Granby, Nottinghamshire - Population and Facilities

Population and Facilities

The parish has a population of about 300 people (328 at the time of the 2001 census) and is situated about 14 miles east of Nottingham. Census returns suggest a peak population of 439 in the 1891 census and a low point of 248 in 1951. The civil and church parishes of Granby include the hamlet of Sutton-cum-Granby, one mile to the north. Both parishes are run by councils.

At present, development in Granby is controlled by the Granby cum Sutton Village Plan adopted by Rushcliffe Council.

There is no longer a school in Granby. The old school building now serves as the village hall. Most children attend Orston Primary School, or Toot Hill School in the nearby market town of Bingham. There are bus services from Granby to Nottingham and to Melton Mowbray. The nearest railway station is at Aslockton.

There are two pubs in the village. The Boot & Shoe serves a wide range of real ales and lagers. The Marquis of Granby (possibly the original house of that name, dating back to 1760) also serves a range of real ales and has won awards for the quality of its beer. The Marquess of Granby is a subsidiary title of the Duke of Rutland, used as a courtesy title by the duke's eldest son. The most famous marquess was General John Manners (1721–1770), who distinguished himself in the Seven Years' War and later entered politics.