Bilsthorpe
Parish in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.135, -1.036 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SK 64 60 |
| Population: | 3,514 |
| Dialling code: | 01623 (Mansfield) |
Bilsthorpe is a village and civil parish in the district of Newark and Sherwood, in Nottinghamshire, England. It lies on the northern fringe of the county within easy reach of Sherwood Forest and the towns of Mansfield and Newark-on-Trent, giving a semi-rural feel while remaining well connected to larger centres.
Historically the community grew around coal working and the former Bilsthorpe Colliery, and that mining heritage still shapes local identity and memorials. Since the pit’s closure the parish has diversified into light industry and commuter housing, with a close-knit social scene centred on the village hall, sports clubs and local events that reflect its working-class roots and countryside location.
Postcode districts covering Bilsthorpe
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 23.8 miles38.4 km
- Nottingham 12.7 miles20.4 km
- Derby 23.9 miles38.5 km
- Mansfield 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Rotherham 24.6 miles39.7 km
- Chesterfield 18.4 miles29.7 km
- Lincoln 20.8 miles33.5 km
- West Bridgford 15 miles24.2 km
- Long Eaton 19.9 miles32.1 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Grantham 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Newark-on-Trent 10.5 miles16.9 km
Neighbouring places
- Bilsthorpe Built-up area 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Rainworth North & Rufford Ward 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Eakring Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Farnsfield Built-up area 2.1 miles3.4 km
- White Post Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Kirklington Built-up area 2.7 miles4.3 km
- Rufford Built-up area 2.8 miles4.4 km
- Edingley Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Edwinstowe Built-up area 3.5 miles5.7 km
- Rainworth Built-up area 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Edwinstowe & Clipstone Ward 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Ompton Parish 3.8 miles6.1 km
Example postcodes in Bilsthorpe
NG22 8DF, NG22 8RL, NG22 8PZ, NG22 8PT, NG22 8RT, NG22 8RE, NG22 8DD, NG22 8RW, NG22 8GJ … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 24 miles38.6 km
- East Midlands Airport 24.2 miles39 km
- Mansfield Railway Station 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Mansfield Woodhouse Railway Station 7.1 miles11.5 km
Hotels near Bilsthorpe Ad
- Mansfield Lodge Hotel Ltd 3 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Maypole at Wellow 4.3 miles7 km
- Lodge at Tap Haus 6.5 miles10.5 km
- The Springfield Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Woodborough Hall 4 7.8 miles12.6 km
- Ashiana Hotel 3 9.1 miles14.6 km
- The Bowman by Greene King Inns 9.9 miles15.9 km
- Bestwood Lodge 3 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Muthu Clumber Park Hotel and Spa 3 9 miles14.5 km
- 281 Hotel & Restaurant 3 6.5 miles10.5 km
Schools in Bilsthorpe
- Bilsthorpe Flying High Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 2.9 miles4.6 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 5 miles8 km
- Field Mill Stadium 6.8 miles11 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 7 miles11.3 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Clumber House Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 11.5 miles18.6 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 13.5 miles21.8 km