Beacon
Ward in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.069, -0.789 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 81 53 |
| Dialling code: | 01636 (Newark-on-Trent) |
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
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 17.3 miles
- Mansfield 17.5 miles
- Lincoln 14.3 miles
- West Bridgford 17.3 miles
- Long Eaton 24.2 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 20.4 miles
- Grantham 12.6 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 0.7 miles
- Worksop 21.4 miles
- Ilkeston 22.7 miles
- Arnold 14.6 miles
- Hucknall 17.7 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newark-on-Trent Built-up area 0.7 miles
- Balderton Built-up area 0.8 miles
- Balderton South Ward 1.1 miles
- Bridge Ward 1.1 miles
- Devon Ward 1.2 miles
- Castle Ward 1.4 miles
- Coddington Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Balderton North & Coddington Ward 1.4 miles
- Fernwood Built-up area 1.8 miles
- Hawton Parish 2.2 miles
- Winthorpe Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Farndon Built-up area 2.5 miles
Example postcodes in Beacon
NG24 2HS, NG24 1SB, NG24 4DD, NG24 1RU, NG24 1UF, NG24 1RE, NG24 1JY, NG24 4GH, NG24 1QU … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 27.8 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 29.9 miles
- Newark North Gate Railway Station 0.9 miles
- Newark Castle Railway Station 1.3 miles
Hotels near Beacon Ad
- No.31 Castle Gate 1.1 miles
- Ashiana Hotel 3 3.8 miles
- The Olde Barn Sure Hotel Collection 3 7.9 miles
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 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 4.8 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 6.9 miles
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 12.6 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 13.9 miles
- Sincil Bank Stadium 14.6 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 15.6 miles
- City Ground Stadium 16.9 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 16.9 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 17 miles
- Clumber House Estate 17 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 17.7 miles