Museums · East Midlands
Carlton, Nottinghamshire
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Carlton is a town in the Borough of Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England. It is to the east of Nottingham. The population at the 2011 Census was 6,881. It was an urban district until 1974, whose wards (C
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Carlton · 0.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the museum in Carlton, Nottinghamshire, the nearest railway station is Carlton, which is 0.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is NG4 1SR. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Carlton is a town in the Borough of Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England. It is to the east of Nottingham. The population at the 2011 Census was 6,881. It was an urban district until 1974, whose wards (Carlton Hill, Carlton, Cavendish, Colwick, Gedling, Netherfield, Phoenix and Porchester) had a population of 53,555 according to the 2021–2022 United Kingdom censuses. Owing to the growth of residential, commercial and industrial in the wider Gedling borough, City of Nottingham, Broxtowe, Rushcliffe and Ashfield, as well as the Amber Valley and Erewash in Derbyshire which have become quite urban around Nottingham, Carlton and Gedling, as well as Netherfield form a contiguous urban area.
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From the Wikipedia article
Carlton is a town in the Borough of Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England. It is to the east of Nottingham. The population at the 2011 Census was 6,881. It was an urban district until 1974, whose wards (Carlton Hill, Carlton, Cavendish, Colwick, Gedling, Netherfield, Phoenix and Porchester) had a population of 53,555 according to the 2021–2022 United Kingdom censuses. Owing to the growth of residential, commercial and industrial in the wider Gedling borough, City of Nottingham, Broxtowe, Rushcliffe and Ashfield, as well as the Amber Valley and Erewash in Derbyshire which have become quite urban around Nottingham, Carlton and Gedling, as well as Netherfield form a contiguous urban area.
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Background
History
In the Domesday Book of 1086, Carlton is referred to as Carentune. The town grew significantly in the 19th century, largely due to the textile industry, which was a significant driver of its development. In the early days, Carlton was a small township within the manor and parish of Gedling, home to farmers and framework knitters. Its strategic location on the edge of Nottingham and proximity to railways led to a steady increase in the population from the 1840s. By 1850, Carlton had evolved into a suburban settlement, with its own housing, churches, schools, and other facilities. The establishment of the Carlton Urban District Council in 1849 marked a significant milestone, recognising the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9670, -1.0880
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Gedling
- Parish
- Gedling, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG4 1SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gedling
- Nearest railway station
- Carlton — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.gedling.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Carlton, Nottinghamshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carlton, Nottinghamshire?
- Carlton, Nottinghamshire is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG4 1SR), in the parish of Gedling, unparished area.
- What is Carlton, Nottinghamshire?
- Carlton is a town in the Borough of Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England. It is to the east of Nottingham. The population at the 2011 Census was 6,881. It was an urban district until 1974, whose wards (C
- How do I get to Carlton, Nottinghamshire?
- The nearest railway station is Carlton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG4 1SR.
- How do I get to Carlton, Nottinghamshire?
- The nearest railway station is Carlton, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG4 1SR.