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Donington Grand Prix Collection
World's largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars spanning from the 1930s to modern F1 at Donington Park circuit.
17 km · about 20 min drive
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Ruddington
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About Ruddington
Ruddington is worth a stop: 10 minutes from West Bridgford, 46km from Dovedale.
Ruddington is in England, United Kingdom, with about 6,400 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is West Bridgford, about 4 km away.
Ruddington () is a large village in the borough of Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire, England. The village is 5 miles (8 km) south of Nottingham and 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Loughborough. It had a population of 6,441 at the 2001 Census, increasing to 7,216 at the 2011 Census and 7,674 in 2021. Ruddington is twinnedRead more
with Grenay, France.
The village residents have previously conducted high-profile campaigns in an attempt to retain the rural identity as a village and prevent it being subsumed into the adjoining suburban village of Clifton and town of West Bridgford. It maintains this through a variety of local amenities such as several shops, schools, public houses, community centre, village hall and churches within the village centre.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Ruddington?
Within an hour or so of Ruddington: Donington Grand Prix Collection (17 km), Great British Car Journey (30 km), Mallory Park (35 km), Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip (37 km).
Are there any good drives near Ruddington?
The nearest famous roads are Monsal Trail, Goyt Valley road, Peak District and A537 Cat and Fiddle Summit.
Where is Ruddington?
Ruddington is in England, United Kingdom, about 4 km from West Bridgford.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,404
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 52.8925, -1.1495
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 Ruddington
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Great British Car Journey
Interactive museum in Ambergate telling the story of the British car industry through 130+ vehicles, from Austin 7 to Aston Martin: many of which you can actually drive on site.
30 km · about 35 min 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.
35 km · about 40 min drive
landmark
Matlock Bath Motorcycle Strip
The entire riverside parade at Matlock Bath transforms into the UK's most famous bike meet every sunny weekend.
37 km · about 45 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.
37 km · about 40 min drive
natural wonder
Dovedale
A limestone valley of caves and pinnacles crossed by famous stepping stones over the crystal River Dove.
46 km · about 55 min drive
natural wonder
Dovedale and the Stepping Stones
A limestone ravine of caves, spires and the famous stepping stones across the River Dove.
46 km · about 55 min drive
castle
Haddon Hall
A remarkably unaltered fortified medieval manor house on the Wye near Bakewell, much used as a film location.
47 km · about 55 min drive
Driving roads near Ruddington
8 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
- 52 kmCurbar EdgeA gritstone escarpment above the Derwent valley with sweeping views and long-established bouldering and climbing.
- 53 kmMonsal TrailAn 8.5-mile traffic-free walking and cycling route along a former railway through the Wye valley, passing through four lit tunnels.
- 53 kmFroggatt EdgeA wooded gritstone edge north of Curbar, home to classic climbs and an easy level walk along the escarpment top.
- 54 kmMonsal HeadA viewpoint above the Wye valley looking down on the five-arch Headstone Viaduct, now carrying the Monsal Trail.
- 58 kmHigger TorA flat-topped gritstone tor above Burbage Valley, looking across to the Iron Age hillfort of Carl Wark.
- 63 kmBamford EdgeA short gritstone edge with what many consider the finest view in the Peak District, straight down onto Ladybower Reservoir.
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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