Welcome to Babbington

Babbington is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 7 miles northwest of Nottingham city centre and is surrounded by the villages of Kimberley, Awsworth, and Cossall. The village has a population of around 500 people and is known for its picturesque countryside, historic buildings, and friendly community.

One of the most notable landmarks in Babbington is the St. Mary's Church, which dates back to the 12th century. The church is a Grade II listed building and features a beautiful Norman doorway, a 14th-century font, and a 15th-century tower. The church is still in use today and holds regular services and events for the local community.

Babbington is also home to a number of small businesses, including a post office, a convenience store, and a pub. The village is surrounded by farmland and is a popular destination for walkers and cyclists. The nearby Kimberley Nature Reserve offers a peaceful retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Overall, Babbington is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community.

Local Schools

School	Details
Awsworth Primary And Nursery School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Ben Painter	The Lane Awsworth Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2QS 1159321926 School Website
Kimberley Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rebecca Clarke	Swingate Kimberley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2PG 1159385050 School Website
Gilthill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Nicholla Allison	Gilt Hill Kimberley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2GZ 1159190611 School Website
The Kimberley School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jon Mellor	Newdigate Street Kimberley Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2NJ 01159387000 School Website
Blue Mountain Education Other Independent Special School Ages:8-18 Head Teacher Mrs Alison Widdowson	Willow Farm Off Newton Lane Ilkeston Cossall Nottinghamshire NG16 2SD 1159321153
Hollywell Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Elizabeth Ellis	Hardy Street Kimberley Hollywell Primary School Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2JL 1159195898 School Website
Larkfields Infant School Academy Converter Ages:5-7 Head Teacher Nichola Irwin	Coronation Road Nuthall Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 1EP 1159137730 School Website
Larkfields Junior School Community School Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jessica Scott	Coronation Road Nuthall Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 1EP 01159194343 School Website
Bennerley Fields School Academy Special Converter Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mrs Jennifer Wright	Stratford Street Cotmanhay Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8QZ 1159326374 School Website
Amber Valley And Erewash Support Centre Academy Alternative Provision Converter Ages:5-16 Head Teacher Mr Kevin Wildrianne	Bennerley Avenue Cotmanhay Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8PF 1158500820 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Ilkeston Station Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5TE 1.27 Miles

Langley Mill Station Road, Langley Mill, Derbyshire, NG16 4AT 3.05 Miles

Bulwell Station Road, Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, NG6 9AA 3.27 Miles

Hucknall Station Terrace, Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, NG15 7TD 4.65 Miles

Beeston Station Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2AB 5.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
A2b Cars - Kimberley And Eastwood 0115 938 4444 49A Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NG 0.82 Miles
Cbc Taxis 0115 938 4444 49A Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NG 0.82 Miles
A2b Cars Eastwood / Langley Mill 01773 533333 49A Main Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2NG 0.82 Miles
Silverline Executive Chauffeurs 07980 522105 Strelley Hall, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 6PE 1.46 Miles
To-N-Fro Minibus Services 0115 930 4030 Unit 4, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF 1.51 Miles
Toeenfro Mini Buses 0115 930 4030 Unit 4 Canalside Works, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF 1.51 Miles
Near 'N' Far Taxis 0115 930 0300 Unit 4, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8JF 1.51 Miles
Baker Cars 01773 535905 3A Henshaw Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8RL 1.72 Miles
Double Four Taxis 0115 944 0000 146 Bath Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 8FF 1.84 Miles
Pinnacle Chauffeur Transport 0800 783 4107 81 Dovecote Rd, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 3QL 2.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Awsworth Poc Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Middleton St/The La Awsworth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Park Ave/Park Hill Awsworth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Awsworth La/Cossall Marsh No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Glebe Awsworth No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Swingate/Knowle La No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Eastwood Rd/Maws La No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kimberley P Office/Main St Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Maws La Kimberley No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broomhill Rd/Main St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church La/Cossall Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:10:30
Cliff Blvd/Norman St No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coatsby Rd Watnall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bbox Giltbrook Ind Est(Giltway) Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
Newdigate/Beryldene Ave No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hama Medical Centre 0115 9382101	The Surgery 11A Nottingham Road Kimberley Nottingham NG16 2NB
Giltbrook Surgery 0115 9383191	Giltbrook Surgery 492 Nottingham Road Giltbrook, Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 2GE
Primary Integrated Community Services 0115 8834179	Pics Unit H4 Ash Tree Court Nottingham NG8 6PY
Nw Respiratory Service 0115 8834179	Pics,Unit H4 Ash Tree Co Mellors Way Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 6PY
Nw In Hours Urgent Gp Visiting Service 0115 8834179	Pics Unit H4 Ash Tree Court Nottingham NG8 6PY

Local Stores

Nottingham - Kimberley - Maws Lane
Maws Lane
Kimberley
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 2JE
01159 385511
Store Website
0.93 miles

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SPAR Nuthall Road
SPAR
401 Nuthall Road
Aspley
Nottingham
NG8 5DB
0115 978 2003
Store Website
3.5 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ilkeston Vets4pets Ltd
Unit 3 Rutland Street Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 8DG ilkeston@vets4pets.com 1.64 miles

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Eastwood Vets4pets Ltd
246 Nottingham Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3GR 01773 533254 eastwood@vets4pets.com Website 1.98 miles
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Priory Veterinary Group - Ilkeston
160-162 Nottingham Road Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 5NW 0115 930 0310 admin.priory@cvsvets.com Website 2.09 miles

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Lawrence Veterinary Centre
166 Nottingham Road Eastwood Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG16 3GG 01773 769298 reception@lawrencevets.co.uk Website 2.24 miles
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Ambivet Veterinary Group
Little Hallam Hill Ilkeston Derbyshire DE7 4LY 01159 309 729 ilkeston@ambivet.com Website 2.51 miles
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780
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When closed there is a vet team at our Heanor surgery 01773 717780

The Vet/Quality Pet Care
Unit 4 Glaisdale Drive Bilborough Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG8 4GY 01158 969984 nottingham@thevet.co.uk Website 2.70 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Bramcote Park
Huge Park With Adjoining Woods Plenty Of Space To Walk And Let Your Dog Run Around 51 Ilkeston Rd Bramcote Nottingham NG9 3JP 3.51 miles Ilkeston Road , Nottingham

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Shipley Country Park
This Is One Of Our Favourite Walks. There Are Several Miles Of Relatively Flat Paths Where Your Dog Can Be Off Lead And A Lake If Your Furry Friend Wants A Dip. Be Careful Though As People Do Fish Here. There Is An All Terrain Wheelchair For Hire And A Fab Coffee Shop (Outside Seating Too If You Want To Take The Dog). 8 Slack Ln Heanor Lancashire DE75 7GX 3.82 miles

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Wollaton Hall
This Is A Beautiful Stately Home In The City Of Nottingham. There Is A Large Park, Some Areas Wooded And Large Open Grass Lawns. You Can Let Your Dogs Off The Lead Except In The Fenced Areas Where The Park's Deer Herd Is Grazed - This Will Be Clearly Marked. There Is A Lake To Walk Around And The Dogs Can Swim, Just Avoid Areas With Water Fowl. A Kids Play Area, Cafe And Shop Top This Off. With No Entrance Fee And Cheap Parking, It's Great For A Day Out With A Picnic Or An Hour Or Too. 2 Wollaton Hall Nottingham Lancashire NG8 2AE 3.92 miles

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Dale Abbey Loop
A 4-Mile Hike Through Woodlands And Across Fields, Passing Several Historic Places Of Interest (Hermit's Wood, All Saints Church, And The Ruins Of Dale Abbey). Potato Pit Ln Lancashire 4.38 miles There Is A Large Lay-By On Potato Pit Lane Directly Opposite The T-Junction With Dale Road.

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Linby Trail
Long Walk From Linby Towards Newstead Abbey. Ending In Annesley Nature Reserve, Plenty Of Woods And Conjoining Paths To Explore. 19 Hazel Way Linby Nottingham NG15 8GS 5.07 miles

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Newstead Abbey
Ideal Day Out With Room For A Walk, With Views Of Lord Bryons Home And Picnic Space! Beautiful Surroundings With Landscaped Lawns, Streams, Japanese Garden And Pathes Explore. We Walked Around The Grounds But There Is Also A Large Lake And Surrounding Estate. Plenty Of Other Dogs To Play With. Newstead Abbey Lancashire 7.01 miles Sign Posted And Easy To Find

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