Villages in Nottinghamshire
The Trent valley, Sherwood Forest and the former mining villages of the north.
Read the guideAn independent guide to the county
Village life in Nottinghamshire: a guide to villages, services and Langold
Practical information offers a clearer picture of village life in Nottinghamshire than broad descriptions. We are an independent guide to this county in the English Midlands, written for people who want to explore its villages, rural services and local initiatives. Our four articles each cover a different aspect of everyday life in the countryside, helping you get to know the county one subject at a time.
Nottinghamshire in brief
The county covers about 2,160 square kilometres and has roughly 1.19 million inhabitants (a 2024 estimate), including the city of Nottingham. The broad valley of the River Trent runs from south-west to north-east through the heart of the region. North of the Trent, in the centre of the county, lies Sherwood Forest, a remnant of ancient oak woodland. The northern part of the county lies on the Humberhead Levels, where the main coal deposits are found. No working mines remain in the county today, and we return to this industrial past in our article on Langold.
Nottinghamshire is divided into eight local authority areas, including Bassetlaw, Newark and Sherwood, and Rushcliffe. These boundaries are useful to know, as many aspects of rural life, from services to community activities, are organised at district level. When we describe villages in Nottinghamshire, we therefore make clear which part of the county we mean.
Four articles on village life
The first article explores the county’s villages and the varied countryside around the broad Trent valley, the old forest of Sherwood and the northern lowlands. The second looks at rural services and how they shape everyday life outside towns. England has about 10,000 village and community halls, according to estimates by the charity ACRE. Much of local community life takes place in these halls, so they also feature in our articles on rural services in England.
The third article looks at volunteering and adult learning. It explores volunteering in the countryside and the ways residents get involved in village life. This matters to us because it gives a fuller picture of life in Nottinghamshire than a directory of services alone. The fourth article focuses on Langold Country Park.
Rural services in England
Village halls, community shops and pubs, and the charities behind them.
Read the guideVolunteering and adult learning
How adult learning grew, and how to start close to home.
Read the guideLangold Country Park
A lake, a mining past and seven species of bat.
Read the guideLangold Country Park: history and setting
Langold Country Park lies in the Bassetlaw district. The village of Langold was built for the miners of Firbeck Colliery between 1923 and 1927, so its history is closely tied to the industrial past of northern Nottinghamshire. Our article explores how that past has shaped the area’s character today. We describe it in plain language, using only details we can confirm.
Where to begin
If you are interested in the county’s villages, start with our article exploring them. For the practicalities of everyday life, turn to the article on services. If you would like to get involved in your community, read about volunteering and adult learning. Anyone curious about industrial history can begin with Langold. Choose the article that interests you most and explore village life in Nottinghamshire with us.
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