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This delightful village lies close to the forest made famous by the legendry Robin Hood and his sweetheart Maid Marian. Sherwood forest is a romantic place, showing some lovely countryside around which you will find a number of interesting towns and villages.

Papplewick is a pretty place which has a delightful mix of stone colour-washed cottages. It also has a unique Victorian pumping station set beside an ornate pumping pond which is said to be the finest of its kind in England and the only one to be preserved as a complete working water pumping station. Looking very much as is did when it was first built, complete with its tall chimney and landscaped gardens, the station makes for a lively and informative visit.

Another interesting place is the medieval church dedicated to St.James. The church overlooking the River Leen, stands in a quiet walled churchyard. It has a lofty tower with graceful pinnacles and dates from around the 13th-century. Inside, amongst its historic treasures lies the curiosity of a pew belonging to the local squire. In it is built a private fireplace where a fire burned to keep the squire warm - it seems he sometimes rattled the fire-irons to tell the vicar it was time to bring his sermon to a close! Papplewick was the headquarters of the Sherwood Foresters and St.James's churchyard was their burial ground. Today, you can still see medieval gravestones inscribed with bows, arrows and hunting horns Legend has it that the foresters cut their bows from the yews lining the churchyard. The locals here will tell you that there are many stories connecting the church to Robin Hood.

The Leen valley is lush and green, it has lovely woodland walks as well as quite riverside paths. The centre of Papplewick, with its attractive 18th-century cottages is now a designated conservation area. The two principle buildings, Papplewick Hall and St.James's church are both Grade I listed. The village has several Grade II listed buildings, these include gravestones in the churchyard, various parts of Papplewick Pumping Station and the Griffins Head in Forest Lane.

With plenty to interest the visitor Papplewick is an ideal destination for a lively day out or to use as a base for exploring Sherwood Forest.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Papplewick

Newstead Abbey	(1.7 miles, 2.7 km, direction N)	Pictures
Burntstump Country Park	(2.0 miles, 3.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Bestwood Lodge Country Park	(2.4 miles, 3.9 km, direction S)	Pictures
Sherwood Forest	(2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction NE)	Pictures
D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum	(5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction SW)	Pictures
King's Mill Reservoir	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction N)	Pictures
Wonderland Pleasure Park	(6.2 miles, 10.0 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Wollaton Hall	(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction S)	Pictures
Nottingham Castle Museum	(7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
American Adventure Theme Park	(7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction SW)	Pictures
The Erewash Museum	(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Shipley Country Park	(8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Sherwood Pines Forest Park	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Trent Bridge	(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction S)	Pictures
National Watersports Centre (Holme Pierrepoint)	(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction SE)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Papplewick

Arnold, in the county of Nottinghamshire (4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction SE)
This is an attractive part of Nottingham, at its heart is the splendid church dedicated to St. Mary, a place of worship for over one thousand years.
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Babbington, in the county of Nottinghamshire (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction SW)
This pretty Nottinghamshire village is situated around 7 miles from the centre of Nottingham. It is typical of rural England, with cottages interspersed along quiet leafy lanes.
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Mansfield, in the county of Nottinghamshire (6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction N)
During the war, both Mansfield and the surrounding region provided sanctuary for Midlander's fleeing the destruction of Hitler's bombs.
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Nottingham, a Historic City in the county of Nottinghamshire (6.8 miles, 11.0 km, direction S)
The City of Nottingham is famed for fine lace, the romance of Maid Marion and Robin Hood and as the birthplace of the founder of the Salvation Army, General William Booth (1829-1912).
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Ilkeston, in the county of Derbyshire (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction SW)
Within this pretty hilltop town you will find the ancient church dedicated to St.Mary, it was built around 1150 and has a beautiful clock-face tower.
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Trowell, in the county of Nottinghamshire (8.0 miles, 12.8 km, direction SW)
Modern day history records that this was the village chosen as The Festival of Britain Village, at the time it was considered to epitomise the spirit of British rural community life.
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Beeston, in the county of Nottinghamshire (9.0 miles, 14.4 km, direction S)
Beeston is mostly remarkable for being the place where the Ist Lord Trent started work in his mother's herbal shop at the age of 14.
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Ripley, in the county of Derbyshire (9.4 miles, 15.1 km, direction W)
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Southwell, in the county of Nottinghamshire (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction E)
Southwell, surrounded by lovely open countryside, offers an interesting choice of guest accommodation and has a good range of shops, inns and restaurants.
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Smalley, in the county of Derbyshire (9.5 miles, 15.4 km, direction SW)
A delightful place with attractive village buildings including a church, village hall, several small shops and three village inns.
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Denby, in the county of Derbyshire (9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction W)
Denby is famous for its beautiful decorative Stoneware pottery which has been exported all over the world.
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Heage, in the county of Derbyshire (10.8 miles, 17.4 km, direction W)
The village lies a short distance from the beauty spot Carsington Water, between the market town's of Ripley and Belper.
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Edwinstowe, in the county of Nottinghamshire (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction NE)
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Long Eaton, in the county of Derbyshire (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction S)
Long Eaton is a small town lying on the River Trent around 8 miles east of Derby. The town has a history stretching back to the 7th century, but was for many centuries naught but a sleepy agricultural village.
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Crich, in the county of Derbyshire (12.4 miles, 20.0 km, direction W)
A village on the edge of the Peak District National Park with a Museum dedicated solely to the golden era of the Tramcar. Also famous as being the location for filming Peak Practice.
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Nearby travel help

Hucknall Station	(1.1 miles, 1.8 km)
Newstead Station	(2.1 miles, 3.3 km, direction NW)
M1 Junction 27	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction W)
M1 Junction 26	(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction SW)
East Midlands Airport	(16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction S)
Sheffield City Airport	(25.0 miles, 40.3 km, direction N)
Papplewick to London	(115.8 miles, 186.3 km, direction SE)

Hotels & Accommodation in Papplewick

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Papplewick center
The Dakota Hotel	(3.3 miles, 5.2 km, direction W)
Best Western Bestwood Lodge Hotel	(3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction SE)
The Nottingham Gateway Hotel	(4.6 miles, 7.5 km, direction S)
Commodore	(5.1 miles, 8.3 km, direction S)
The Nottingham Belfry - A QHotel	(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction SW)
Best Western Westminster Hotel	(5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction S)
Park Inn Nottingham Formerly Nottingham Moat House	(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction S)
The Stage Hotel	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction S)
Eastwood Hall	(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction S)
Park Hotel	(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction S)
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