Rainworth North & Rufford
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.
Postcode districts covering Rainworth North & Rufford
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 22.8 miles
- Nottingham 13.7 miles
- Derby 24.6 miles
- Mansfield 6.2 miles
- Rotherham 23.5 miles
- Chesterfield 17.7 miles
- Lincoln 20.7 miles
- West Bridgford 16.2 miles
- Long Eaton 20.9 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 9.8 miles
- Grantham 23.7 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 11.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Bilsthorpe Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Rufford Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Eakring Built-up area 2 miles
- Edwinstowe Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Edwinstowe & Clipstone Ward 2.5 miles
- Kings Clipstone Parish 2.8 miles
- Wellow Built-up area 3 miles
- Ompton Parish 3.1 miles
- Clipstone Parish 3.2 miles
- White Post Built-up area 3.3 miles
- Farnsfield Built-up area 3.4 miles
- Kirklington Built-up area 3.8 miles
Example postcodes in Rainworth North & Rufford
NG22 8SY, NG22 0ED, NG21 0BP, NG21 0HX, NG21 0DU, NG21 0FU, NG21 0FY, NG22 9HA, NG21 0BT … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 22.8 miles
- East Midlands Airport 25.2 miles
- Mansfield Railway Station 6.5 miles
- Mansfield Woodhouse Railway Station 6.6 miles
Hotels in Rainworth North & Rufford Ad
Schools in Rainworth North & Rufford
- Lake View Primary and Nursery School Primary
- Wellow House School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 1.6 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 1.9 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 5.4 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 6.6 miles
- Clumber House Estate 6.8 miles
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 8.1 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 8.1 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 8.2 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 11.1 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 12.8 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 14.4 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 14.6 miles