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A picture of Marton

Marton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (7.8 miles, 12.6 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...

Church

North Scarle (14 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (8.4 miles, 13.6 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...

A picture of Edwinstowe

Edwinstowe (14 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (8.6 miles, 13.8 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.....

A picture of Saxilby

Saxilby (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (9.4 miles, 15.1 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...

A picture of Eagle

Eagle (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (9.7 miles, 15.6 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 (9.7 miles, 15.7 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 (10.0 miles, 16.0 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...

Sherwood Forest near Worksop

Worksop (237 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (10.1 miles, 16.2 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...

River Trent, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

Gainsborough (172 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (10.7 miles, 17.2 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...

All Saints Parish Church, Swinderby, Lincs

Swinderby (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (10.8 miles, 17.3 km, direction SE)

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

Village Sign

Skellingthorpe (10 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction E)

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...

Southwell Abbey Ruins

Southwell (51 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (13.0 miles, 21.0 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...

Newark Castle, Nottinghamshire

Newark-on-Trent (95 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Nottinghamshire (13.5 miles, 21.7 km, direction S)

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...

Stapleford Woods

Stapleford (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (13.8 miles, 22.1 km, direction SE)

Stapleford is a village lying in the picturesque valley of the River Witham...

The Five Bells pub

Bassingham (8 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction SE)

Bassingham, mentioned in the Doomsday Book, is a large, flourishing village located close to the banks of the River Witham, a few miles south-west of the Cathedral City of Lincoln...

A picture of Ingham

Ingham (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (14.1 miles, 22.8 km, direction NE)

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...

The Lych Gate, St. Mary's Church

Carlton-le-Moorland (26 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (14.7 miles, 23.7 km, direction SE)

Lovely Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book and possibly beyond...

A picture of Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln (655 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Lincolnshire (14.8 miles, 23.7 km, direction E)

This fine cathedral City was called Lindon by the Ancient Britons' and later the Romans' knew it as Lindum. In AD48 a Roman garrison was set up to command the meeting of the.....

Tickhill pond and Church

Tickhill (34 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (14.8 miles, 23.9 km, direction NW)

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

Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. A View above tescos.

Mansfield (66 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (15.0 miles, 24.2 km, direction SW)

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

Recommended attractions near Askham

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

Sundown Kiddies Adventureland (16 Pictures)

(4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NE)

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July 2010

Clumber Country Park (148 Pictures)

(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction W)

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

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve at Lound near Retford, Notts.

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve (2 Pictures)

(7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction N)

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Gainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough

Gainsborough Old Hall (55 Pictures)

(10.3 miles, 16.6 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)

(10.4 miles, 16.7 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.....

Museum

Newark Air Museum (7 Pictures)

(12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SE)

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A picture of Wonderland Pleasure Park

Wonderland Pleasure Park (2 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SW)

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Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(13.1 miles, 21.2 km, direction S)

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

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

Newark Castle (47 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.3 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)

(14.8 miles, 23.8 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.....

A picture of Usher Gallery

Usher Gallery (1 Pictures)

(14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction E)

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Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Cathedral (306 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.1 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.....

Roche Abbey, Maltby

Roche Abbey (68 Pictures)

(15.3 miles, 24.6 km, direction NW)

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

A picture of Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park (8 Pictures)

(16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction W)

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

The Great Oak, Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest (39 Pictures)

(16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction SW)

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The Senses

Bolsover Castle (100 Pictures)

(17.2 miles, 27.6 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.....

Walled flower garden at Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire.

Newstead Abbey (64 Pictures)

(17.7 miles, 28.6 km, direction SW)

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

Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall (134 Pictures)

(18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction W)

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

This is the front of Sutton Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale Hall (15 Pictures)

(18.9 miles, 30.4 km, direction W)

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Conisbrough Castle, 5 miles west of Doncaster

Conisbrough Castle (16 Pictures)

(20.7 miles, 33.4 km, direction NW)

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


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