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Lying
to the north of Nottinghamshire, this unique market town stands
in some of Britain's most beautiful countryside.
Worksop
is known as the 'gateway to the Dukeries', refering to to
the nearby ducal residencies at Rufford, Thoresby, Clumber
and Welbeck.
The influence
of these great families is reflected today at Bridge Street
and Bridge Place where coloured stone is set in the paving
of the pedestrianized streets depicts heraldic crests. There
is also a paved maze featuring a heraldic lion and the unicorn.
Open-air
markets are held in this thriving town every Wednesday, Friday
and Saturday.
The town
boasts a splendid Norman parish church. Founded in 1103,
the Worksop Priory Church of Our Lady and St Cuthbert became
the parish church following Henry VIII's Disolution of the
Monasteries.
Worksop's
other attractions include the Mr Straw's Nouse (owned by the
National Trust), the Pilgrim Fathers' Story and the Harley
Gallery, a contemporary art gallery.
Nearby
are the Creswell Crags Museum and Education Centre and the
parks to the south of the town are the beginning of Sherwood
Forest.
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Location
Map of Worksop |
What
To See -
Worksop Tourist Attractions
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 Worksop
Priory and Gatehouse Worksop
Priory Church of Our Lady and St Cuthbert, Priorswell road,
Worksop |
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Eastern
end of the B6024, just south-east of Worksop town centre.
Founded in 1103, the Priory is an example of Norman architecture. The
Augustian priory was erected by William de Lovetot, Lord of
the Manor and following the Disolution of the Monasteries,
the townspeople were allowed to keep the nave of the Priory
as their parish church, while the Gatehouse became the vicarage
- later the first elementary school in England. The monastic
buildings were plundered for stone and lead and collapsed. The
surviving nave, western front and twin towers date from the
12th century. A feature is a glass-covered opening in the
north wall housing part of an ancient skull with an arrow
head embedded in it. The early-14th century Gatehouse has
pre-Reformation statuary and an unusual wayside shrine to
house an image of the Virgin.
Open:
Mond, Tue & Saturday: 09:00-12:00 ; other times by appointment
and daily for services. Gatehouse: by appointment only Tel:
01909 472180
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Mr
Straw's House 7
Blyth Grove, Worksop S81 0JG |
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Time
stands still in this Edwardian semi-detatched house. The house,
dating from 1905, was purchased by William Straw senior in
1920. In 1932 William Straw died whilst gardening. His death
was such a shock to his wife Florence and their sons, William
and Walter, that nothing was to be changed in the house from
that day forward. When William died he left the untouched
contents to the National Trust. Fascinating contents including
family letters, photographs, Victorian furniture, clothing
and household objects. Museum room with new exhibitions every
year with family belongings previously hidden away. Suburban
garden.
Open:
daily Apr-Oct: 11:00-16:30 Last admission 16:00 Closed Sun
and Mon, Good Friday and Bank Holidays Admission by timed
ticket must be booked in advance on. 01909 482380 On arrival
go to the reception at 5 Blyth Grove.Tel: 01909 482380
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Regal
Arts Centre Carlton
Road, Worksop S80 1PD |
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With seating
for 153, this community arts centre presents a programme including
comedy, music, light operatics, amateur dramatics and cinema. Tel:
Box Office and information 01909 474458 |
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Worksop
Museum
Memorial Avenue Worksop S80 2BP |
The Pilgrim
Fathers in the 16th century, began to reform the church system.
As 'Separatists', they believed in freedom of worship and religious
tolerance. Two of the leading Separatists were a Scrooby postmaster,
William Brewster, and a parson from Babworth. Richard Clyfton. Their
views fell foul of the Crown and in fear of their lives they
were forced to flee to America. The story is illustrated together
with an insight into the live and times of Tudor England.
Open: Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri: 09:30-17:00;.Thur and Sat
09:30-13:00 Tel: 01909 501148 |
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Institute
of British Telecommunications Engineers Museum Queen
Street, Worksop |
Housed
in an old telephone exchange, preserves and display telecommunications
heritage. All areas of the Telephone Network are illustrated
and visitors can try some of the equipment.
Open: Open by appointment only for parties of 6 to 40
Tel: 01909 483680 |
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Creswell
Crags Museum and Education Centre Creswell
Heritage Trust, Crags Road, Welbeck, Worksop S80 3HL |
On
B6042, between the A616 and the A60. Limestone gorge, with caves
and fissures, one of the most important Old Stone Age archeological
sites in the UK. In the caves fossil hyena and mammoth bones
were found with flint stone tools. The oldest known cave art,
12,000 years old, was discovered in Church Hole cave. Walk the
gorge, take guided tours of the caves and see the 'Age of Ice'
display at the Centre.
Open: Feb-Oct: 10:30-16:30; Nov-Jan open on Sundays
only, 10;30-16:30 pm. Tel: 01909 720 378. The popular
cave tours are available during school holidays and at weekends
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Harley
Gallery 60
Mansfield Road, Welbeck, Worksop S80 3LW |
South
of Worksop on A60, the Gallery was created by the architect
Leo Godlewski within a 19th century gasworks that once supplied
the Welbeck Estate. Features such as iron roof trusses, brick
vaulting and glass flooring helped it win a Civic Award for
Architecture. The gallery stages nationally touring exhibitions
of contemporary arts and crafts. Museum featuring historical
items from the Portland Collection. Shop.
Open: Tue-Sun and Bank Holidays, 10:00-17:00 Closed Mon.Tel:
01909 501700 |
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Hodstock
Priory Snowdrop Garden
Blyth, S81 0TY |
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On B6045,
2 miles south-west of village of Blyth , north of Worksop.
Part of the 800 acre Hodstock Estate, this 5 acre garden has
spring flowers and a half mile walk through the woods, carpeted
with snowdrops. Hot refreshments, shop.
Open: Open 2006
from 28 Jan - 5 March, 10:00-16:00.Tel:
01909 591204
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Langold
Country Park
Church Street, Langold, Worksop |
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4 miles
north of Worksop, A60, follow signs for Carlton-in-Lindrick
and Oldcotes. This 400 acre country park spreads across to
Yorkshire. Walks through woodland and around the lake and
the park is popular for fishing and watersports. Play areas
and summer children's activity days and outdoor concerts.
Open: daily, dawn until dusk.Tel:
01909 730 189
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Where
To Stay in Worksop
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Clumber Park Worksop S80 3PA MAP
Set in glorious countryside around Sherwood Forest, our hotel is perfectly placed for exploring this historic area. The Clumber Park is just two miles from the A1, and has easy access to Nottingham and Sheffield.
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112 Bridge Street Worksop S80 1HT MAP
Excellent links to both A1 and M1. Recently refurbished we offer modern and contemporary facilities with friendly efficient service. We have not lost the character that have made us a destinationof choice for four centuries and at The Lion Hotel..
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Guest
Houses, Bed & Breakfasts, Inns and Other Hotels
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85 Potter Street Worksop S80 2HL MAP
Awarded 4 Diamond Rating. Dating back some 100 years Acorn Lodge was was once the home of monks from the nearby church Large private car park with CCTV. Close to the town centre and the beatiful surrounding country side &home of Robin Hoood.
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A57 - St Annes Drive Dukeries Mill Worksop S80 3QD MAP
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The Old Orchard Cottage Holbeck near Worksop S80 3NF MAP
Five Diamond, Gold Award winning bed and breakfast. Bed and Breakfast of the Year, for the Heart of England 2003, one of the best nine bed and breakfasts of 2004 for the English Tourism Council.Three en-suite garden lodges, four poster beds..
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Around
The Worksop Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Retford (7.64 miles) Edwinstowe (8.00 miles) Ollerton (8.38 miles) Laxton (11.33 miles) Mansfield (11.52 miles) Rotherham (12.91 miles) Chesterfield (13.44 miles) Sutton-in-Ashfield (13.89 miles) Doncaster (15.03 miles) Kirkby-in-Ashfield (15.11 miles) Sheffield (15.20 miles) |
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