The Barn at the Orchards guidebook
Outdoor - walks and cycling
The Orchards and the Barn sits in 16 acres of land we own where we graze our horses.
You can walk through our fields to Blidworth Bottoms woods where there is lots of walking, cycling and horse riding trails to explore...plus one of our village pubs - the Fox and Hounds where you can have a drink and a bite to eat.
The village boast lots of connections to Robin Hood - Maid Marion's cottage, Friar Tucks well and Will Scarlets grave is said to be in the village area. Fountaindale, where Friar Tuck carried Robin Hood over a stream on his back is only a short walk away from the Barn...The Major Oak tree and Robin Hood visitors centre and Nottingham Castle are only a short drive away.
Great area for mountain biking and walking. You can cycle there on tracks from the Barn in 30 mins
58 locals recommend
Sherwood Pines
Great area for mountain biking and walking. You can cycle there on tracks from the Barn in 30 mins
Blidworth Woods
Great place to walk
Blidworth Woods Car Park
Blidworth LaneLocal woodland walks
https://www.forestryengland.uk/blidworth-woods
Clumber Park
Beautiful park to explore
Walk along the river and canal and have a lunch at one of the many restaurants on the river.
Gunthorpe
Walk along the river and canal and have a lunch at one of the many restaurants on the river.
Go Ape Sherwood
Sherwood PinesGo Ape at Sherwood pines is fun for all the family
Sightseeing
See the historic Major Oak tree and visit the new Robin Hood visitors centre
24 locals recommend
Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
Forest CornerSee the historic Major Oak tree and visit the new Robin Hood visitors centre
Beautiful country park and Abbey - home to Lord Byron. 5 minutes drive away
54 locals recommend
Newstead Abbey
Beautiful country park and Abbey - home to Lord Byron. 5 minutes drive away
Nottingham Castle
Lenton RoadNew Robin Hood themed visitos centre
Rufford Abbey
Arts centre, gardens and walks - 10 mins away
Chatsworth House
Historic Chatsworth house 40 mins drive
Local town
Historic market town with boutique shopping and cafes - 15 minutes drive. Try the Old Theatre Deli for breakfast/lunch
32 locals recommend
Southwell
Historic market town with boutique shopping and cafes - 15 minutes drive. Try the Old Theatre Deli for breakfast/lunch
City/town information
Visit the National Civil war centre and historic Newark castle - 30 mins drive away
46 locals recommend
Newark-on-Trent
Visit the National Civil war centre and historic Newark castle - 30 mins drive away
Nottingham
Shopping and dining in Nottingham city centre - 30 mins drive
Family things to do
Large petting zoo and farm park - great for kids of all ages - 5 mins drive away
34 locals recommend
White Post Farm
Mansfield RoadLarge petting zoo and farm park - great for kids of all ages - 5 mins drive away
Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park
Mansfield RoadFamily theme park - 5 mins drive away
Family riding school, pony trekking through the woods and horse riding lessons in Blidworth bottoms 2 mins drive away
Kirkfield Equestrian Centre
Family riding school, pony trekking through the woods and horse riding lessons in Blidworth bottoms 2 mins drive away
Food scene
Restaurants close by
Award winning pub and restaurant for breakfast and dinner - and wood fired pizza takeaway - 1 minute walk from the Barn
The Black Bull
Main StreetAward winning pub and restaurant for breakfast and dinner - and wood fired pizza takeaway - 1 minute walk from the Barn
Local pub and restaurant in Blidworth Bottoms serving hearty family food - 3 mins drive
7 locals recommend
Fox & Hounds
Alfreton RoadLocal pub and restaurant in Blidworth Bottoms serving hearty family food - 3 mins drive
Blidworth village has a Tesco Express, post office, Fish and chip shop, pharmacy, petrol station, cycling shop and chinese takeaway. Nearest Indian restaurant is in nearby Ravenshead
Blidworth
Blidworth village has a Tesco Express, post office, Fish and chip shop, pharmacy, petrol station, cycling shop and chinese takeaway. Nearest Indian restaurant is in nearby Ravenshead
Pizza restaurant and take away in next village of Farnsfield - 5 mins drive
6 locals recommend
The Rustic Crust
Main StreetPizza restaurant and take away in next village of Farnsfield - 5 mins drive
The Lion at Farnsfield
Main StreetPub and restaurant in next village of Farnsfield
Favourite restaurants and places to drink in Nottingham include Kushi-ya japanese restaurant, Alchemilla, Sat Bains, Hockley Arts club, Bar Iberico - tapas, Yamas, Coco Tang and many more
103 locals recommend
Nottingham
Favourite restaurants and places to drink in Nottingham include Kushi-ya japanese restaurant, Alchemilla, Sat Bains, Hockley Arts club, Bar Iberico - tapas, Yamas, Coco Tang and many more
Great restaurant on the river Trent- favourite of ours. 20 mins drive away
10 locals recommend
Tom Browns Brasserie
TrentsideGreat restaurant on the river Trent- favourite of ours. 20 mins drive away
Spa
Eden Hall Day Spa
Lodge LaneFancy a day at the spa? Eden hall is only 20 mins drive