Towns & cities · East Midlands
Brinsley
Brinsley — village in Nottinghamshire, England, UK.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Langley Mill · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Brinsley, the nearest railway station is Langley Mill, located 2.4 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Brinsley is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,284 people. Address: NG16. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Nottinghamshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.0369°, -1.3128°.
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Official information
Brinsley is an ancient civil parish located in Nottinghamshire, known for its historical significance dating back to the Doomsday Book. Visitors can explore the local heritage, including the Manor and Hall established in the 12th century.
From the Wikipedia article
Brinsley is a village and civil parish in Nottinghamshire, England. The church of St James was built in 1837–38 using Bunter sandstone from Mansfield quarries, the chancel being added in 1877. The village is split into two sections, Old Brinsley which is within Broxtowe and New Brinsley which is in Ashfield. At the 2011 census the population of the parish was 2,327, dropping to 2,284 by the 2021 census. The former headstocks were the last remaining examples of tandem, timber construction.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.0369, -1.3128
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Broxtowe
- Parish
- Brinsley
- Postcode
- NG16
- Parliamentary constituency
- Broxtowe
- Phone
- 01773531251
- Population
- 2,284
- Nearest railway station
- Langley Mill — 2.4 km
- Opening
- 9am-1pm Monday to Friday; please call for appointment with Clerk
- Official site
- brinsley-pc.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1891558 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Brinsley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brinsley - Headstocks.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Brinsley Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.9 km

Ashfield District
Museums · 1.7 km

Eastwood Theatre
Theatres · 1.9 km

Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Underwood
Historic churches · 2.1 km

D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum
Museums · 2.1 km

Great Northern Basin
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km

Eastwood, Nottinghamshire
Museums · 2.2 km

Langley Mill
Villages · 2.3 km

Erewash Valley Trail
Military museums · 2.4 km

Eastwood War Memorial at Plumptree Way
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km

Eastwood Ambulance Training Corps War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km

St. Mary's Church, Westwood
Historic churches · 2.7 km
Brinsley is a village located in Nottinghamshire, in the East Midlands, with a population of 2,284. Our guide lists several nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,284
- Administrative county
- Nottinghamshire
- Constituency
- Broxtowe
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Things to see in Brinsley
35 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Brinsley →
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📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Underwood
Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Underwood — grade II listed church in Selston, Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Castles · East Midlands
Greasley Castle
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Kimberley War Memorial
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📷 3Observatories · East Midlands
Nottingham Weather Centre
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📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
St. Mary's Church, Greasley
St. Mary's Church, Greasley — grade II listed church in Greasley, Broxtowe, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
Historic houses · East Midlands
No. 12 Group RAF
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Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Beauvale Priory
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Museums · East Midlands
D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum
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Museums · East Midlands
Vacuum Cleaner Museum and Repairer
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Historic bridges · East Midlands
The Lake Bridge
The Lake Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · East Midlands
Canal Bridge At Shipley Gate Sk 463 454
Canal Bridge At Shipley Gate Sk 463 454 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Eastwood War Memorial at Plumptree Way
Eastwood War Memorial at Plumptree Way — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Kimberley War Memorial
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Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Awsworth War Memorial
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Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Eastwood Ambulance Training Corps War Memorial
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Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Heanor Acorn Sculpture "Wings and Wheel"
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Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Skateboarding Hedgehog
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Public art & sculpture · East Midlands
Brinsley Village Sign
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Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Great Northern Basin
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Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Kimberley School War Memorial
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Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Swingate Water Tower Including Paired Flight Of Steps And Balustrading
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Ashfield District
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📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Church of St. Michael and All Angels, Underwood
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Museums · East Midlands
D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum
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Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Great Northern Basin
Great Northern Basin — a memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Brinsley
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
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Hotels · East Midlands
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📷 5Hotels · East Midlands
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📷 7Hotels · East Midlands
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham - Gateway
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Notts Sun Club
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 7Cafés · East Midlands
Mortons Farm Tea Rooms
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📷 7Historic pubs · East Midlands
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White Hart Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Old Pear Tree Public House And Attached Garden Wall
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brinsley?
- Brinsley is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG16), in the parish of Brinsley.
- What is Brinsley?
- Brinsley — village in Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Brinsley?
- The nearest railway station is Langley Mill, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG16.
- Is Brinsley free to visit?
- Yes, Brinsley is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brinsley?
- The nearest railway station is Langley Mill, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG16.