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Ravenshead

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Ravenshead

Ravenshead is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Rainworth, 41km from Dovedale.

Ravenshead is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 5,759, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ravenshead 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 Ravenshead to your route.

About Ravenshead

Skegby was a rural district in Nottinghamshire, England from 1894 to 1935. It was created under the Local Government Act 1894 based on that part of the Mansfield rural sanitary district which was in Nottinghamshire (the rest becoming Blackwell Rural District in Derbyshire). It consisted of the parishes of Blidworth,

Read more Fulwood, Haywood Oaks, Lindhurst, Skegby, Sookholme and Teversal. In 1935 the district was abolished under a County Review Order. Some urbanised parts went to Warsop and Sutton in Ashfield urban districts, with the rest going mainly to Southwell Rural District and part to Basford Rural District.

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What are the best things to do in Ravenshead?

Ravenshead 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 Ravenshead located?

Ravenshead is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 53.0865 latitude, -1.1603 longitude.

What is the population of Ravenshead?

Ravenshead has a population of approximately 5,759 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
5,759
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
53.0865, -1.1603

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 Ravenshead

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.

22 km · about 25 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.

27 km · about 30 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.

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.

34 km · about 40 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.

34 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.

37 km · about 45 min drive

natural wonder

Dovedale

A limestone valley of caves and pinnacles crossed by famous stepping stones over the crystal River Dove.

41 km · about 50 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 Ravenshead

  • 51 kmWinnats PassA steep, narrow limestone gorge with towering pinnacles on either side, creating one of the Peak District's most dramatic drives.
  • 52 kmMam TorKnown as the 'Shivering Mountain' for its unstable layers, this Peak District summit offers spectacular views along the Great Ridge to Lose Hill.
  • 58 kmCat and Fiddle RoadA thrilling moorland road between Macclesfield and Buxton in the Peak District, one of the UK's most famous driving roads.
  • 58 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 Ravenshead.

Blidworth

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Rainworth

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5 km awayPop. 7,693

Kirkby in Ashfield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 27,539

Mansfield

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6 km awayPop. 171,958

Hucknall

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

6 km awayPop. 29,728

Calverton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 6,868

Sutton in Ashfield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 36,404

Farnsfield

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9 km awayPop. 2,566

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