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Ravenshead
Village and civil parish in Nottinghamshire, England

Ravenshead

Ravenshead is a large village and civil parish in the Gedling district of Nottinghamshire, England.

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It borders Papplewick, Newstead Abbey and Blidworth, and is part of Nottinghamshire's Hidden Valleys area. According to the 2001 census, it had a population of 5,636, reducing marginally to 5,629 at the 2011 census, but increased to 5,891 at the 2021 census.

How locals move

Getting around Ravenshead the local way

  • Get inMotorists have two choices to enter England from outside Great Britain, by various car ferry routes, or the Channel Tunnel.
  • Get inThere are only limited car ferry services connecting Ireland directly with England.
  • Get inAlternatively it is possible to take a ferry from Ireland to Wales or Scotland and then continue the journey by road to England.
  • Go nextWales — to the west of England, with its own language and culture Scotland — pristine nature and highlands to the north Isle of Man — picturesque island nation perfect for outdoor pursuits Ireland and Northern Ireland — fascinating history and cultures a short ferry ride away France, Belgium, and the Netherlands — all accessible by direct high-speed rail from London

From Wikivoyage: England, CC BY-SA. Not yet checked by us. Last edited 2026-09.

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