Villages · East Midlands
Laxton
In or near Kirton.
Laxton — a village in england east midlands.
J.Hannan-Briggs — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Laxton Sykes SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Laxton is a village located in the East Midlands, with a population of 449 residents. It is notable for its rural character and historical significance in agriculture. The village is known for its unique open-field system, which is one of the last remaining examples in England. This traditional farming method reflects the area's long-standing agricultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1954, -0.9214
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Newark and Sherwood
- Parish
- Laxton and Moorhouse
- Postcode
- NG22 0NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
- Population
- 449
Sources
- manual: geonames-2644774 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Cross in St Michael's churchyard
Cross in St Michael's churchyard — a Grade II*-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
St Michael the Archangel's Church, Laxton
St Michael the Archangel's Church, Laxton — church in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 5Museums · East Midlands
Laxton, Nottinghamshire
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📷 3Castles · East Midlands
Laxton Castle
Laxton Castle — castle in Laxton, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Museums · East Midlands
National Holocaust Centre and Museum
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📷 3Museums · East Midlands
Holocaust Centre
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Where to eat & stay near Laxton
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Greenacres Caravan and Touring Park
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Walesby Forest
Walesby Forest — a campsite in england east midlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Milestone Caravan Park
Milestone Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping
Marnham Lake Fishing and Camping — a campsite in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Newcastle Arms
The Newcastle Arms in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Hop Pole Hotel And Adjoining Stable Block And Outbuilding
Hop Pole Hotel And Adjoining Stable Block And Outbuilding in England East Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Cafés · East Midlands
The Clock House Cafe
The Clock House Cafe — a café in england east midlands.
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
New Inn Public House
New Inn Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Newcastle Arms Public House
Newcastle Arms Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Laxton?
- Laxton is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG22 0NX), in the parish of Laxton and Moorhouse.
- What is Laxton?
- Laxton — a village in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Laxton?
- Drivers can use postcode NG22 0NX.
- Is Laxton a protected site?
- Yes — Laxton is part of the Laxton Sykes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Laxton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NG22 0NX. It sits within the Newark parliamentary constituency.