Castles · East Midlands
Gringley on the Hill
In or near Walkeringham.
Gringley on the Hill — a castle in england east midlands.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gainsborough Central · 7.8 km
About
Gringley on the Hill is a named castle in england east midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chesterfield Canal SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gringley on the Hill is a village in the East Midlands known for its historic castle. The castle, though largely in ruins, reflects the area's medieval heritage. Visitors can explore the remnants of its structure and appreciate its significance within the local landscape. The village itself offers a glimpse into rural English life, with surrounding countryside ideal for walking and enjoying the scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4088, -0.8853
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Bassetlaw
- Parish
- Gringley on the Hill
- Postcode
- DN10 4RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bassetlaw
- Nearest railway station
- Gainsborough Central — 7.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287631 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gringley on the Hill?
- Gringley on the Hill is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode DN10 4RQ), in the parish of Gringley on the Hill.
- What is Gringley on the Hill?
- Gringley on the Hill — a castle in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Gringley on the Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN10 4RQ.
- Is Gringley on the Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Gringley on the Hill is part of the Chesterfield Canal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Does Gringley on the Hill charge admission?
- Gringley on the Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Gringley on the Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Gainsborough Central, about 7.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN10 4RQ.