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This
area was first settled in Saxon times (the suffix 'ton' means
an enclosure or fenced clearing).
Today
Sutton-in-Ashfield's main tourist attraction is its sundial,
the largest in Europe.
Nearby
is the Teversal Trail Visitor Centre.
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Location
Map of Sutton-in-Ashfield |
What
To See -
Sutton-in-Ashfield Tourist Attractions
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 Brierley
Forest Park Skegby
Road, Huthwaite NG17 |
Between
Huthwaite and Sutton Hill, a 250 acre forest park created in
1999 from former agricultural land, a recreation ground, derelict
land and the spoil tip of Brierley Colliery. Woodlands, wildflower
meadows, wetlands and ponds providing a range of habitats, nature
conservation areas. Features sculptures in tranquil scenery
reflecting the xoal mining heritage. Visitor centre, picnic
site and recreation areas.
Open: Apr-Sep: 1100-16:00; Oct-Mar: 11:00-15:00 (Visitor
Centre) Tel: 01623 550172 |
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Teversal
Trail Visitor Centre Carnarvon
Street, off Fackley Road, Teversal, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17
3HJ |
Off B6014,
the Teveral Trail Visitor Centre is at a focal point on a network
of trails and walks. The Teversal and Pleasley Trails network
(former colliery railway tracks) run through some of the most
beautiful rural and historic parts of the district. Highlights
along the trails include Hardwick Hall, the unspoilt village
of Old Teversal and Silverhill Wood (the highest point in Nottinghamshire).
Teversal Pastures and one of the tracks have been designated
Sites of Special Scientific Interest. The Teversal Sculpture
Trail, including stone carvings, mosaics, benches and wood sculpture,
is the work of 200 community members working with professional
artists. The Visitor Centre has refreshments and exhibitions
and craft displays.
Open: Visitor Centre open daily Apr-Sept: 11:00-16:00,
(Tue 11:00-15:00 ); Oct-Mar 11:00-15:00 Tel: 01623
442021 |
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Where
To Stay in Sutton-in-Ashfield
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Around
The Sutton-in-Ashfield Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Kirkby-in-Ashfield (1.74 miles) Mansfield (3.12 miles) Ravenshead (4.67 miles) Hucknall (6.28 miles) Eastwood (7.49 miles) Ripley (7.81 miles) Heanor (8.43 miles) Kimberley (8.67 miles) Edwinstowe (9.55 miles) Arnold (9.94 miles) Ilkeston (10.22 miles) |
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