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A picture of Edwinstowe

Edwinstowe (14 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (6.9 miles, 11.2 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.....

Church

North Scarle (14 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E)

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...

Trees and flowers

Collingham (7 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (9.2 miles, 14.8 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 Marton

Marton (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (9.6 miles, 15.4 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 Worksop

Worksop (237 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (9.8 miles, 15.7 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 picture of Eagle

Eagle (2 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (10.0 miles, 16.0 km, direction E)

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

A picture of Saxilby

Saxilby (2 Pictures)

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

All Saints Parish Church, Swinderby, Lincs

Swinderby (4 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction SE)

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

Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell (51 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (11.3 miles, 18.2 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...

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

Gringley on the Hill (4 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (11.5 miles, 18.6 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...

St Lawrence Church

Skellingthorpe (10 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (12.3 miles, 19.8 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...

Newark Castle

Newark-on-Trent (95 Pictures)

a Historic Market Town in the county of Nottinghamshire (12.4 miles, 19.9 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...

River Trent, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.

Gainsborough (172 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (12.5 miles, 20.2 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...

Stapleford Woods

Stapleford (3 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction SE)

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

Mansfield Market Place, Notts

Mansfield (66 Pictures)

in the county of Nottinghamshire (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction SW)

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

The Five Bells pub

Bassingham (8 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction SE)

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...

The Lych Gate, St. Mary's Church

Carlton-le-Moorland (26 Pictures)

in the county of Lincolnshire (14.4 miles, 23.2 km, direction SE)

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

Exterior Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire

Bolsover (90 Pictures)

in the county of Derbyshire (15.5 miles, 24.9 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...

Village Houses, Tickhill, South Yorkshire

Tickhill (34 Pictures)

in the county of South Yorkshire (15.5 miles, 25.0 km, direction NW)

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

Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln (655 Pictures)

a Historic City in the county of Lincolnshire (15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction E)

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.....

Recommended attractions near West Markham

July 2010

Clumber Country Park (148 Pictures)

(6.2 miles, 10.0 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)

(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction NE)

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Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve at Lound near Retford, Notts.

Wetlands Waterfoul Reserve (2 Pictures)

(8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction N)

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A picture of Wonderland Pleasure Park

Wonderland Pleasure Park (2 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.6 km, direction SW)

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Doddington Hall, Lincolnshire

Doddington Hall (3 Pictures)

(11.0 miles, 17.7 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.....

Southwell Minster, nottinghamshire

Southwell Minster (40 Pictures)

(11.5 miles, 18.4 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)

(11.7 miles, 18.8 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)

(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction S)

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

Gainsborough Old Hall, Gainsborough

Gainsborough Old Hall (55 Pictures)

(12.2 miles, 19.6 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.....

The Great Oak, Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest (39 Pictures)

(14.8 miles, 23.9 km, direction SW)

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A picture of Pleasley Pit Country Park

Pleasley Pit Country Park (8 Pictures)

(15.0 miles, 24.1 km, direction W)

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

Roche Abbey, Maltby

Roche Abbey (68 Pictures)

(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction NW)

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

A picture of Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Castle (47 Pictures)

(15.7 miles, 25.2 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.....

A picture of Usher Gallery

Usher Gallery (1 Pictures)

(15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction E)

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Lincoln Cathedral, Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Lincoln Cathedral (306 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.5 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.....

Walled flower garden at Newstead Abbey in Nottinghamshire.

Newstead Abbey (64 Pictures)

(15.9 miles, 25.6 km, direction SW)

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

The Senses

Bolsover Castle (100 Pictures)

(16.0 miles, 25.8 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.....

Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire

Hardwick Hall (134 Pictures)

(17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction W)

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)

(17.7 miles, 28.5 km, direction W)

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Conisbrough Castle, 5 miles west of Doncaster

Conisbrough Castle (16 Pictures)

(21.3 miles, 34.2 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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