Location: Worksop
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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.
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1. Worksop Priory Church
2. The Harley Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 217 reviews
Situated on the ducal Welbeck estate, the award-winning Harley Gallery shows contemporary exhibitions by leading visual artists. Exhibitions change five times a year, and range from ceramics to photography. The Portland Collection Museum displays works of art from Welbeck’s internationally significant historic collection, which has been built up over the centuries by the Dukes of Portland and their families. There are hundreds of treasures on show including Michelangelo’s ‘Madonna del Silenzio’, Van Dyck’s portrait of the Earl of Strafford, and the pearl earring worn by King Charles I to his execution. The Portland Collection opened in 2016 and has attracted critical acclaim and a national RIBA award for architecture. These two inspiring art galleries are accompanied by an award-winning gallery shop, which specialises in contemporary craft from leading names and emerging makers, Farm Shop and an award-winning Café.
Reviewed By ianbJ6368QG - Kinver, United Kingdom
On a overcast day , we went to welbec as an undercover attraction. The gallery has two parts the first building is mostly modern , not my thing unfortunately. But wait ... you must go to the next building housing the Portland collection . WOW what a fascinating look at the wealth and history of the family collection . Most important of all , the gentleman on security , a retired local officer. Was totally fascinating in his knowledge of the history of the pieces on display , paintings, jewellery, articles, he really brings it to life with his storytelling and facts , you must visit if he’s there . Made the place for us .
3. St Mary and St Martin's Church, Blyth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
4. Welbeck Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Welbeck is one of the great traditional landed estates. Set mainly within Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, an area of great natural beauty, some of the most important historic buildings in the Midlands have been revitalised and are providing unique residential and commercial letting opportunities for a thriving, sustainable community. The Welbeck Estate in itself is not a 'destination', but you can visit the following which are located on the Welbeck Estate: - Welbeck Farm Shop, The Harley Gallery, Welbeck Abbey State Room Tours, The Harley Café and The Dukeries Garden Centre (run by Notcutts Garden Centres)
Reviewed By Kelly_Jonesy - Nottingham, United Kingdom
I work on the estate to I seen quite a bit of the place, it really is a beautiful place to work. The buildings around the estate are stunning! I have been to the brewery and sampled their real ales, they are fairly priced and very well brewed. The ale is very well known around the area. I haven eaten at the café and it is lovely, its fairly priced and the food is really fresh. The farm shop can be a little pricey but the produce is well worth the money, lots to choose from. The garden centre is situated close to the café and there is also a café in there too. The gallery is next door to the café. The place itself is a must see, I believe the tours sell out very fast but if you can get tickets, you wont regret it!! The winter Christmas market is good to visit too, plenty of food to try!
5. Olivers Bar, Blyth
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
6. Welbeck Farm Shop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
Welbeck Farm Shop prides itself in delicious local produce, rooted in an artisan heritage. Many of the products on offer are made on the historic Welbeck Estate, from creamy Stichelton cheese to Welbeck Abbey Brewery ales and Welbeck Bakehouse bread. The shop boasts an award-winning butchery, a cheese larder and a resident chocolatier.
Reviewed By julesnottm7 - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Very well laid out and easy to see where everything is. Excellent quality produce. Fresh and mostly local. The staff are amazingly friendly and helpful at every counter and till. The bakery goods are really tasty and butchers and cheese counters have a really extensive choice. Make sure to visit the Harley cafe afterwards for a coffee.
7. Langold Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 149 reviews
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.
8. Chesterfield Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
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.
9. The Canch Park
10. The Mallard Inn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Puddlepirate65 - Mansfield, United Kingdom
With a forty minute wait at Worksop for a train to Mansfield Woodhouse I was walking along platform1 when I spotted a sign hanging from the roof above the platform that said BAR with an arrow pointing to an anonymous looking green door. Intrigued I suggested to the wife it might be worth a look. And indeed it was! A very small, cosy bar. A proper pub with real ales, craft beers and cider. The very friendly landlady was quite happy to provide a coffee for my wife while I had a half of Weston's Old Rosie cider. Had it not been for the fact we needed to catch the train, we'd have stayed longer. The Mallard is well worth a visit and I shall definitely go there again the next time I'm waiting for a train at Worksop, even if it means missing one train and waiting for the next one.
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