Rainworth South & Blidworth
Ward in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.098, -1.124 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 58 56 |
| Dialling code: | 01623 (Mansfield) |
Rainworth South and Blidworth sits in the western part of the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, England, linking the neighbouring villages of Rainworth and Blidworth. The ward mixes suburban housing with pockets of green space on the fringe of Sherwood Forest, so it’s popular with people commuting to nearby centres such as Mansfield and Nottingham while offering easy access to local walks and nature areas.
Historically the communities grew up around coal mining, a legacy still visible in social clubs and local identity, and the post‑industrial era has seen steady regeneration towards retail, light industry and service jobs. Community life is lively for a small area, with active sports clubs, village halls and local events, and the whole place benefits from the cultural pull of Sherwood’s Robin Hood associations and nearby heritage attractions.
Postcode districts covering Rainworth South & Blidworth
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 23.4 miles
- Nottingham 9.1 miles
- Derby 19.5 miles
- Mansfield 4.4 miles
- Chesterfield 16.7 miles
- Loughborough 23.3 miles
- West Bridgford 12 miles
- Long Eaton 16 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 6.5 miles
- Grantham 24 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 13.4 miles
- Worksop 14.8 miles
Neighbouring places
- Blidworth Built-up area 0.3 miles
- Rainworth Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Lindhurst Parish 1.8 miles
- Ravenshead Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Harlow Wood Built-up area 2.4 miles
- White Post Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Newstead Abbey Ward 2.8 miles
- Oak Tree Ward 2.9 miles
- Berry Hill Ward 3 miles
- Thompsons Ward 3 miles
- Ling Forest Ward 3.3 miles
- Racecourse Ward 3.5 miles
Example postcodes in Rainworth South & Blidworth
NG21 0RF, NG21 0RR, NG21 0AG, NG21 0AU, NG21 0NW, NG21 0RG, NG21 0UU, NG21 0EZ, NG21 0PN … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 20.3 miles
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 26.9 miles
- Mansfield Railway Station 4.3 miles
- Newstead Railway Station 4.5 miles
Hotels near Rainworth South & Blidworth Ad
- Mansfield Lodge Hotel Ltd 3 4.6 miles
- Woodborough Hall 4 5.6 miles
- The Springfield Inn by Innkeeper's Collection 4 6.6 miles
- Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham - Gateway 4 8.4 miles
- Holiday Inn South Normanton M1, Jct.28 4 8.3 miles
- The Bowman by Greene King Inns 5.7 miles
- Hogs Head Hotel 9.4 miles
- Claremont Hotel 8.9 miles
- Days Inn Chesterfield - Tibshelf 3 9 miles
- Bestwood Lodge 3 6 miles
Schools in Rainworth South & Blidworth
- Blidworth Oaks Primary School Primary
- The Joseph Whitaker School Secondary
Local points of interest
- Field Mill Stadium 4.2 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 5 miles
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 6.5 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 8.9 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 9.1 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 9.2 miles
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 10.2 miles
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 10.4 miles
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 10.5 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 10.7 miles
- The Impact arena Stadium 10.7 miles
- Clumber House Estate 10.7 miles