Retford itself is a lovely historical Market Town which was established in 1246 when Royal Charter was granted by Henry VIII.  It hosts the Bassetlaw Museum and has its own Tourist Information Centre.

One of the nicest things you will find about Retford is its location.  Most of the North Nottinghamshire, West Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire attractions are within 30 minutes drive.  Nottingham itself is only 40 minutes away London may be reached within 2 hours by train as Retford is on the Main East Coast rail link.

The area offers wonderful opportunities in all sorts of relaxing activities.  Visitors seeking English historical heritage will be amazed by Lincoln which is only 35 minutes by car.  Its breathtaking gothic cathedral and the castle which displays one of the few Magna Carta originals are well worth a visit (www.lincolncastle.com)

The area also offers the pilgrim Father's heritage of the beautiful village and church of Scrooby to the Old Hall of Gainsborough.

Nature and sports loving visitors will be delighted with large parks such as Rufford Abbey and Clumber Park which are ideal for both walking and cycling.  Fishermen (and Women) will enjoy fishing in the Chesterfield Canal and the nearby Hallcroft Fisheries, which is one of the Countries top-rank match coarse fisheries.  Horse lovers may enjoy a day at the races at the nearby Doncaster Races (20 minutes away).  Golf players will find plenty of courses in the area with one private club within a 5 minute walk of Westhill Cottage.

Young families must plan a visit to Sundown Adventure Land (www.sundownadventureland.co.uk).  This is a great day out for all the family and the youngest will love visiting the dream vistas this adventure park offers.

Shoppers will be entranced with the romantic shops in the old town of Lincoln and the ultra modern mall which is Meadowhall at Sheffield (www.meadowhall.co.uk).  For the more nostalgic the antique fairs of Newark are a must.

Add all this to the modern city of Nottingham with its nightlife and shopping, mixed with the unforgetable castle with its extensive art galleries and the caves underneath and the nearby Robin Hood Experience.(www.sherwoodforest.org.uk)

Visit the Major Oak of Sherwood Forest in nearby Edwinstowe with its visitors centre which appeals to all ages.

WHY RETFORD?  -  SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE