Nottingham, Pennsylvania
Nottingham is a community of 1,508 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Why visit Nottingham
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails and 2 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Hopewell Historic District, Jeremiah Brown House and Mill Site and Plumpton Park Zoo.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Nottingham
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Nottingham
Nottingham is an unincorporated community and census-designated place that is located in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. The CDP is divided between East Nottingham Township and West Nottingham Township.
From the Wikipedia article Nottingham, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks6
Hopewell Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Jeremiah Brown House and Mill Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
John Churchman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Maryland, United States
Pine Grove Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes2
Nottingham Creamery
Ice cream · 0.7 mi
190 Baltimore Pike, Nottingham
Mo off; Tu-Th 16:00-20:00; Fr 16:00-20:30; Sa 13:30-20:30; Su 13:30-20:00
Nottingham Inn Kitchen & Creamery
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
190 Baltimore Pike, Nottingham
Mo off; Tu-Sa 07:00-11:30,12:00-21:00; Su 07:00-13:00,14:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship3
Nottingham Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian Church Usa · 0.7 mi
497 West Christine Road, Nottingham
Mo,Fr-Su off; Tu-Th 09:30-13:30
History
It is home to the 651-acre Nottingham County Park, a serpentine barrens that is listed as a National Natural Landmark.
A Herr's plant, which was founded in 1946, is also located in the community.
The U.S. Post Office for Nottingham is located on Baltimore Pike.
From the History section of Nottingham, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Map of Nottingham
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.5 in | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.9 in | 7.1 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 4.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 3.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.1 in | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Octoraro Lake (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chester County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport (CTH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 18 miles away.
- Rising Sun 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- North East 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Perryville 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Charlestown 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Atglen 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Avondale 14 mi east, about 23 min by car
- Havre de Grace 15 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Newark 15 mi east, about 25 min by car
- Elkton 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- North Star 16 mi east, about 25 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Nottingham PA Presby rear, Smallbones, CC0
- Hopewell House PA, Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Churchman, Arkaytee, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pine Grove Covered Bridge Wide Side View 3000px, Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Ruined mill in Plumpton Park Zoo 1, Smallbones, CC0
- Peacock at Plumpton Park Zoo, TruffShuff, CC BY-SA 2.0
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