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| 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, Notts. 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. Find out more infomation and reviews on The Sherwood Forest > |
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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. Find out more infomation and on Bolsover Castle from English Heritage > |
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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. Find out more infomation and from the Thoresby Hall website > |
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| Chatsworth House > Chatsworth 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. Find out more infomation and from the Chatsworth House website > |
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| Southwell Minster > Said 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. Find out more infomation from the Southwell Minster website > |
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| Creswell Craggs Visitor Centre (Newely 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. Find out more infomation on Cresswell Craggs and the Visitors Centre here > |
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| Shopping attractions nearby include The Meadowhall Shopping Centre > With 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! Visit The Meadowhall Shopping Centre website > |
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| Sheffield Sheffield 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. More things to do in Sheffield > |
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