Although it is officially a village, and its residents are keen to keep the community distinct from the urban sprawl of larger settlements nearby, Ruddington is a sizeable place with facilities that would not disgrace some smaller towns; indeed with more than 6000 residents it is larger than many such places. It has schooling from kindergarten through to sixth form; a library; post office; several bank and building society branches (and vitally a couple of cash machines) and various village shops. Sited just a few miles’ drive south of Nottingham on the A60 it benefits from that city’s entertainment, retail and economic facilities while staying independent of it, though Ruddington does have a good handful of pubs, several eateries, and a hotel whose buildings date from the 17th century. The village has become a significant visitor destination over the years, housing as it does three fascinating museums, and a heritage railway. The museums are devoted to the framework knitting industry that once employed the bulk of the local population; a recreation of old shops; and transport history. The railway, the Great Central, runs from Ruddington to Loughborough via East Leeke, the facilities at Ruddington to be found adjoining the Rushcliffe Country Park which stands on the land once occupied by a huge WWII munitions centre.
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Places to Stay near Ruddington
Country Cottage Hotel (0.10 miles)
A warm welcome awaits you when you visit the Country Cottage Hotel. It has unique restoration of 17th Century cottages with roses and honeysuckle rambling over the walls. The hotel lies ... More
Premier Inn Nottingham South (1.07 miles)
Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms (2.41 miles)
Restaurant Sat Bains with rooms boasts the highest rating in Nottingham with the AA Hotel guide and is listed in their Top 200 places to stay in the UK, with a service ... More
Rufford Hotel (2.65 miles)
The Rufford Hotel is entering a period of rolling renovations, rooms may not appear as they do on our gallery. With this in mind we are reducing our rates to ... More
Balmoral Hotel (2.89 miles)
The Balmoral Hotel is a relaxed and friendly hotel offering quality accommodation . We are an ideal location for both business or pleasure purposes.The Hotel is situated a mile or ... More
Fairhaven (2.96 miles)
The Fairhaven is ideally suited for GPT/Siemens, The Boots Co.Complex,NOTTINGHAM UNIVERSITY, Queens Medical Centre, MOD Chilwell, Nottingham Tennis Centre and Wollaton Hall.The M1 Junction No. 25 is 3.5 miles. Nottingham ... More
Travelodge Nottingham Riverside (2.97 miles)
Located only 2 miles from the city centre, the Travelodge Nottingham Riverside provides contemporary quality accommodation and an ideal base for exploring the Nottinghamshire countryside. This non-smoking hotel offers spacious en-suite rooms, TV in every ... More | visit website
Hylands (3.25 miles)
At Hylands we pride ourselves on treating guests like individuals and aim to cater for their every need. Ideally situated close to Nottingham University, Highfields Hockey Club, Nottingham Indoor Tennis ... More
Gallery Hotel (3.27 miles)
We have a friendly, welcoming and relaxing atmosphere at our hotel for singles, families, gay couples, stag and hen parties. We have single, twin, double, family rooms and apartments available ... More
Rutland Hall (3.47 miles)
University Park Campus is set in 330 acres of beautiful rolling parkland, within easy reach of Nottingham City Centre.
It is regarded as one of the largest and most attractive campuses in the country with comfortably ... More | visit website
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