Sure Hotel Collection 3 4.6 miles7.5 km
- The Avenue Hotel 9.4 miles15.2 km
Schools in Claypole
- The Claypole C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Kelham Hills Forest 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Sincil Bank Stadium 15 miles24.1 km
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 15.8 miles25.5 km
- Haverholme Priory Historic site 16 miles25.8 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 17.1 miles27.5 km
- City Ground Stadium 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 17.9 miles28.9 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 18.1 miles29.1 km