Welcome to
North Nottinghamshire
If you are looking for inspiration you have found it. Here is a real hidden gem, beautiful North Notts!
Big skies, open spaces and rolling countryside surround the historic market towns of Mansfield, Newark, Retford, Southwell and Worksop. Between them you’ll find pretty villages, rich in history, with their ancient churches and traditions, and magnificent country parks, once eminent ducal estates now affectionately known as The Dukeries.
Our fascinating and varied history can be traced from Ice Age man, much in evidence at Creswell Crags Prehistoric Gorge, to the time of legendary outlaw Robin Hood – come and see the church in pretty Edwinstowe where legend tells he married Maid Marion and, of course, visit his favourite hiding-place, Major Oak, in the depths of Sherwood Forest.
Retford and surrounding villages played a significant part in the real story of the Separatists and the Mayflower Pilgrims and from where millions of Americans can trace their ancestors, whilst Newark played a key role as a Royalist stronghold in the English Civil War and now is home to the UK’s only Civil War Museum.
Visit North Notts... Explore, discover, enjoy...
There is so much to see and do in North Notts – its perfect for exploring and discovering exciting new places or trying out new activities and experiences. This is real cycling, riding and walking country and the Chesterfield Canal which meanders through North Notts makes a good walk very simple!
Being in the centre of the UK, all this is within easy reach from everywhere - London and the north via the East Coast Mainline, just 90 minutes from King’s Cross. Doncaster Sheffield Airport is on our doorstep, and the arterial routes of the A1 and M1 make it one of the easiest of places to get to.
North Notts is the perfect destination to escape from the crowds and become immersed in history and the tranquility of traditional, English life - and it is waiting just for you!
Stay a while longer in North Notts... Eat and sleep...
After all that exploring, you’ll need somewhere to rest and refuel. There’s accommodation to suit all tastes and pockets and all conveniently placed. Restaurants, country pubs & inns, coffee shops & tea rooms, fast-food outlets and more are all waiting to revive and refuel you.
North Notts is brimming with things to do, places to visit and new experiences to enjoy, great choices for places to stay and food and flavours to savour and make every moment of your visit unforgettable… you won’t want to leave.
