| Babbington | |
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  Babbington Location within Nottinghamshire | |
| OS grid reference | SK4943 |
| Shire county | |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Nottinghamshire |
| Fire | Nottinghamshire |
| Ambulance | East Midlands |
Babbington is a hamlet in Nottinghamshire, England. It is located 2 miles south of Kimberley, close to the M1 motorway. It is part of Kimberley civil parish.
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