Location: Retford
Top Things to do in Retford
Countries
What to do and see in Retford, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Retford is a market town in Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands of England, 31 miles (50 km) from Nottingham, and 23 miles (37 km) west of Lincoln. The population at the 2011 census was 22,013. The town is in the valley of the River Idle and the Chesterfield Canal passes through the centre. The village of Ordsall, west of the River Idle and the East Coast Main Line railway, and the former hamlet of Thrumpton are suburbs. Retford is administered by Bassetlaw District Council in neighbouring Worksop and twinned with Pfungstadt, Germany.
Restaurants in Retford
1. North Leverton Windmill
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By Martin1959 - Kirkby-in-Ashfield, United Kingdom
On a cold and miserable November day , what would we expect ? A 200 year old working windmill and a miller who had time and a great deal of knowledge about the history and workings of this classic piece of engineering Very rustic and interesting, plus we were also able to purchase oats and flour produced on site A very worthwhile tour which doesn’t require a huge amount of time to enjoy
2. St Swithuns Parish Church
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By kensmoon - Lincoln, United Kingdom
Located on its own area of land between two roads and Cannon Square this is a beautiful Grade II listed building. I enjoyed the exterior but understandably could not enter the church given the current situation. Hopefully next year I will be able to view the wonderful stained glass.
3. War Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By SteveS1970 - Coventry, United Kingdom
Lovely memorial in the middle of the main square with the name a of all the locals who lost their lives during the war. Nice that such a small place has this type of memorial. Last we forget.
4. The Sebastopol Cannon
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By kensmoon - Lincoln, United Kingdom
In remembrance of the men who fought and died in the Crimean War, sometimes referred to as the forgotten conflict. There is an information panel nearby which provides an interesting synopsis.
5. Mattersey Priory
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By freddiedoncaster
Although very rural, these ruins of an abbey are well worth a visit. A little tricky to get to, but once there it’s quite surreal, so let your imagination run away with yourself !
6. The Well Retford Baptist Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Avril134
Love it here real community and such a lovely atmosphere. They have a few sessions a night and then a comedy night which is funny and I really enjoy it.
7. St. John the Baptist Church Clarborough & Welham
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 reviews
8. Bevercotes Pit Wood
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 3 reviews
