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 Retford
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The ancient
town of Retford was granted its first charter (permission
to hold a fair) in 1246 by Henry III. In
1275 Edward I extended this to holding a Saturday market and
the tradition continues to this day.
Markets
are held every Thursday and Saturday and a regular farmers
market takes place every third Saturday in the month.
Retford
grew to prosperity with the construction of the Great North
Road and the Chesterfield Canal. This is reflected in the
spacious market square and many fine Georgian buildings.
The town
played an important role in the story of the Pilgrim Fathers
and this can be explored along the Mayflower Trail, a circular
tour beginning at nearby Babworth.
Retford
boasts two theatres - the Little Theatre and the Majestic.
Another attraction is the Bassetlaw Museum and Percy Laws
Memorial Gallery.
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What
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Retford Tourist Attractions
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 Majestic
Theatre Coronation
Street, Retford DN22 6DX |
The Majestic,
seating 400, is a mixed performance venue presenting a programme
of music, dance and drama. Originally the New Majestic Theatre,
it was built in 1927 to take stage plays and cinema. In the
1930's and 1940's the theatre was very successful but by 1968
it had been turned into a Bingo Hall and cinema. The building
became a two-screen cinema but closed in 1992. A trust was set
up in 1993 to purchase the theatre. Productions began again
in 1997 and all profits go to the restoration fund.
Tel: Box Office and information 01777 706866 |
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Little Theatre Wharf
Road, Retford DN22 6EN |
Founded
in 1941, this amateur dramatic company is housed in its own
purpose-built, provided by Bassetlaw Council. Seating 159,
the versatile auditorium is easily adapted for productions. Each
season (Sept-May) the popular theatre stages 5 plays.
Tel: Box Office and information 01777 702002 |
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| Bassetlaw
Museum & Percy Laws Memorial Gallery ,
Armcott House, 40 Grove Street, Retford DN22 6LD |
Located
in a late 18th century town house in Retford. Created in 1983,
and over the past 20 years its collections, donated by local
people, have grown and include local history, the Retford civic
plate, archaeology, agriculture, decorative and fine arts, costumes
and textiles.Restoration has restored the Grade II listed Georgian
town house to its former glory. The art gallery, built in 1994,
has temporary exhibitions.
Open: Mon-Sat 10:00-17:00 Tel: 01777 713749 |
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Leverton Windmill North
Leverton Retford DN22 0AB |
This mill
is a landmark for travellers in the area of Bassetlaw, between
the River Trent and Retford. The three storey brick-built mill,
with tar-covered sides, has contrasting sails, cap and fan-tail. Built
by local farmers in 1813, North Leverton is one of the last
remaining operational windmills in the country.
Open: by appointment only Tel: 01427 880923
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| Kingshaugh
Ancient Monument & Royal Manor Lincoln
Road, Darlton |
A638 south
then east on A57 AJ acobean farmhouse on the site of King John's
hunting lodge. The house, dating from the 17th century, incorporates
blocks of stone from a 13th century building and traces of Bronze
Age, Iron Age, Roman and Norman occupation have been found in
the grounds. Gardens with wild flowers, ancient trees with mistletoe,
petrifying springs and a stream full of fish.
Open: by appointment only Tel: 01777 871870
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| Sundown
Adventure Park ,
Trewell Road, Rampton, near Repford DN22 0HX |
Signposted
3 miles from Dunham on A57 A theme park is designed for children
up to the age of 10 - based on storybook characters, attractions
include the Robin Hood Ride, the Mouse's Tales, Captain Sandy's
Playcove, Rocky Mountain Railway, Market Square and Story Book
Village. Indoors Junglemania, fast-food restaurant and shop.
Open: daily Mar- Sept: 10:00-17:00; Mid Feb-Apr and Sept-
24 Dec: 10:00 16:00 Special Christmas events. Closed from 25
Dec-Mid Feb.Tel: 01777 248274 |
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| Daneshill
Lakes & Nature Reserve Daneshill
Road, Torworth |
Off A638
Great North Road, north-east of Retford, 50 hectare nature reserve
with a range of habitats including woodland, scrub, wet grassland
and open water. Once part of a munitions factory and later gravel
workings there are three lakes, one a conservation area and
two are used for sailing. Angling and boating facilities. Large
populations of birds are attracted here and in the summer there
are many varieties of butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies.
Open: all year Tel: 01777 818196 |
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| Wetlands
Waterfowl Reserve & Exotic Bird Centre Lound
Low Road, Sutton-cum-Lound, Near Retford DN22 8SB |
Off A638
north of Retford, 32 acres of lakes, parkland and woods. Its
aim is to allow visitors to get close to animals they would
not usually get the chance to see.Birds include emus, flamingos,
storks, turkeys and birds of prey. Also lots of animals such
as donkeys, ponies, goats, pigs and rabbits and more exotic
creatures including monkeys, meerkats, chipmunks, wallabies,
peccaries and llamas. Shop, cafe and picnic area.
Open: daily 10:30-16:30 Closed 25 Dec Tel: 01777
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Where
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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A1 Northbound Markham Moor near Retford DN22 0QU
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London Road Retford DN22 7DX MAP
The Elms Hotel is an impressive Grade II listed building set in beautiful grounds in the market town of Retford. The Hotel provides an excellent base for visiting Nottinghamshire. Sherwood Forest and Clumber Park are just a short distance away.
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Around
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Worksop (7.64 miles) Gainsborough (8.68 miles) Laxton (8.75 miles) Ollerton (9.05 miles) Edwinstowe (10.20 miles) Doncaster (16.07 miles) Mansfield (16.20 miles) Southwell (16.88 miles) Newark-on-Trent (17.82 miles) Ravenshead (18.79 miles) Sutton-in-Ashfield (19.17 miles) |
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Tourist
Information
40
Grove Street
Retford
Tel: 01777 860780
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Our
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0870 4786316
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