Photo: Chesterfield
Canal
Photos: Clumber Park
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Sherwood Forest Country Park, Edwinstowe, Near Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Tel: 01623 823202. Sherwood Forest was formerly a royal hunting
forest, favoured by Norman kings, and was also the legendary
home of the world’s most famous outlaw, Robin Hood. About
9 miles south of Retford.
Rufford Park, Ollerton,
Nottinghamshire NG22 9DF Tel: 0845 3304214. Rufford Park can
be found on the outskirts of Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire,
and is one of the county’s most popular day's out. There
is plenty to see and do, with the centrepiece being the remains
of a 12th Century Cistercian abbey; around the ruin is 150 acres
of gardens and woodlands, and there is also an excellent craft
centre, showcasing the skills of local artists with exhibitions
and demonstrations. About 10 miles south of Retford.
Chesterfield Canal Trust. The Trust aims to promote the full
restoration and development of the Chesterfield Canal. Already
the Chesterfield Canal has much to offer; the 46-mile canal has
narrow locks, wide locks, and tunnels. It originally ran from
the River Trent at West Stockwith to Chesterfield. It is currently
only navigable as far as Kiveton Park near Rotherham. The section
near Chesterfield offers the Tapton Lock Visitor Centre at Tapton
Lock, Lockoford Lane, CHESTERFIELD, Derbyshire, S41 7JB. Tel:
01246 551035. Main towns near the canal - Rotherham Chesterfield,
Worksop, Retford, Gainsborough.
Clumber Park The Estate
Office, Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3AZ. Tel:
01909 476592. Clumber Park is a country park in the Dukeries
near Worksop. Idyllic lakeside walks in the pleasure ground.
Bring your own, or hire a cycle and explore our woodland trails.
Clumber Chapel - a Gothic cathedral in miniature. Culinary tastes
of the past come to life in the Kitchen Garden. About 6 miles
southwest of Retford.
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