Location: Mansfield
Top Things to do in Mansfield
What to do and see in Mansfield, United Kingdom (UK): The Best Places and Tips
Mansfield (/ˈmænzˌfiːld/) is a market town in Nottinghamshire, England. It is the main town in the Mansfield local government district and is a part of the Mansfield Urban Area. Nestling in a pocket within the Maun Valley surrounded by hills, the town is around 12 miles (19 km) north of Nottingham. The district of Mansfield is a largely urban area situated in the north west of Nottinghamshire populated by 99,600 residents, the vast majority of whom live in Mansfield (including Mansfield Woodhouse), with Market Warsop a secondary centre, and the remainder in the rural north of the district. Adjacent to the urban area of Sutton-in-Ashfield, Mansfield is the only major sub-regional centre in Nottinghamshire covering an area of 30 square miles (78 sq km). The Centre for Cities (2009) categorises the town as a 'small city', although it does not officially hold city status.
Restaurants in Mansfield
1. Sherwood Pines Forest Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 620 reviews
Sherwood Pines Forest Park is the East Midlands' largest public forest set within the great Sherwood Forest. With everything you could want for a fantastic day outdoors... great cycling trails and mountain biking areas, wonderful walks through mixed habitats, play areas for kids, Go Ape Tree Top Adventure and Forest Segway, even live music Concerts on summer evenings.
Reviewed By stella59 - london
What a fantastic time we all had, it was brilliant and can’t fault anything.
The lodge exceeded our expectations for everything.
It was comfortable, spacious and luxurious with all that we needed and more.
The hot tub was fab and a guy came to service it our first morning.
I loved that there were floor to ceiling windows so that we could enjoy views of the forest.
The log burner was lovely too though more for effect as the underfloor heating did its job.
I could only stay for 2 of the 3 nights but would have loved to stay longer as it was so lovely!
2. Vicar Water Country Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Vicar Water Country Park has had a fascinating and varied history before becoming a 78 hectare, Green Flag award winning green space. In the Middle Ages the Vicar Water stream was known as Warmebroke - "Warm Brook" before becoming Vicar Water. Vicar Water was dammed in 1870 by the 5th Duke of Portland creating Vicar Pond for use as a fishery to supply the lakes at Welbeck Abbey. In the early 1900's Vicar Pond was used for boating and swimming by soldiers posted at the nearby Clipstone Camp. In 1912, the 6th Duke of Portland leased the area around Vicar Pond known as Anne Bower Hill to the Bolsover Colliery Company and coal was reached in 1922 after a break due to the First World War. In 1976 coal ceased to be tipped around the immediate area around Vicar Pond and 10 hectares of woodland was planted. In 1982 Vicar Water Country Park officially opened with Newark and Sherwood District Council officially taking over ownership in 1992. The park doubled in size in 1999 after more reclamation work was undertaken on further areas of spoil tipping. In 2000 the Visitor Center opened and the park received its first Green Flag award, which it has received every year since. In more recent times the park has become an officially accredited Country Park through Natural England and provides a host of recreational activities including fishing, cycling, dog walking, wildlife watching, model boat sailing, and horse riding. There are 3 waymarked trails available free of charge from the visitor centre where there is also toilets and Rumbles café to purchase refreshments.
Reviewed By trish551 - Mansfield, United Kingdom
With the iconic old henstocks of Clipstone pits in the background it's a serene and beautiful place to follow walking trails and get close to nature. A lovely lake to sit and watch birds and wildlife with the gentle plop of fishermen casting their fishing rods with the reflections of trees in the water. Also there is a lovely little cafe for a meal or refreshments.
3. Papplewick Pumping Station
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 144 reviews
Victorian fresh water pumping station that is now an industrial heritage attraction and wedding venue.
Reviewed By RLBAllen - Loughborough, United Kingdom
This place seems a bit different from a city museum, or a rural natural trust property. It feels very worldy in it’s approach. Would definitely recommend going on one of the steaming days; the pump house is a site to behold when it’s working. There’s...MoreThank you for your review and for visiting the Pumping Station, we are glad you enjoyed your visit.
4. Go Ape Sherwood
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 354 reviews
Just 20 miles from Nottingham. Our Tree Top Adventure in Robin Hood country features a tree to tree zip wire (one of the only tree top tree zip wires in the country!) We like to think these are the special Go Ape ingredient that makes the outdoor adventure at Sherwood Pines great for unique days out near Nottingham. You can swing through our forest and get the best views over 3000 acres of woodland - A great place to escape and enjoy epic outdoor adventure activities in the forest. And the adventure does not need to stop there. You can get off the beaten track and enjoy our latest forest adventure with Go Ape Forest Segway - an epic segway experience near Nottingham with a down to earth twist. And Sherwood Pines is also home to our Tree Top Junior Adventure for Mini Tarzans. Release your little monkeys onto a Go Ape course designed for them. No one loves adventure more than kids!
Reviewed By hayley b - Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
We've just got back from our fourth visit. The kids and adults alike, absolutely love it. The kids have to stick to the smaller route due to their height but they still have lots of fun every time we visit.
5. Hardwick Hall and Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1 reviews
Welcome to Hardwick, whose stunning houses and beautiful landscape have been created by a cast of thousands.It was the formidable Bess of Hardwick who first created Hardwick in the late 1500s.In the centuries since then her descendants, farmers, gardeners, builders, decorators, embroiderers and craftsmen of all kinds have contributed and made Hardwick their creation.We want you to explore and enjoy Hardwick and in the process discover the lives, loves and adventures of the creators of Hardwick.Explore the enchanting Elizabethan mansion, take a stroll in our peaceful Gardens, enjoy seasonal and locally produced food at our Restaurant, get closer to nature with a walk in the Park and much much more.
Reviewed By TJA950 - Gillingham, United Kingdom
This is a really well presented building that has not been cluttered up with supposedly related art projects and “themes” that relate vaguely to one of the previous occupants or to the hall. Such installations seem to be the current “fad” in many NHS and Council owned buildings and, in my view, detract from the real beauty of the building. I was really impressed with this building and how the knowledgeable volunteer guides held back and did not try and “ambush” you. A truly wonderful building, well presented and well kept. The park is massive yet the adjacent Gardens are nice and compact but were not at there best, I must confess, which I put down to the severe weather. It is quite a walk from the car park to the entrance if you are mobility impaired but a buggy is provided from there to the house. There are a lot of activities for children in the stable yard which is very big and it is there that a shop is provided for the adults. A Stone Centre is a few minutes walk away from here and there are lots of trails and walks in the park.
I have to say that as a volunteer at a National Trust Property, our restaurant is also a major attraction as indeed it is apparent that this one is too. I am sorry to say that if we run it like these people, it would not be very popular at all. Whist the food looked good and so did the quality and presentation but the service was tardy with miserable and none smiling staff, manifestly not enjoying their work with little interaction with their customers. In addition, there was a temporary pizza stall and a mobile Sandwich bar outside which was very amateurish and very limited. If we run the catering provision like these people, I am afraid our takings would suffer dramatically. The inside of the restaurant downstairs was not clean, not cleared quickly and the seats grubby. I had to keep reminding myself that the purpose of my being here was to judge the building otherwise my rating would be very low indeed.
6. Newstead Abbey
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 502 reviews
Originally built in 1164 as an Augustinian priory, this became the ancestral home of poet Lord Byron.
Reviewed By Chrissi L - Lincoln, United Kingdom
As a relative local I had never been to Newstead Abbey before but looking for somewhere to go for a walk on a cold day we thought we would have a look.
Parking was signposted as £6 but there was no one taking pennies and no pay and display machines so I don't have any information for you. Parking is easy and disabled parking is up close to the buildings.
After wandering through the Japanese Gardens and around the back to the lake we were frozen so we went for a lovely hot chocolate with a jam and cream scone. A very nice afternoon out.
7. Jimmy Beans
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By Emma C - Mansfield
An actual soft play we've not been too. !!!
After school birthday party for a friends 5yr old.
Soft play is great but the party food left ALOT of kids hungry and didn't look particularly fresh. I'm glad I'd not paid ££££ for it plus I had a younger child that I'd ordered dinner for.
Cheap fried meals. What does it take to get a decent after school meal !!!! I'd rather pay a decent price and get a decent meal. Not cheap sausages and value brown beans
Also the toilets were filthy. When you have boys that have to lift the seat is it that difficult to keep the seats clean? . Definitely not been cleaned all day.
Shame really the boys had a fab time playing. But we won't rush back.
8. Pleasley Colliery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 119 reviews
Reviewed By Wanderlust W - Mansfield, United Kingdom
This once proud pit now stands as a working museum and a monument to all the Proud miners and families who once worked and lived in the nearby villages.. ran by volunteers who have kept and restored the old wheel house to a reminder of how things used to be... it’s full of memories ,some sad but many happy days
Working at the pit... the old pit tip is now a vey popular country park with people walking their dogs ,and bikers on the trail a wonderful place to have a stroll any time of the year.
9. Stainsby Mill at Hardwick Estate
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 205 reviews
Reviewed By Paul B - Chesterfield, United Kingdom
Well preserved ancient water mill in working order still producing flour. The enthusiastic guides are excellent. A great place to visit in conjunction with Hardwick Hall
10. Kings Mill Reservoir
Overall Ratings
4 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By colin2308 - sutton in Ashfield, nottinghamshire
As a family we love walking our dog around the Reservoir. It is a pleasure to see all the ducks, geese, swans, etc. around the water. You see other people with their dogs, exchange pleasantries, and carry on the walk. Joggers, cyclists and other people make it a pleasant walk. The cafe is a nice way to take a break, with a large menu to choose from, hot and cold. It’s a relaxing way to enjoy leisure time. Photographers are a plenty with lots of wildlife photos to be taken, and birdwatchers are always in attendance. Well worth a visit. There is a car park situated off the A617. Go try it, you won’t be disappointed, and the walk is free. For families and all people.
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