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About Babbington
This pretty Nottinghamshire village is situated around 7 miles from the centre of Nottingham. It is typical of rural England, with cottages interspersed along quiet leafy lanes.
Babbington once played an important role within the British coal mining industry. The life of its pit began in 1841 but finally came to an end in 1986 when it merged with neighbouring Hucknall. Since its inception, the colliery provided the much needed stability for a region where previously the people had been very poor. The mine was begun by a young engineer called Thomas North, he must have been a considerate employer, for when the bank - to whom he owed two hundred and fifty thousand pounds, took over the pit, his workmen subscribed together for a memorial. The obelisk they had erected reads "By his great enterprise he was the means of finding employment for a large number of people" it would seem his fairness was always appreciated for despite his disputes with the unions, unlike other pit owners, North did not object to them.
Babbington lies between Ilkeston and Hucknall, there is golf in the area and plenty of wildlife. Nottingham provides visitors with great shopping opportunities, it has a splendid cathedral and a museum where you can learn much of the counties mining heritage and history.
Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.
Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner
Recommended attractions near Babbington
| The Erewash Museum | (1.9 miles, 3.1 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| American Adventure Theme Park | (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum | (2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Shipley Country Park | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction W) | Pictures |
| Wollaton Hall | (3.9 miles, 6.3 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Bestwood Lodge Country Park | (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Nottingham Castle Museum | (5.6 miles, 9.0 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Trent Bridge | (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
| Burntstump Country Park | (6.9 miles, 11.2 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Newstead Abbey | (7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| The Midland Railway Centre | (7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction NW) | Pictures |
| Sherwood Forest | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction NE) | Pictures |
| Elvaston Castle | (8.1 miles, 13.0 km, direction SW) | Pictures |
| National Watersports Centre (Holme Pierrepoint) | (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction E) | Pictures |
| Rushcliffe Country Park | (8.8 miles, 14.1 km, direction SE) | Pictures |
All attractions in BabbingtonAll attractions in NottinghamshireComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns near Babbington
Ilkeston, in the county of Derbyshire (2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction SW)
Within this pretty hilltop town you will find the ancient church dedicated to St.Mary, it was built around 1150 and has a beautiful clock-face tower.
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Trowell, in the county of Nottinghamshire (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction S)
Modern day history records that this was the village chosen as The Festival of Britain Village, at the time it was considered to epitomise the spirit of British rural community life.
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Beeston, in the county of Nottinghamshire (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction SE)
Beeston is mostly remarkable for being the place where the Ist Lord Trent started work in his mother's herbal shop at the age of 14.
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Smalley, in the county of Derbyshire (5.2 miles, 8.3 km, direction W)
A delightful place with attractive village buildings including a church, village hall, several small shops and three village inns.
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Nottingham, a Historic City in the county of Nottinghamshire (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SE)
The City of Nottingham is famed for fine lace, the romance of Maid Marion and Robin Hood and as the birthplace of the founder of the Salvation Army, General William Booth (1829-1912).
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Papplewick, in the county of Nottinghamshire (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction NE)
This delightful village lies close to the forest made famous by the legendry Robin Hood and his sweetheart Maid Marian.
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Arnold, in the county of Nottinghamshire (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction E)
This is an attractive part of Nottingham, at its heart is the splendid church dedicated to St. Mary, a place of worship for over one thousand years.
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Denby, in the county of Derbyshire (5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction W)
Denby is famous for its beautiful decorative Stoneware pottery which has been exported all over the world.
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Long Eaton, in the county of Derbyshire (6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction S)
Long Eaton is a small town lying on the River Trent around 8 miles east of Derby. The town has a history stretching back to the 7th century, but was for many centuries naught but a sleepy agricultural village.
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Ripley, in the county of Derbyshire (7.2 miles, 11.5 km, direction NW)
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Heage, in the county of Derbyshire (8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction NW)
The village lies a short distance from the beauty spot Carsington Water, between the market town's of Ripley and Belper.
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Derby, in the county of Derbyshire (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction SW)
This is the premier town of the Shire, it is steeped in history with roots stretching to Roman times - the legions had a camp...
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Crich, in the county of Derbyshire (10.8 miles, 17.5 km, direction NW)
A village on the edge of the Peak District National Park with a Museum dedicated solely to the golden era of the Tramcar. Also famous as being the location for filming Peak Practice.
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Mansfield, in the county of Nottinghamshire (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction N)
During the war, both Mansfield and the surrounding region provided sanctuary for Midlander's fleeing the destruction of Hitler's bombs.
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Swarkestone, in the county of Derbyshire (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction SW)
Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent.
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All towns in NottinghamshireComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help
| M1 Junction 26 | (1.6 miles, 2.5 km, direction E) |
| Langley Mill Station | (3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction NW) |
| Bullwell Station | (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction E) |
| M1 Junction 27 | (5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction N) |
| East Midlands Airport | (11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction S) |
| Sheffield City Airport | (28.4 miles, 45.8 km, direction N) |
| Babbington to London | (113.3 miles, 182.2 km, direction SE) |
Hotels & Accommodation in Babbington
| Hotel Name | Approximate distance from Babbington center |
| The Nottingham Belfry - A QHotel | (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction E) |
| The Nottingham Gateway Hotel | (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction E) |
| Commodore | (3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction E) |
| Holiday Inn Derby/Nottingham | (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction S) |
| The Stage Hotel | (5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction E) |
| Park Inn Nottingham Formerly Nottingham Moat House | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction E) |
| Park Hotel | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction E) |
| Best Western Westminster Hotel | (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction E) |
| SACO Nottingham | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SE) |
| City Pads Serviced Apartments | (5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction SE) |
| All hotels in Babbington |
