Towns & cities · East Midlands
Sutton on Trent
Sutton on Trent — village in Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Collingham · 6.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Sutton on Trent is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 1,327 people. Address: NG23. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Nottinghamshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.1800°, -0.8200°.
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Official information
Sutton-on-Trent is a sizeable village located near the River Trent, known for its community spirit and amenities. The area features open riverside meadows called The Holmes, which are traditionally grazed and auctioned annually. The village hosts various local businesses and community events, including the annual Sutton Festival.
From the Wikipedia article
Sutton-on-Trent is a large village and civil parish in Nottinghamshire, situated on the Great North Road, and on the west bank of the River Trent. The village contains 2,651 acres (4.142 sq mi; 1,073 ha; 10.73 km2) of land and according to the 2001 census it had a population of 1,327, increasing marginally to 1,331 at the 2011 census, and more substantially to 1,417 at the 2021 census.
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Background
History
Dredging of the river has revealed fossilized mammoth's teeth and tusks, Roman and Anglo Saxon pottery. The town is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, and a Norman church was built in the 13th century. Oliver Sutton, Bishop of Lincoln from 1280 to 1299, was from the Sutton branch of the influential Lexington family on his mother's side. He was an unusually popular bishop and officiated at the funeral of Queen Eleanor in 1290. In May 1686 the manor and lordship of Sutton-on-Trent were sold to Richard Levett, later Lord Mayor of London, and his wife Mary. In Far Holme Lane can be found the Old Manse and the Old Chapel - these are the remnants of the small Particular Baptist church that…
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- Coordinates
- 53.1800, -0.8200
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Newark and Sherwood
- Parish
- Sutton-on-Trent
- Postcode
- NG23
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
- Population
- 1,327
- Nearest railway station
- Collingham — 6.1 km
- Official site
- www.suttonontrent.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q601196 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Sutton-on-Trent (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Sutton-on-Trent - Vine House.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Sutton on Trent
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Abbeys & priories · 3.1 km
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Milestone Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 3.3 km
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Sutton on Trent is a village in Nottinghamshire, located in the East Midlands, with a population of 1,327. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 1,327
- Administrative county
- Nottinghamshire
- Constituency
- Newark
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Sutton on Trent
22 attractions within 12 km. Full guide: things to do in Sutton on Trent →
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
All Saints' Church, Sutton-on-Trent
All Saints' Church, Sutton-on-Trent — church in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
All Saints' Church, Weston, Nottinghamshire
All Saints' Church, Weston, Nottinghamshire — church in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Carlton Hall
Carlton Hall — house; Grade II* listed building in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
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Holy Rood Church, Ossington
Holy Rood Church, Ossington — church in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
Holy Trinity Church, Besthorpe
Holy Trinity Church, Besthorpe — Grade II listed church in Besthorpe, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
Moorhouse Chantry Chapel
Moorhouse Chantry Chapel — chapel in Moorhouse, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Abbeys & priories · East Midlands
Ossington Preceptory
Ossington Preceptory is a abbey in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
St Helena's Church, South Scarle
St Helena's Church, South Scarle — church in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 4Historic churches · East Midlands
St Mary's Church, Carlton-on-Trent
St Mary's Church, Carlton-on-Trent — church in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
St. Laurence's Church, Norwell
St. Laurence's Church, Norwell — church in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · East Midlands
St Cecilia's Church, Girton
St Cecilia's Church, Girton — Grade II listed building-listed church in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Ossington War Memorial
Ossington War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Norwell War Memorial
Norwell War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Monumental Well At Ossington Hall
Monumental Well At Ossington Hall — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Orchard Park Tour. C. & C. P.
Orchard Park Tour. C. & C. P. — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Milestone Caravan Park
Milestone Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
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All Saints' Church, Sutton-on-Trent
All Saints' Church, Sutton-on-Trent — church in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
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Carlton Hall
Carlton Hall — house; Grade II* listed building in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 4Historic churches · East Midlands
St Mary's Church, Carlton-on-Trent
St Mary's Church, Carlton-on-Trent — church in Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Monumental Well At Ossington Hall
Monumental Well At Ossington Hall — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sutton on Trent
Places to stay
📷 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
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Marnham Meadows Holiday Park and Fishing Lake
Marnham Meadows Holiday Park and Fishing Lake — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Trentside Caravan Park
Trentside Caravan Park — a caravan park in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Brownlow Arms Camp Site
Brownlow Arms Camp Site — a campsite in england east midlands.
📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Orchard Park Tour. C. & C. P.
Orchard Park Tour. C. & C. P. — a campsite in england east midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Newcastle Arms
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📷 6Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Old Malt Shovel Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Old King's Arms Public House
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📷 5Restaurants · East Midlands
The Ram
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
Sir John Arderne
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Woolpack Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sutton on Trent?
- Sutton on Trent is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG23), in the parish of Sutton-on-Trent.
- What is Sutton on Trent?
- Sutton on Trent — village in Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Sutton on Trent?
- The nearest railway station is Collingham, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG23.
- Is Sutton on Trent free to visit?
- Yes, Sutton on Trent is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sutton on Trent?
- The nearest railway station is Collingham, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG23.