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Worksop

(3.5 miles, 5.6 km, direction NE)

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...

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Bolsover Castle

Bolsover

(5.5 miles, 8.8 km, direction SW)

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...

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A picture of Edwinstowe

Edwinstowe

(6.8 miles, 10.9 km, direction SE)

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.....

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This is the front of Sutton Scarsdale Hall, Sutton Scarsdale, Derbyshire

Sutton Scarsdale

(7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction SW)

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

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

Laughton en le Morthen

(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction N)

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

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Market place, Mansfield

Mansfield

(8.5 miles, 13.7 km, direction S)

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

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The Crooked Spire, Chesterfield, Derbyshire

Chesterfield

(10.5 miles, 16.9 km, direction W)

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.....

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October 09 Roche Abbey

Maltby

(10.6 miles, 17.1 km, direction N)

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...

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St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Whiston (nr Rotherham), South Yorkshire.

Whiston

(11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction NW)

Whiston is surrounded by fine countryside, leafy lanes lead towards Morthen and Wickersley...

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Stainton church, Stainton, South Yorkshire

Stainton

(11.4 miles, 18.4 km, direction N)

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...

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The Woods

Whitwell Wood

(2.1 miles, 3.4 km, direction N)

Whitwell is famous for its wood, which is said to be the largest in Europe. It is arguably the finest woodland in North East.....

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Poulter Country Park, Nether Langwith, Derbyshire

Poulter Country Park

(3.2 miles, 5.1 km, direction SW)

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Clumber Country Park

(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction E)

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

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Anston Woods

Anston Stones Wood

(5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction N)

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The Senses

Bolsover Castle

(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SW)

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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A Robin, Sherwood Forest, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Sherwood Country Park

(6.0 miles, 9.7 km, direction SE)

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Carr Vale Nature Reserve, Derbyshire

Carr Vale Nature Reserve

(6.5 miles, 10.5 km, direction SW)

A mixture of open water, marsh, grassland and scrub that provides habitat for wintering wildfowl and raptors, migrating waders,.....

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Sherwood Forest Amusement Park

(6.6 miles, 10.6 km, direction SE)

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Bandstand at Langold Country Park, Nottinghamshire

Langold Country Park

(7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction N)

Until the 1980's, Langold Park was provided as a recreational facility for miners by the coal board. The local council took over.....

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Pools Brooke Country Park, Staveley, Derbyshire

Pools Brook Country Park

(7.4 miles, 12.0 km, direction W)

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