Built-up area in Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.87, -1.049 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 64 30 |
Stanton-on-the-Wolds is a small, rural village in the borough of Rushcliffe, Nottinghamshire, England, lying on the rolling chalk and limestone countryside of the Nottinghamshire Wolds a few miles south of Nottingham. The setting is characteristically pastoral, with stone cottages, farmland and a network of footpaths that make it popular with walkers and those seeking a quieter life close to the city.
Historically a farming community, the village now combines that agricultural heritage with a significant number of residents who commute into Nottingham and the surrounding towns. Local life centres on village amenities and community events, and the area’s historic feel and scenic surroundings contribute to its appeal as a peaceful yet well‑connected place to live.