Towns & cities · East Midlands
Ridlington
Ridlington — village and civil parish in Rutland in the East Midlands of England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 6.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ridlington in the West Midlands, the nearest railway station is Oakham, located 6.3 km away. Entry to the town is free.
About
Ridlington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 3 km². Recent population estimates put it at around 178 people. Address: LE15. Wikidata describes it as: "village and civil parish in Rutland in the East Midlands of England". Coordinates: 52.6160°, -0.7430°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ridlington is a village and civil parish in Rutland in the East Midlands of England. The population of the village was 202 at the time of the 2001 census, including Ayston, Leighfield and Wardley also increasing to 260 at the 2011 census. The village's name means 'farm/settlement of Redel'. The Church of St Mary Magdalene and St Andrew is the Church of England parish church. It is a Grade II* listed building. The Village Hall on Main Street was originally the Ridlington Village Primary School, built in 1873. The Diocese of Peterborough made it over to the Parish Council in 1964 when the school closed. Ridlington was the home of Hugh Boyville, a landowner and Member of Parliament for Rutland in the 15th century. The prominent Harington family had their seat here and one branch were created the Harington Baronets, of Ridlington in 1611.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6160, -0.7430
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Ridlington
- Postcode
- LE15
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Population
- 178
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 6.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q28983 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ridlington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St Mary Magdalene and St Andrew, Ridlington, Rutland by-Tim-Heaton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Ridlington is a village in the West Midlands with a population of 178. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 178
- Constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ridlington?
- Ridlington is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15), in the parish of Ridlington.
- What is Ridlington?
- Ridlington — village and civil parish in Rutland in the East Midlands of England.
- How do I get to Ridlington?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15.
- Is Ridlington free to visit?
- Yes, Ridlington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ridlington?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15.