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Chester Race Course and Stand - September 2009

Chester

a Historic City in the county of Cheshire

Recommended Towns & Villages near Retford

St Peter & St Paul Church  - Gringley on the Hill, Nottinghamshire

Gringley on the Hill (4 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction N)

This charming hill-top village lies in spacious countryside close to the Chesterfield Canal. It shows an abundance of picturesque red-brick properties including out lying farms with ancient barns and dovecotes...

Worksop Priory, North Nottinghamshire

Worksop (237 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction W)

The dense spread of Worksop in Nottinghamshire meets with some seriously picturesque countryside, it is fortunate to be ringed by two rivers, the Clumber which borders Clumber Country Park, and the River Ryton...

A picture of Marton

Marton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E)

Marton is a sleepy village with a long history. In far off Roman times, a small fort guarded a nearby crossing of the River Trent...

River Trent, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

Gainsborough (172 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (8.9 miles, 14.4 km, direction NE)

The lovely market town of Gainsborough flourishes along a sweep of the River Trent which opens up pleasant riverside walks revealing much of the areas flora and fauna as well as interesting pieces of modern sculpture...

A picture of Edwinstowe

Edwinstowe (14 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SW)

In the heart of Sherwood Forest sits the historic village of Edwinstowe. Legend has it that it was here in Edwinstowe that Robin Hood married Maid Marian at the local Church of.....

Tickhill pond and Church

Tickhill (34 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NW)

This is a pleasant, somewhat sprawling village lying in rural countryside a short distance from the market town of Maltby..

All Saints Church, Laughton en le Morthen, South Yorkshire

Laughton en le Morthen (25 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction W)

Once a mining hamlet, Laughton-en-le-Morthen is now thriving village with stylish housing expanding out from its medieval centre...

Stainton church, Stainton, South Yorkshire

Stainton (2 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NW)

This picturesque South Yorkshire village was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, but there is considerable evidence that it existed as a settlement long before 1086...

A picture of Saxilby

Saxilby (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (12.1 miles, 19.5 km, direction E)

The village is dominated by the Foss Dyke Canal, a waterway built by the Romans and later deepened by Henry I to allow safe passage for larger vessels...

October 09 Roche Abbey

Maltby (70 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction NW)

The town was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, and several historic properties can be found in the region from shortly after this time, of these, of particular note are the handsome ruins of Roche Abbey, a Cistercian foundation of 1147...

White Hart, North Scarle, Lincolnshire.

North Scarle (14 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (12.7 miles, 20.5 km, direction SE)

The village is small and unspoilt, it has pleasant leafy lanes and a quiet High Street. Of its most picturesque aspects apart from the church, is a George V Post Box...

Wadworth south Yorkshire

Wadworth (7 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction NW)

This is a pleasant South Yorkshire village lying in lush countryside a few miles from the city of Rotherham...

St James, Braithwell South Yorkshire

Braithwell (32 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (13.6 miles, 21.8 km, direction NW)

Braithwell lies at the centre of a largely rural community, the surrounding landscape is mostly of farms and leafy lanes siding fields full of grazing cattle and sheep...

A picture of Eagle

Eagle (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction SE)

The village of Eagle is situated in spacious countryside a short distance away from the historic city of Lincoln...

The Grey Horse pub, one of three pubs in the village of Collingham, Nottinghamshire.

Collingham (7 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction SE)

This is a small Nottinghamshire village pleasantly located on the banks of the River Trent. It offers all the usual village amenities, church, couple of shops, butchers, newsagents and three public houses...

St Lawrence Parish Church

Skellingthorpe (10 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction SE)

This is a large village lying around three miles from Lincoln which is fringed by the Fosdyke Navigation. Visitors will find a few shops, pubs and an interesting Anglican church...

All Saints Parish Church, Swinderby, Lincs

Swinderby (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction SE)

Swinderby is located in spacious countryside close to where the Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire borders meet...

A picture of Ingham

Ingham (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction E)

Ingham, from its earliest dawning's at the time of the Doomsday Book has enjoyed a tranquil existence. The village lies in a lovely area between Lincoln and Gainsborough, amidst some of the shire's most stunning scenery...

Bolsover Castle

Bolsover (90 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction SW)

Bolsover is a small town lying 5 miles east of Chesterfield. It occupies a picturesque valley setting, watched over by 17th century Bolsover Castle which stands on the site of a former fortress of Norman times...

Christ church in central Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Doncaster (118 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction NW)

Doncaster lies in what was once a great sweep of Yorkshire coalfields. It is home to one of the finest racecourses in the country where the classic St.Leger Stakes has been run each September since 1776, making the race four years older than the Derby...

Recommended attractions near Retford

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve at Lound near Retford, Notts.

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve (2 Pictures)

(2.7 miles, 4.4 km, direction N)

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July 2010

Clumber Country Park (148 Pictures)

(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction SW)

The peaceful landscape of this delightful country park gives visitors lovely summer memories of time spent ambling around.....

1983 - Sundown Kiddies Adventureland - Then known as Pets Corner. - At the tudor houses

Sundown Kiddies Adventureland (16 Pictures)

(5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction E)

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Gainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough

Gainsborough Old Hall (55 Pictures)

(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction NE)

Gainsborough Old Hall is one of the largest and most outstanding surviving examples of a late medieval house in the country. It.....

Roche Abbey, Maltby

Roche Abbey (68 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NW)

The evocative remains of Roche Abbey rising from a landscape laid out by Capability Brown present an awe-inspiring sight,.....

Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire

Doddington Hall (3 Pictures)

(14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction SE)

This is a superb, large Elizabethan house with a truly impressive roofline. It was built in around 1600 by Robert Smythson, with.....

A picture of Wonderland Pleasure Park

Wonderland Pleasure Park (2 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction S)

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The Senses

Bolsover Castle (100 Pictures)

(16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction SW)

The early morning sun streams down on a piece of Derbyshire's proud heritage, as into view come the magnificent ruins of Bolsover.....

A picture of Doncaster Minster

Doncaster Minster (4 Pictures)

(16.2 miles, 26.0 km, direction NW)

St.Georges is the Minster Church of Doncaster. It was built to a design by Sir Gilbert Scott, architect, who was instructed to.....

Conisbrough Castle, 5 miles west of Doncaster

Conisbrough Castle (16 Pictures)

(16.3 miles, 26.3 km, direction NW)

The dilapidated ruins of Conisbrough Castle make an impressive sight, particularly its keep, which is unusual in design. The.....

A picture of Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park (8 Pictures)

(16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction SW)

Pleasley Pit Country park is a reclaimed colliery site, which now offers nature lovers the chance to see record numbers of.....

Thrybergh Country Park in South Yorkshire, England

Thrybergh Country Park (18 Pictures)

(17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction NW)

Thrybergh Country Park evolved out of Thrybergh Reservoir built in the 1800's to supply the borough of Doncaster with water. .....

Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction S)

Historically a monastery was probably founded here in the 10th century, with the church being begun around 1108. The building.....

Museum

Newark Air Museum (7 Pictures)

(17.2 miles, 27.6 km, direction SE)

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A picture taken across the lake looking up at Cusworth Hall, Nr Doncaster

Cusworth Hall & Museum (40 Pictures)

(17.3 miles, 27.8 km, direction NW)

Cusworth Hall is a mid 18th century house built for the Wrightson family, with wings added later by James Paine. The house.....

The ruins of Newark Castle on the banks of the River Trent. Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire.

Newark Castle (47 Pictures)

(17.7 miles, 28.5 km, direction S)

The romantic ruins of this once glorious castle were left to fall into further disrepair following the ravages of the English.....

A picture of Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Castle (47 Pictures)

(17.9 miles, 28.8 km, direction E)

A fine Norman motte-and-bailey castle built in 1068 on the site of a former Roman fortress. It is interesting for its two.....

This is the front of Sutton Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale Hall (15 Pictures)

(17.9 miles, 28.9 km, direction SW)

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Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Cathedral (306 Pictures)

(18.0 miles, 29.0 km, direction E)

Looking at the West front of Lincoln's fine Cathedral Church of St.Mary, past the pageant of ancient buildings outside the castle.....

A picture of Usher Gallery

Usher Gallery (1 Pictures)

(18.1 miles, 29.1 km, direction E)

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