Bingham, town in Nottinghamshire, England
Bingham is a market town in the Rushcliffe district of Nottinghamshire, surrounded by trees, hedges, and grassy areas. The town spans over 1200 hectares and is home to around 9000 people, with 24 buildings officially listed for their historical importance, many clustered near St. Mary and All Saints Church and the Market Place.
Bingham has roots in antiquity when the Celtic Coritani built a stronghold called Marigidun, which the Romans later occupied. The Anglo-Saxon settlement developed into a trading center and received a market charter in 1314, which cemented the town's importance through medieval times and beyond.
Bingham's name comes from an Anglo-Saxon leader whose homestead once stood on a hill as a gathering place. The Butter Cross in the Market Place and surrounding red brick walls show how the town has kept its trading heritage alive through the layout and buildings visitors see today.
Bingham has a train station with regular services to Nottingham and nearby towns, while buses run frequently through the town and connect it to Nottingham and surrounding villages. The A46 road runs just west of town making access easy, and wide grass verges and calm streets make walking around inviting.
The Butter Cross in the Market Place is an octagonal structure that has anchored the center for many years, while markets that faded in the late 1800s resumed in 1975 and now run every Thursday. Locals and visitors alike use this day to experience fresh goods and community spirit.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
