Kirkby Woodhouse

Settlement in Nottinghamshire Ashfield

England

Kirkby Woodhouse

Field on Castle Hill A view from Orchard Walk. It helps to illustrate that Kirkby-in-Ashfield is on the top of a hill, though it doesn't feel like it when you are in the town.
Field on Castle Hill Credit: Bill Boaden

Kirkby Woodhouse is a small village located in the Ashfield district of Nottinghamshire, England. Situated approximately 15 miles north of Nottingham city centre, the village is nestled within a rural setting, surrounded by picturesque countryside and farmland.

The origins of Kirkby Woodhouse can be traced back to the medieval period, as evidenced by the presence of a 12th-century church, St. John the Evangelist, which still stands today. The village has a close-knit community, with a population of around 700 residents.

The village offers a range of amenities, including a primary school, a community hall, and a local pub, providing essential services and social gathering spaces for the residents. The village also benefits from good public transport links, with regular bus services connecting Kirkby Woodhouse to nearby towns and cities.

The surrounding area offers abundant opportunities for outdoor activities, with several walking and cycling routes passing through the village. Nearby attractions include the Sherwood Forest Country Park, famous for its association with the legendary Robin Hood, and the Rufford Abbey Country Park, a historic estate with beautiful gardens and woodlands.

Kirkby Woodhouse provides a peaceful and idyllic setting, making it an attractive place to live for those seeking a rural lifestyle while still being within easy reach of urban amenities. With its rich history, natural beauty, and strong sense of community, Kirkby Woodhouse offers a charming slice of village life in the heart of Nottinghamshire.

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Kirkby Woodhouse Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.082739/-1.266189 or Grid Reference SK4954. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Field on Castle Hill A view from Orchard Walk. It helps to illustrate that Kirkby-in-Ashfield is on the top of a hill, though it doesn't feel like it when you are in the town.
Field on Castle Hill
A view from Orchard Walk. It helps to illustrate that Kirkby-in-Ashfield is on the top of a hill, though it doesn't feel like it when you are in the town.
The church garden, St Wilfrid's The church garden is how this is described on a sign at the front of the church. It includes a garden of remembrance.
The church garden, St Wilfrid's
The church garden is how this is described on a sign at the front of the church. It includes a garden of remembrance.
St Wilfrid's Churchyard Extension A little bit further along Castle Hill from the church. The former Bentinck Pit used to be in the valley ahead.
St Wilfrid's Churchyard Extension
A little bit further along Castle Hill from the church. The former Bentinck Pit used to be in the valley ahead.
Valley below Castle Hill The valley produces some of the headwaters of the River Erewash. Some of the southern suburbs of Kirkby-in-Ashfield are seen on the other side.
Valley below Castle Hill
The valley produces some of the headwaters of the River Erewash. Some of the southern suburbs of Kirkby-in-Ashfield are seen on the other side.
St Wilfrid's Park I think the route only has this name because of houses which have been built to the right which require this road as access. It follows the line of a former railway.
St Wilfrid's Park
I think the route only has this name because of houses which have been built to the right which require this road as access. It follows the line of a former railway.
Land being developed by Spring Meadow I don't know what this development is. Until fairly recently, the land was a field.
Land being developed by Spring Meadow
I don't know what this development is. Until fairly recently, the land was a field.
Track to Meadow Farm The track is a turning off Park Lane in the Erewash valley. It is also a public bridleway.
Track to Meadow Farm
The track is a turning off Park Lane in the Erewash valley. It is also a public bridleway.
Harvested field in the Erewash valley Looking up the hill towards Kirkby-in-Ashfield where the spire of St Wilfrid's Church is prominent.
Harvested field in the Erewash valley
Looking up the hill towards Kirkby-in-Ashfield where the spire of St Wilfrid's Church is prominent.
Track to Meadow Farm The track is going under the former railway servicing Bentinck Pit, and there are three separate spans to go under.
Track to Meadow Farm
The track is going under the former railway servicing Bentinck Pit, and there are three separate spans to go under.
Footpath to Kirkby Park The path is in the Erewash valley and the river flows where the gate can be seen ahead. A bit of Lower Portland Farm can be seen in the trees.
Footpath to Kirkby Park
The path is in the Erewash valley and the river flows where the gate can be seen ahead. A bit of Lower Portland Farm can be seen in the trees.
Path to Kirkby-in-Ashfield The path will go past Meadow Farm which is seen on the left.
Path to Kirkby-in-Ashfield
The path will go past Meadow Farm which is seen on the left.
River Erewash The river is noted for marking the boundary between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire but this early part of its course is all in Nottinghamshire.
River Erewash
The river is noted for marking the boundary between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire but this early part of its course is all in Nottinghamshire.
Path to Kirkby-in-Ashfield Kirkby-in-Ashfield is seen on the hill ahead. The path runs beside the River Erewash.
Path to Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Kirkby-in-Ashfield is seen on the hill ahead. The path runs beside the River Erewash.
Farm Track and Footpath close to the M1 Motorway Fields of barley are all that separate this rural view from the busy trunk road ahead.
Farm Track and Footpath close to the M1 Motorway
Fields of barley are all that separate this rural view from the busy trunk road ahead.
Salmon Lane Pictured from an embankment above the M1 at Leaside. Looking towards Annesley Woodhouse.
Salmon Lane
Pictured from an embankment above the M1 at Leaside. Looking towards Annesley Woodhouse.
Annesley Woodhouse Post Office Post Office and dwellings located on Forest Road.
Annesley Woodhouse Post Office
Post Office and dwellings located on Forest Road.
Shops on Forest Road in Annesley Woodhouse
Shops on Forest Road in Annesley Woodhouse
All Saints' Church in Annesley A pleasant wooded avenue forms the approach to this church.
All Saints' Church in Annesley
A pleasant wooded avenue forms the approach to this church.
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Kirkby Woodhouse is located at Grid Ref: SK4954 (Lat: 53.082739, Lng: -1.266189)

Administrative County: Nottinghamshire

District: Ashfield

Police Authority: Nottinghamshire

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School
Pollyteach Limited
Addr City: Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Addr County: Nottinghamshire
Addr Housename: Pollyteach Limited
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