Radcliffe on Trent
Built-up area in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.949, -1.033 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 65 39 |
| Population: | 7,510 |
Radcliffe on Trent is a large village and civil parish in the borough of Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England, sitting on the east bank of the River Trent about five miles east of Nottingham. Its name derives from Old English for “red cliff”, a nod to the coloured river cliffs, and the village combines attractive Georgian and Victorian housing with a conservation area and a railway station offering regular services into Nottingham and beyond, so it has a strong commuter presence alongside long‑standing local business trade.
The community has a lively village feel with independent shops, pubs and active sports and social clubs (cricket, football and walking groups are popular), while riverside paths and nearby green spaces draw walkers and birdwatchers. There are also a number of listed buildings and local history interests dating back centuries, giving Radcliffe on Trent a mix of suburban convenience, rural scenery and historic character.
Postcode districts covering Radcliffe on Trent
Most populated places nearby
- Leicester 22.5 miles36.3 km
- Nottingham 6 miles9.6 km
- Derby 18.6 miles29.9 km
- Mansfield 15.1 miles24.3 km
- Loughborough 14.9 miles24 km
- West Bridgford 4.3 miles7 km
- Long Eaton 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Sutton in Ashfield 15.6 miles25.2 km
- Grantham 16.6 miles26.8 km
- Newark-on-Trent 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Ilkeston 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Coalville 20.6 miles33.2 km
Neighbouring places
- Upper Saxondale Built-up area 1.3 miles2 km
- Stoke Bardolph Parish 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Saxondale Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Shelford Parish 1.6 miles2.6 km
- Netherfield Ward 2 miles3.3 km
- Trent Valley Ward 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Colwick Parish 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Holme Pierrepont Parish 2.4 miles3.9 km
- Cotgrave Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Newton Built-up area 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Burton Joyce Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
- Cropwell Butler Built-up area 2.6 miles4.2 km
Example postcodes in Radcliffe on Trent
NG12 2PP, NG12 2EF, NG12 2DG, NG12 2GF, NG12 1AQ, NG12 2FR, NG12 2AN, NG12 2FJ, NG12 2EA … See all
Transport links
- East Midlands Airport 14.8 miles23.7 km
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 36.8 miles59.2 km
- Radcliffe Railway Station 0.1 miles0.2 km
- Netherfield Railway Station 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Nottingham Bus Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
Hotels near Radcliffe on Trent Ad
- The Residence Hotel at the Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club 2 miles3.2 km
- The Bingham Townhouse 3 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Heritage Mews 4 4.7 miles7.5 km
- Leonardo Hotel Nottingham 4 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Colwick Hall Hotel 4 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Holiday Inn Nottingham 4 5.5 miles8.8 km
- The Bentinck Hotel 4.7 miles7.6 km
- The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant 4 6.8 miles11 km
- Park Plaza Nottingham 4 5 miles8.1 km
- Best Western Plus Nottingham City Centre 4 5.1 miles8.2 km
Schools in Radcliffe on Trent
- Radcliffe-on-Trent Infant and Nursery School Primary
- Radcliffe-on-Trent Junior School Primary
- South Nottinghamshire Academy Secondary
Local points of interest
- Nottingham Racecourse Recreation 3.1 miles4.9 km
- City Ground Stadium 4.2 miles6.7 km
- Meadow Lane Stadium 4.3 miles7 km
- Broadmarsh Shopping centre 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre Museum 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Clifton Hall Country house 7.4 miles12 km
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 9.8 miles15.8 km
- Kelham Hills Forest 12.5 miles20.1 km
- Dukes Wood Forest 13.6 miles21.9 km
- Field Mill Stadium 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Sherwood Forest Forest 15.2 miles24.4 km
- Garendon Abbey Historic site 15.3 miles24.6 km