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Coordinates:53.069, -0.789
OS grid ref:SK 81 53
Dialling code: 01636 (Newark-on-Trent)
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Beacon is an electoral ward within the district of Newark and Sherwood in Nottinghamshire, England. It combines pockets of suburban housing with surrounding countryside and green spaces, so residents enjoy a mix of local shops, community centres and easy access to walks and recreation rather than a dense urban environment.

The ward’s economy leans on a blend of local services, agriculture on its fringes and commuting to nearby centres such as the market town of Newark and the city of Nottingham. Socially it has an active community life with parish groups and events, and the built environment includes a number of older buildings and local features that reflect the broader historical character of the district.

Postcode districts covering Beacon

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Example postcodes in Beacon

Transport links

  • East Midlands Airport 27.8 miles44.8 km
  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport 29.9 miles48.1 km
  • Newark North Gate Railway Station 0.9 miles1.4 km
  • Newark Castle Railway Station 1.3 miles2 km

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Schools in Beacon

  • Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school Primary
  • Magnus C of E Academy Secondary

Local points of interest

  • Kelham Hills Forest 3.8 miles6.2 km
  • Southwell Racecourse Recreation 4.8 miles7.8 km
  • Dukes Wood Forest 6.9 miles11.1 km
  • Rufford Abbey Historic site 12.6 miles20.3 km
  • Sherwood Forest Forest 13.9 miles22.4 km
  • Sincil Bank Stadium 14.6 miles23.4 km
  • Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 15.6 miles25.2 km
  • City Ground Stadium 16.9 miles27.1 km
  • Meadow Lane Stadium 16.9 miles27.2 km
  • Broadmarsh Shopping centre 17 miles27.3 km
  • Clumber House Estate 17 miles27.3 km
  • Field Mill Stadium 17.7 miles28.5 km