Wilford
Built-up area in Nottingham, England
| Coordinates: | 52.923, -1.159 |
|---|---|
| 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 miles33 km
- Nottingham 3.3 miles5.4 km
- Derby 13.2 miles21.2 km
- Mansfield 15.5 miles24.9 km
- Burton upon Trent 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Loughborough 11.2 miles18 km
- West Bridgford 1.3 miles2 km
- Long Eaton 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 14.6 miles23.6 km
- Grantham 21.7 miles34.9 km
- Newark-on-Trent 18 miles29 km
- Swadlincote 19.8 miles31.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Compton Acres Ward 0.5 miles0.8 km
- Lutterell Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Clifton West Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Musters Ward 1 mile1.6 km
- Meadows Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- West Bridgford Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Trent Bridge Ward 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Abbey Ward 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Clifton East Ward 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Clifton Built-up area 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Lenton & Wollaton East Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Beeston Rylands Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
Example postcodes in Wilford
NG11 7DX, NG11 7AB, NG11 7AP, NG11 7AE, NG11 7BQ, NG11 7DN, NG11 7HN, NG11 7BZ, NG11 7HG … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 9.5 miles15.3 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 39.1 miles63 km
- Nottingham Railway Station 1.8 miles2.8 km
- Beeston Railway Station 2.1 miles3.3 km
- Nottingham Bus Station 1.7 miles2.8 km
Hotels near Wilford Ad
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Holiday Inn Nottingham 4 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Heritage Mews 4 2 miles3.2 km
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham 4 1.9 miles3 km
- The Cottage Hotel 3 2.1 miles3.4 km
- The Bentinck Hotel 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Park Plaza Nottingham 4 2.1 miles3.3 km
- The Jubilee Hotel & Conferences 3 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Best Western Plus Nottingham City Centre 4 2.2 miles3.6 km
- The Beeches Hotel and Leisure Club 4 0.8 miles1.3 km
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 miles2.5 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 2 miles3.3 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Donington Park Recreation 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Pride Park Stadium 12 miles19.4 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 14.6 miles23.5 km
- Field Mill Stadium 15 miles24.1 km
- The Impact arena Stadium 15 miles24.2 km