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Sightseeing
Lovely walks and great for the kids to see the Major Oak and learn about Robin Hood
112 locals recommend
Sherwood Forest
Lovely walks and great for the kids to see the Major Oak and learn about Robin Hood
Sherwood Pines
Lovely walks and cycle routes and can even go on a segway!
Chatsworth House
Beautiful building and grounds
Bolsover Castle
Castle StreetBeautiful historic building
Lincoln Cathedral
Minster YardStunning cathedral in beautiful city
Sundown Adventureland
Treswell RoadGreat local fun for the kids
Great educational experience for the kids and adults alike
91 locals recommend
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Hurst LaneGreat educational experience for the kids and adults alike
Clumber Park
Right on the doorstep - stunning views and walks
Creswell Crags Museum & Heritage Centre
Crags RoadGreat fun for the kids
Newark Air Museum
Drove LaneA must see for aviation enthusiasts
Sheffield Botanical Garden
Clarkehouse RoadGreat for garden and nature lovers
Brilliant for animal lovers and kids
18 locals recommend
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre
Woodsetts RoadBrilliant for animal lovers and kids
Meadowhall Shopping Centre
Fabulous for shopaholics and great for rainy days
Lovely garden centre with farm shop full of local produce, as well as an art gallery
Dukeries Garden Centre Cafe/Restaurant
4A Tan GallopLovely garden centre with farm shop full of local produce, as well as an art gallery
Go Ape Sherwood
Sherwood PinesGreat fun for adults and kids alike
Beautiful walks around the lake and stunning historic building in the grounds
22 locals recommend
Rufford Country Park
Beautiful walks around the lake and stunning historic building in the grounds
Idle Valley Nature Reserve (Notts Wildlife Trust)
North RoadGood for nature lovers
Hodsock Priory
Beautiful building and scenery
Gamston Flying School
Ollerton RoadAn adventure if you fancy having a lesson in the sky!
Newark Castle
Castle GatePicturesque castle and surroundings
ODEON Newark
23 London RdNational chain cinema only 20 mins away
Savoy Cinema Worksop
Bridge StreetCosy small local cinema
UK Superbowl
69 Castle GateGreat fun for the family
Historic Victorian home that has been frozen in time so that you get an idea how the owners lived decades ago
8 locals recommend
National Trust - Mr Straw's House
5-7 Blyth GroveHistoric Victorian home that has been frozen in time so that you get an idea how the owners lived decades ago
Rother Valley Country Park
Mansfield RoadNottingham Castle
Lenton RoadChurch Wilne Water Sports Club
Sawley RoadNeighbourhoods
Local market town only 15 minutes away with a pretty town centre, a few restaurants and bars, an Asda, Morrisons and Aldi for supplies
11 locals recommend
Retford
Local market town only 15 minutes away with a pretty town centre, a few restaurants and bars, an Asda, Morrisons and Aldi for supplies
Small town under 10 minutes away with takeaways including Fish & Chips, Pizza, Indian, and a Coop for supplies.
There is a working windmill and cafe which you can visit and buy freshly milled flour.
Tuxford
Small town under 10 minutes away with takeaways including Fish & Chips, Pizza, Indian, and a Coop for supplies.
There is a working windmill and cafe which you can visit and buy freshly milled flour.
There is a Waitrose on the A1 northbound Shell garage less than 5 minutes away and there is a cash machine there too.
There is also a Subway and KFC in the same location. At the southbound Shell garage there is a McDonalds. Just before the A1 there is a lovely Chinese restaurant on the right hand side called the China Moon.
The Markham Moor Inn is a local friendly pub with good food and beer garden
Markham Moor
There is a Waitrose on the A1 northbound Shell garage less than 5 minutes away and there is a cash machine there too.
There is also a Subway and KFC in the same location. At the southbound Shell garage there is a McDonalds. Just before the A1 there is a lovely Chinese restaurant on the right hand side called the China Moon.
The Markham Moor Inn is a local friendly pub with good food and beer garden
Food scene
Markham Moor Inn
Lovely pub with beer garden at the bottom of the lane that do excellent food too.
The Duke William
Town StreetCosy pub with log fires and excellent food
Whitehouses
London RoadLocal pub known for it’s good food
Scrumpy Wasp
Lovely local cider producer with bar and beer garden
Fred's Cantonese Restaurant
35 Grove StFine dining Chinese restaurant that do takeaways too
Mussel and crab
Fine dining specialising in sea food and very close by
Dovecote Inn
Lovely atmosphere and great food
Wine bar and restaurant in Retford often with live music and dog friendly too
9 locals recommend
Spencer's On The Square
20 The SquareWine bar and restaurant in Retford often with live music and dog friendly too
Dante's Italian
1-3 BridgegateCosy Italian restaurant with outdoor area
The Herbalist
1-3 BridgegateLovely bar that does cocktails and food
The Alders
Worksop RoadFamily pub that does good food and is very reasonable
Subway
A1Fresh sandwiches very close by
McDonald's Markham Moor
Takeaway burgers close by
KFC Markham Moor - A1 North Services
Fried chicken only 5 mins away
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