Wilford
Built-up area in Nottingham, England
| Coordinates: | 52.923, -1.159 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 56 36 |
| Dialling code: | 0115 (Nottingham) |
Wilford is a riverside suburb and former village on the south bank of the River Trent, within the boundaries of Nottingham. Its setting beside the river and floodplain gives it a leafy, open character with popular riverside walks and green spaces that contrast with the nearby urban core.
The area retains a distinct village feel in parts, with an older village core and later 20th‑century housing; there are local shops, pubs and community facilities that make it popular with families and commuters. Its proximity to places such as West Bridgford and Lady Bay, and straightforward links into Nottingham, mean residents enjoy both riverside tranquillity and easy access to the city’s amenities.
Postcode districts covering Wilford
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 20.5 miles
- Nottingham 3.3 miles
- Derby 13.2 miles
- Mansfield 15.5 miles
- Burton upon Trent 21.7 miles
- Loughborough 11.2 miles
- West Bridgford 1.3 miles
- Long Eaton 5.9 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 14.6 miles
- Grantham 21.7 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 18 miles
- Swadlincote 19.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Compton Acres Ward 0.5 miles
- Lutterell Ward 0.9 miles
- Clifton West Ward 1 mile
- Musters Ward 1 mile
- Meadows Ward 1.1 miles
- West Bridgford Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Trent Bridge Ward 1.4 miles
- Abbey Ward 1.6 miles
- Clifton East Ward 1.6 miles
- Clifton Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Lenton & Wollaton East Ward 1.8 miles
- Beeston Rylands Ward 1.8 miles
Example postcodes in Wilford
NG11 7GD, NG11 7EJ, NG11 7EL, NG11 7BJ, NG11 7BH, NG11 7AN, NG11 7BL, NG11 7EN, NG11 7FG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 9.5 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 39.1 miles
- Nottingham Railway Station 1.8 miles
- Beeston Railway Station 2.1 miles
- Nottingham Bus Station 1.7 miles
Hotels near Wilford Ad
- The Beeches Hotel & Leisure Club 3 0.8 miles
- Hart's Hotel and Restaurant 4 2 miles
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 2.1 miles
- The Jubilee Hotel & Conferences 3 2.2 miles
- Crowne Plaza Nottingham 4 2.2 miles
- Lace Market Hotel 4 2 miles
- Holiday Inn Nottingham 3 1.5 miles
- SACO Nottingham – The Ropewalk 4 2.1 miles
- Igloo Hybrid 2 miles
- Park Plaza Nottingham Hotel 4 2.1 miles
Schools in Wilford
- South Wilford Endowed C of E Primary School Primary
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary and Nursery School Primary
- The Nottingham Emmanuel School Secondary
Local points of interest
- City Ground Stadium 1.6 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 1.6 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 1.9 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 2 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 2.7 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 2.8 miles
- Donington Park Recreation 11.1 miles
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles
- Pride Park Stadium 12 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 14.6 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 15 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 15 miles