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Quality Bed & Breakfast accommodation in Cuckney, Worksop, Nottinghamshire. Tel: 01623 844339 |
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Local Interests, Events and Activities...
In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Cuckney like this...
CUCKNEY, a village, a township, and a parish in Worksop district, Nottinghamshire. The village stands 5½ miles S by W of Worksop r. station, and 8 N by E of Mansfield; has a post office under Mansfield; and was once a market-town. The township includes also the hamlets of Bonbusk and Milnthorpe. Pop., 540. Houses, 99. The parish contains likewise the townships of Norton, Holbeck, and Langwith; and bears the name of Norton-Cuckney.
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Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
Former Royal Hunting Forest and legendary home of the world’s most famous outlaw – Robin Hood. Visitor Centre with exhibitions, two shops and Forest Table Restaurant for light snacks and meals. See the famous Major Oak and enjoy woodland trails. Lively year-round programme of events, including summer Robin Hood Festival.
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Sherwood Forest Visitors Centre |
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Robin Hood's Oak |
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Clumber Park |
Clumber Park |
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Idyllic walks with amazing scenery and wildlife, all nestled amongst the remnants of Clumber's grand past.
3,800 acres of green open space to relax in and enjoy
Discover more of the Park on your bike with over 20 miles of cycle routes through spectacular scenery
Europe's longest double avenue of lime trees line the grand entrance
Find a moments peace and tranquillity in Clumber Chapel
The recently refurbished restaurant uses fresh ingredients picked in our walled kitchen garden
Find out more infomation on Clumber Park from the National Trust
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Bolsover Castle
Be transported back to the golden age of chivalry and romance. Set on a hilltop overlooking the Vale of Scarsdale, Bolsover Castle enjoys panoramic views over the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. Children will love the fairytale Little Castle, designed as a fantasy entertainment house with magnificent wall paintings.
Visit the indoor Riding House where William, Duke of Newcastle indulged his passion for training horses in balletic movement. Wander round the beautiful Venus Garden, with its secluded love seats, 23 statues and fountain which plays again for the first time in centuries. There are also intriguing audio-visual displays to enjoy in the Discovery Centre.
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Bolsover Castle |
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Bolsover Castle |
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Inside Bolsover Castle |
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Hardwick Hall |
Hardwick Hall |
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One of Britain's greatest and most complete Elizabethan houses.
Spectacular Tudor treasure house
Built for 'Bess of Hardwick', Elizabethan England's second most powerful and wealthy woman
Outstanding 16th- and 17th-century tapestries and embroideries
Fine historic parklands, orchard and herb garden to explore
Rare breeds of cattle and sheep
Stunning herb garden
Find out more infomation on Hardwick Hall from the National Trust
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Thoresby Hall
Thoresby Park, in the heart of Nottinghamshire, is a lovely place to visit all year round with a range of attractions for all of the family no matter how young or old.
Our extensive grounds cover over 1000 acres of rich unspoilt English countryside, with a range of facilities and attractions open to the public all year round. Opening times are from 9.00am until 5.00pm, admission is free, plenty of car parking and there is disabled access. Whether you are visiting to enjoy the beautiful surroundings, interested in our Art and Crafts Gallery, planning a wedding or special occasion, staging an outdoor event, there is something for everyone.
Visit our Victorian Courtyard and you'll find working crafts people, shops, licensed cafe and the acclaimed Gallery featuring regional, national and international artists.
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Thoresby Hall |
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Inside Thoresby Park |
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Rufford Country Park |
Rufford Country Park |
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150 acre public park in North Nottinghamshire, open all year round. This attractive site features the ruins of a medieval monastery, a contemporary craft centre, gardens, woodland walks, children's play village and a lake.
Entry to the park, gardens and Abbey remains is free with just a small seasonal charge for car parking.
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Chatsworth HouseChatsworth is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, one of Britain's best loved historic estates and the heart beat of the Peak District National Park. With famous works of art, a working farmyard, spectacular fountains and the finest shopping and eating, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
In 2009 visitors will experience Chatsworth in the midst of a landmark Masterplan of restoration and development. Don't miss the chance to share in our most exciting year yet.
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Inside Chatsworth House |
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Chatsworth House |
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Mr Straws House |
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Newark Castle |
Newark Castle |
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Newark Castle was originally a Saxon fortified manor house, founded by King Edward the Elder. In 1073, Robert Bloet, bishop of Lincoln founded an earthwork motte and bailey fortress on the site.
From 1123-33, Bishop Alexander the Magnificent completely rebuilt the castle, when founding a prominent stone structure of ornate construction. In the late 13th century, the castle was substantially rebuilt with a new riverside curtain wall and after alterations in the 15th and 16th centuries, the castle became more of a palace.
Slighted after it was held for King Charles I during the Civil War, sadly only the gatehouse, including chapel and lodgings, curtain wall and north-west tower now remains. 10 miles south-east at Hough-on-the-Hill is Castle Hill and 12 miles north-east is Somerton Castle.
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Southwell MinsterSaid by many to be the best kept secret among the forty two English cathedrals it is a gem. The Cathedral and Parish Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary is popularly known, as it has been for centuries, as ‘Southwell Minster’. Although Christian worship has taken place on this site for over 1000 years, the present Romanesque building celebrated its commence¬ment, 900 years ago, in 2008.
Southwell Minster became the Cathedral Church of the Diocese in 1884. As the Cathedral Church of Nottinghamshire it seeks to serve diverse communities from the farms of the Dukeries in the north, with mining and ex-mining towns, and in the south the colourful city of Nottingham with its industry, universities and teaching hospitals of international repute. This stunning place still brings visitors to their knees in wonder and awe to glimpse the glory of God. The thriving community here at the Minster invites you to come and see Southwell Cathedral for yourself and enjoy its beauty and peace. You will be most welcome.
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Southwell Minster |
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Inside Southwell Minster |
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Cresswell Craggs Visitor Centre (newly opened)Home of the Ice Age Hunter.
Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures. 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.
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Creswell Craggs Visitors Centre |
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Creswell Craggs |
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The Holocaust Centre |
The Award Winning Holocaust Centre |
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The Award Winning Holocaust Centre provides a range of facilities for people of all backgrounds to explore the history and implications of the Holocaust.
These include the Memorial Museum, The Journey, Memorial Gardens, Bookshop and Coffeeshop.
There are also seminar and research facilities for students, teachers, scholars, professionals and many others.
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Shopping attractions nearby include The Meadowhall Shopping CentreWith its 1.5 million sq ft of floor space, its 800,000 visitors every single week and 280 stores from independents to internationals.
Ever since it opened in 1990 on the site of a former steelworks, it’s been the place to shop in South Yorkshire. There’s everything from little black dresses to blue suede shoes, from gizmos to gadgets and a whole lot more besides.
There are also a jaw-dropping 12,000 free parking spaces - and there’s even a landing pad for your helicopter for anyone who wants to go on a spree with their lottery millions!
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Meadowhall Shopping Centre |
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Sheffield Tram |
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SheffieldSheffield is great for shopping. From the city centre’s selection of high street stores to the Devonshire Quarter’s great range of trendy independent boutiques, Sheffield offers an array of shopping opportunities for shoppers on any budget.
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Woodend Farm Guesthouse, Quality Bed & Breakfast accommodation
Woodend Farm, Cuckney, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG20 9NR. Telephone: 01623 844339. Email: info@woodendguesthouse.co.uk |
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