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Recommended Towns & Villages near Caunton

Southwell Minster, Nottinghamshire

Southwell (51 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction SW)

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

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

Collingham (7 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction E)

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...

Newark Castle and River Trent in Newark-on-Trent - June 2005

Newark-on-Trent (95 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Nottinghamshire (5.4 miles, 8.6 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...

All Saints Parish Church, Swinderby, Lincs

Swinderby (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (7.7 miles, 12.5 km, direction E)

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

White Hart, North Scarle, Lincolnshire.

North Scarle (14 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (7.8 miles, 12.5 km, direction NE)

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...

Stapleford Woods

Stapleford (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction E)

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

A picture of Edwinstowe

Edwinstowe (14 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction NW)

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 Eagle

Eagle (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (9.1 miles, 14.7 km, direction NE)

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

A picture of Carlton-le-Moorland

Carlton-le-Moorland (26 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction E)

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

The Five Bells pub

Bassingham (8 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (10.2 miles, 16.4 km, direction E)

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...

Market Street, Mansfield

Mansfield (66 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction W)

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

A picture of Skellingthorpe

Skellingthorpe (10 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (13.1 miles, 21.0 km, direction NE)

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...

A picture of Saxilby

Saxilby (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction NE)

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...

The Church at Harmston, Lincolnshire

Harmston (10 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction E)

Harmston grew up on an escarpment from which there are dramatic views of the Witham valley, and it is perhaps this river-side position which has given this lovely pastoral place much of its character...

Lancaster

Waddington (45 Pictures)

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

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...

A picture of Marton

Marton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (14.7 miles, 23.7 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...

A picture of Boothby Graffoe

Boothby Graffoe (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (14.8 miles, 23.8 km, direction E)

Boothby Graffoe is one of the springline villages lying on the vast Lincolnshire plain. It is a sparsely populated hamlet of immense charm with a history that travels back over hundreds of years...

Gothic Revival Chapel at Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Worksop (237 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (15.5 miles, 25.0 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...

A lovely sunny day at Lincoln, and the famous view of the wonderful cathedral

Lincoln (655 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Lincolnshire (15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction NE)

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.....

The Hard Rock Cafe at the junction of King and Queen Street, Nottingham.

Nottingham (210 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Nottinghamshire (16.9 miles, 27.1 km, direction SW)

The City of Nottingham is famed for fine lace, the romance of Maid Marion and Robin Hood and as the birthplace of the founder of the Salvation Army, General William Booth (1829-1912)...

Recommended attractions near Caunton

Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(4.8 miles, 7.8 km, direction SW)

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)

(4.9 miles, 7.9 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)

(5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction SE)

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A picture of Wonderland Pleasure Park

Wonderland Pleasure Park (2 Pictures)

(7.9 miles, 12.7 km, direction W)

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The Great Oak, Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest (39 Pictures)

(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction SW)

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Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire

Doddington Hall (3 Pictures)

(11.3 miles, 18.2 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.....

July 2010

Clumber Country Park (148 Pictures)

(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction NW)

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)

(12.5 miles, 20.1 km, direction N)

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Walled flower garden at Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire.

Newstead Abbey (64 Pictures)

(13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction W)

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

A picture of Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park (8 Pictures)

(15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction W)

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

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve at Lound near Retford, Notts.

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve (2 Pictures)

(15.8 miles, 25.5 km, direction N)

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A picture of Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Castle (47 Pictures)

(16.0 miles, 25.7 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.....

A picture of Usher Gallery

Usher Gallery (1 Pictures)

(16.0 miles, 25.7 km, direction NE)

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Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Cathedral (306 Pictures)

(16.2 miles, 26.0 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.....

NOTTINGHAM CASTLE MUSEUM

Nottingham Castle Museum (16 Pictures)

(17.1 miles, 27.4 km, direction SW)

This superb mansion containing Nottingham's museum and art gallery sits on a green and pleasant mound high above the city. It.....

Belton House

Belton House (113 Pictures)

(17.3 miles, 27.9 km, direction SE)

Belton is the perfect example of a home belonging to an English country gentleman, and yet it is a delightful Anglo-Dutch.....

Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle (26 Pictures)

(17.5 miles, 28.1 km, direction S)

A castle has stood on this spot since the 11th-century, it was built by Robert de Todini, standard-bearer to William the.....

Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall (134 Pictures)

(17.7 miles, 28.5 km, direction W)

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

Young Buck

Wollaton Hall (58 Pictures)

(18.5 miles, 29.7 km, direction SW)

From the outside, Wollaton Hall could easily be mistaken for a grand Victorian mansion - even though it was built when Sir.....

The Senses

Bolsover Castle (100 Pictures)

(18.6 miles, 29.8 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.....


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