Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
1951 Festival of Britain Village
In or near Risley.
1951 Festival of Britain Village — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
David Hallam-Jones — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkeston · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
1951 Festival of Britain Village is a memorial located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The 1951 Festival of Britain Village is a memorial located in the East Midlands. It commemorates the Festival of Britain, an event aimed at promoting British design and innovation in post-war Britain. The site reflects the era's architectural and cultural aspirations.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.9521, -1.2808
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Broxtowe
- Parish
- Trowell
- Postcode
- NG9 3QB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxtowe
- Nearest railway station
- Ilkeston — 3.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/1162371083 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 1951 Festival of Britain Village?
- 1951 Festival of Britain Village is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG9 3QB), in the parish of Trowell.
- What is 1951 Festival of Britain Village?
- 1951 Festival of Britain Village — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to 1951 Festival of Britain Village?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkeston, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG9 3QB.
- Is 1951 Festival of Britain Village free to visit?
- Yes, 1951 Festival of Britain Village is free to enter.
- How do I get to 1951 Festival of Britain Village?
- The nearest railway station is Ilkeston, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG9 3QB.