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 miles
- Nottingham 19.6 miles
- Mansfield 10.5 miles
- Rotherham 21.3 miles
- Doncaster 21 miles
- Chesterfield 19.1 miles
- Lincoln 17.5 miles
- West Bridgford 21.9 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 14.2 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 12.9 miles
- Worksop 7.9 miles
- Ilkeston 22.4 miles
Neighbouring places
- Boughton Ward 0.8 miles
- Haughton Parish 1.2 miles
- Kirton Built-up area 1.4 miles
- Bevercotes Parish 1.4 miles
- Ollerton and Boughton Parish 1.9 miles
- Bothamsall Parish 1.9 miles
- New Ollerton and Ollerton Built-up area 2 miles
- West Markham Parish 2.3 miles
- West Drayton Parish 2.8 miles
- Ollerton Ward 2.9 miles
- Wellow Built-up area 2.9 miles
- Elkesley Built-up area 3 miles
Example postcodes in Walesby
NG22 9NA, NG22 9LY, NG22 9PB, NG22 9ZE, NG22 9NT, NG22 9NU, NG22 9WA, NG22 9QE, NG22 9RL … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 17.5 miles
- East Midlands Airport 31.1 miles
- Retford Low-Level Rail Station 6 miles
- Retford Rail Station 6.1 miles
Hotels near Walesby Ad
- The Maypole at Wellow 4 2.9 miles
- Travelodge Retford Markham Moor 3 3 miles
- The Dovecote Inn 4 3.4 miles
- Rooms at the Inn 6.5 miles
- Hostel YHA Sherwood Forest 4 4.2 miles
- The Fountain Hotel 4 miles
- The Forest Lodge 4 4.2 miles
- Dukeries Lodge Hotel 3 4.4 miles
- Muthu Clumber Park Hotel and Spa 3 2.9 miles
- West Retford Hotel 3 6.8 miles
Schools in Walesby
- Walesby C of E Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Clumber House Estate 3.9 miles
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 4.3 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 6.1 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 7.1 miles
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 7.2 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 10 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 11.1 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 11.4 miles
- Heynings Priory Historic site 13.6 miles
- Hardwick Hall Country house 14.3 miles
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 14.7 miles
- Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 14.7 miles