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Sutton Bonington

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Sutton Bonington

Sutton Bonington is worth a stop: 10 minutes from East Leake, 44km from Dovedale.

Sutton Bonington is a town located in England, United Kingdom. With a population of 1,218, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Sutton Bonington 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 Sutton Bonington to your route.

About Sutton Bonington

Sutton Bonington () is a village and civil parish lying along the valley of the River Soar in the borough of Rushcliffe, south-west Nottinghamshire, England. The University of Nottingham has the Sutton Bonington Campus, a 420 hectares (4.2 km2) site just to the north of the village. The parish covers some 2,229 acres

Read more (9.02 km2) and includes the hamlet of Zouch. The population at the 2011 census was 2,202, rising to 2,338 at the 2021 census. The River Soar is the county boundary with Leicestershire and approximately 2 miles (3.2 km) to the north-west, in Leicestershire, is the large village of Kegworth. The nearest town is Loughborough, some 5 miles (8.0 km) by road to the south, and the nearest village is Normanton on Soar.

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Where is Sutton Bonington located?

Sutton Bonington is located in England, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 52.8214 latitude, -1.2497 longitude.

What is the population of Sutton Bonington?

Sutton Bonington has a population of approximately 1,218 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
1,218
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.8214, -1.2497

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 Sutton Bonington

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

9 km · about 15 min drive

racetrack

Mallory Park

Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.

25 km · about 30 min 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.

31 km · about 35 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.

39 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.

44 km · about 50 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.

46 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Alton Towers

Major British theme park set in the grounds of a historic estate in Staffordshire with record-breaking coasters.

47 km · about 55 min drive

museum

Coventry Transport Museum

Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.

49 km · about 55 min drive

Driving roads near Sutton Bonington

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

Driving in United Kingdom

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

When to drive here

April to October

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