Normanton on Soar
Built-up area in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.804, -1.234 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 51 23 |
| Dialling code: | 01509 (Loughborough) |
Normanton on Soar is a small riverside village and civil parish in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England, set on the banks of the River Soar. It has a compact conservation area of historic cottages and a parish church with medieval origins, and its floodplain meadows and waterways make it a notable spot for birdlife, boating and angling; historically the village grew from river trade and agriculture.
Today the village retains a strong community feel with a village hall, local events and a riverside pub, while many residents commute to nearby towns such as Nottingham and Loughborough. A small mix of local businesses and tourism-supporting services help sustain the local economy, giving the place a blend of rural charm and commuter convenience.
Postcode districts covering Normanton on Soar
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 13.1 miles21 km
- Nottingham 11.8 miles19 km
- Derby 12.4 miles20 km
- Mansfield 23.7 miles38.2 km
- Burton upon Trent 17 miles27.3 km
- Nuneaton 22.1 miles35.6 km
- Tamworth 22.6 miles36.4 km
- Loughborough 2.6 miles4.2 km
- West Bridgford 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Long Eaton 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Hinckley 19.3 miles31.1 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 22.1 miles35.6 km
Neighbouring places
- Soar Valley Ward 1.1 miles1.7 km
- Hathern Built-up area 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Dishley, Hathern & Thorpe Acre Ward 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Sutton Bonington Built-up area 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Loughborough Storer Ward 1.7 miles2.7 km
- Stonebow Village Parish 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Stanford on Soar Parish 2 miles3.3 km
- Long Whatton Built-up area 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Loughborough East Ward 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Loughborough Ashby Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- West Leake Parish 2.5 miles4.1 km
- Loughborough Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Normanton on Soar
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 4.3 miles7 km
- Birmingham International Airport 32.4 miles52.1 km
- Loughborough Railway Station 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Loughborough Central Railway Station 2.9 miles4.6 km
Hotels near Normanton on Soar Ad
- Dbs Serviced Apartments - the Delven 4 5 miles8.1 km
- The Queens Head 4 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Radisson Blu Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 3.5 miles5.6 km
- Best Western Premier Yew Lodge East Midlands Airport 4 3.1 miles5 km
- Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Hilton East Midlands Airport 4 4 miles6.4 km
- Elite Athlete Centre and Hotel 2.5 miles4 km
- Bondgate Hotel East Midlands Airport 5.1 miles8.2 km
- Leonardo Hotel East Midlands Airport 4 4 miles6.5 km
- Link Hotel 3 2.9 miles4.7 km
Local points of interest
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Donington Park Recreation 6 miles9.7 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Bradgate House Historic site 8.2 miles13.1 km
- City Ground Stadium 10.3 miles16.6 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 10.4 miles16.8 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 11.3 miles18.2 km
- Belgrave Library Library 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Pride Park Stadium 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Highcross Shopping centre 12.3 miles19.8 km