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A picture of Gainsborough Old Hall

Gainsborough (172 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction E)

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...

Sunset at Gringley on the Hill, Nottinghamshire

Gringley on the Hill (4 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction W)

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...

A picture of Marton

Marton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (6.1 miles, 9.8 km, direction SE)

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...

A picture of Ingham

Ingham (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (11.1 miles, 17.8 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...

A picture of Saxilby

Saxilby (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SE)

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...

Tickhill pond and Church

Tickhill (34 Pictures)

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

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

Sherwood Forest near Worksop

Worksop (237 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction SW)

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...

Wadworth south Yorkshire

Wadworth (7 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (14.0 miles, 22.5 km, direction W)

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

St Lawrence Church

Skellingthorpe (10 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (14.2 miles, 22.8 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...

Stainton church, Stainton, South Yorkshire

Stainton (2 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction W)

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...

Church

North Scarle (14 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction S)

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...

Town Centre of Doncaster in South Yorkshire.

Doncaster (118 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (15.1 miles, 24.3 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...

A picture of Eagle

Eagle (2 Pictures)

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

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

Roche Abbey

Maltby (70 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction W)

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 James Church, Braithwell

Braithwell (32 Pictures)

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

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...

All Saints Church, Laughton en le Morthen, South Yorkshire

Laughton en le Morthen (25 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (16.1 miles, 26.0 km, direction W)

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

A picture of Dunholme

Dunholme (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (16.4 miles, 26.4 km, direction SE)

Dunholme is a small Lincolnshire village with a history stretching back to the Doomsday Book and possibly beyond. It is found nestling beneath a range of low hills, straddling along a stream...

Lincoln Cathedral

Lincoln (655 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Lincolnshire (16.6 miles, 26.8 km, direction SE)

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.....

A picture of Nettleham

Nettleham (10 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction SE)

This is a most delightful Lincolnshire village with dreamy stone cottages, a picturesque village green, and a sparkling beck around which well fed ducks and moorhens colonise...

St Mary's Church, Sprotbrough, South Yorkshire

Sprotbrough (114 Pictures)

a Picturesque Village in the county of South Yorkshire (16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction NW)

Sprotbrough lies in the valley of the River Don, it is a lovely rural location with fertile fields and meadows leading from leafy lanes whose hedgerows are full of wild plants and flowers...

Recommended attractions near Beckingham

Gainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough

Gainsborough Old Hall (55 Pictures)

(1.7 miles, 2.8 km, direction E)

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

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve at Lound near Retford, Notts.

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve (2 Pictures)

(5.8 miles, 9.4 km, direction SW)

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

Sundown Kiddies Adventureland (16 Pictures)

(6.3 miles, 10.1 km, direction S)

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July 2010

Clumber Country Park (148 Pictures)

(12.8 miles, 20.5 km, direction SW)

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

Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire

Doddington Hall (3 Pictures)

(14.4 miles, 23.2 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.....

Roche Abbey, Maltby

Roche Abbey (68 Pictures)

(14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction W)

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

A picture of Doncaster Minster

Doncaster Minster (4 Pictures)

(15.5 miles, 24.9 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.....

A picture of Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Castle (47 Pictures)

(16.5 miles, 26.6 km, direction SE)

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

Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Cathedral (306 Pictures)

(16.6 miles, 26.7 km, direction SE)

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)

(16.7 miles, 26.9 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)

(17.0 miles, 27.4 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.....

Conisbrough Castle, 5 miles west of Doncaster

Conisbrough Castle (16 Pictures)

(17.8 miles, 28.7 km, direction W)

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

Thrybergh Country Park in South Yorkshire, England

Thrybergh Country Park (18 Pictures)

(19.3 miles, 31.1 km, direction W)

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

Brodsworth Hall at night

Brodsworth Hall (120 Pictures)

(20.3 miles, 32.6 km, direction NW)

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Museum

Newark Air Museum (7 Pictures)

(21.1 miles, 33.9 km, direction S)

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A picture of Wonderland Pleasure Park

Wonderland Pleasure Park (2 Pictures)

(22.3 miles, 35.9 km, direction SW)

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The Senses

Bolsover Castle (100 Pictures)

(22.9 miles, 36.9 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 Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park (8 Pictures)

(23.8 miles, 38.3 km, direction SW)

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

This is the front of Sutton Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale Hall (15 Pictures)

(24.8 miles, 40.0 km, direction SW)

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Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall (134 Pictures)

(25.6 miles, 41.2 km, direction SW)

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


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