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Museums Β· East Midlands

Bulwell

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β™Ώ Wheelchair: limitedπŸ‘ͺ Family-friendly

Bulwell is a market town and former civil parish in the City of Nottingham district of Nottinghamshire, England. It lies 3.5 miles (6 km) south-west of Hucknall and 4.8 miles (8 km) to the north-west

Bulwell Market - geograph.org.uk - 3443407

John Sutton β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Bulwell Β· 0.2 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Bulwell Museum, the nearest railway station is Bulwell, which is 0.2 km away. The postcode for the museum is NG6 8QA. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Bulwell is a market town and former civil parish in the City of Nottingham district of Nottinghamshire, England. It lies 3.5 miles (6 km) south-west of Hucknall and 4.8 miles (8 km) to the north-west of Nottingham city centre. The 2011 census recorded its population at 29,771, which amounted to over 10% of the city's population; 16,157 was recorded for the Bulwell ward of Nottingham City Council. The adjacent ward, Bulwell Forest, which includes Highbury Vale, Rise Park and the west of Top Valley, had a population of 13,614 at the same census.

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From the Wikipedia article

Bulwell is a market town and former civil parish in the City of Nottingham district of Nottinghamshire, England. It lies 3.5 miles (6 km) south-west of Hucknall and 4.8 miles (8 km) to the north-west of Nottingham city centre. The 2011 census recorded its population at 29,771, which amounted to over 10% of the city's population; 16,157 was recorded for the Bulwell ward of Nottingham City Council. The adjacent ward, Bulwell Forest, which includes Highbury Vale, Rise Park and the west of Top Valley, had a population of 13,614 at the same census.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

Visiting

Bulwell is the setting for the online comedy series Charity Shop Sue (2019). It was created by Matthew Chesney, Timothy Chesney, and Stuart Edwards, and was directed and produced by them alongside Vicky McClure and Shane Meadows. The series, a mockumentary, follows Sue Tuke (played by Selina Mosinski as the manager of a fictional charity shop on Bulwell Main Street.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
53.0010, -1.1970
District
Nottingham
Parish
Nottingham, unparished area
Postcode
NG6 8QA
Parliamentary constituency
Nottingham North and Kimberley
Nearest railway station
Bulwell β€” 0.2 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Bulwell Market - geograph.org.uk - 3443407πŸ“· 5

Theatres Β· East Midlands

Olympia Variety Theatre

Olympia Variety Theatre β€” a cinema heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Fire hydrant, Bulwell Market - geograph.org.uk - 3903327πŸ“· 3

Historic bridges Β· East Midlands

Stone Bridge Spanning River Leen

Stone Bridge Spanning River Leen β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ•
Benchmark on St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 5615699πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· East Midlands

War Memorial 3 Metres West of Church of St Mary the Virgin and All Souls

War Memorial 3 Metres West of Church of St Mary the Virgin and All Souls β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Freeβ™ΏπŸ•
Church of St. Mary the Virgin and All Souls, BulwellπŸ“· 4

Historic churches Β· East Midlands

Church of St. Mary the Virgin and All Souls, Bulwell

Church of St. Mary the Virgin and All Souls, Bulwell β€” grade II listed church in Bulwell, Nottingham, England, UK.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— achurchnearyou.com
Church of St. John the Divine, BulwellπŸ“· 3

Historic churches Β· East Midlands

Church of St. John the Divine, Bulwell

Church of St. John the Divine, Bulwell β€” grade II listed church in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.

Free↗ stjohnsbulwell.org
Footbridge over The NET tram tracks and the Robin Hood Line - geograph.org.uk - 5539339πŸ“· 5

Theatres Β· East Midlands

Highbury Cinema

Highbury Cinema β€” a cinema heritage in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.

Where to eat & stay near Bulwell

Places to stay

UK Red Toucan Crossing Traffic Light Signal - geograph.org.uk - 5107732πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· East Midlands

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham - Gateway

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Nottingham - Gateway β€” a hotel in england east midlands. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.

β†— hilton.com
Lodge Gardens, Bestwood Lodge, NG5, Notts - geograph.org.uk - 4253777πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East Midlands

Bestwood Lodge Hotel

Bestwood Lodge Hotel β€” a hotel in england east midlands.

β†— bestwoodlodgehotel.co.uk
Elizabeth II postbox on Mornington Crescent, Nuthall - geograph.org.uk - 5328648πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East Midlands

Delta Hotels by Marriott Nottingham Belfry

Delta Hotels by Marriott Nottingham Belfry β€” a hotel in england east midlands. 4-star. Brand: Delta Hotels.

Shops on Mansfield Road, Nottingham - geograph.org.uk - 4213315πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· East Midlands

Igloo Hostel

Igloo Hostel β€” a hostel in england east midlands.

Free↗ igloohostel.co.uk
North Gate of The Park Estate - geograph.org.uk - 5810957πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· East Midlands

The Walton Hotel

The Walton Hotel β€” a hotel in england east midlands.

β†— thewalton.hotelnottingham.com
Side of a Ladbrokes - geograph.org.uk - 6928496πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East Midlands

Hilton Nottingham

Hilton Nottingham β€” a hotel in england east midlands.

β†— hilton.com

Places to eat & drink

Bench Mark, former school, Arnold Road, Basford - geograph.org.uk - 7104897πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Old Pear Tree Public House And Attached Garden Wall

Old Pear Tree Public House And Attached Garden Wall in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Nottingham Prison - geograph.org.uk - 7093194πŸ“· 5

Restaurants Β· East Midlands

Turquoise

Turquoise β€” a restaurant in england east midlands.

Free↗ turquoisekitchens.co.uk
Day Brook Recreation Ground, Nottingham NG5 - geograph.org.uk - 4067295πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

The Five Ways Public House

The Five Ways Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Golden Fleece, Nottingham - geograph.org.uk - 4593978πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

Golden Fleece Public House

Golden Fleece Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

Derby Road Greek Orthodox Church - geograph.org.uk - 7150571πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· East Midlands

Alchemilla

Alchemilla β€” a restaurant in england east midlands.

York Street-Mansfield Road Junction, Nottingham, NG1 - geograph.org.uk - 4321980πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East Midlands

The Rose Of England Public House

The Rose Of England Public House in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.

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Museums Β· East Midlands

Stamford Town Hall

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Museums Β· East Midlands

Thorney Museum

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FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— thorney-museum.org.uk
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Museums Β· East Midlands

Octavia Hill Birthplace Museum

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πŸ‘Άβ†— nationaltrust.org.uk
Thermionic Valve - geograph.org.uk - 7514762πŸ“· 5

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Museum of Technology

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πŸ‘Άβ†— museumoftechnology.org.uk

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bulwell?
Bulwell is in the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG6 8QA), in the parish of Nottingham, unparished area.
What is Bulwell?
Bulwell is a market town and former civil parish in the City of Nottingham district of Nottinghamshire, England. It lies 3.5 miles (6 km) south-west of Hucknall and 4.8 miles (8 km) to the north-west
How do I get to Bulwell?
The nearest railway station is Bulwell, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG6 8QA.
How do I get to Bulwell?
The nearest railway station is Bulwell, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG6 8QA.