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A picture of Edwinstowe

Edwinstowe (14 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (8.0 miles, 12.8 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.....

Sherwood Forest near Worksop

Worksop (237 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (8.1 miles, 13.0 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...

A picture of Marton

Marton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (8.8 miles, 14.1 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...

St Peter & St Paul Church  - Gringley on the Hill, Nottinghamshire

Gringley on the Hill (4 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (9.0 miles, 14.4 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...

Church

North Scarle (14 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (10.5 miles, 16.9 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...

All Saints Church, Gainsborough

Gainsborough (172 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (10.6 miles, 17.1 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...

A picture of Saxilby

Saxilby (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (11.1 miles, 17.9 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...

Trees and flowers

Collingham (7 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (11.7 miles, 18.8 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...

A picture of Eagle

Eagle (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction SE)

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 (12.8 miles, 20.6 km, direction SE)

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

St Mary's Church, Tickhill

Tickhill (34 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction NW)

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

A picture of Skellingthorpe

Skellingthorpe (10 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (13.3 miles, 21.5 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...

Laughton en le Morthen village, from the top of all Saints Church

Laughton en le Morthen (25 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction NW)

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

Southwell Minster

Southwell (51 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 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...

Old town hall, Mansfield, Notts

Mansfield (66 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction SW)

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

Stainton church, Stainton, South Yorkshire

Stainton (2 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction NW)

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...

War Memorial, Top of Maltby crags.

Maltby (70 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (14.8 miles, 23.8 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...

Bolsover Castle

Bolsover (90 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (15.1 miles, 24.3 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...

St Mary Magdalen Church in Newark-on-Trent - June 2005

Newark-on-Trent (95 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Nottinghamshire (15.1 miles, 24.4 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...

A picture of Ingham

Ingham (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (15.4 miles, 24.8 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...

Recommended attractions near Gamston

July 2010

Clumber Country Park (148 Pictures)

(5.0 miles, 8.1 km, direction W)

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)

(5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction NE)

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Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve at Lound near Retford, Notts.

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve (2 Pictures)

(5.6 miles, 9.1 km, direction N)

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Gainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough

Gainsborough Old Hall (55 Pictures)

(10.3 miles, 16.5 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)

(12.4 miles, 19.9 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.....

A picture of Wonderland Pleasure Park

Wonderland Pleasure Park (2 Pictures)

(12.9 miles, 20.7 km, direction SW)

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Roche Abbey, Maltby

Roche Abbey (68 Pictures)

(13.2 miles, 21.3 km, direction NW)

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

Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(14.1 miles, 22.7 km, direction S)

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

Museum

Newark Air Museum (7 Pictures)

(14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction SE)

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

Newark Castle (47 Pictures)

(14.8 miles, 23.8 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 Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park (8 Pictures)

(15.4 miles, 24.7 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)

(15.6 miles, 25.2 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.....

A picture of Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Castle (47 Pictures)

(16.7 miles, 26.8 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.....

The Great Oak, Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest (39 Pictures)

(16.7 miles, 26.9 km, direction SW)

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A picture of Usher Gallery

Usher Gallery (1 Pictures)

(16.8 miles, 27.1 km, direction E)

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Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Cathedral (306 Pictures)

(16.8 miles, 27.1 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.....

Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall (134 Pictures)

(17.4 miles, 27.9 km, direction SW)

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)

(17.4 miles, 28.1 km, direction W)

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Walled flower garden at Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire.

Newstead Abbey (64 Pictures)

(17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction SW)

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

Conisbrough Castle, 5 miles west of Doncaster

Conisbrough Castle (16 Pictures)

(18.7 miles, 30.1 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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