What to do and see in Worksop, England: The Best Things to do Good for Kids

September 28, 2021 Natalie Tallman

Worksop is the largest town in the Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire, England, on the River Ryton at the northern edge of Sherwood Forest. It is about 19 miles (31 km) east-south-east of the City of Sheffield and its population is estimated (Mid 2012) to be 44,970. It is also twinned with the German town Garbsen. Worksop is attracting an increasing quantity of commuters to the local area because of its close proximity of Nottingham, Lincoln, Sheffield, and to a lesser degree, Leeds, Derby, Doncaster, and Kingston-Upon-Hull.
Restaurants in Worksop

1. The Tournament Ground

Whitewater Lane Off At Junction 34., Blyth, Worksop S81 8HG England +44 7897 118786 [email protected] http://www.thetournamentground.co.uk/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 84 reviews

The Tournament Ground

With a focus on fun, safety and building confidence, The Tournament Ground has the right activity for you. All of our activities include a full safety briefing and instruction throughout. They are run with a soft, competitive edge and we can guarantee you will leave with a smile on your face. We have equipment suitable for both tall and small people and whatever your needs our trained staff will look after you. We love offer safe, fun, family days out. Suitable for kids from 8 - 80 years old! Archery, Air rifle shooting, Zombie Apocalypse training, Crossbow shooting, Combat Archery, Axe throwing, Farmer Olympics, Rage room, Bushcraft and Tractor Driving to choose from. Stag parties, hen parties are great fun here and you will get great memories. Bespoke corporate packages are one of our specialties.

Reviewed By HeadofY7

We are a secondary school and brought our new Year 7's for a bonding experience. Half on one day and half then next. We did archery, archery combat, farmer Olympics, bush craft, team building games, tug of war, and tractor pulling. Every single activity was brilliant. The staff were knowledgeable, approachable and fun. Well managed their end and within minutes the day had started. They crammed loads in and our pupils had the best time, made lots of new friends and really enjoyed it. They looked after the staff just as well and even before we left we had them pencil us in for next year. All on the one site, nice and open (so safe in these current times) and the weather was lovely and sunny adding to our fab all round experience. I would recommend to schools and equally as a mum would bring my children and their friends for some activities out of school time. Just brilliant!

2. Creswell Crags

Crags Rd Welbeck, Worksop S80 3LH England +44 1909 720378 [email protected] http://www.creswell-crags.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 758 reviews

Creswell Crags

Walk in the footsteps of the Ice Age hunter and enter a world of fire and flint. Discover a legacy etched in stone with cave art 10,000 years older than the pyramids, and medieval Witch Marks as a reminder of more superstitious times. Explore life on the edge of the Ice Age world. Creswell Crags features the only authenticated Ice Age cave art in Britain. Stone tools and remains of animals found in the caves by archaeologists provide evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago. Robin Hood Cave has more apotropaic Witch Marks than anywhere else in the UK. The unique archaeology, geology, wildlife and fauna have resulted in Creswell Crags being one of the most protected sites in the UK. The beautiful natural landscape is also popular with walkers and boasts a variety of rare species. Visit the museum or book a cave tour. See website for details.

Reviewed By ianwU9934XM - Brigg, United Kingdom

Highly recommended and a brilliant day out, visited as a family and we all thoroughly enjoyed the visit, all the staff were welcoming and helpful, stayed for the full day and enjoyed the walks, exploring and the scenery, we went on the Robin Hood/Ice Age cave tour and this was brilliant, the tour guide who took us was fantastic, really friendly, chatty, very knowledgeable and clearly enjoyed her work and told us all some really interesting facts about the caves and location. Lots of places to sit, great cafe, picnic benches available and the museum has a lot of interesting items/artefacts to look at. We all had a great day out here.

3. Laser Labyrinth

Kilton Road, Worksop S80 2EE England +44 1909 531100 http://www.laserlabyrinth.co.uk
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4.5 based on 26 reviews

Laser Labyrinth

4. Clumber Park

Clumber Park, Worksop S80 3BD England +44 1909 544917 [email protected] http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumberpark
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4.5 based on 1,440 reviews

Clumber Park

Clumber is a beautiful expanse of parkland, heath and woods covering more than 3,800 acres.Clumber Park was once the country estate of the Dukes of Newcastle. Although the house was demolished in 1938, there are glimpses of its grand past to explore - from the Gothic-style chapel, often referred to as a 'cathedral in miniature', you can follow in the footsteps of dukes through the peaceful pleasure ground to the Walled Kitchen Garden, where you can experience sights, scents and a taste of the past.Today Clumber offers freedom to discover a ducal park and provides a haven for wildlife within an idyllic setting.With 3,800 acres of picturesque parkland and gardens, peaceful woodlands and a magnificent lake to enjoy there is plenty of space to explore and relax with your family and friends.Not only is Clumber's mosaic of habitats home to an amazing array of wildlife, it is also a great place to spot it.And there's much more to explore.

Reviewed By jstan54 - Birkenshaw, United Kingdom

Stayed at the Motorhome & Caravan Club site on Clumber Park for 5 nights, fabulous staff and so friendly.The weather was kind to us and our friends for the visit and we were able to walk in this truly beautiful place with its Autumnal magnificence. We didn’t bring the bikes but if we had the trails are fabulous as are the walks. The visitor centre is excellent with a great cafe/restaurant at very reasonable prices. It’s our third visit and it certainly won’t be our last. Our National Trust is a wonderful institution preserving the very best of our wonderful islands...Clumber is England at its best. Thoroughly recommend it...please visit.

5. Savoy Cinema

Bridge Street, Worksop S80 1HP England +44 1909 481900 http://www.savoyworksop.co.uk
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4.5 based on 171 reviews

Savoy Cinema

Reviewed By Luthervandog - Worksop, United Kingdom

Efficient and easy to book. Friendly staff. Clean. No noisy activity during the film. Free parking nearby in the evening.

6. Hodsock Priory

6045 Off B, Blyth, Worksop S81 0TY England +44 1909 591204 [email protected] http://www.hodsockpriory.com
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4.5 based on 272 reviews

Hodsock Priory

Hodsock Priory is a wedding venue on a private estate surrounded by North Nottinghamshire countryside and easily accessible from the A1 and M1 at Blyth. Nationally famous for its winter garden and displays of snowdrops - open in February only each year. Wrap up warm and enjoy a walk in the woods then have a cup of tea a slice of home-made cake by the bonfire.

Reviewed By B192AJjohnm - Wales, United Kingdom

We came across Hodsock when looking for a venue for our wedding and decided it was the place for us. After a few conversations we agreed a date. Shortly afterwards we were invited to an afternoon to taste a number of the menu offerings which further reinforced we had made the right choice. In the 6 or so months we had to arrange things there wasn’t a need for hugely regular communication with the Hodsock team but when we needed them they were there. As the date drew closer there were little things that came up on our list that were no trouble for the team to accommodate. The big day arrived and family and friends staying at the Priory arrived early and Hodsock agreed that we could provide a small buffet to keep them going. Vicki was on hand to discreetly deal with a slightly lost and delayed cake ( crisis averted ) Our guests were all hugely impressed with setup and how well things ran. There’s a fine line between being there when needed whilst not being overbearing and in the way - the team managed this with aplomb. When it came to the food there were a few last minute (guest requested ) swaps which were dealt with without issue. All in all we had an absolutely fabulous day which was of course down to having many of our friends and family there to celebrate with us but also down to the excellent service we received. The day went far too quickly but we have loads of special memories. The following morning our guests staying at the Priory joined us for breakfast and what a breakfast it was - complimented by all. Just one small request on behalf of us poor unpracticed individuals who need to help getting the wedding dress off at the end of the evening - some sort of kit to help unhook, unclasp and unfasten would go down a treat ???? Thank You Vicki, Courtney, Ruby and the Team Janine and John MacMahon

7. Chesterfield Canal

Canal Road, Worksop S80 2EH England
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4.5 based on 44 reviews

Chesterfield Canal

Reviewed By Loveday2016 - Saltash, United Kingdom

We walked from Shireoaks to Kiveton Park by the canal on the Cuckoo Walk. Very enjoyable, easy walking and very pleasant by the canal. Saw a kingfisher and a few people walking their dogs but by no means busy. A lovely walk for a nice day! Very happy to recommend, will go again definitely.

8. Langold Country Park

Church street, Langold, Worksop England https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/everything-else/parks-open-spaces/langold-country-park.aspx
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4.5 based on 149 reviews

Langold Country Park

Reviewed By heeza2106 - Carlton in Lindrick, United Kingdom

Langold Country Park is my local country park and I'm so glad for it. It has a rich history dating back two hundred years beginning with it's construction amongst the woodland still surrounding it in the 1750s. Ralph Knight (of Langold Hall) is the man responsible for design of the landscape, but alterations by his grandson in 1818 saw the original series of lakes made into just two interconnecting lakes. Seventy years later, a weir with a beautiful single arch bridge and a boathouse were built and both are still standing today (though the boathouse is out of action). In a massive aesthetic turnaround, the area around the lake was developed for coal mining in the 1920s. Luckily for the locals the Firbeck Colliery Company purchased the land in 1927 and, as a perk for its miners, made the lakes and it's surrounding land into a recreational park with fishing as it's main activity. Later on, with the help of the National Coal Board, more perks were offered: a swimming pool (now torn down) and a bandstand (repaired in 2012). When the mine closed in 1968, the park was taken oven by the local council who added a playground and catering facilities. Personally, what I like most about this country park is that it's actually surrounded by countryside. No matter which direction look in there's either woodland or fields. There are so many different walks around the area you could do, not just around the lake. Today though I walked around the lake with my parents, sister, and young nephew. There were plenty of fishermen, dog walkers, and families feeding the ducks. It was beautiful weather and a good (if rather short) walk around the lake finished with an ice cream.

9. The Canch Park

Priorswell Road, Worksop S80 2BU England
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4.5 based on 27 reviews

The Canch Park

10. Kids Zone

3 Albion Close, Worksop S80 1RA England +44 1909 500058 [email protected] http://www.kidszoneplay.co.uk/
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4.0 based on 37 reviews

Kids Zone

Children's Indoor Play Centre & party venue. Open seven days a week except for Christmas Day, Boxing Day and Easter Sunday. Great party packages and available for exclusive hire.

Reviewed By EmJC2015 - Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

We have just had our 2 year old’s party at Kids Zone after having never been before and I have left feeling very impressed. It was reasonably priced overall for everything that was included, as was the food and drinks that other adults ordered whilst we were there. The equipment caters for different ages and the place is clean and has a separate room for parties. The kids have had a fab time and we will definitely be returning!

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