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About Trowell

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. The Festival of Britain was an outstanding British event held in London in 1951. A superb monument in the village commemorates this very special achievement, and the village inn is proud to be called the Festival Inn.

The origins of the village are steeped in Saxon times, the village was mentioned in 1066 as having a church, a population of 50 souls and four manors.

During the 13th and 14th centuries Trowell Moor was being dug for coal and stone - Trowell stone went into the strengthening of Nottingham Castle during the 15th century.

In the 18th century under the Enclosures act of 1787, the face of Trowell began to change. Over two hundred and fifty acres of moor and waste land was shaped into hedged fields, this began to give the village something of the modern appearance we see today.

Transport began to be enhanced in the middle of the 18th century, firstly with the turnpike road from Nottingham to Belper which ran through Trowell and Ilkeston, then with the building of the canal to speed the transportation of coal, stone and other merchandise. Finally the main-line railway was running to the town by late in the 19th century, but this was short lived with the line being ceased just over 100 years later.

Now like other villages, Trowell is at the mercy of the modern day motorway, it was the building of the MI in 1966 which was responsible for bisecting the village.

Today, Trowell is a bustling little place with a church, post office, general store, pub, and an angling shop. It has a garden centre, some light industry and a few out-lying farms. The village has expanded in recent times with the addition of several hundred homes, fortunately these harmonise well with the older, more established dwellings and do not detract from the overall attractiveness of this pleasant village which is proud of its place in 20th century history and of its rich industrial heritage as a medieval centre for coal and stone.

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 Trowell

The Erewash Museum	(1.8 miles, 2.8 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Wollaton Hall	(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction E)	Pictures
American Adventure Theme Park	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Shipley Country Park	(4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction NW)	Pictures
D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum	(4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction N)	Pictures
Nottingham Castle Museum	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction E)	Pictures
Elvaston Castle	(6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Trent Bridge	(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction E)	Pictures
Bestwood Lodge Country Park	(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Rushcliffe Country Park	(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures
National Watersports Centre (Holme Pierrepoint)	(8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Derby Museum and Art Gallery	(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction W)	Pictures
Derby Cathedral	(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction W)	Pictures
Burntstump Country Park	(8.8 miles, 14.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Holme Pierrepont Country Park	(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction E)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Trowell

Ilkeston, in the county of Derbyshire (1.6 miles, 2.6 km, direction NW)
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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Babbington, in the county of Nottinghamshire (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction N)
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.
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Beeston, in the county of Nottinghamshire (3.4 miles, 5.5 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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Long Eaton, in the county of Derbyshire (3.8 miles, 6.0 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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Nottingham, a Historic City in the county of Nottinghamshire (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction E)
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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Smalley, in the county of Derbyshire (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction NW)
A delightful place with attractive village buildings including a church, village hall, several small shops and three village inns.
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Denby, in the county of Derbyshire (6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction NW)
Denby is famous for its beautiful decorative Stoneware pottery which has been exported all over the world.
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Arnold, in the county of Nottinghamshire (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction NE)
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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Papplewick, in the county of Nottinghamshire (8.0 miles, 12.8 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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Derby, in the county of Derbyshire (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction W)
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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Ripley, in the county of Derbyshire (8.7 miles, 13.9 km, direction NW)
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Heage, in the county of Derbyshire (9.5 miles, 15.3 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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Swarkestone, in the county of Derbyshire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SW)
Swarkestone is a small enchanting village which grew up on the reeeded banks of the River Trent.
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Crich, in the county of Derbyshire (12.3 miles, 19.8 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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Mugginton, in the county of Derbyshire (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction W)
This is a popular Derbyshire village with a church dating back to the Doomsday Book.
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Nearby travel help

M1 Junction 25	(2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction S)
M1 Junction 26	(3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction NE)
Beeston Station	(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction SE)
Attenborough Station	(3.8 miles, 6.2 km, direction SE)
East Midlands Airport	(8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction S)
Sheffield City Airport	(30.9 miles, 49.7 km, direction N)
Trowell to London	(111.2 miles, 178.9 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Trowell

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Trowell center
Holiday Inn Derby/Nottingham	(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction S)
The Nottingham Belfry - A QHotel	(2.7 miles, 4.3 km, direction NE)
Ramada Nottingham/Derby	(3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction S)
Novotel Nottingham	(3.0 miles, 4.9 km, direction S)
Village Hotel Nottingham	(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SE)
The Nottingham Gateway Hotel	(4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction NE)
Commodore	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction NE)
Holiday Inn Nottingham	(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction E)
SACO Nottingham	(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction E)
City Pads Serviced Apartments	(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction E)
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