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A picture of Edwinstowe

Edwinstowe (14 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (2.8 miles, 4.4 km, direction S)

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.....

Worksop Priory, North Nottinghamshire

Worksop (237 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction NW)

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...

Market Street, Mansfield

Mansfield (66 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (8.7 miles, 14.0 km, direction SW)

During the war, both Mansfield and the surrounding region provided sanctuary for Midlander's fleeing the destruction of Hitler's bombs...

Exterior Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire

Bolsover (89 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction W)

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...

Together

Southwell (51 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction S)

Southwell, surrounded by lovely open countryside, offers an interesting choice of guest accommodation and has a good range of shops, inns and restaurants...

This is the back of Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Sutton Scarsdale, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale (18 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.3 miles, 19.7 km, direction W)

This is a village noted for the romantic ruins of what was once one of the grandest houses in Derbyshire...

Harvest time in Laughton

Laughton en le Morthen (25 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (12.6 miles, 20.2 km, direction NW)

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

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

Collingham (7 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (13.5 miles, 21.6 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...

Sunset at Gringley on the Hill, Nottinghamshire

Gringley on the Hill (4 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (13.5 miles, 21.8 km, direction NE)

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...

Church

North Scarle (14 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction E)

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...

St Mary's Church, Tickhill

Tickhill (34 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction N)

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

A picture of Marton

Marton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction NE)

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...

October 09 Roche Abbey

Maltby (70 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (14.5 miles, 23.3 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...

St Winifred's church Stainton

Stainton (2 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (14.7 miles, 23.6 km, direction N)

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...

Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire

Newark-on-Trent (95 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Nottinghamshire (15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction SE)

As it's name implies, this town enjoys a fine position on the River Trent. The great castle where King John died in 1216 lies in ruins on the banks of the river...

Church of All Saints, Eagle, Lincoln, Lincs

Eagle (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (15.2 miles, 24.4 km, direction E)

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

All Saints Parish Church, Swinderby, Lincs

Swinderby (4 Pictures)

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

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

The Crooked Spire, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Chesterfield (75 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction W)

Chesterfield is an attractive town close to the dramatic peaks of the Peak District National Park. It is well known for its strange landmark, the crooked spire of its parish.....

St James, Braithwell South Yorkshire

Braithwell (32 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (15.8 miles, 25.4 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 Saxilby

Saxilby (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (16.1 miles, 25.9 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...

Recommended attractions near Thoresby

July 2010

Clumber Country Park (148 Pictures)

(2.9 miles, 4.7 km, direction N)

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

A picture of Wonderland Pleasure Park

Wonderland Pleasure Park (2 Pictures)

(8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction S)

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Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve at Lound near Retford, Notts.

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve (2 Pictures)

(9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction NE)

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A picture of Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park (8 Pictures)

(9.7 miles, 15.6 km, direction SW)

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

The Senses

Bolsover Castle (100 Pictures)

(10.5 miles, 17.0 km, direction W)

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

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

Sundown Kiddies Adventureland (16 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction NE)

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Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall (134 Pictures)

(11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction SW)

This magnificent Elizabethan house was begun by Elizabeth, Countess of Shrewsbury (Bess of Hardwick) in the year 1591. For the.....

Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction S)

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

The Great Oak, Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest (39 Pictures)

(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction S)

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This is the front of Sutton Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale Hall (15 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.6 km, direction W)

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Walled flower garden at Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire.

Newstead Abbey (64 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.8 km, direction SW)

A beautiful historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland within the heart of Nottinghamshire, England......

Roche Abbey, Maltby

Roche Abbey (68 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction NW)

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

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

Newark Castle (47 Pictures)

(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction SE)

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

Museum

Newark Air Museum (7 Pictures)

(15.1 miles, 24.3 km, direction SE)

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Gainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough

Gainsborough Old Hall (55 Pictures)

(15.7 miles, 25.3 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.....

Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire

Doddington Hall (3 Pictures)

(16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction E)

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

The D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire

D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum (2 Pictures)

(18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction SW)

Admirers of D.H.Lawrence (1885-1930) should visit this place, the great 20th-century writer and poet once said of it " The scene.....

Thrybergh Country Park in South Yorkshire, England

Thrybergh Country Park (18 Pictures)

(18.4 miles, 29.6 km, direction NW)

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

Conisbrough Castle, 5 miles west of Doncaster

Conisbrough Castle (16 Pictures)

(18.8 miles, 30.2 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 Sheffield Cathedral

Sheffield Cathedral (1 Pictures)

(20.2 miles, 32.5 km, direction NW)

This cathedral dates mostly from the 15th century, it was the former parish church of St.Peter and St.Paul, its tower and.....


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