Visit Balderton Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Balderton

  

Balderton Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Balderton

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Balderton history

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The name Balderton has obscure roots but may have been derived from the Norse god of innocence, beauty, joy, purity, and peace. In the Domesday Book (1086) the place is called Baldretune and is described as a berewick (a dependent hamlet) of Newark. During the final siege of Newark in the Civil War Colonel Rossiter, a parliamentary commander, was camped at Balderton. A windmill was recorded as having been removed c. 1845.

Balderton geography / climate

Balderton was once on the Great North Road. The east coast main railway line between London and Edinburgh also skirts the village. The surrounding area is mostly agricultural, mixed arable and livestock. The soil is mostly alluvial clays.

You can visit Balderton places with Walkfo Balderton to hear history at Balderton’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Balderton has 25 places to visit in our interactive Balderton map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Balderton, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Balderton places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Balderton & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit Balderton Places Map
25 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Balderton tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Balderton

  

Best Balderton places to visit

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Balderton has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Balderton’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Balderton’s information audio spots:

Newark Hospital Newark Hospital is a health facility in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. It is managed by the Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Sherwood Avenue drill Hall, Newark-on-Trent Sherwood Avenue drill hall is a former military installation in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. It is located on Sherwood Ave, a former drill hall in the area of Nottinghamshire, and is located in the town of Newark.

Newark Friary Newark Friary was a friary of the reformed “Observant Friars” of the Franciscan Order. It was founded by Henry Tudor c. 1499, and dissolved by his son, Henry VIII, in 1539.

British Rabbit Council The British Rabbit Council is an organisation for rabbit enthusiasts in the UK. Rabbits are the UK’s third most popular pet, with rabbits being the most popular in the country.

Ossington Coffee Tavern, Newark on Trent Ossington Coffee Tavern is a Grade II* listed building in Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire. It is located in the town of Ossington on Trent.

Newark F.C. Newark F.C. is a football club that represents the town of Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire but is currently based in Balderton. They are currently members of the United Counties League Premier Division North.

St Giles’ Church, Balderton St Giles’ Church, Balderton is a Grade I listed parish church in Balderton, Nottinghamshire. It is located in the centre of Balderton in the area of the county.

St Leonard’s Church, Newark St. Leonard’s Church, Newark is a parish church in the Church of England in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire. The church is located in Newark, on the outskirts of Nottinghamshire, and is situated in the city centre of Newark.

Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire Newark Castle was founded in the 12th century by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. Originally a timber castle, it was rebuilt in stone towards the end of the century. Dismantled in the 17th century after the English Civil War, the castle was restored in the 19th century.

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