The Nottinghamshire town of Bingham sits on the northern edge of the Vale of Belvoir, with Nottingham to the west and Newark north-east both roughly nine miles distant. Nowadays it functions as a dormitory town for Nottingham, easily accessed via the A52 and by rail, though both those routes also open up Grantham to the east; as the A46 which passes Bingham brings Leicester and Newark within commuting reach. With a population of around 9000 (likely to go beyond 10000 shortly) Bingham enjoys good civic amenities including schools from infants to secondary, a library, and sports centre with pool. Its retail facilities serve residents of the town and surrounding villages like Saxondale and Tithby, and include a Thursday market which was revived after many decades dormancy in 1975; a farmers’ market on the first Saturday of the month; and numerous pubs. Bingham featured in the Domesday Book, already a reasonable settlement of around 250 souls; it remained an agricultural centre until framework-knitting briefly became a major employer in the early Industrial Revolution. The town expanded greatly in the post-war housing boom; and is once more slated to grow significantly with a new estate being developed. As so often is the case the most notable building here is the parish church, in Bingham a 13th century structure dedicated to St Mary and All Saints.
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Places to Stay near Bingham
Unicorn Hotel (2.77 miles)
The Unicorn Hotel occupies a stunning location on the banks of the River Trent in the tranquil village of Gunthorpe. Although close to the A46 and Nottingham, the hotel offers a peaceful venue away from ... More | visit website
The Vale Of Belvoir Inn & Hotel (2.79 miles)
Situated within the beautiful landscape of Belvoir, Nottinghamshire, you can enjoy tasty cuisine and cosy rooms, each with its own unique details. All our rooms are individually decorated to a high standard ... More
Langar Hall (3.37 miles)
The Grange (4.09 miles)
Boot & Shoe Inn (4.63 miles)
The Boot & Shoe Inn, Main Street, Flintham, Nr Newark, Notts, NG23 5LA.A traditional English Inn, located in a conservation village just 6 miles West of the charming market town of Newark On Trent.We offer ... More | visit website
The Boot and Shoe Inn (4.63 miles)
The Boot & Shoe Inn, Main Street, Flintham, Nr Newark, Notts, NG23 5LA.A traditional English Inn, located in a conservation village just 6 miles West of the charming market town of Newark On Trent.We offer ... More
Old School Mews (4.73 miles)
We are situated East of Nottingham just 20 minutes ... More | visit website
Tudor Farm (6.40 miles)
Tudor Farm is situated just off the A46, between Nottingham and Newark, with the A1 five minutes drive away for easy access to the South and North.Nottingham Lincoln and Grantham ... More
The Peacock Inn (6.48 miles)
Located in the beautiful Vale of Belvoir village of Redmile yet within easy traveling distance from Nottingham (20 mins), Leicester (30 mins), Grantham (15 mins), Melton Mowbray (20 mins), Newark ... More
Colwick Hall Hotel (6.61 miles)
The bedrooms and suites at Colwick Hall Hotel has been restored to their former glory. In the nineteenth century, Colwick Hall was an Ideal Resort with elegant bedrooms and the ... More
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