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Worksop (/ˈwɜːrksɒp/ WURK-sop) is a market town in Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands of England and the administrative centre of the Bassetlaw district. It is located 19 miles (31 km) east-south-east of Sheffield, close to Nottinghamshire's borders with South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, on the River Ryton and not far from the northern edge of Sherwood Forest. It is known as the "Gateway to The Dukeries", because of its proximity to former Ducal estates such as Clumber House, Thoresby Hall, Welbeck Abbey and Worksop Manor, as well as estates such as Rufford Abbey and Hodsock Priory.
Worksop's current population (2011 Census) is 41,820[2] and it is twinned with the German town Garbsen.
Worksop is famed as the 'Gateway to the Dukeries', a unique selection of Ducal properties in north Nottinghamshire. With many local attractions in the town and nearby, you’ll find plenty of things to see and do together with places to stay.
The National Trust owned Mr Straw’s House is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Worksop. The unassuming semi-detached Edwardian house changes on entry into a 1920’s museum, with original artefacts from the era set out as if someone was to return home at any minute.
The stunning Ducal estates with which Worksop is closely associated are Clumber Park, Welbeck Abbey, Thoresby Hall and Worksop Manor. Worksop Manor was destroyed by the Duke of Northumberland when he purchased it in the 19th century but you can still visit the other three.
Although Welbeck Abbey is still privately owned, there are attractions such as the Harley Gallery. You’ll also be able to visit Clumber Park and Thoresby Park as these are both popular visitor attractions.
In Worksop town centre itself, Worksop Priory church is an important heritage landmark dating back over 900 years. Whilst much of the original building was destroyed with the dissolution of the monasteries, it has been carefully restored and remains an active centre of worship.
Castle Hill, just off Newcastle Street in Worksop, is evidence that a motte and bailey castle once appeared in the town too. It is thought that the original castle was built by the Normans to control the local Anglo-Saxon area, although by the mid sixteenth century it had been completely demolished.
Between Worksop train station and the town centre, the Chesterfield Canal is a popular location for longboats as they leisurely cruise along. The canal links Worksop with Retford, Gainsborough and Chesterfield via Rother Valley Country Park. The canal side is also a great place for a leisurely stroll.
Discover the hidden stories underground and explore the limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures of Creswell Crags located approximately 10 minutes from Worksops town centre. Learn about life in the Ice Age, hunt for Witches marks or discover Rock Art in the different caves Creswell Crags have to offer daily
You'll find a range of hotels, bed and breakfasts and self catering holiday cottages in and around Worksop. Browns Bed and Breakfast comes highly recommended, and for still more luxury, MGM Muthu Clumber Park Hotel & Spa offers full leisure facilities.
The ancient market town of Retford was granted its first charter (the right to hold a fair) by Henry III in 1246. This was extended by Edward I in 1275 to holding a Saturday market: a tradition that continues today. The town features fine Georgian buildings, a spacious square, and two theatres – the Little Theatre on Wharf Road and the Majestic on Coronation Street.
The town played a remarkable part in the story of the Mayflower Pilgrims, who fled to America in 1620 after being persecuted for their religious beliefs. Explore their story on the Mayflower Trail, a circular tour starting at nearby Babworth. You can also learn all about the Mayflower Pilgrims at the Mayflower Pilgrims Visitor Centre, in the heart of Retford.
Markets in Retford are held on Thursday and Saturdays with antique and bric-a-brac market on Fridays.
