Location: Worksop
Top Things to do in Worksop
The 10 Best Things to do in Worksop, England
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. Worksop Priory Church
2. Creswell Crags
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 758 reviews
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. Mr Straw's House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 295 reviews
Come and discover a 1920s house captured in time...Step back in time to the 1920s and find out how a grocer's family lived in this market town. This ordinary semi-detached house, with original interior decorations from 1923, was the home of the Straw family.For 60 years the family threw little away and chose to live without many of the modern comforts we take for granted.Photographs, letters, Victorian furniture and household objects spanning 100 years can still be seen exactly where their owners left them.As the house is rather cosy, it is essential to book a tour in advance - just give us a call to do so!
Reviewed By O357EZians
Well really two houses, as the straws actually bought two semi detached properties adjoining each other. You will be met by very informative and well trained guides in the morning or you can do your own self guided tour in the afternoon, guides are still on hand to answer your questions. Visit here is a must as many pieces will be familiar and it gives a real flavour of local life.
4. Clumber Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,440 reviews
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. 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 .
6. 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!
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. Kids Zone
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 37 reviews
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!
