Ward in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.153, -1.043 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 64 62 |
| Dialling code: | 01623 (Mansfield) |
The Rainworth North & Rufford area sits on the western edge of the Newark and Sherwood district in Nottinghamshire, England, bridging the more urban village of Rainworth and the quieter, greener lands around Rufford Abbey. The local landscape mixes post‑industrial housing from the mining era with pockets of ancient parkland and wooded country, and it feels decidedly on the edge of Sherwood Forest country rather than deep in it.
Historically shaped by coal mining and the later closure of collieries, the community has leaned into heritage and outdoor recreation; Rufford Abbey country park and waymarked walking and cycling routes are local highlights. Economically many residents commute to nearby centres such as Mansfield and Nottingham, while locally you’ll find typical village amenities, community groups and a small network of independent pubs and clubs that keep a strong local social life.
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