Greater Nottingham facts for kids
Greater Nottingham is a large area in England where many towns and cities have grown close together. It's like a big neighborhood made up of Nottingham and its surrounding towns and villages. Even though it's a big area, it's not an official government region like Greater Manchester or Greater London.
This area is also known as the Nottingham Urban Area. In 2001, about 666,358 people lived here.
Towns and Villages in Greater Nottingham
The Nottingham Urban Area includes the city of Nottingham itself, along with many nearby towns and villages. These places have grown so much that they now connect to each other.
Key Places in the Urban Area
Some of the towns and villages that are part of this big urban area are:
- Arnold
- Beeston
- Breaston
- Carlton
- Clifton
- Eastwood
- Heanor
- Hucknall
- Ilkeston
- Kimberley
- Long Eaton
- Ripley
- Ruddington
- Stapleford
- West Bridgford
How it Connects to Other Areas
The Nottingham Urban Area is very close to other urban areas. For example, there's only a small space between it and the Derby Urban Area. This small gap is found between the towns of Breaston and Borrowash. Similarly, there are only narrow gaps separating Nottingham from the Mansfield Urban Area and the Alfreton Urban Area. This shows how many towns and cities in this part of England are growing closer together.
