Location: Worksop
Top Things to do in Worksop
What to do and see in Worksop, England: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
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
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 84 reviews
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
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. Laser Labyrinth
7. Savoy Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
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.
8. Hodsock Priory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 272 reviews
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
9. 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.
10. 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.
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