My personal recommendations
This is one of those finds that you want to keep secret because its so good. A delightful country pub.
The Greendale Oak
Budby Road This is one of those finds that you want to keep secret because its so good. A delightful country pub.
It has a great menu, fab decor and helpful staff and quite local to us. Booking is preferable
The Millhouse
194 Newcastle AveIt has a great menu, fab decor and helpful staff and quite local to us. Booking is preferable
A must visit to the area. Less than an hour away, visit this historic town with its ancient buildings and fabulous selection of unique shops. Visit the Castle and walk its walls or the tour the cathedral. Plenty to do and see.
154 locals recommend
Lincoln
A must visit to the area. Less than an hour away, visit this historic town with its ancient buildings and fabulous selection of unique shops. Visit the Castle and walk its walls or the tour the cathedral. Plenty to do and see.
Chatsworth House
Wow this is a must visit to the area.
Meadowhall Shopping Centre
My all time favourite town. Step back into the 18th century but with plenty of unique shops, cafes and eateries. A must visit
134 locals recommend
Stamford
My all time favourite town. Step back into the 18th century but with plenty of unique shops, cafes and eateries. A must visit
Wow, it's just amazing. You need to check the website for opening times and days. Well worth visiting. Burghley horse trials are held here every year which is a 3 day event
150 locals recommend
Burghley House
Wow, it's just amazing. You need to check the website for opening times and days. Well worth visiting. Burghley horse trials are held here every year which is a 3 day event
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is the UK's No.1
Walk-through Wildlife Park Adventure!
PRE-BOOKED RESERVATIONS ...
91 locals recommend
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Hurst LaneYorkshire Wildlife Park is the UK's No.1
Walk-through Wildlife Park Adventure!
PRE-BOOKED RESERVATIONS ...
HIGH ROPE HIJINKS. Near to Robin Hood's infamous Major Oak hideout, Go Ape Sherwood
18 locals recommend
Go Ape Zipline & Adventure Park
651 N Pine Lake DrHIGH ROPE HIJINKS. Near to Robin Hood's infamous Major Oak hideout, Go Ape Sherwood
Encounter the exotic and discover a wild family day out in South Yorkshire! Meet lemurs, meerkats, owls, parrots, otters, snakes and other amazing animals during unforgettable Animal Encounters throughout the day. See their website
18 locals recommend
Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife & Falconry Centre
Woodsetts Road
Encounter the exotic and discover a wild family day out in South Yorkshire! Meet lemurs, meerkats, owls, parrots, otters, snakes and other amazing animals during unforgettable Animal Encounters throughout the day. See their website
It was the formidable 'Bess of Hardwick' who first created Hardwick in the 1500s. In the centuries since then her descendants, farmers, gardeners, builders, decorators, embroiderers and craftsmen of all kinds have contributed and made Hardwick their creation. We’d like you to explore and enjoy Hardwick and in the process discover the lives,
97 locals recommend
National Trust - Hardwick Hall
It was the formidable 'Bess of Hardwick' who first created Hardwick in the 1500s. In the centuries since then her descendants, farmers, gardeners, builders, decorators, embroiderers and craftsmen of all kinds have contributed and made Hardwick their creation. We’d like you to explore and enjoy Hardwick and in the process discover the lives,
Drinks & Nightlife
The food is excellent served in beautiful surroundings, a good choice of wines plus they hold themed nights throughout the year. A fabulous out door drinking area for those summer nights and a new dining experience in the Orangery.
Hotel Van Dyk
The food is excellent served in beautiful surroundings, a good choice of wines plus they hold themed nights throughout the year. A fabulous out door drinking area for those summer nights and a new dining experience in the Orangery.
A short journey with pke ty of shops in a cultural town with its fascinating indoor markets
73 locals recommend
Sheffield
A short journey with pke ty of shops in a cultural town with its fascinating indoor markets
Sightseeing
A must visit place. This is where it all happened millions of years ago our ancestor roamed these caves and hunted for food. Simply amazing this is on our doorstep
44 locals recommend
Creswell Crags Museum & Heritage Centre
Crags RoadA must visit place. This is where it all happened millions of years ago our ancestor roamed these caves and hunted for food. Simply amazing this is on our doorstep
The Harley Gallery
Different artists are showcased throughout the year
The National Trust site with 3800 acres to explore. Woodlands, lakes and cycle paths to suit walkers, cyclists and riders.
66 locals recommend
Clumber Park
The National Trust site with 3800 acres to explore. Woodlands, lakes and cycle paths to suit walkers, cyclists and riders.
Thoresby Park
On our doorstep.
Enjoy the country and walking around beautiful scenery, then Rufford Park is on our doorstep
22 locals recommend
Rufford Country Park
Enjoy the country and walking around beautiful scenery, then Rufford Park is on our doorstep
Chesterfield
A charming market town which boasts the crooked spire.
Belton House
High RoadWell worth a visit while you are in the area. Plenty of parklands
One of the biggest historic houses in the UK presently undergoing a transformation. Also a must visit. Excellent tours of the house, rooftop or gardens. Please pre book
24 locals recommend
Wentworth Woodhouse
One of the biggest historic houses in the UK presently undergoing a transformation. Also a must visit. Excellent tours of the house, rooftop or gardens. Please pre book
A great way to see more of the area and enjoy the horses. Please book before you arrive
Coloured Cob Trekking Centre Ltd
Mansfield RoadA great way to see more of the area and enjoy the horses. Please book before you arrive
The Major Oak
One of the oldest oak trees around.
Visit the town of the original bakewell tart, which is still made here. Also a market town (Mondays) also a must visit whilst in the area
375 locals recommend
Bakewell
Visit the town of the original bakewell tart, which is still made here. Also a market town (Mondays) also a must visit whilst in the area
Mr Straw's House is a National Trust property in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. The Edwardian semi-detached house and its contents have remained largely unchanged since the 1920s. It opened to the public in 1993. Booking essential,
8 locals recommend
National Trust - Mr Straw's House
5-7 Blyth GroveMr Straw's House is a National Trust property in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom. The Edwardian semi-detached house and its contents have remained largely unchanged since the 1920s. It opened to the public in 1993. Booking essential,
Bolsover Castle will open on 4 July. You now need to book your timed tickets in advance. Tickets are available to book now. Limits on visitor numbers have been introduced to help keep everyone safe, and you won’t be able to visit without your booking...
50 locals recommend
Bolsover Castle
Castle StreetBolsover Castle will open on 4 July. You now need to book your timed tickets in advance. Tickets are available to book now. Limits on visitor numbers have been introduced to help keep everyone safe, and you won’t be able to visit without your booking...
Food Scene
Welbeck Farm Shop
Selling Artisan foods and local produce
This is probably our local and worth a visit. Great staff and fresh food served in a traditional pub setting.
7 locals recommend
The White Lion
50 Park StThis is probably our local and worth a visit. Great staff and fresh food served in a traditional pub setting.
Papas Fish and Chips
High Hoe RoadGreat local fish bar
Sat at the side of the Chesterfield canal in the country, serving homemade fresh food to order. Great food, good service in beautiful surroundings.
7 locals recommend
The Chequers Inn
A625Sat at the side of the Chesterfield canal in the country, serving homemade fresh food to order. Great food, good service in beautiful surroundings.
Jhinook Restaurant
67 Central AveGreat Indian cuisine
Thai Cassia Bar and Restaurant
30 Park StThe best one in town
Neighbourhoods
Rufford Abbey
A step back in time
College Pines Golf Club
College DrivePay as you go club conveniently right next door to us
Lindrick Golf Club
For the serious players. We often hosts visitors to the Golf club
A large range of water sports are held here. Booking essential
25 locals recommend
Rother Valley Country Park
Mansfield RoadA large range of water sports are held here. Booking essential
Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
Forest CornerNeighbourhoods
Retford
Small town shops with market days on Thursday and Saturday
A small town with not a great selection of shops and market days are Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays
Worksop
A small town with not a great selection of shops and market days are Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays
Traveler advice
Book before you go
taxis
Please pre book any taxis. We are a small town so not a great deal of companies. They do get booked up!
Book before you go
Restaurants
Best to pre book, as all the best places are busy unless you drop lucky!
What to pack
Comfort first
Bring shoes and clothes for the outdoors.
Getting around
Wheels
You need wheels to go anywhere around here