Farndon & Fernwood
Ward in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.019, -0.831 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 78 47 |
| Dialling code: | 01636 (Newark-on-Trent) |
The ward covers the historic riverside village of Farndon and the adjoining modern suburb of Fernwood, on the western edge of the Newark and Sherwood district in Nottinghamshire, England. Farndon sits by the River Trent with a compact medieval core, older listed buildings and a conservation feel, while Fernwood is a planned 21st-century housing development with community facilities, a primary school and green corridors.
Locally the economy combines agriculture, small local services and commuters travelling to Newark and Nottingham, and residents enjoy easy access to riverside walks, cycle routes and surrounding countryside. The area blends traditional village character with newer family-focused streets and active community groups, reflecting both its historic roots and recent growth.
Postcode districts covering Farndon & Fernwood
Most populated places nearby
- Nottingham 14.6 miles
- Mansfield 17.4 miles
- Lincoln 18.1 miles
- Loughborough 23.9 miles
- West Bridgford 14 miles
- Long Eaton 21.1 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 19.7 miles
- Grantham 10.9 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 4 miles
- Worksop 23.3 miles
- Ilkeston 20.2 miles
- Arnold 12.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Cotham Parish 0.7 miles
- Elston Built-up area 1.6 miles
- Sibthorpe Parish 1.6 miles
- East Stoke Parish 1.7 miles
- Hawton Parish 1.8 miles
- Thorpe Parish 1.8 miles
- Shelton Parish 2.2 miles
- Staunton Parish 2.4 miles
- Flawborough Parish 2.9 miles
- Flintham Parish 2.9 miles
- Syerston Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Farndon Built-up area 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Farndon & Fernwood
NG24 4FT, NG24 5AG, NG23 5QA, NG23 5PP, NG24 3WA, NG24 3RF, NG24 3JR, NG23 5QG, NG24 5AA … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 24.4 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 32.8 miles
- Rolleston Railway Station 4.3 miles
- Newark Castle Railway Station 4.3 miles
Hotels near Farndon & Fernwood Ad
- The Bingham Townhouse 3 6.9 miles
- No.31 Castle Gate 4.1 miles
- The Springfield Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 8.2 miles
- Ashiana Hotel 3 7.1 miles
- Woodborough Hall 4 9.9 miles
- Belton Woods Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort 4 10 miles
- The Olde Barn Sure Hotel Collection 3 6.9 miles
Schools in Farndon & Fernwood
- All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary School Primary
- St Peter's Crosskeys C of E Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 4.7 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 5.8 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 8.7 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 12.5 miles
- City Ground Stadium 13.7 miles
- Meadow Lane Stadium 13.8 miles
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 13.8 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 13.9 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 14.6 miles
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 16.1 miles
- Clifton Hall Country house 17.1 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 17.4 miles