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Retford (/ ˈ r ɛ t f ər d /), also known as East Retford, is a market town in the Bassetlaw District in Nottinghamshire, England. It lies on the River Idle and the Chesterfield Canal. Retford is located 26 miles (42 km) east of Sheffield, 23 miles (37 km) west of Lincoln and 31 miles (50 km) north-east of Nottingham.
Retford is an attractive market town in the very north of Nottinghamshire. It is surrounded by quaint villages, including Babworth and Scrooby, which are famous for their links to the Mayflower Pilgrims who started their separatist movement here before setting out on their epic journey to America.
- Abfab. 3 contributions. The perfect adventure. My family absolutely adored our trip to Sundown. The attention to detail on the attractions is just amazing. You just feel everything is so considered and thought through and designed perfectly for children to have freedom to play and use their imagination.
- Martyn M. Derby, UK2 contributions. Great Theatre. Visited this theatre with a friend a few weeks back to watch 'Class Of 55'. We were very surprised by the size of the theatre, and the splendid interior which was a treat, as from the outside it doesn't look much.
- happytraveler676. Retford, UK40 contributions. Stunning scenery. lovely little park , to stroll around and there are events in the summer like Panto in the Park etc Lovely play area for Kids.
- loveholidays22222. florida 26 contributions. Nice walk around lakes. Nice reserve been a few times, several walks along river and lakes and beyond. Nice cafe and visitors centre.
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Sherwood Forest, a 450-acre country park and nature reserve, is home to the well-loved…. The ancient market town of Retford was granted its first charter (the right to hold a fair) by Henry III in 1246. This was extended by Edward I in….
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