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Newark Castle

Newark-on-Trent (95 Pictures) a Historic Market Town in the county of Nottinghamshire

(7.1 miles, 11.4 km, direction S of Besthorpe)

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...

A picture of Skellingthorpe

Skellingthorpe (10 Pictures) in the county of Lincolnshire

(7.2 miles, 11.7 km, direction NE of Besthorpe)

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...

Lancaster

Waddington (45 Pictures) in the county of Lincolnshire

(9.3 miles, 15.0 km, direction E of Besthorpe)

Waddington is a bustling town, its modern day history forever linked to the R.A.F of which it is justifiably proud. It's annual air show is a major event on the yearly calendar and is attended by people from all over England...

St. Swithin's Church, Lincoln.

Lincoln (655 Pictures) a Historic City in the county of Lincolnshire

(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction NE of Besthorpe)

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.....

Southwell Abbey Ruins

Southwell (51 Pictures) in the county of Nottinghamshire

(10.6 miles, 17.0 km, direction SW of Besthorpe)

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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Newark Air Museum (7 Pictures)

(5.3 miles, 8.5 km, direction S)

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Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire

Doddington Hall (3 Pictures)

(5.4 miles, 8.8 km, direction NE)

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

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

Newark Castle (47 Pictures)

(7.1 miles, 11.4 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)

(10.1 miles, 16.2 km, direction NE)

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

Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction SW)

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

Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Cathedral (306 Pictures)

(10.3 miles, 16.6 km, direction NE)

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

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Clumber Country Park (148 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction NW)

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


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