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Drayton House (Saltburn)
The private Northamptonshire country house used as the Catton family estate in Saltburn; visible from public rights of way only.
25 km · about 30 min drive
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Ridlington
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Ridlington
Ridlington is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Uppingham, 39km from Mallory Park.
Ridlington is in England, United Kingdom. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Uppingham, about 4 km away.
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 MaryRead more
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ridlington?
Within an hour or so of Ridlington: Drayton House (Saltburn) (25 km), Mallory Park (39 km), Santa Pod Raceway (43 km), Donington Grand Prix Collection (48 km).
Are there any good drives near Ridlington?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, A54 Congleton to Buxton and Goyt Valley road, Peak District.
Where is Ridlington?
Ridlington is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from Uppingham.
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- Population
- 0
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.6134, -0.7560
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from Ridlington
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
racetrack
Mallory Park
Compact lakeside circuit at Kirkby Mallory known as the 'friendly circuit', racing since 1956. Its Gerard's Bend is one of the longest, fastest corners in British motorsport.
39 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Santa Pod Raceway
Europe's premier drag racing venue in Northamptonshire, hosting iconic events like the FIA European Finals and Flame & Thunder.
43 km · about 50 min drive
museum
Donington Grand Prix Collection
World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.
48 km · about 55 min drive
racetrack
PF International Kart Circuit
One of the world's leading kart tracks, in Lincolnshire, host of the CIK-FIA World Karting Championship and the track where many British Formula One drivers began.
48 km · about 55 min drive
landmark
JLR Classic Works
Jaguar Land Rover's dedicated classic vehicle facility in Coventry where heritage models are restored and reimagined.
54 km · about 65 min drive
museum
Coventry Transport Museum
Houses the world's largest publicly owned collection of British road transport, including land speed record holders.
56 km · about 65 min drive
landmark
Aston Martin Works Heritage
The spiritual home of Aston Martin at the original Newport Pagnell factory, offering heritage servicing, restoration, and sales.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Ridlington
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 74 kmThe Backs, CambridgeThe famous riverside meadows behind the Cambridge colleges, offering iconic views of King's College Chapel, the Bridge of Sighs and punts on the Cam.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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