Radcliffe has a population of about 8,000.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/doc.asp?cat=8883 |title= Parish Councils: names and addresses |work= Rushcliffe Borough Council |access-date= 24 May 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927110124/http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/doc.asp?cat=8883 |archive-date=27 September 2007 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> It is to the east of [[Nottingham]], close to but not part of the [[Greater Nottingham]] built-up area. However, the [[Greater Nottingham Partnership]] sees the whole of Rushcliffe as part of the conurbation. The village lies on the south bank and cliff overlooking the [[River Trent]]. The “Rad” part of its name is a corruption of the [[Old English]] for red, in reference to the dark red colour of the cliffs, which are formed of [[Triassic]] red shale with [[gypsum]] banding. Nearby places are [[Bingham, Nottinghamshire|Bingham]], [[Shelford, Nottinghamshire|Shelford]], [[East Bridgford]], [[Holme Pierrepont]] and [[Stoke Bardolph]].
Radcliffe has a population of about 8,000.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/doc.asp?cat=8883 |title= Parish Councils: names and addresses |work= Rushcliffe Borough Council |access-date= 24 May 2007 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927110124/http://www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/doc.asp?cat=8883 |archive-date=27 September 2007 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> It is to the east of [[Nottingham]], close to but not part of the [[Greater Nottingham]] built-up area. However, the [[Greater Nottingham Partnership]] sees the whole of Rushcliffe as part of the conurbation. The village lies on the south bank and cliff overlooking the [[River Trent]]. The “Rad” part of its name is a corruption of the [[Old English]] for red, in reference to the dark red colour of the cliffs, which are formed of [[Triassic]] red shale with [[gypsum]] banding. Nearby places are [[Bingham, Nottinghamshire|Bingham]], [[Shelford, Nottinghamshire|Shelford]], [[East Bridgford]], [[Holme Pierrepont]] and [[Stoke Bardolph]].
The present village of Radcliffe-on-Trent originated as three separate hamlets: Lamcote and Radcliffe, two ancient agricultural settlements both mentioned in the [[Domesday Book]],<ref>{{Cite web|title= Radcliffe [-on-Trent] |url= https://opendomesday.org/place/SK6439/radcliffe-on-trent/ |website= Open Domesday |access-date= 11 February 2025 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title= Lamcote |url= https://opendomesday.org/place/SK6338/lamcote/ |website= Open Domesday |access-date= 11 February 2025 }}</ref> and the 19th century [[Harlequin, Nottinghamshire|Harlequin]]. The centres of Lamcote and Radcliffe were approximately a quarter of a mile (400 metres) apart along the old Nottingham to Grantham road, separated by fields, while the Harlequin grew about a mile to the east, along the same road, centred on a light industry cluster containing [[Clay pit|brick pits]] and horticultural greenhouses. Today, Lamcote and Radcliffe have amalgamated such that no easily discernible boundary can be drawn between them. Lamcote’s existence is still attested to in various road names, however. Harlequin remains somewhat distinct as a small mainly residential area, situated on the south side of the major, east-west, [[A52 road|A52 trunk road]], in contrast to the bulk of Radcliffe-on-Trent that lies to its north.
The present village of Radcliffe-on-Trent originated as three separate hamlets: Lamcote and Radcliffe, two ancient agricultural settlements both mentioned in the [[Domesday Book]],<ref>{{Cite web|title= Radcliffe [-on-Trent] |url= https://opendomesday.org/place/SK6439/radcliffe-on-trent/ |website= Open Domesday |access-date= 11 February 2025 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title= Lamcote |url= https://opendomesday.org/place/SK6338/lamcote/ |website= Open Domesday |access-date= 11 February 2025 }}</ref> and the 19th century [[Harlequin, Nottinghamshire|Harlequin]]. The centres of Lamcote and Radcliffe were approximately a quarter of a mile (400 metres) apart along the old Nottingham to Grantham road, separated by fields, while the Harlequin grew about a mile to the east, along the same road, centred on a light industry cluster containing [[Clay pit|brick pits]] and horticultural greenhouses. Today, Lamcote and Radcliffe have amalgamated such that no easily discernible boundary can be drawn between them. Lamcote’s existence is still attested to in various road names, however. Harlequin remains somewhat distinct as a small mainly residential area, situated on the south side of the major, east-west, [[A52 road|A52 trunk road]], in contrast to the bulk of Radcliffe-on-Trent that lies to its north.
To the south-east of the parish lies the former Saxondale Hospital, which has been redeveloped into some 350 dwellings and renamed [[Upper Saxondale]], which was formerly within Radcliffe, but has now become its own civil parish. At its western end it the Radcliffe Road runs along the north-eastern edge of [[Trent Bridge]] [[cricket]] ground. Radcliffe has a [[Radcliffe railway station|railway station]] connecting it to Nottingham and beyond in the west and [[Grantham]] and beyond to the east. The village is served by the [[Trentbarton]] bus company, which runs daily services to Nottingham – once every 10 minutes on weekdays.
To the south-east of the parish lies the former Saxondale Hospital, which has been redeveloped into some 350 dwellings and renamed [[Upper Saxondale]], which was formerly within Radcliffe, but has now become its own civil parish. At its western end it the Radcliffe Road runs along the north-eastern edge of [[Trent Bridge]] [[cricket]] ground. Radcliffe has a [[Radcliffe railway station|railway station]] connecting it to Nottingham and beyond in the west and [[Grantham]] and beyond to the east. The village is served by the [[Trentbarton]] bus company, which runs daily services to Nottingham – once every 10 minutes on weekdays.
Village in Nottinghamshire, England
Village and civil parish in England
Radcliffe-on-Trent is a village and civil parish in the Rushcliffe borough of Nottinghamshire, England. The population of the civil parish at the Census 2011 was 8,205, falling slightly at the Census 2021 to 8,144[1][2]
Location and history
Radcliffe has a population of about 8,000.[3] It is to the east of Nottingham, close to but not part of the Greater Nottingham built-up area. However, the Greater Nottingham Partnership sees the whole of Rushcliffe as part of the conurbation. The village lies on the south bank and cliff overlooking the River Trent. The “Rad” part of its name is a corruption of the Old English for red, in reference to the dark red colour of the cliffs, which are formed of Triassic red shale with gypsum banding. Nearby places are Bingham, Shelford, East Bridgford, Holme Pierrepont and Stoke Bardolph.
The present village of Radcliffe-on-Trent originated as three separate hamlets: Lamcote and Radcliffe, two ancient agricultural settlements both mentioned in the Domesday Book,[4][5] and the 19th century Harlequin. The centres of Lamcote and Radcliffe were approximately a quarter of a mile (400 metres) apart along the old Nottingham to Grantham road, separated by fields, while the Harlequin grew about a mile to the east, along the same road, centred on a light industry cluster containing brick pits and horticultural greenhouses. Today, Lamcote and Radcliffe have amalgamated such that no easily discernible boundary can be drawn between them. Lamcote’s existence is still attested to in various road names toward the western end of the village, however. Harlequin remains somewhat distinct as a small mainly residential area, situated on the south side of the major, east-west, A52 trunk road, in contrast to the bulk of Radcliffe-on-Trent that lies to its north.
To the south-east of the parish lies the former Saxondale Hospital, which has been redeveloped into some 350 dwellings and renamed Upper Saxondale, which was formerly within Radcliffe, but has now become its own civil parish. At its western end it the Radcliffe Road runs along the north-eastern edge of Trent Bridge cricket ground. Radcliffe has a railway station connecting it to Nottingham and beyond in the west and Grantham and beyond to the east. The village is served by the Trentbarton bus company, which runs daily services to Nottingham – once every 10 minutes on weekdays.
Places of worship
The village has an Anglican parish church, St. Mary’s, and Roman Catholic and Methodist churches.
Recreation
The village has a number of community spaces, such as Cliff Walk (which runs beside the river to nearby Shelford village), Rockley Memorial Park, a recreation ground and skate park, and a complex of sports fields at the eastern end of the village. There is an amateur dramatics group which stages regular productions at the Grange Hall, as well as numerous other clubs and associations.
There are local branches of the Boys’ Brigade and Scouts. The village has four public houses, its own football, golf and cricket clubs.
There is also a Kickboxing club through KickboxUK (Professional Kickboxing Association – Radcliffe-on-Trent).
In 1999 the village was twinned with Bussy-St-Georges, a French town which lies east of Paris.
Radcliffe has an infant and nursery school, a junior school and a medium-sized secondary, South Nottinghamshire Academy, formerly known as Dayncourt School.
Famous residents
John Boot, the founder of the pharmacy chain Boots, was born in Radcliffe in 1815.[6]
Artist George Hyde Pownall, best known for his cityscapes of London and Melbourne, was born in Radcliffe in 1866.[7]
Sporting residents
The 19th-century Nottinghamshire and England cricket captain George Parr was born and died in the village. He also played for the Radcliffe on Trent Cricket Club. Evidence of the Parr family’s long association with Radcliffe appears in several street and building names.
Professional footballer Ian Woan (born 1967) lived near Radcliffe while playing for Nottingham Forest F.C. As of 2024, Woan is assistant manager of Everton F.C.[8]
Gary Mills, who played in the victorious 1980 European Cup Final, making him the youngest finalist in European Cup history, still lives in Radcliffe.[citation needed]
Billy Walker (1897-1964), former Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest player and manager, died at Saxondale Hospital after a long illness.[citation needed]
Mark Shardlow (born 1961), former BBC sports commentator lives in Radcliffe-on-Trent.
