Walesby
Built-up area in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.229, -0.979 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 68 70 |
| Dialling code: | 01777 (Retford) |
Walesby is a small village in the district of Newark and Sherwood, in Nottinghamshire, England. Nestled close to the remnants of Sherwood Forest and set amid rolling farmland, it sits in the northern part of the county and has links to nearby centres such as Mansfield and Newark. The village is also known for the long-established Walesby Scout Activity Centre, and the surrounding countryside is popular with walkers, anglers and cyclists.
Historically the name reflects Norse influence and the settlement has medieval roots; today it remains a small, tight-knit community with a village hall and church at its heart. The local economy is still shaped by agriculture alongside commuter households, and the proximity to Sherwood Forest gives Walesby a quiet, community-focused feel while attracting occasional visitors for outdoor pursuits and local events.
Postcode districts covering Walesby
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Nottingham 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Mansfield 10.5 miles16.9 km
- Rotherham 21.3 miles34.3 km
- Doncaster 21 miles33.8 km
- Chesterfield 19.1 miles30.7 km
- Lincoln 17.5 miles28.2 km
- West Bridgford 21.9 miles35.3 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 14.2 miles22.9 km
- Newark-on-Trent 12.9 miles20.8 km
- Worksop 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Ilkeston 22.4 miles36 km
Neighbouring places
- Boughton Ward 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Haughton Parish 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Kirton Built-up area 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Bevercotes Parish 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Ollerton and Boughton Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Bothamsall Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- New Ollerton and Ollerton Built-up area 2 miles3.2 km
- West Markham Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- West Drayton Parish 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ollerton Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Wellow Built-up area 2.9 miles4.7 km
- Elkesley Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Walesby
NG22 9PD, NG22 9PQ, NG22 9NY, NG22 9NP, NG22 9NB, NG22 9PG, NG22 9NX, NG22 9NJ, NG22 9NS … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 17.5 miles28.2 km
- East Midlands Airport 31.1 miles50 km
- Retford Low-Level Rail Station 6 miles9.7 km
- Retford Rail Station 6.1 miles9.8 km
Hotels near Walesby Ad
- The Maypole at Wellow 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Rooms at the Inn 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Lion Hotel 4 7.9 miles12.6 km
- Best Western Plus West Retford Hotel 3 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Muthu Clumber Park Hotel and Spa 3 3.3 miles5.2 km
- Cassia Rooms 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa 4 8.7 miles14 km
- The Herbalist Rooms 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Lodge at Tap Haus 8.9 miles14.3 km
- Kings Park Hotel 6.6 miles10.6 km
Schools in Walesby
- Walesby C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Clumber House Estate 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 4.3 miles7 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 7.1 miles11.4 km
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 10 miles16.2 km
- Field Mill Stadium 11.1 miles17.9 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Heynings Priory Historic site 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Hardwick Hall Country house 14.3 miles23 km
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 14.7 miles23.6 km
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 14.7 miles23.6 km