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A picture of Edwinstowe

Edwinstowe (14 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (6.4 miles, 10.4 km, direction NE)

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.....

Bolsover Castle

Bolsover (90 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (6.9 miles, 11.1 km, direction NW)

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...

This is the front of Sutton Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale (18 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW)

This is a village noted for the romantic ruins of what was once one of the grandest houses in Derbyshire...

Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell (51 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SE)

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

The Anglican Parish Church at Ripley, Derbyshire.

Ripley (8 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SW)

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picture of Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Chesterfield (75 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Derbyshire (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction NW)

Chesterfield is an attractive town close to the dramatic peaks of the Peak District National Park. It is well known for its strange landmark, the crooked spire of its parish.....

A picture of Babbington

Babbington (4 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction S)

This pretty Nottinghamshire village is situated around 7 miles from the centre of Nottingham. It is typical of rural England, with cottages interspersed along quiet leafy lanes...

Clumber Country Park, Worksop

Worksop (237 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (11.6 miles, 18.7 km, direction N)

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...

Restored six sailed working windmill at Heage, Derbyshire

Heage (3 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction SW)

The village lies a short distance from the beauty spot Carsington Water, between the market town's of Ripley and Belper...

Crich War Memorial

Crich (63 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.3 miles, 19.9 km, direction W)

A village on the edge of the Peak District National Park with a Museum dedicated solely to the golden era of the Tramcar. Also famous as being the location for filming Peak Practice...

Parish Church, Denby, Derbyshire.

Denby (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction SW)

Denby is famous for its beautiful decorative Stoneware pottery which has been exported all over the world...

The Anglican Church of St John the Baptist at Smalley, Derbyshire

Smalley (5 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (13.1 miles, 21.1 km, direction SW)

A delightful place with attractive village buildings including a church, village hall, several small shops and three village inns...

Town Hall and Market Place, Ilkeston, Derbyshire

Ilkeston (38 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (13.1 miles, 21.2 km, direction S)

Within this pretty hilltop town you will find the ancient church dedicated to St.Mary, it was built around 1150 and has a beautiful clock-face tower...

NOTTINGHAM CASTLE MUSEUM

Nottingham (210 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Nottinghamshire (13.4 miles, 21.6 km, direction S)

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)...

Trowell, Nottinghamshire

Trowell (3 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (13.9 miles, 22.3 km, direction S)

Modern day history records that this was the village chosen as The Festival of Britain Village, at the time it was considered to epitomise the spirit of British rural community life...

Matlock Bath

Matlock Bath (96 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction W)

Matlock Bath lies amongst some of the most beautiful river-valley country in England...

Winter sunset

Beeston (270 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (15.4 miles, 24.9 km, direction S)

Beeston is mostly remarkable for being the place where the Ist Lord Trent started work in his mother's herbal shop at the age of 14...

Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire: scene near Middleton Top

Middleton by Wirksworth (7 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction W)

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Village St, Laughton en le Morthen, South Yorkshire

Laughton en le Morthen (25 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (16.6 miles, 26.6 km, direction N)

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

Newark Castle

Newark-on-Trent (95 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Nottinghamshire (17.1 miles, 27.6 km, direction E)

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...

Recommended attractions near Mansfield

A picture of Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park (8 Pictures)

(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction NW)

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

Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall (134 Pictures)

(4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction W)

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

Walled flower garden at Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire.

Newstead Abbey (64 Pictures)

(4.9 miles, 7.9 km, direction S)

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

A picture of Wonderland Pleasure Park

Wonderland Pleasure Park (2 Pictures)

(5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction SE)

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The Great Oak, Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest (39 Pictures)

(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SE)

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The Senses

Bolsover Castle (100 Pictures)

(7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NW)

The early morning sun streams down on a piece of Derbyshire's proud heritage, as into view come the magnificent ruins of Bolsover.....

This is the front of Sutton Scaresdale Hall, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale Hall (15 Pictures)

(7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NW)

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The D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire

D H Lawrence Birthplace Museum (2 Pictures)

(10.0 miles, 16.1 km, direction SW)

Admirers of D.H.Lawrence (1885-1930) should visit this place, the great 20th-century writer and poet once said of it " The scene.....

July 2010

Clumber Country Park (148 Pictures)

(10.7 miles, 17.3 km, direction NE)

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

Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(11.6 miles, 18.6 km, direction SE)

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

American Adventure Theme Park

American Adventure Theme Park (4 Pictures)

(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction SW)

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Osborne's Pond, Shipley Country Park, Derbyshire

Shipley Country Park (30 Pictures)

(12.3 miles, 19.9 km, direction SW)

Shipley Country Park occupies a landscape of superb countryside with lakes, ponds, stunning woodland walks and a wealth of.....

National Tramway Museum

National Tramway Museum (50 Pictures)

(12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction W)

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Garden view of the Erewash Museum on High Street, Ilkeston

The Erewash Museum (2 Pictures)

(13.0 miles, 20.9 km, direction S)

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Young Buck

Wollaton Hall (58 Pictures)

(13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction S)

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

NOTTINGHAM CASTLE MUSEUM

Nottingham Castle Museum (16 Pictures)

(13.8 miles, 22.3 km, direction S)

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

Derilect Riber Castle, Matlock, Derbyshire

Riber Castle (2 Pictures)

(14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction W)

The Matlocks between them form some of the most outstanding countryside in the Peak District. Here you can find Riber Castle.....

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Gullivers Kingdom

(15.3 miles, 24.7 km, direction W)

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Heights of Abraham

The Heights of Abraham (20 Pictures)

(15.4 miles, 24.8 km, direction W)

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

Newark Castle (47 Pictures)

(16.6 miles, 26.6 km, direction E)

The romantic ruins of this once glorious castle were left to fall into further disrepair following the ravages of the English.....


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