Museums · East Midlands
Carlton, Nottinghamshire
Carlton is a town in the Borough of Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England. It is to the east of Nottingham. The population at the 2011 Census was 6,881. It was an urban district until 1974, whose wards (C
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Carlton is a town in the Borough of Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England. It is to the east of Nottingham. The population at the 2011 Census was 6,881. It was an urban district until 1974, whose wards (Carlton Hill, Carlton, Cavendish, Colwick, Gedling, Netherfield, Phoenix and Porchester) had a population of 53,555 according to the 2021–2022 United Kingdom censuses. Owing to the growth of residential, commercial and industrial in the wider Gedling borough, City of Nottingham, Broxtowe, Rushcliffe and Ashfield, as well as the Amber Valley and Erewash in Derbyshire which have become quite urban around Nottingham, Carlton and Gedling, as well as Netherfield form a contiguous urban area.
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Carlton is a town in the Borough of Gedling, Nottinghamshire, England. It is to the east of Nottingham. The population at the 2011 Census was 6,881. It was an urban district until 1974, whose wards (Carlton Hill, Carlton, Cavendish, Colwick, Gedling, Netherfield, Phoenix and Porchester) had a population of 53,555 according to the 2021–2022 United Kingdom censuses. Owing to the growth of residential, commercial and industrial in the wider Gedling borough, City of Nottingham, Broxtowe, Rushcliffe and Ashfield, as well as the Amber Valley and Erewash in Derbyshire which have become quite urban around Nottingham, Carlton and Gedling, as well as Netherfield form a contiguous urban area.
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Background
History
In the Domesday Book of 1086, Carlton is referred to as Carentune. The town grew significantly in the 19th century, largely due to the textile industry, which was a significant driver of its development. In the early days, Carlton was a small township within the manor and parish of Gedling, home to farmers and framework knitters. Its strategic location on the edge of Nottingham and proximity to railways led to a steady increase in the population from the 1840s. By 1850, Carlton had evolved into a suburban settlement, with its own housing, churches, schools, and other facilities. The establishment of the Carlton Urban District Council in 1849 marked a significant milestone, recognising the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9670, -1.0880
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Gedling
- Parish
- Gedling, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG4 1SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gedling
- Official site
- www.gedling.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Carlton, Nottinghamshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carlton, Nottinghamshire?
- Carlton, Nottinghamshire is in East Midlands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 52.9670°, -1.0880°.
- Is Carlton, Nottinghamshire wheelchair accessible?
- Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Carlton, Nottinghamshire. Check ahead for specific facilities.