Nottingham, New Hampshire
Rockingham County · Merrimack Valley

Nottingham

Ancient Volcano Ring Dike and 14 Lakes

About Nottingham

Nottingham is a sprawling rural gem in Rockingham County where open farmland, horse pastures, and dense forests far outnumber commercial buildings — over 96% of the town's assessed value is residential. Pawtuckaway State Park anchors the landscape with more than 5,000 acres of trails, a pristine lake, and the distinctive boulder fields left by retreating glaciers. The town's country roads wind past stone walls, hobby farms, and equestrian properties that give Nottingham a distinctly unhurried, agricultural character. Tuckaway Tavern & Butchery has become a regional destination, and local spots like Liar's Paradise General Store keep the community connected. With a new independent SAU 107 school district and a highly rated K-8 school, families are drawn to the combination of strong academics and wide-open spaces. Nottingham feels miles from anywhere, yet Durham, Dover, and the Seacoast are all within a half-hour drive.

Why Nottingham?

  • Pawtuckaway State Park — 5,000+ acres of hiking, swimming, and camping right in town
  • Exceptionally low tax rate at $13.20 per $1,000, among the lowest in Rockingham County
  • Highly rated Nottingham School (K-8) with its own independent SAU 107
  • True rural living with equestrian properties, hobby farms, and conservation land
  • Easy Seacoast access — Dover and Durham are under 25 minutes away

Quick Facts

Population
5,246
County
Rockingham
Region
Merrimack Valley
School District
SAU 107

Weather in Nottingham

45°F

Partly Cloudy

Today

46 / 34

Thu

59 / 37

Fri

55 / 33

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Living in Nottingham

What you need to know about making Nottingham your home.

Major Employers

Nottingham SchoolPawtuckaway State ParkTown of NottinghamTuckaway Tavern & ButcheryCustom Welding & Fabrication

Schools & Education

Nottingham students attend the local K-8 school under SAU 107, then choose between Coe-Brown Northwood Academy or Dover High School for grades 9-12 through tuition agreements.

Cost of Living

Homes averaging $575,000 reflect Nottingham's desirable combination of rural acreage, low taxes, and Seacoast proximity — a strong value for the space you get.

Real Estate

$575,000 median home price

$13.20 per $1,000 property tax rate

No state income or sales tax in NH

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Commute Times

20 min
Dover
22 min
Durham
35 min
Concord
40 min
Manchester
35 min
Portsmouth

School District

School district

Nottingham School District(SAU 107)

Grades served: PreK-12

Nottingham School
PK-8Elementary
Coe-Brown Northwood Academy
9-12High School
Dover High SchoolGreen Wave
9-12High School

Parks & Public Spaces

Nottingham Recreation DepartmentTown Park
Pawtuckaway State ParkState Park

Hidden Gems in Nottingham

Beyond the well-known attractions, Nottingham has spots that locals love and visitors rarely find.

Square Schoolhouse Museum

year-round

Built as a church in the early 1800s and later converted to Nottingham's first schoolhouse, this DAR-owned building houses a museum on its second floor with authentic period artifacts. The building itself is one of the best-preserved mid-19th century schoolhouses in southern New Hampshire and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, yet visitors rarely know it exists.

North River Preserve

spring

A 52-acre conservation property with over 3,000 feet of pristine river frontage, featuring flood plain forests, oxbows, and vernal pools. The half-mile trail follows the river north to a loop where you can spend hours exploring when water levels are low, accessing both sides of the river for wildlife watching and discovering old mill sites.

Joseph Cilley Burial Ground

fall

This historic family cemetery on Ledge Farm Road holds the graves of Revolutionary War General Joseph Cilley and other members of one of Nottingham's most prominent families. The weathered stones tell stories of the town's founding families, and the cemetery offers a peaceful spot surrounded by old stone walls where locals gather for annual historical tours.

Patuccoway Grange Museum

summer

Housed in a beautiful 1841 building that was literally cut in half and moved to its current location in 1860, this museum showcases authentic implements of farming and early industry from Nottingham's past. The building itself served as a meetinghouse for the Patuccoway Grange, and the museum opens seasonally with displays that transport you back to 19th-century rural New Hampshire life.

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