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Rainworth

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Rainworth

Rainworth is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Ravenshead, 43km from Stanage Edge.

Rainworth is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 7,693, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Rainworth sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Rainworth to your route.

About Rainworth

Rainworth is a village in the ceremonial county of Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands of England. It is split between the local government districts of Newark and Sherwood and Mansfield. To the north of Rainworth is the village of Clipstone and to the east are the villages of Bilsthorpe and Farnsfield. Mansfield

Read more lies two miles (three kilometres) to the west and the village of Blidworth is one mile (one point five kilometres) to the south.

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Rainworth offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Rainworth located?

Rainworth is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.1188 latitude, -1.1185 longitude.

What is the population of Rainworth?

Rainworth has a population of approximately 7,693 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
7,693
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.1188, -1.1185

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Rainworth

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Great British Car Journey

Interactive museum in Ambergate telling the story of the British car industry through 130+ vehicles, from Austin 7 to Aston Martin: many of which you can actually drive on site.

25 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip

The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.

29 km · about 35 min drive

racetrack

PF International Kart Circuit

One of the world's leading kart tracks, in Lincolnshire, host of the CIK-FIA World Karting Championship and the track where many British Formula One drivers began.

32 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

Chatsworth House

Magnificent stately home of the Duke of Devonshire set in expansive parkland, housing one of Europe's most significant art collections.

35 km · about 40 min drive

museum

Donington Grand Prix Collection

World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Bakewell

A handsome stone market town on the River Wye, home of the original Bakewell pudding and a graceful medieval bridge.

39 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral

Stunning Gothic cathedral that was the tallest building in the world for over 200 years, dominating the Lincoln skyline from its hilltop perch.

41 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Stanage Edge

Dramatic gritstone escarpment stretching for nearly 4 miles across the Peak District, beloved by rock climbers and walkers alike.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Rainworth

  • 51 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • 53 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • 59 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 59 kmCat and Fiddle ViewpointA high-altitude viewpoint on the A537 between Macclesfield and Buxton, one of England's highest roads with expansive moorland vistas.
  • 60 kmSnake Pass SummitThe highest point on the A57 crossing the Pennines, with moorland views stretching across the Dark Peak landscape.
  • 62 kmSnake PassA twisting road through the Peak District connecting Sheffield and Manchester, beloved by motorcyclists and driving enthusiasts.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Rainworth.

Blidworth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

2 km awayPop. 4,457

Ravenshead

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

5 km awayPop. 5,759

Mansfield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 171,958

Farnsfield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 2,566

Bilsthorpe

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 3,514

King's Clipstone

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 3,469

Mansfield Woodhouse

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 18,330

Kirkby in Ashfield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 27,539

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