Bingham Nottinghamshire Map

About Bingham

Bingham's gentle rise from the Nottinghamshire plain has long shaped its character, a place where the broad sweep of agricultural history meets the quiet hum of modern life. It lies 7.4 km north-east of Cotgrave (from Cotgrave: bearing 54°T, OS grid SK 704 398), and is situated south-east of Newton village. The land here, rich and yielding, has been the bedrock of its economy for centuries, fostering a spirit of industriousness that has seen Bingham evolve from a medieval market centre into a thriving hub for its surrounding countryside. The soft light often found on these fields, a pale gold in the late afternoon, seems to imbue the very air with a sense of enduring prosperity. The heart of Bingham beats strongest around its market place, a tradition that continues to draw people from miles around, its stalls a vibrant splash of colour against the weathered stone buildings. Here, one can almost hear the echoes of generations who have bartered and socialised, a palpable connection to the past that informs Bingham's present. The presence of notable individuals, such as the acclaimed actor Nigel Havers, adds a touch of contemporary celebrity to Bingham's enduring charm, reminding us that this quiet corner of England has produced voices that resonate far beyond its borders.

About This Bingham Map Page

Explore Bingham, Nottinghamshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 52.951297, -0.952863. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.