Woodborough

Settlement in Nottinghamshire Gedling

England

Woodborough

Rough grassland on the edge of Calverton
Rough grassland on the edge of Calverton Credit: Jonathan Thacker

Woodborough is a picturesque village located in the Gedling district of Nottinghamshire, England. Situated approximately 7 miles northeast of the city of Nottingham, it is nestled amidst the rolling countryside of the Nottinghamshire Wolds. The village is known for its charming rural setting, with an abundance of green fields, woodlands, and scenic landscapes.

Woodborough has a rich history that dates back to Roman times, with evidence of settlements and Roman roads in the area. The village grew during the medieval period, and its historic core still retains many well-preserved buildings from this era, including the 13th-century St. Swithun's Church.

The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 2,500 people. It offers a range of amenities, including a primary school, a post office, a village hall, and several shops and pubs. Woodborough also has a cricket club, which adds to the community spirit and provides recreational opportunities for residents.

The surrounding countryside provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. Nearby attractions include the stunning Sherwood Forest, which is famous for its association with the legendary outlaw Robin Hood. The village is also well-connected, with regular bus services to Nottingham and surrounding towns, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

Overall, Woodborough offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, with a strong sense of community and a rich historical heritage, making it an attractive place to live or visit in Nottinghamshire.

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Woodborough Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.023167/-1.0546225 or Grid Reference SK6347. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Rough grassland on the edge of Calverton
Rough grassland on the edge of Calverton
Windles Square, Calverton Former framework knitters' cottages dating from 1834 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1235886" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1235886">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Windles Square, Calverton
Former framework knitters' cottages dating from 1834 LinkExternal link
The Gleaners Inn
The Gleaners Inn
Field trees off Hungerhill Lane
Field trees off Hungerhill Lane
Field and tree viewed through a hedge Looking north from the bridleway.
Field and tree viewed through a hedge
Looking north from the bridleway.
Fields below High Pastures Looking north from the bridleway.
Fields below High Pastures
Looking north from the bridleway.
Hedge and footpath  Looking east towards Woodborough village.
Hedge and footpath
Looking east towards Woodborough village.
View over Bank Farm Looking north east from Nottingham Road.
View over Bank Farm
Looking north east from Nottingham Road.
Fields below High Pastures Looking north from Hungerhill Lane
Fields below High Pastures
Looking north from Hungerhill Lane
Looking east near High Pastures
Looking east near High Pastures
Green Lane, near Lambley
Green Lane, near Lambley
Track to Lambley House Bridlepath to the right
Track to Lambley House
Bridlepath to the right
Bridleway to Nottingham Road
Bridleway to Nottingham Road
Hungerhill Lane A bridleway.
Hungerhill Lane
A bridleway.
Field of beans and footpath to Bank Hill
Field of beans and footpath to Bank Hill
Allotments off Foxwood Lane
Allotments off Foxwood Lane
What is the point of this gate? Older OS maps show that there was once a fence or hedge to the left of this gate but there is no sign of it now.
What is the point of this gate?
Older OS maps show that there was once a fence or hedge to the left of this gate but there is no sign of it now.
Grass field and footpath to Lingwood Lane The footpath follows the fence on the elft.
Grass field and footpath to Lingwood Lane
The footpath follows the fence on the elft.
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Woodborough is located at Grid Ref: SK6347 (Lat: 53.023167, Lng: -1.0546225)

Administrative County: Nottinghamshire

District: Gedling

Police Authority: Nottinghamshire

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