<a href="/whats-on/hucknall-christmas-tree-festival">Find out more about the upcoming Hucknall Christmas Tree Festival</a> Thousands of people visit St Mary Magdalene Church every year to pay homage to the burial place of poet Lord Byron and for its beautiful stained-glass windows. Overlooking Hucknall market, this working church at the heart of the community has the largest collection of stained-glass windows by revered Victorian artist Charles Eamer Kempe, as well as stunning carvings and wall mosaics. It also holds an annual Christmas Tree Festival with a number of trees on display decorated by schools and community groups. The Byron family vault includes the poet and his daughter Ada Lovelace, known as the world’s first computer programmer. Adjacent to the church is a statue of Byron located high above street level in the wall of the old Co-op building, and within the churchyard there is a memorial garden dedicated to the writer. Another famous figure, Victorian prize fighter Ben Caunt, is also buried at the church. He is believed to have provided the nickname of Big Ben for the Palace of Westminster bell that is part of the London tourist attraction. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/41agscry/st-mary-magdalene-church-hucknall.jpg?width=374.99999999999994&amp;height=500" alt="The front of St Mary Magdalene Church in Hucknall" width="374.99999999999994" height="500"> The history A church has stood on this site from Saxon times, with foundations found under the nave in the 1930s. The tower was constructed between the 12th and 14th century, with the main part of the building the result of extensive renovation beginning in 1872. Facilities All areas accessible to disabled visitors with use of access ramp, disabled toilets, hearing loop, large print versions of visitor guides available, assistance dogs welcome. Opening times Open six days a week. <a rel="noopener" href="http://hucknallparishchurch.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="Check the website for opening times and services.">Check the website for opening times and services.</a> How to get there By car: Exit junction 26 on the M1 and take the A610 to Hucknall. By train: Hucknall station (0.5 miles). Parking: St Mary Magdalene Church car park, NG15 7BX; Hucknall Market Place car park, NG15 7FQ. Website: <a rel="noopener" href="http://hucknallparishchurch.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="St Mary Magdalene Church">St Mary Magdalene Church</a>

St Mary Magdalene Church

<a href="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/q00n2iuz/mill-waters-panel-no-yahs.pdf">Download the Mill Waters site map</a>
<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/jetbfqwl/sutton-lawn-park-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=341&amp;height=256" alt="" width="341" height="256"><img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/edab2bgs/kings-mill-reservoir-bird-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=341&amp;height=256" alt="" width="341" height="256"> What is Mill Waters? Mill Waters is found between Ashfield and Mansfield and covers three public open spaces providing a snapshot of the industrial, social and natural heritage along the River Maun Corridor. The three connected sites at Mill Waters offer over 70 hectares to walk, run, and cycle. Visitors can try out many recreational activities including tennis, a skate park, play facilities, and outdoor fitness, within a relaxing, friendly environment. The cafés at the sites provide homemade food and beautiful views at Kings Mill Reservoir and Sutton Lawn. Investment of £1.45 million has been put into Mill Waters to enhance green spaces along the river corridor, connect people with local heritage, and celebrate the story of the mill industries that were once a major hub of activity and employment in the area. This has been made possible thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Ashfield District Council, Mansfield District Council, and Nottinghamshire County Council. Upcoming events 
<a href="/whats-on/willow-tree-memory-cafe-november-13"><img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/bolctclh/willow-tree-memory-cafe-title.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=395&amp;height=212" alt="" width="395" height="212">The Willow Memory Café drop-in afternoon is held twice a month in The Discovery Room at Mill Waters Heritage Centre and Café. It is for people living with dementia, and for their friends, families, and carers.&nbsp; Dates: Every second and fourth Wednesday of every month.</a> How to get to Mill Waters <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/xjcigluc/adc_mill_waters_logo_rgb.png?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=314&amp;height=278" alt="" width="314" height="278"> By car: Exit at Junction 28 on the M1. Follow the A38 and come off at the A617 Sherwood Way South. By train:&nbsp;Sutton Parkway station, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 5FB. Parking: There are two main car parks at Mill Waters. One is at Sutton Lawn accessed off Station Road, via Lawn Avenue. The second is at Kings Mill Reservoir accessed off Sherwood Way South that leads down the access drive to the car park.
Volunteer at Mill Waters&nbsp; Would you like to become part of the volunteer team at Mill Waters to learn fresh skills, make new friends and enjoy the great outdoors? Volunteer opportunities include volunteer ranger; event volunteer; heritage and conservation volunteer; information and design volunteer; survey volunteer and volunteer walk leader. <a href="/volunteering@ashfield.gov.uk[undefined:volunteering@ashfield.gov.uk]">Email for more information about volunteer roles.</a> <a href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/your-council/jobs-careers/volunteering-opportunities/volunteering-enquiry-form/">Fill in a volunteer enquiry form</a> Discover more about Mill Waters <a href="https://discoverashfield.co.uk/regeneration/kings-mill-reservoir-leisure-development"><img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/ztjhrwx5/kings-mill-reservoir-1-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=390&amp;height=292" alt="" width="390" height="292">LEARN ABOUT THE KINGS MILL RESERVOIR LEISURE DEVELOPMENT The Kings Mill Reservoir flagship project for a new boathouse with meeting room and restaurant space will be an important catalyst to boost night time economy in the area. It will bring opportunities for events and meeting space, as well as growth in water sports and recreational activities.</a>
 <a href="https://discoverashfield.co.uk/stories/the-history-of-mill-waters"><img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/nasoklcv/p10-3-unwins-mill.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=390&amp;height=202" alt="" width="390" height="202">READ THE HISTORY OF MILL WATERS Mill Waters today is a peaceful haven for wildlife filled with leisure activities, but in the early 19th century the area was a thriving manufacturing hub.</a> <a href="https://discoverashfield.co.uk/stories/kings-mill-reservoir-at-mill-waters"><img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/2xbeorqa/king-s-mill-hospital-main-entrance-at-night.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=390&amp;height=293" alt="" width="390" height="293">DISCOVER WHY SUTTON IN ASHFIELD HOUSES THE LARGEST GEOTHERMAL LAKE LOOP IN EUROPE&nbsp; Thousands of people use King's Mill Hospital every week, but what they maybe don't know is a geothermal system provides cooling for the building by using heat exchangers at the bottom of Kings Mill Reservoir.</a> 
<a href="/stories/wildlife-at-mill-waters"><img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/qayfma44/kings-mill-reservoir-duck-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=435&amp;height=327" alt="" width="435" height="327">VISIT WILDLIFE AT MILL WATERS Every season throughout the year there is something different to see in nature at Mill Waters with a variety of wildlife, birds, and insects. Learn more about what this exciting destination has to offer.</a>
 <a href="/inner/education-packs"><img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/40fbhxrb/p9-4-field-mill-waterwheel-1920s.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=398&amp;height=279" alt="" width="398" height="279">DOWNLOAD MILL WATERS EDUCATION PACKS&nbsp; The Mill Waters education packs are for teachers, parents, and pupils. Designed with and for teachers to apply the area's history to the English School Curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2, the packs provide a variety of lesson plans and teaching resources. Teachers can support learning before, during, and after a visit to the Mill Waters site.&nbsp;</a> <a href="/stories/historic-sutton-lawn-photo-gallery"><img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/psgjrgfy/sl9.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=432&amp;height=276" alt="" width="432" height="276">VIEW HISTORIC PHOTOS OF SUTTON LAWN&nbsp; Discover historic pictures of Ashfield residents, the stunning scenery, and the fun days had at the beautiful green space of Sutton Lawn, in Sutton in Ashfield. Share your own memories and pictures of your time there</a>
Water Safety Mill Adventure Base and clubs at Mill Waters follow strict procedures and risk assessments to allow them to use the water for their activities. The public are not allowed to enter the water or launch their own craft onto the water for leisure or sporting activities. If there are any water quality issues identified, signs will be erected to warn the public that people or their animals must not enter the water. If you see someone in trouble in the water, call 999, and ask for Fire and Rescue.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://respectthewater.com/" target="_blank">Learn about the national water safety campaign #RespectTheWater.</a> Website: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.notts-fire.gov.uk/community/outdoor-safety/water-safety/" target="_blank" title="Nottinghamshire Fire &amp; Rescue on water safety">Nottinghamshire Fire &amp; Rescue on water safety</a> Love Exploring Download the Love Exploring App to enjoy a number of interactive nature trails at the Mill Waters heritage site. Visit&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sprytar.android&amp;hl=en_GB" target="_blank" data-anchor="?id=com.sprytar.android&amp;hl=en_GB">Google Play store</a>&nbsp;if you use an Android mobile and the&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/love-exploring/id1291889815" target="_blank">Apple store</a> for iPhone. How do I contact Mill Waters? <a href="Tel:01623556110">Telephone: 01623 556110</a> <a href="mailto:millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk">Contact Mill Waters by email</a>
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Mill Waters

The tranquil garden at Felley Priory, where visitors can discover many rare and unusual plants, is one of Nottinghamshire’s best kept secrets. The 2.5 acre garden has been carefully planned so there are plants to see all year round. Visitors can also enjoy the beautiful, rolling countryside and the stunning exterior of the venue’s 16th century house. Felley Priory has a fully-stocked nursery, where visitors can purchase plants they have seen in the garden. The Farmhouse Tea Room offers a selection of light lunches, snacks, and drinks with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan food, and can be hired for private events. The house is not open to the public and dogs are not allowed at the venue, except guide dogs. Both the gardens and The Farmhouse Tea Room at Felley Priory are wheelchair accessible. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/j5afvmxg/felley-priory-min-1-min.png?width=501&amp;height=376&amp;mode=max" alt="The building and garden of Felley Priory in the sunshine" width="501" height="376">The building and garden of Felley Priory Facilities&nbsp; <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.felleypriory.co.uk/tea-room" target="_blank" title="The Farmhouse Tea Room">The Farmhouse Tea Room</a>, free car parking, disabled toilets. How to get there By car: Felley Priory is half a mile from junction 27 of the M1. By train: Newstead station (5.1 miles). Website: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.felleypriory.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="Felley Priory Garden">Felley Priory Gardens</a>

Felley Priory

Annesley is a civil parish that is part of the district's <a href="/places-to-visit/hidden-valleys">Hidden Valleys</a> area, which has many walking and cycling trails set in beautiful countryside scenery. Visitors can head to the Grade I listed <a href="/places-to-visit/annesley-old-church">Annesley Old Church</a> that provides stunning views of the privately owned Annesley Hall. Nearby in Annesley Forest is Annesley Castle, which is the site of a former motte-and-bailey castle from the early 13th century. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/3jsm3xx4/ashfield-dc-landmarks_25-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="" width="500" height="333">Annesley Old Church Visitors can also head to the Grade II listed All Saints' Church that features stunning stained glass windows and Victorian Gothic architecture. The building dates back to 1874 and was created following the development of Annesley Colliery in the 1860s. Annesley also offers a vibrant business community at <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.sherwoodbusinesspark.co.uk/" target="_blank">Sherwood Business Park</a> that has around 70 businesses, office space, and a hotel, located close to junction 27 of the M1.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/wyver5bh/sherwood-business-park-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="" width="500" height="375">Sherwood Business Park How to get there By car:&nbsp;Exit at junction 27 of the M1 and take the A608 exit&nbsp;onto Mansfield Road. By train: Newstead train station (2.3 miles). Visit Annesley on a cycle or walking trail in Ashfield CYCLE TRAIL <a href="https://discoverashfield.co.uk/places-to-visit/newstead-abbey-to-alfreton-park-cycle-trail">Newstead Abbey to Alfreton Park cycle trail</a> WALKING TRAIL <a href="https://discoverashfield.co.uk/places-to-visit/literary-landscape-walking-trail/" title="Learn more about the Literary Landscape walking trail">Literary Landscape walking trail</a>

Annesley

The romantic ruins of this historic church and churchyard, registered as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, offer an idyllic location overlooking <a style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" href="/stories/annesley-parkland/" title="Annesley Hall and Park">Annesley Hall and Park</a>.&nbsp;The Grade I listed church, dating back to the 12th century, is a haven for plants such as the purple orchid and coral fungus, and wildlife including several bat species, green woodpeckers, and barn owls. The tranquil Grade II* listed park is nestled in the midst of Annesley Forest, where you can find the site of a former motte-and-bailey castle. Enjoy the extensive rural views across Annesley Park, with its many varieties of wildflowers and birdlife.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/wyspnp3s/annesley-hall-1.jpg?width=501&amp;height=376&amp;mode=max" alt="Annesley Hall on a bright sunny day" width="501" height="376">Annesley Hall The history of the area Members of the Chaworth Musters family, who lived at Annesley Hall, are buried inside the church and adjoining graveyard. Nottinghamshire author D.H. Lawrence also mentioned the church in his first novel The White Peacock (1911). <a href="/stories/lord-byron/" title="Lord Byron">Lord Byron</a> was a regular visitor at the hall and church, and views of Annesley Park can be seen from nearby Diadem Hill – the assumed location of Byron’s poem, The Dream. Annesley is described by Byron as: “Where my thoughtless childhood stray’d…” and was an inspiration for much of his work. The church overlooks the Grade II listed Annesley Hall, which together with its connections to the Chaworth Musters and Byron families, was also linked to the Spencer and Churchill families. The Annesley Old Church Project The ruins of the church were restored through a three-year Heritage Lottery-funded project secured by Ashfield District Council with funding totalling £450,000 in 2011. Apart from the preservation of the site, the project also promoted community events and activities through the help of local residents and the Friends of Annesley Old Church. Creative writing workshops and arts events were held, as well as the Annesley Heritage Walks and research into the church history and surrounding district. Audio listening posts and information boards were also installed, so visitors can learn about the history of the church.&nbsp; Opening times The church and churchyard are open throughout the year. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1 and take the A608 exit&nbsp;onto Mansfield Road. By train: Newstead train station (2.2 miles).

Annesley Old Church

There are some great opportunities for angling in the Ashfield area and beyond. A group for adults and young anglers, there is a club venue at <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfieldangling.com/cauldwell_dam.phphttps://www.ashfieldangling.com/cauldwell_dam.php" target="_blank" title="Cauldwell Dam">Cauldwell Dam</a>, in Sutton in Ashfield.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/bcnl3ndv/angling-at-brierley-forest-park-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=374&amp;height=281" alt="" width="374" height="281"> This is one of Ashfield's oldest venues and has a pear-shaped pond of around two and half acres with fish including bream, perch, and carp.&nbsp;There is parking available and facilities at the water for disabled anglers.&nbsp; Ashfield Angling Club was created in 1988 by a group of anglers from Kirkby in Ashfield, and has grown significantly over the years heading further afield across Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire. Learn more at <a href="http://www.ashfieldangling.com/">Ashfield Angling Club</a> and also learn about angling at the lake at <a href="/brierley-forest-park/" title="Brierley Forest Park">Brierley Forest Park</a>.

Ashfield Angling Club

This Rugby Union Football Club has teams for men and women, and the chance for players to train from a young age with Ashfield Spartans Juniors and Ashfield Swans Minis. The team is based at Larwood Park that offers a conference centre, sports bar, and can be hired for weddings, conferences, and events. <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.www.pitchero.com/clubs/ashfield" target="_blank"><img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/qxnorvjy/ashfield-rufc-rugby-players.jpg?width=500&amp;height=375.1500600240096" alt="" width="500" height="375.1500600240096">Picture credit: Ashfield RUFC</a> Find out more about <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.www.pitchero.com/clubs/ashfield?fbclid=IwAR2T_sl0Hq9Cz9Tqv355qjDmxb-8MP6yxlYjpBH7PxodW6gTX133pBHRIgo" target="_blank" data-anchor="?fbclid=IwAR2T_sl0Hq9Cz9Tqv355qjDmxb-8MP6yxlYjpBH7PxodW6gTX133pBHRIgo">Ashfield RUFC</a> and <a href="https://www.larwoodpark.com/">Larwood Park</a>. Find out more information on the club's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/larwoodparkashfieldrugbyclub">Facebook page.</a>

Ashfield RUFC

The Ashfield Spartans Boxing Academy, based in Kirkby in Ashfield, is run by hard-working volunteers.
<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/3cdfwnjj/6471016225479322795.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=210&amp;height=280" alt="Boxing space with punching bags" width="210" height="280">The academy offers a space for young people to foster community spirit and provides a positive outlet through the sport of boxing.&nbsp; Ashfield Spartans have received many awards throughout their time highlighting their importance in the community, including Community Organisation Award at the Discover Ashfield Awards. Visit the academy's <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/AshfieldSpartansBoxingAcademy/about" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> to find out more.&nbsp;

Ashfield Spartans Boxing Academy

Asylum Skatepark and Bouldering Asylum provide a fabulous and fun place for bikers and skateboarders for bouldering and scooting, in an indoor environment. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/vzgpajhr/asylum.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=273&amp;height=206" alt="" width="273" height="206">The venue has plenty of school holiday activities throughout the year along with weekly booking slots. You can view more information and the booking timetable on <a href="https://www.asylumskatepark.co.uk/">the Asylum Skatepark website.</a>

Asylum Skatepark

Bagthorpe is a small village in Ashfield close to Underwood, Westwood, and <a href="/places-to-visit/jacksdale-village/" title="Jacksdale">Jacksdale</a> villages. This Nottinghamshire village is included in the <a href="/places-to-visit/hidden-valleys/" title="Hidden Valleys">Hidden Valleys</a> area that is gorgeous countryside north of <a href="/places-to-visit/hucknall-town-centre/">Hucknall</a>, which has miles of waymarked rural walks, cycle paths, and bridleways. Bagthorpe has beautiful scenery and is a great stop for a drink at one of its country pubs.&nbsp; How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1 and take the&nbsp;A608&nbsp;exit to&nbsp;Mansfield. Continue on Mansfield Road/A608 and drive to Lower Bagthorpe. By train: Langley Mill train station (4.2 miles) or Kirkby in Ashfield station (5 miles). 
<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/0asnm10r/bagthorpe-nottscnl_9507-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="" width="500" height="334">A country road in Bagthorpe village Visit Bagthorpe village on a cycle or walking trail in Ashfield CYCLE TRAIL <a href="/places-to-visit/newstead-abbey-to-alfreton-park-cycle-trail/" title="Learn more about the Newstead Abbey to Alfreton Park cycle trail">Learn more about the Newstead Abbey to Alfreton Park cycle trail</a> WALKING TRAIL <a href="/places-to-visit/literary-landscape-walking-trail/" title="Learn more about the Literary Landscape walking trail">Learn more about the Literary Landscape walking trail</a>

Bagthorpe village

Believe Academy's&nbsp;aim is to build confidence, courage, and self esteem, through the medium of dance and life skills coaching. It has been in operation since 2003 working with schools as well as independently in and around the Nottingham area with those aged 3 to the over-70s.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/5dpaf4he/believe-academy.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=173&amp;height=173" alt="" width="173" height="173">Based in Hucknall, the academy has worked closely with schools and Ashfield District Council over the past 20 years. Believe Academy would be very interested in talking to you to discover opportunities for us to make Ashfield’s families both physically and mentally well. <a href="mailto:believeacademyuk@gmail.com">Email the Believe Academy team</a>

Believe Academy

The route A 90-minute walking trail around the boundary of Brierley Forest Park, which due to its flat terrain is considered an easy hike at the green space. Take in the beautiful parts of this historic park, and stop off at the café for some light bites and beverages to break up the walk. Places to visit Brierley Forest Park is the main attraction during this walk and it gives hikers an opportunity to discover its many facilities and peaceful corners. The green space is also a good spot for a run or cycle. <a href="/places-to-visit/brierley-forest-park">Learn more about Brierley Forest Park and what it has to offer.</a> <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/melhsokg/brierley-running.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=458&amp;height=305" alt="" width="458" height="305"> <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a>

Boundary Walk

Brierley Forest Park is a haven for wildlife offering nature walks covering over two miles, as well as cycling trails and a route for horse riders. The Green Flag park covers 78 hectares through woodlands, hay meadows, streams, and wetland areas. It has a wide variety of facilities, including a lake with fishing platforms, mountain bike track, children’s play area, picnic area, and sculpture trail. Take a stroll around the park’s arboretum and its remembrance grove, and head to Brierley Café and Visitor Centre for refreshments and a chance to learn about the park’s former colliery history. Visitors can also discover wildlife and birdlife including foxes, owls, meadow pipits, lapwings, and a large population of skylarks that nest on the former spoil tip. The wildflower meadows at the park include species such as yarrow and ox-eye daisy. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.parkrun.org.uk/brierleyforest/" target="_blank" title="Learn about the free Brierley Forest 5k parkrun held every Saturday at 9am.">Learn about the free Brierley Forest 5k parkrun held every Saturday at 9am.</a>
<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/ftbfrk0g/blue-tit-bird-at-brierley-forest-park-1.jpg?width=500&amp;height=375&amp;mode=max" alt="A perched blue tit bird at Brierley Forest Park" width="500" height="375"> The history The park, which officially opened in 1994, is located on former farmland and the site of Sutton Colliery. There are several reminders of the site’s coal mining past, through the timber miner sculptures outside the visitor centre, the commemorative stone on Rooley Tops, and the pit wheels along the main path to Brierley Waters. Within the visitor centre, there are displays illustrating the site’s history.
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Opening times The park and car park are open 24 hours. How to get there By car: Exit at Junction 28 on the M1 and continue on the Alfreton Road/A38. By train: Sutton Parkway (2.7 miles). Parking: There is free car parking, including disabled spaces, at Brierley Forest Park. Facilities Visitor centre, hearing loop, café, toilets, car park including disabled parking. <a rel="noopener" href="http://brierleyforest.com/park-walks/" target="_blank" title="Click here to learn about recommended park walk routes at Brierley Forest Park."></a><a rel="noopener" href="http://brierleyforest.com/park-walks/" target="_blank" title="Learn about recommended park walk routes at Brierley Forest Park.">Learn about recommended park walk routes at Brierley Forest Park.</a>

Brierley Forest Park

The route There are plenty of stopping points on this circular three hour route that takes in some places associated with Romantic poet Lord Byron. Places to visit Starting at <a href="/umbraco/places-to-visit/st-mary-magdalene-church">St Mary Magdalene Church</a>, in Hucknall, walkers can pay homage to the burial place of poet Lord Byron and his daughter, Ada Lovelace. Visitors can also admire the building's beautiful stain-glassed windows and next to the church find the statue of Byron located high above street level in the wall of the old Co-op building. There is a chance to stop at <a href="/umbraco/places-to-visit/linby-village">Linby village</a> and to stop off at <a href="/places-to-visit/newstead-abbey">Newstead Abbey</a> known as the ancestral home of Lord Byron with a fascinating historic house, gorgeous gardens, and 300 acres of parkland to explore. <a href="https://discoverashfield.co.uk/map">View this walking route on our Map</a>

Byron's Walk

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<div class="ContentPasted0">Codnor Castle walking trail starts at Jacksdale Park, in Jacksdale village, and takes hikers across the border to the Codnor Park area in Derbyshire and back along the beautiful River Erewash into Nottinghamshire. Places to Visit Head to the ruins of the historic Codnor Castle or stop off at the Jessop monument. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/xeffyxbl/jacksdale-village-river.jpg?width=499&amp;height=374&amp;mode=max" alt="River Erewash with trees along the edge of the water" width="499" height="374">River Erewash <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a>.&nbsp;</div>

Codnor Castle walking trail

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<div class="ContentPasted14 ContentPasted15 ContentPasted0">Cromford Canal walking trail starts at Erewash Nature Reserve, Jacksdale, and takes hikers across the border towards the Codnor Park Reservoir in Derbyshire. Enjoy stunning countryside views as you stroll along the historic Cromford Canal.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/lkzdhody/codnor-park.jpg?width=500&amp;height=375" alt="Pond and woods" width="500" height="375"></div>
 Places to Visit Hikers can discover Ironville village on the route and to extend the trail can continue on to Codnor Park Reservoir.&nbsp; <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a> </div>
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Cromford Canal walking trail

<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/hardwick" target="_blank" title="Hardwick Hall">Hardwick Hall</a> is a stunning 16th-century house and gardens in&nbsp;the Peak District, near Chesterfield, in Derbyshire. With its rolling hills and Grade I listed parkland, this National Trust landmark is an ideal place for countryside walks and has places to eat and a bookshop. The historic house has a beautiful hall, while the outdoors has a herb garden, orchards, and woodland family play trails. Assistance dogs can access the entire property including the house and gardens, while other dogs are welcome on leads around the parkland as Hardwick Park is a working farm with cows and sheep. Facilities Restaurant, toilets, disabled toilet, induction loop, bookshop, plant shop, café kiosk. How to get there By car: Leave M1 at exit 29 and follow brown signs to Hardwick Hall. For Sat Nav, use postcode S44 5RW. By train: Sutton Parkway station (5.9 miles). Website: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/hardwick?,&amp;campid=Affiliates_HC_AWIN_Default_NA&amp;awc=12045_1698142009_e4cd317dc51960238cbb2f6737cfaf73" target="_blank" title="Hardwick Hall" data-anchor="?,&amp;campid=Affiliates_HC_AWIN_Default_NA&amp;awc=12045_1698142009_e4cd317dc51960238cbb2f6737cfaf73">Hardwick Hall</a> <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/kpvfzv4l/hardwick-hall.jpg?width=500&amp;height=375&amp;mode=max" alt="" width="500" height="375">Hardwick Hall features gardens, orchards, and woodland play trails. Visit Hardwick Hall on a cycle or walking trail in Ashfield CYCLE TRAILS <a href="/places-to-visit/hardwick-hall-loop-from-kirkby-in-ashfield-cycle-trail" title="Hardwick Hall Loop from Kirkby in Ashfield cycle trail">Hardwick Hall Loop from Kirkby in Ashfield cycle trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/pleasley-and-the-five-pits-cycle-trail/" title="Pleasley and the Five Pits cycle trail">Pleasley and the Five Pits cycle trail</a> WALKING TRAILS <a href="/places-to-visit/lady-spencer-walking-trail" title="Lady Spencer walking trail">Lady Spencer walking trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/testing-for-gas-walking-trail" title="Testing for Gas walking trail">Testing for Gas walking trail</a>

Hardwick Hall

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<div class="ContentPasted14 ContentPasted15 ContentPasted0">The route This cycle trail starts in Nottinghamshire and heads out to Derbyshire taking in destinations including Hardwick Hall, Skegby Hall, and Portland Park. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/m5liufa1/portland-park-2-1.jpg?width=500&amp;height=333.3333333333333" alt="" width="500" height="333.3333333333333">Portland Park, in Kirkby in Ashfield, is on the cycle trail Places to visit</div>
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Hardwick Hall Loop from Kirkby in Ashfield cycle trail

The route The Hardwick View and Birds Walk is a circular route that takes in the stunning woodland, parkland, and meadows of the region with plenty of birdlife along the way. Places to visit The walk heads through the beautiful green space of Brierley Forest Park including much of the sculpture trail and around Brierley fishing pond. There are impressive views of the Elizabethan country home of Hardwick Hall on this route.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/kpvfzv4l/hardwick-hall.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=439&amp;height=329" alt="" width="439" height="329">Hardwick Hall <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a>

Hardwick View and Birds Walk

A lush, undulating expanse of countryside north of Hucknall, the Hidden Valleys area has much to offer with miles of waymarked rural walks, cycle paths and bridleways. There are many fascinating sites of natural, industrial and cultural heritage, nestled among wooded areas and open countryside. The villages of <a href="/places-to-visit/jacksdale-village" title="Jacksdale">Jacksdale</a>, Underwood, <a href="/places-to-visit/bagthorpe-village" title="Bagthorpe">Bagthorpe</a><a href="/bagthorpe-village/" title="Bagthorpe village"></a>, Lower Bagthorpe, Selston, Annesley, Ravenshead, Newstead, <a href="/places-to-visit/linby-village" title="Linby">Linby</a>,&nbsp;and Papplewick are set within the Hidden Valleys landscape. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/fbhcq3rp/selston-countryside-view.jpg?width=495&amp;height=371&amp;mode=max" alt="Selston countryside" width="495" height="371">Selston countryside scenery Along the walks in these areas visitors will come across brilliant historical attractions including <a href="/places-to-visit/newstead-abbey/" title="Newstead Abbey">Newstead Abbey</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/felley-priory" title="Felley Priory">Felley Priory</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/annesley-old-church" title="Annesley Old Church">Annesley Old Church</a>, and several rural parish churches, each with their own fascinating tales to tell. Author D.H. Lawrence based many of his novels around the places and families of the area and referred to it as ‘the country of my heart’. Waymarked walks range from 2.5 miles to 10 miles and there are also several cosy, country pubs along the trails. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/walking-cycling-and-rights-of-way/walking" target="_blank" title="Find an off-road trail in Ashfield with routes suitable for walking, cycling and horse riding.">Find an off-road trail in Ashfield with routes suitable for walking, cycling, and horse riding.</a>&nbsp;

Hidden Valleys

The route The High Level Walk takes in the stunning woodland, parkland, and meadows of Brierley Forest Park. It includes the sculpture trail, the play trail, and the wildlife around Brierley fishing pond. Walkers will appreciate the gorgeous Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire and countryside views. Places to visit Brierley Forest Park is filled with excellent flora and fauna, as well as plenty of benches to admire the scenery.&nbsp; <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a>

High Level Walk

Boccia is a para-Olympic sport very similar to Boules and Pentanque, but you play your shot from the sitting position so that everyone plays from an equal perspective. Hucknall Boccia Group gather every Friday at 12:30pm at Hucknall Leisure Centre in the main sports hall. The session lasts for two hours, and is open to all abilities and ages from 16+ (unless accompanied by an adult).&nbsp;
You can <a href="https://hucknallbg.wordpress.com/">visit the website</a> to find out more or email <a href="mailto:HucknallBG@outlook.com">HucknallBG@outlook.com</a>&nbsp;
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Hucknall Boccia Group

<a rel="noopener" href="/news/hucknall-leisure-centre-triumphs-at-2024-ukactive-awards" target="_blank">Learn more about Hucknall Leisure Centre's Regional Centre of the Year - Midlands award at the ukactive Awards 2024</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/hucknall-leisure-centre/" target="_blank" title="Hucknall Leisure Centre, Hucknall">Hucknall Leisure Centre</a> features more than 100 pieces of the latest gym equipment, a swimming pool, and its group fitness studios offer an array of classes including yoga, pilates, and HIIT sessions suited to every level of fitness. The centre’s sports hall hosts basketball, badminton, and five-a-side football. There are squash courts available for hire, as well as a crèche, a café, and the centre is also a venue for children’s birthday parties.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/hucknall-leisure-centre/" target="_blank" title="Learn more about opening times and facilities at Hucknall Leisure Centre."></a><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/hucknall-leisure-centre/" target="_blank" title="Learn more about opening times and facilities at Hucknall Leisure Centre.">Learn more about opening times and facilities at Hucknall Leisure Centre.</a> <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/dhif5gia/hucknall-leisure-centre-1.jpg?width=500&amp;height=375" alt="The front of Hucknall Leisure Centre in Hucknall" width="500" height="375">Hucknall Leisure Centre

Hucknall Leisure Centre

Hucknall Library is located at the heart of Hucknall town centre close to its market, and offers plenty of events and activities for all ages. There are the regular <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/childrens-library/rattle-rhyme-and-roll/" target="_blank">Rattle, Rhyme and Roll</a> sessions for babies and toddlers, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on/regular-events-in-libraries/regular-craft-groups/" target="_blank">Crafty Tuesday art sessions</a> for both adults and children, and Saturday afternoon <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on/regular-events-in-libraries/regular-games-and-lego-clubs/" target="_blank">board games and colouring</a> activities. Visitors can also try out&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on/regular-events-in-libraries/regular-craft-groups/" target="_blank">craft and cardmaking</a> activities, join the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on/regular-events-in-libraries/regular-craft-groups/" target="_blank">Knit and Natter group</a> on Fridays, or head to the&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on/regular-events-in-libraries/regular-heritage-events/" target="_blank">Local Family History group</a> that meet once a month. A team of volunteers from Hucknall Tourist and Regeneration Group can answer any queries about local events and facilities. Try out a community or family learning courses to learn a new skill or take on a hobby with <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/community-learning/" target="_blank">Inspire Adult Learning</a>. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/hucknall-library/room-hire/" target="_blank" title="You can also hire out a room at the library for meetings.">You can also hire out a room at the library for meetings.</a>
<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/sbmjlavo/hucknall-library-nottscnl_8877-1.jpg?width=500&amp;height=333.695652173913" alt="" width="500" height="333.695652173913"> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/libraries/joining-and-using-libraries/" target="_blank" title="Learn how to become a library member for FREE to borrow books and items, and use eResources, across Nottinghamshire's libraries.">Learn how to become a library member for FREE to borrow books and items, and use eResources, across Nottinghamshire's libraries.</a> Open six days a week from Monday to Saturday.&nbsp; Website: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/hucknall-library/" target="_blank">Hucknall Library</a> Facebook: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/InspireHucknallLibrary" target="_blank" class="external">@InspireHucknallLibrary</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/" target="_blank">Find your local library in Ashfield&nbsp;</a>

Hucknall Library

With its distinctive striped market stalls, Hucknall Outdoor Market is located at the heart of the town on Hucknall High Street. The market is in an ideal location surrounded by shops and cafés, and includes stalls with fruit and vegetables, fresh fish, a bakery, street food, clothing, haberdashery, plants, perfumes, and cosmetics among many other offerings. Become a trader <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/markets-town-centres/become-a-market-trader/" target="_blank" title="Learn about how to apply for an outdoor market stall.">Learn about how to apply for an outdoor market stall.</a> Opening times Hucknall Outdoor Market takes place every Friday and Saturday between 9am-4pm. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/iylefn3a/hucknall-new-market-2024-2.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Hucknall Outdoor Market in town centre with customers and stalls" width="500" height="333">Hucknall Outdoor Market How to get there By car: Exit at junction 26 on the M1 and continue on the A610. Take the A6002, Nottingham Road and Portland Road to Titchfield Street in Hucknall. By train: Hucknall train station (0.4 miles) Parking: Parking is available at Hucknall Market Place car park (NG15 7AS) and Piggins Croft car park (NG15 7BT) that both offer two hours free parking. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/parking-roads/car-parks/hucknall-parking/" target="_blank" title="Find out more on the Hucknall car parking page.">Find out more on the Hucknall car parking page.</a> Website: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/HucknallMarket/" target="_blank" title="Hucknall Market on Facebook">Hucknall Market on Facebook</a>

Hucknall Outdoor Market

Hucknall Titchfield Park Bowls Club is a busy club providing its members with both social and competitive league bowling from mid-April to mid-September.
<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/pxenqux2/hucknall-titchfield-park-bowling-club-1.png?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=250&amp;height=313" alt="" width="250" height="313">In a lovely park setting, the club play three roll-ups (social bowling) every week, an internal league and several club competitions. In addition, they also play in 6 local leagues and cups ensuring their members are never short of bowling opportunities. With two qualified coaches, every year they hold open days and taster sessions for all ages to encourage new players to take up the sport.
 You can contact the club via <a href="http://www.hucknallbowls.co.uk">its website</a> or Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/879477898863052">Bowls Hucknall Group</a>.&nbsp;

Hucknall Titchfield Park Bowls Club

The market town of Hucknall is a wonderful place to visit filled with historic landmarks, shops, a street market, and leisure facilities. Take a trip to the shops in Hucknall High Street and head to the distinctive striped stalls at <a href="/places-to-visit/hucknall-outdoor-market" title="Hucknall Outdoor Market">Hucknall Outdoor Market</a>. <a href="/places-to-visit/st-mary-magdalene-church" title="The Church of St Mary Magdalene">The Church of St Mary Magdalene</a> is worth a visit for its stunning stained glass windows and historic links to Romantic poet Lord Byron and his daughter Ada Lovelace. Head to <a rel="noopener" href="https://hucknall.arccinema.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="The Arc Cinema">The Arc Cinema</a>, in The Byron on Hucknall's High Street, for its four-screen venue with sensory-friendly, subtitled, parent and baby, kids club and silver screen showings of films. <a href="/places-to-visit/titchfield-park">Titchfield Park</a> is a great place for families to visit with sports facilities, a skate park, wildflower meadow, bee garden, and <a rel="noopener" href="https://hucknallbowls.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="bowling green">bowling green</a>. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/1nzdrqhw/hucknall-market-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=459&amp;height=344" alt="People walking through the centre of Hucknall Market" width="459" height="344">Hucknall town centre How to get there By car: Exit at junction 26 on the M1 and continue on the A610. Take the A6002, Nottingham Road and Portland Road to Titchfield Street in Hucknall. By train: Hucknall station, Hucknall, Nottingham, NG15 7TP. Parking: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/parking-roads/car-parks/hucknall-parking/" target="_blank" title="Find out about places to park in Hucknall town centre.">Find out about places to park in Hucknall town centre.</a> Websites <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/HucknallMarket/" target="_blank" title="Hucknall Market on Facebook">Hucknall Market on Facebook</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/hucknall-leisure-centre/" target="_blank" title="Hucknall Leisure Centre">Hucknall Leisure Centre</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/hucknall-library/" target="_blank" title="Hucknall Library">Hucknall Library</a>

Hucknall town centre

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/gsll4tb3/dsc_6546-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=286&amp;height=243" alt="" width="286" height="243">Hucknall train station provides links to stations including Kirkby in Ashfield, Sutton Parkway, Mansfield, Worksop, and Nottingham. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/trains-stations/at-the-station/station-facilities/hkn" target="_blank">Visit the East Midlands Railway website to book tickets and learn about station facilities</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/hknOnwardTravelMap/211282269fdcdb835957ced0867ffd74/Hucknall__HKN_.pdf" target="_blank">Learn about onward travel information from Hucknall train station</a><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/trains-stations/at-the-station/station-facilities/hkn#:~:text=All%20you%20need%20to%20know%20about%20Hucknall%20train" target="_blank" data-anchor="#:~:text=All%20you%20need%20to%20know%20about%20Hucknall%20train"></a>

Hucknall train station

<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/IdlewellsMarket/?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfYuNShnM2GB-2LVeATDqhBX8d76xxR9s5W7aT5DJN7GNc9eSecaRtAC2JL2_9UUM6E&amp;_rdr" target="_blank" title="Idlewells Indoor Market" data-anchor="?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfYuNShnM2GB-2LVeATDqhBX8d76xxR9s5W7aT5DJN7GNc9eSecaRtAC2JL2_9UUM6E&amp;_rdr">Idlewells Indoor Market</a> is a popular, family-friendly indoor market located within the Idlewells Shopping Centre, in Sutton in Ashfield. Visitors can spend time wandering around the wide range of stalls offering fruit and vegetables, fish, butchers, and a bakery, as well as clothing, books, crafts, cards, gifts, and a cobbler. There are also a number of cafés and a pizzeria that are perfect for relaxing with some hot or cold food and beverages. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/markets-town-centres/idlewells-market/" target="_blank" title="Learn more about the traders and stalls at Idlewells.">Learn more about the traders and stalls at Idlewells.</a> The market was nominated for Britain’s Best Small Indoor Market at the Great British Market Awards 2020. Facilities Parking including disabled parking, toilets including disabled toilets. The market has free public wi-fi that customers can use. Select 'MarketsPublic' and enter the password 'shoplocal'.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/0rtd1nwr/larvins-fruit-and-vegetables-idlewells-indoor-market-1.jpg?width=500&amp;height=375" alt="Colourful produce being sold at Larvin's Fruit and Vegetable shop in Idlewells Indoor Market in Sutton in Ashfield" width="500" height="375">Fruit and vegetables at Idlewells Market Become a trader <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/markets-town-centres/become-a-market-trader/trading-at-idlewells/" target="_blank" title="Apply for an indoor market stall at Idlewells Shopping Centre.">Apply for an indoor market stall at Idlewells Shopping Centre.</a> Opening times <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/markets-town-centres/idlewells-market/" target="_blank" title="Click here for market opening times.">Learn about market opening times.</a> How to get there By car: Exit at junction 28 of the M1 and continue on Alfreton Road/A38. Take B6023 to Market Street in Sutton in Ashfield. By train: Sutton Parkway station (1.3 miles). Parking: Parking is available at Sutton Market car park (NG17 1AL) and Idlewells shopping centre car park (NG17 1BN). <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/parking-roads/car-parks/sutton-in-ashfield-parking/" target="_blank" title="Find out more on the Sutton in Ashfield car parking page.">Find out more on the Sutton in Ashfield car parking page.</a> Websites <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.idlewells.co.uk/indoor-market-main/" target="_blank" title="Idlewells Shopping Centre">Idlewells Shopping Centre</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/IdlewellsMarket/?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfYuNShnM2GB-2LVeATDqhBX8d76xxR9s5W7aT5DJN7GNc9eSecaRtAC2JL2_9UUM6E&amp;_rdr" target="_blank" title="Idlewells Indoor Market on Facebook" data-anchor="?paipv=0&amp;eav=AfYuNShnM2GB-2LVeATDqhBX8d76xxR9s5W7aT5DJN7GNc9eSecaRtAC2JL2_9UUM6E&amp;_rdr">Idlewells Indoor Market on Facebook</a>

Idlewells Indoor Market

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<div class="ContentPasted0">Jacksdale&nbsp;Park walking trail starts at Main Road, Jacksdale village, and is a short route around Jacksdale Park taking in the sights of the River Erewash.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/w2uasvgs/jackdale-nottscnl_9406-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="" width="500" height="334"> Places to visit Wharf Green is a steel skatepark in Jacksdale on the route that is worth a visit, and hikers should head to Erewash Nature Reserve that is a place full of fields, ponds, and wildlife - including water voles. Next to the River Erewash is the historic and picturesque Cromford Canal that also offers plenty of wildlife, including swans and kingfishers. <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a> </div>

Jacksdale Park walking trail

Jacksdale is a great place to spend a few hours with shops, a garden centre, cafes, restaurants, and a green space with a playground at Jacksdale Park. Erewash Nature Reserve and the nearby Cromford Canal are both picturesque destinations to have a walk or cycle ride, and discover the wildlife including water voles and kingfishers. This historic mining village is located on the border of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, within the <a href="/places-to-visit/hidden-valleys">Hidden Valleys</a> area in beautiful countryside north of Hucknall, with miles of waymarked rural walks, cycle paths, and bridleways.&nbsp; 
<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/1lgl4hx2/jacksdale-nottscnl_9414-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=446&amp;height=298" alt="Wooden badger statue" width="446" height="298">Jacksdale village countryside How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1 and take the&nbsp;A608&nbsp;exit to&nbsp;Mansfield. Follow A608 and Main Road to Jacksdale. By train: Alfreton train station (4.4 miles) or Kirkby in Ashfield station (5.5 miles). Visit Jacksdale village on a walking trail in Ashfield <a href="/places-to-visit/jacksdale-park-walking-trail">Jacksdale Park walking trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/cromford-canal-walking-trail">Cromford Canal walking trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/codnor-castle-walking-trail">Codnor Castle walking trail</a>

Jacksdale village

Kings Mill Reservoir is a family-friendly nature reserve with a range of land and water activities that are popular with walkers, runners and cyclists. The reservoir is part of Mill Waters, found between Sutton in Ashfield and Mansfield, and with Sutton Lawn and Hermitage Ponds creates a green network along the River Maun Corridor. Learn more about <a href="/places-to-visit/mill-waters">Mill Waters</a>&nbsp;that offers 70 hectares of space for walking, running and cycling. Head to the waterside, dog-friendly <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/MillWatersCafe/" target="_blank" title="Mill Waters Café">Mill Waters Café</a> that offers homemade hot and cold food and beverages and enjoy dining at the heart of nature and picturesque surroundings.&nbsp; The <a rel="noopener" href="https://nottsoutdoors.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/schools-and-groups/centres/the-mill-adventure-base/" target="_blank" title="Mill Adventure Base">Mill Adventure Base</a> is found at the reservoir and offers a wide range of pursuits for young people and community groups. The Nottinghamshire County Council-run adventure base provides activities including archery, sailing, kayaking, orienteering, mountain-biking, caving, outdoor and indoor climbing walls, low ropes and a zip wire. Visitors can also combine the activities with an overnight stay at the base’s camping pods, and have the opportunity to head into the Peak District for an off-site adventure. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/qayfma44/kings-mill-reservoir-duck-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=400&amp;height=300" alt="A duck swimming in the water at Kings Mill Reservoir in Sutton in Ashfield" width="400" height="300">A duck swimming in the water at Kings Mill Reservoir in Sutton in Ashfield How to get there By car: Exit at junction 28 on the M1 and head to Mansfield Road/A38 in Sutton-in-Ashfield. By train: Sutton Parkway station (1.6 miles). Parking: There is pay and display parking available at Kings Mill Reservoir that includes disabled spaces. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/parking-roads/car-parks/sutton-in-ashfield-parking/" target="_blank" title="Learn more about where to park at the reservoir and other places in Sutton in Ashfield.">Learn more about parking at the reservoir and other places in Sutton in Ashfield.</a>

Kings Mill Reservoir

Found close to Kirkby in Ashfield’s town centre, Kingsway Park offers excellent sports and recreational facilities for residents and sports teams. The Green Flag park covers 9 hectares with football pitches, floodlit synthetic pitches, a multi-use games area and tennis courts. There is also a skate park, parkour area, bowling green, bandstand, rose garden and for something to eat and drink head to&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064908331851&amp;sk=about" target="_blank" title="Acre View Café" data-anchor="?id=100064908331851&amp;sk=about">Acre View Café</a>. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/cytmifzj/kingsway-park-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=376" alt="" width="500" height="376"><img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/kj2ppkyx/kingsway-park-2-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=376" alt="" width="500" height="376"> The history The park was laid out in 1930 on land sold to Kirkby in Ashfield District Council, by Miss Catherine Hodgkinson of Kirkby House, to be used as a public playing field for the community. Prior to this the site was grazing land for horses and locally known as 16 Acre Field. The street The Acre at the southern end of the park takes its name from this and the park is often referred to locally as ‘The Acre’. The park’s heritage features are the stone archways at the entrances on Hodgkinson Road and Kingsway. Poplar trees were an important feature that lined the drive from the main entrance on the east side of the park, the western perimeter with the London, Midland and Scottish (LMS) Railway line, and to the north as far as the Hodgkinson Road entrance. A mixed row of oak and ash and other native trees bordered the remainder of the northern perimeter and ornamental trees formed avenues within the park. <a href="/regeneration/kingsway-park-sports-hub">Learn more about the Kingsway Park Sports Hub.</a> Facilities Café, parking, toilets. How to get there By car: Exit at Junction 27 of the M1 and continue on Mansfield Road/A608. Take Derby Road/A611 and B6021 to Hodgkinson Road in Kirkby in Ashfield. By train: Kirkby in Ashfield station (0.5 miles) Parking: There is a free car park at the site. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/parking-roads/car-parks/kirkby-in-ashfield-parking/" target="_blank" title="Find out about other places to park in Kirkby in Ashfield.">Find out about other places to park in Kirkby in Ashfield.</a>&nbsp; <a href="mailto:bookings@ashfield.gov.uk">Email for sports and pitch bookings</a> <a href="mailto:events@ashfield.gov.uk">Email to book an event at the park</a>

Kingsway Park

Kirkby in Ashfield Library and Learning Centre is a hub for cultural activities and create knowledge in the heart of the Kirkby shopping district.&nbsp; There are regular&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/childrens-library/rattle-rhyme-and-roll/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/childrens-library/rattle-rhyme-and-roll/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1704990823728000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0iQLswXpGhTwMCDCpubKT5">Rhyme, Rattle and Roll</a>&nbsp;sessions for the little ones on Monday mornings at 10.30am, older children can join the Little Bookworms and Junior Bookworms sessions each month, and the Kirkby Murder Club links up readers of all ages every last Friday of each month. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/ppaimmcy/kirkby-library-inside-1.jpg?width=500&amp;height=377&amp;mode=max" alt="" width="500" height="377"><img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/difljzv5/kirkby-library-meeting-room.jpg?width=500&amp;height=377&amp;mode=max" alt="" width="500" height="377"> Visitors to the library can drop-in at any time to complete a jigsaw, while relaxation can be found in the Places of Welcome sessions every Wednesday from 10am. Kirkby Library and Learning Centre also has six public PCs with free Wi-Fi and <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1704990823728000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1-XzMzMX_bo6oCEq-ySMdk">Learning Courses</a>. The library also hosts fortnightly a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on/regular-events-in-libraries/regular-craft-groups/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on/regular-events-in-libraries/regular-craft-groups/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1704990823728000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1inWOl90GIe77GwKEgpqCL">Craft and Chatter Group</a>. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/libraries/joining-and-using-libraries/" target="_blank" title="Learn how to become a library member for FREE to borrow books and items, and use eResources, across Nottinghamshire's libraries." data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/libraries/joining-and-using-libraries/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1704990823728000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0wxsjqYmFH8G_UgOzXESNU">Learn how to become a library member for FREE to borrow books and other items, and use eResources, across Nottinghamshire's libraries.</a> Open six days a week from Monday to Saturday. Website: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/kirkby-ashfield-library/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/kirkby-ashfield-library/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1704990823728000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2rbK52r9Hv2LObu-3owihT">Kirkby in Ashfield Library</a> Facebook:&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/InspireKirkbyLibrary" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/InspireKirkbyLibrary&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1704990823728000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2QMJVXtojb-mRLL6D5iicX">@InspireKirkbyLibraryandLearningCentre</a> &nbsp; <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/" target="_blank">Find your local library in Ashfield</a>

Kirkby in Ashfield Library and Learning Centre

The market town of Kirkby in Ashfield is a delightful place to visit that offers shopping, markets, parks, and leisure and sports facilities. Head to the town centre to wander round the shops and visit <a href="/places-to-visit/kirkby-outdoor-market">Kirkby Outdoor Market</a> for its assortment of stalls and the indoor Moor Market. <a href="/umbraco/places-to-visit/kirkby-leisure-centre">Kirkby Leisure Centre</a> <a rel="noopener" href="/kirkby-leisure-centre/" target="_blank" title="Kirkby Leisure Centre"></a> is a fantastic place to swim, to play sports, for indoor soft play, and to try out its five climbing walls. For those who prefer the outdoors, there are two excellent award-winning Green Flag parks with sports and recreational facilities: Kingsway Park and Portland Park.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/skwlis4p/kirkby-in-ashfield-town-centre.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=400&amp;height=300" alt="A metal leaf sculpture in Kirkby in Ashfield town centre" width="400" height="300">Kirkby in Ashfield town centre The history The market town of Kirkby in Ashfield was once a collection of villages that was originally a Danish settlement. Kirkby translates in Danish to church town, and the area was mentioned in the Domesday Book for its two churches of St Wilfrid's Church and St Thomas' Church that both still exist today. The town expanded in the Victorian era due to its many collieries and had an extensive offering of railway lines that transported coal across the country.&nbsp;
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How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 on the M1 and follow Mansfield Road/A608, Derby Road/A611 and the B6021 to Kirkby in Ashfield. By train: Kirkby in Ashfield station, Vernon Road, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 8EJ. Parking: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/parking-roads/car-parks/kirkby-in-ashfield-parking/" target="_blank" title="Find out about places to park in Kirkby-in-Ashfield town centre.">Find out about places to park in Kirkby in Ashfield town centre.</a> Websites <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/kirkby-leisure-centre/" target="_blank" title="Kirkby Leisure Centre">Kirkby Leisure Centre</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/kirkby-ashfield-library/" target="_blank" title="Kirkby-in-Ashfield Library">Kirkby in Ashfield Library</a>

Kirkby in Ashfield town centre

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/gsll4tb3/dsc_6546-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=290&amp;height=246" alt="" width="290" height="246">Kirkby in Ashfield train station provides links to stations including Sutton Parkway, Hucknall, Mansfield, Worksop, and Nottingham.&nbsp; <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/trains-stations/at-the-station/station-facilities/kkb" target="_blank">Visit the East Midlands Railway website to book tickets and learn about station facilities</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://assets.nationalrail.co.uk/e8xgegruud3g/kkbOnwardTravelMap/715a39ea6f5ea3884a431c11e9aef0d1/Kirkby_in_Ashfield__KKB_.pdf#:~:text=Kirkby-In-Ashfield%20Station%20This%20poster%20shows%20details%20of%20popular" target="_blank" data-anchor="#:~:text=Kirkby-In-Ashfield%20Station%20This%20poster%20shows%20details%20of%20popular">Learn about onward travel information from Kirkby in Ashfield train station</a>

Kirkby in Ashfield train station

<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/kirkby-leisure-centre/" target="_blank" title="Kirkby Leisure Centre, Kirkby in Ashfield">Kirkby Leisure Centre</a> has an 85-station gym, 25-metre swimming pool and group exercise studio. The versatile sports hall has space for football, netball, badminton, volleyball, and table tennis, and the venue has five indoor climbing walls and a group cycling studio. There is a café, meeting room with Wi-Fi, and a soft play area available for hire. Visitors can also enjoy the venue’s sauna and steam room, a sensory room, and the Mary Rose Health Hub.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/kirkby-leisure-centre/" target="_blank" title="Learn more about opening times and facilities at Kirkby Leisure Centre.">Learn more about opening times and facilities at Kirkby Leisure Centre.</a><a href="/whats-on/discover-ashfield-awards-2023"></a> <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/he5pdxj0/kirkby-leisure-centre-1-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=472&amp;height=354" alt="The front of Kirkby Leisure Centre and its car park" width="472" height="354">The front of Kirkby Leisure Centre&nbsp;

Kirkby Leisure Centre

Kirkby Outdoor Market has an assortment of stalls selling a variety of products and services. There is an events and entertainment space or plaza next to Kirkby in Ashfield outdoor market and town centre shops, where occasions such as the Christmas Festival and community events take place. The plaza is also available for community groups and private hire. Become a trader <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/markets-town-centres/become-a-market-trader/" target="_blank" title="Learn about how to apply for an outdoor market stall.">Learn about how to apply for an outdoor market stall.</a> Opening times Kirkby Outdoor Market takes place every Friday between 9am-4pm. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/bnij5iu4/kirkby-outdoor-market-1.jpg?width=500&amp;height=375" alt="Red and white striped stalls selling plants at Kirkby Outdoor Market in Kirkby in Ashfield" width="500" height="375">Kirkby Outdoor Market in Kirkby in Ashfield How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 on the M1. Follow Mansfield Road/A608, Derby Rd/A611 and B6021 to Kirkby in Ashfield. By train: Kirkby in Ashfield train station (0.4 miles) Parking: Parking is available at Ellis Street car park (NG17 7AT) and Hodgkinson Road car park (NG17 7AZ) that both offer two hours free parking. To hire out the plaza area, telephone 01623 551385 or <a href="mailto:markets@ashfield.gov.uk" title="email us">email us</a>.

Kirkby Outdoor Market

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<div class="ContentPasted2 ContentPasted0">Venture through beautiful countryside on this 6-mile route starting at Teversal Trails Visitor Centre, in Teversal village, to sample some of the landscapes of DH Lawrence's book, Lady Chatterley's Lover. The Nottinghamshire author was born and brought up near Teversal, and often used places he knew as settings for his novels. Enjoy this walk through literary history, from the famous 1928 story set in the rural coalfields of West Nottinghamshire.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/nebp03hb/teversal-manor-house.jpg?width=500&amp;height=375" alt="Teversal Manor House" width="500" height="375">Teversal Manor House Places to visit After the trail why not have a wander of nearby Teversal village. Head to the 7th century country house of Teversal Manor, which is the fictional setting for Wragby Hall in D.H. Lawrence’s book Lady Chatterley’s Lover. Literature fans can also take a trip to The Carnarvon Arms – formerly the Cross Keys – which was a local pub Lawrence was known to visit. <a href="/places-to-visit/teversal-village">Learn more about Teversal village.</a> <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a> </div>

Lady Chatterley walking trail

The route The Lady Spencer walking trail starts at Teversal Trails Visitors Centre, in Teversal village. This route goes through both Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire passing through picturesque villages and by noteworthy landmarks. There are plenty of places to stop off on the way for a cup of tea or admire the countryside.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/kpvfzv4l/hardwick-hall.jpg?width=500&amp;height=375" alt="Hardwick Hall on a hill from a distance with trees in the foreground" width="500" height="375">Hardwick Hall Places to Visit The National Trust country house of Hardwick Hall is found along the route, as well as Ault Hucknall village and Stainsby Mill. <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a>

Lady Spencer walking trail

The <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/lammas-leisure-centre/" target="_blank" title="Lammas Leisure Centre, Sutton in Ashfield">Lammas Leisure Centre</a> has more than 90 pieces of Precor equipment and TechnoGym resistance kit, and group exercise classes for all fitness levels. There is an indoor bowls hall, squash courts, and ice-skating rink. The sports hall has five-a-side football and badminton, and the venue’s two swimming pools offer award-winning swimming lessons. The centre also has a Soft Play and TAGactive Arena game available for parties and group bookings.&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/lammas-leisure-centre/" target="_blank" title="Learn more about opening times and facilities at Lammas Leisure Centre.">Learn more about opening times and facilities at Lammas Leisure Centre.</a> <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/modfk23q/lammas-leisure-centre-sutton-in-ashfield-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=447&amp;height=335" alt="Swimming pool at the Lammas Leisure Centre in Sutton in Ashfield" width="447" height="335">Swimming pool at the Lammas Leisure Centre in Sutton in Ashfield

Lammas Leisure Centre

The route The Linby to Newstead Abbey Loop from Hucknall cycle trail starts at Piggins Croft Car Park, Yorke Street, Hucknall. It gives cyclists a tour of the magnificent Nottinghamshire countryside and historic locations including Newstead Abbey, Papplewick Pumping Station, and poet Lord Byron's resting place at St Mary Magdalene Church. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/24og0mtq/generic-grass-countryside.jpg?width=501&amp;height=376&amp;mode=max" alt="" width="501" height="376">Visit Ashfield's beautiful countryside on this cycle trail Places to Visit There are numerous places to visit along the way such as Newstead Park, Linby village, and Burnt Stump Country Park.&nbsp; View this walking route on our Map

Linby to Newstead Abbey Loop from Hucknall cycle trail

Linby is a small village in Nottinghamshire found just outside of Hucknall. It is included in the Hidden Valleys area that is beautiful countryside found north of Hucknall with miles of waymarked rural walks, cycle paths, and bridleways. There is a garden centre, farm shop, café, pub, and church in this village, which is ideal for a stop when on a cycle or walking route.&nbsp; How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1.&nbsp;Follow Mansfield Road/A608, A611, and B6011 to Church Lane.&nbsp; By train: Hucknall station (1.6 miles). <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/cfzieo0u/linby-notts-cnl_8863-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="" width="500" height="334"> Visit Linby village on a cycle trail in Ashfield <a href="/places-to-visit/linby-to-newstead-abbey-loop-from-hucknall-cycle-trail">Linby to Newstead Abbey Loop from Hucknall cycle trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/newstead-abbey-loop-from-hucknall-cycle-trail">Newstead Abbey Loop from Hucknall cycle trail</a>

Linby village

Lindley’s Mill is a hidden gem found near the centre of Sutton in Ashfield and one of only two stone windmills in Nottinghamshire, with the second at Warsop. The mill has a fascinating history and is a Grade II listed building created in the 1820s by farmer, miller, and baker James Lindley. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/niga2oh5/lindleys-mill-landscape-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="" width="500" height="375">Lindley's Mill in Sutton in Ashfield The history and restoration Built to replace a post mill damaged by a gale in 1818, the mill fell into disuse in the early 1900s. Prior to that it provided flour for bread and animal feed for livestock. All that remains is the stone tower that was restored in 2014 from Heritage Lottery funding that was used for new windows and a roof, and a small heritage centre. A wooden floor was also fitted in 2015, partially funded by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (Mills Section). In September 2023, the flat roof of the building was replaced for a conical roof to help prevent water damage and the floor inside the mill was replaced.&nbsp; Booking Sutton Heritage Society run open days for public visits. To learn more telephone 01623 623508 or&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="http://www.suttonheritage.org.uk/?page_id=321" target="_blank" title="visit the society's website." data-anchor="?page_id=321">visit the society’s website.</a> How to get there By car:&nbsp;At Junction 28 of the M1, take the A38 exit to Mansfield/A615/Matlock. By train:&nbsp;Sutton Parkway station (1.3 miles).&nbsp; Parking:&nbsp;New Street car park, NG17 1BW; Market Street car park, NG17 2LS; Idlewells Shopping Centre car park, NG17 1BN.

Lindley's Mill

The route Take a wander around the magnificent countryside around the Annesley Park estate, which was once the ancestral home of the Chaworth-Musters family. This area inspired two of the county's most famous authors, Romantic poet Lord Byron and novelist DH Lawrence. There are surfaced paths and moderate gradients on this route, making it an ideal one for hiking beginners. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/o2jnh5mg/teversal-trail-walkers.jpg?width=500&amp;height=375.10879025239336" alt="" width="500" height="375.10879025239336"> Places to Visit Why not head to the peaceful garden at the historic Felley Priory, which is just a mile away from the start point of the trail. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful countryside views, discover the venue's unique plants, and have a well-earned break at The Farmhouse Tea Room. <a href="/places-to-visit/felley-priory">Learn more about a visit to Felley Priory.</a> <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a>

Literary Landscape walking trail

The route The Low Level Walk in Sutton in Ashfield is a circular walk that is&nbsp;suitable for all abilities. It is fully&nbsp; accessible for wheelchair users, prams, and buggies. It takes in the beautiful woodland, parkland, and meadows of Brierley Forest Park, with the sculpture trail and plenty of wildlife along the way. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/f0kna13p/brierley-forest-park-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=345&amp;height=259" alt="" width="345" height="259"> Places to visit Brierley Forest Park is a lovely green space to visit that has plenty of benches to appreciate the flowers, trees, and nature. Walkers can head to the Brierley Forest Café either at the start or the end of this route. <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a>

Low Level Walk

Mill Lakes located in Bestwood Village is an area with beautiful countryside and plenty of wildlife. It is part of Bestwood Country Park and covers 150 acres with the water for the lakes running from the River Leen. The area is popular with walkers, cyclists, birdwatchers and dog walkers, and the scenic 2.5 mile circular trail around the lakes is highly recommended for its views. This family-friendly destination is also an ideal spot for a picnic. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/n20fbdmm/mill-lakes-bestwood-1.jpg?width=499&amp;height=374&amp;mode=max" alt="A circular lake area surrounded by trees in the sunlight" width="499" height="374"> The country park that surrounds the lakes continues nearby on the other side of Bestwood Village offering the chance to visit historic places of interest. These include the <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.fbcp.org.uk/winding-engine-house.html" target="_blank" title="Bestwood Colliery Winding Engine House">Bestwood Colliery Winding Engine House</a> that is the last remaining part of Bestwood Colliery, and <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.fbcp.org.uk/dynamo-house-oldcopy.html" target="_blank" title="Dynamo House">Dynamo House</a>, which was the former electrical sub-station serving the colliery. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/walking-cycling-and-rights-of-way/find-walks-and-rides/mill-lakes" target="_blank" title="Learn about the 2.5 mile circular walking route for the Mill Lakes break free walk">Learn about the 2.5 mile circular walking route for the Mill Lakes break free walk</a>, where visitors can enjoy stunning countryside views as they stroll along the water and discover the area’s birds and wildlife. There is no fishing or swimming allowed in Mill Lakes and to protect wildlife it is asked that dogs are kept out of the water and under control at all times. How to get there By car: Exit at Junction 26 on the M1 and take the A6002 and B683 to Bestwood Village. By train: Hucknall station (1.4 miles). Parking: The lakes do not have their own car park. The nearest car park is at Bestwood Country Park car park, Bestwood Village, Nottingham, NG6 8UE.

Mill Lakes

Located in the centre of Kirkby in Ashfield on the pedestrianised Low Moor Road, the market café offers fresh barista coffee, hot and cold food, and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating allowing customers to rest in a relaxing environment. Opening times Moor Café is open Monday to Saturday between 9am to 5pm. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 on the M1 and follow Mansfield Road/A608, Derby Road/A611 and the B6021 to Kirkby in Ashfield. By train: Kirkby in Ashfield station (0.4 miles). Parking: Parking is available at Ellis Street car park (NG17 7AT) and Hodgkinson Road car park (NG17 7AZ) that both offer two hours free parking. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/parking-roads/car-parks/kirkby-in-ashfield-parking/" target="_blank" title="Find out more on the Kirkby in Ashfield car parking page.">Find out more on the Kirkby in Ashfield car parking page.</a>

Moor Café

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<div class="ContentPasted2 ContentPasted4 ContentPasted6 ContentPasted9 ContentPasted10 ContentPasted0">The Nature Walk trail starts at Teversal Trails Visitors Centre, in Teversal village. Part of the route is on the Teversal Trail offering lovely countryside views and the chance to wander through the Teversal Pastures Nature Reserve. There is an opportunity to add Pleasley village to the trail, which is an ideal spot to visit for a cup of tea.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/q0cjsmf4/teversal-trails-3-min-1-min.png?width=500&amp;height=375" alt="" width="500" height="375"> Places to visit Apart from the pretty Teversal village, hikers can also take a trip to Pleasley Pit Country Park and Mining Museum and Skegby Hall Gardens found on the route.&nbsp; <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a> </div>

Nature Walk trail

Newstead Abbey is known as the ancestral home of Romantic poet Lord Byron and has a fascinating historic house, gorgeous gardens, and 300 acres of parkland to explore. Found in the Nottinghamshire village of Ravenshead, Sir John Byron was given permission in 1540 by King Henry VIII to convert the former Augustinian priory into a country house. Generations later it was passed on to the sixth Baron Byron who is more famously known as the poet Lord Byron. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/mnrhz0ma/newstead-abbey.jpg?width=500&amp;height=376&amp;mode=max" alt="" width="500" height="376">Newstead Abbey Newstead Abbey has Historic House Tours and regular seasonal events&nbsp;including summer open air theatre. The venue is also available for business events, special occasions, and weddings. Dogs need to be kept on leads throughout the park in zoned areas. Facilities Shop, toilets, café, children's play park.&nbsp; How to get there By car: Newstead Abbey is close to both the A60 and junction 27 of the M1. From the M1, follow signs for Sherwood Forest and brown signs for Newstead Abbey. For satnav, use postcode NG15 9HJ. By train: Newstead station (1.7 miles). Website: <a href="https://newsteadabbey.org.uk/">Newstead Abbey</a> Visit Newstead Abbey on a cycle trail in Ashfield <a href="/places-to-visit/newstead-abbey-to-alfreton-park-cycle-trail">Newstead Abbey to Alfreton Park cycle trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/linby-to-newstead-abbey-loop-from-hucknall-cycle-trail">Linby to Newstead Abbey Loop from Hucknall cycle trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/newstead-abbey-loop-from-hucknall-cycle-trail">Newstead Abbey Loop from Hucknall cycle trail</a>

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<div class="ContentPasted0">This trail takes cyclists on a beautiful route to Newstead Abbey and the village of Alfreton in Derbyshire. Places to visit The trail has many amazing places to stop at on the way including Newstead Park, Bagthorpe village, Annesley Old Church, and the beautiful Felley Priory.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/toebzord/bagthorpe-village-road-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=387&amp;height=290" alt="" width="387" height="290">Bagthorpe village <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a> </div>
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Newstead Abbey to Alfreton Park cycle trail

The route This Parent and Toddler Walk is an ideal trail for those who want a casual wander and is perfect for any fitness level at the picturesque Brierley Forest Park.&nbsp; Places to visit The route begins and ends at the Brierley Forest Park Visitor Centre that also has a café. A great opportunity to enjoy the beautiful park views, wildlife, and birds on this route for beginners. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/jetbfqwl/sutton-lawn-park-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=459&amp;height=344" alt="" width="459" height="344"> <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a>

Parent and Toddler Walk

<div>The route The Pleasley and the Five Pits cycle trail starts at Teversal Trails Visitors Centre, in Teversal village. This route goes through both Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and includes the Teversal and Five Pits trails. This trail has both off and on-road sections with some steep gradients, so take extra care when cycling on roads. Bikes with narrow tyres will be unsuitable for some sections, and the route can be extended by adding Brierley Forest Park or Silverhill Wood. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/nj4njsoy/teversalcnl_9310-1.jpg?width=500&amp;height=333.695652173913" alt="" width="500" height="333.695652173913"> Places to visit</div>
<div>Hardwick Hall is among the many great points of interest to find along the route together with Tibshelf village, Teversal Trails Visitors Centre, Stainsby Mill, and Pleasley Pit Country Park and Mining Museum.&nbsp;&nbsp; <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a></div>

Pleasley and the Five Pits cycle trail

Pleasley Pit Country Park is a reclaimed colliery site that provides a fantastic day out for people that love nature and history. The attraction is a Local Nature Reserve that has swans, dragonflies, and damselflies at the site's ponds. There are also plenty of wading birds, warblers, the occasional grass snake, and sheep. Visitors will also love the wildflowers in spring and the woodlands at this beautiful countryside location.&nbsp; The mining history of Pleasley Pit is a fascinating one to learn about through the site's Coal Mining Museum that has a restored winding engine house and colliery buildings. Visitors can discover tools and equipment used by miners, see photographs, and learn about the stories of the workers and their families. There is a café at the country park and <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.pleasleypittrust.org.uk/events" target="_blank" title="regular events and activities.">regular events and activities.</a> How to get there By car: Leave M1 at exit 29 and continue on A617 to Pleasley. By train: Mansfield Woodhouse station (3.8 miles) or Sutton Parkway station (4.8 miles). Visit Pleasley Pit Country Park on a cycle or walking trail in Ashfield CYCLE TRAILS <a href="/places-to-visit/pleasley-and-the-five-pits-cycle-trail">Pleasley and the Five Pits cycle trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/teversal-station-loop-from-skegby-cycle-trail">Teversal Station Loop from Skegby cycle trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/sutton-in-ashfield-to-teversal-to-five-pits-cycle-trail">Sutton in Ashfield to Teversal to Five Pits cycle trail</a> WALKING TRAILS <a href="/places-to-visit/nature-walk-trail">Nature Walk trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/pleasley-walk-trail">Pleasley Walk trail</a>

Pleasley Pit Country Park and Mining Museum

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Pleasley Walk trail

Located on the edge of Kirkby in Ashfield, this tranquil park is ideal for taking a walk along the historic woodland paths and discovering an abundance of wildlife. Venture to the park’s ponds to spot a kingfisher and discover other birdlife habitats, or take a leisurely stroll through the woodland areas some of which are said to date back to 1600. This green space has many rare plant species, creating an area filled with fascinating natural history. The Green Flag Award winning park has pretty wildflower meadows that produce a stunning array of blooms in the spring months. Enjoy a picnic in the park or visit The Wild Rabbit Café, which has a fully-licenced bar serving hot and cold food and drinks.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/m5liufa1/portland-park-2-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=465&amp;height=310" alt="A stairway with a handrail surrounded by trees in Portland Park" width="465" height="310"> The history Portland Park has woodland, grassland and a number of wetland areas found in the valley of a tributary of the River Erewash, bounded by used and disused railway lines. The meadow area was once a limestone quarry, which was infilled during the 1950s and the park is known locally as ‘The Quarries’. The site is based on a band of magnesium limestone that enables many rare plant species to grow, making it a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). How to get there By car: Exit at Junction 27 on the M1, continue on Mansfield Road/A608. Take Derby Road/A611 and B6021 to B6020 in Kirkby in Ashfield. By train: Kirkby in Ashfield station (0.9 miles). Parking: There is a large main car park off Lindley’s Lane and a smaller car park a short walk from the Portland Park Visitor Centre with disabled parking.

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Rookery Park is a beautiful, dog-friendly green space in Huthwaite with woodland, wetland and grassland. In the 1800s, the park was the site of New Hucknall Colliery and today has surfaced pathways ideal for walkers and runners. Visitors can follow the paths from one end of the park to the other and head up to the summit of the former pit tip that provides stunning views as far as Crich Stand in Derbyshire. The park can be accessed on Mill Lane, Common Road, Rookery Lane and Columbia Avenue. Dogs welcome on a lead or under close control.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/mjlh1g0f/rookery-park-huthwaite-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=428&amp;height=321" alt="A bench near a path at Rookery Park in Huthwaite" width="428" height="321"> How to get there By car: Exit at Junction 28 from the M1 and continue on Alfreton Road/A38. Drive to Mill Lane in Huthwaite. By train: Sutton Parkway station (2.7 miles). <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/contact-and-complaints/contact-us/contact-us" target="_blank">Report a problem at Rookery Park to Nottinghamshire County Council that own and manage the green space.</a>

Rookery Park

Selston Country Park is a beautiful green space ideal for families with plenty of wildlife and outdoor fun. The Green Flag award winning park has picnic areas, a wildflower meadow, croquet pitch, BMX track, and a play area with a climbing tree and ropes, bridges, and balance beams. Visitors can also head to its café, wildlife pond, and walking trails.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/ugcbqq3l/selston-films-in-the-park-2024-23.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=378&amp;height=282" alt="" width="378" height="282">
How to get there By car:&nbsp;Exit at junction 27 of the M1. Take the&nbsp;A608&nbsp;exit to&nbsp;Mansfield and drive to the&nbsp;B600&nbsp;in&nbsp;Selston. By train:&nbsp;Kirkby in Ashfield station (4 miles). Parking: The green space has a car park off Alfreton Road. Visit Selston on a walking trail in Ashfield WALKING TRAIL <a href="https://discover-ashfield-dev.netlify.app/places-to-visit/the-three-villages-walking-trail">The Three Villages Walking Trail</a>

Selston Country Park

Selston village is part of the Hidden Valleys area with beautiful countryside and wonderful walking and cycle routes. Visitors can head to the excellent Selston Country Park is a beautiful green space that has a café, playground, and hosts an annual outdoor summer film event.&nbsp; The Grade II* listed St Helen's Church in Selston was created in 1150 AD, and the front of the building was updated in 1899. Worth a visit for its architecture, the historical destination also has a monolith in its churchyard suggesting the site was used for pagan worship before the church was created.&nbsp; <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Helen%27s_Church,_Selston" title="St. Helen's Church, Selston" class="mw-redirect"></a> <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/xfungto3/selston-country-park-56.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=434&amp;height=289" alt="" width="434" height="289"> How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1. Take the&nbsp;A608&nbsp;exit to&nbsp;Mansfield and drive to the&nbsp;B600&nbsp;in&nbsp;Selston. By train: Kirkby in Ashfield station (4 miles). Visit Selston on a walking trail in Ashfield WALKING TRAIL <a href="/places-to-visit/the-three-villages-walking-trail">The Three Villages Walking Trail</a>

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Sherwood Observatory is home to the Mansfield and Sutton Astronomical Society (MSAS) and its famous white dome houses a 24-inch hand-built Newtonian Reflecting Telescope. The observatory was opened to the public in 1986. Today, visitors can be guided around the attraction by its volunteers or attend public open evenings during the autumn and winter viewing season.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/ua2bbo1b/sherwood-observatory-external-1.jpg?width=500&amp;height=375" alt="An artist's impression of future development of a new planetarium and education centre at Sherwood Observatory in Sutton in Ashfield" width="500" height="375"> Development A new planetarium and education centre, due to be completed in 2024, are planned to transform Sherwood Observatory. The planetarium will be built on top of the existing Victorian subterranean reservoir that will become an exhibition hall, classrooms, and conference rooms. The planetarium will be open for events, and educational and pre-booked visits. Work started in late summer 2023, with a completion date expected in 2024.
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Opening times During the autumn and winter viewing season, the observatory holds monthly public open evenings and caters for private groups. Volunteers work on Monday and Wednesday evenings and can show visitors around. The observatory also holds a twice-yearly, six-week basic astronomy course. To learn about the course or plan a visit to check volunteers are available, telephone 01623 552276. How to get there By car: Sherwood Observatory is on Coxmoor Road (B6139) next to Coxmoor Golf Course – one of the highest points in Nottinghamshire. Leave the M1 motorway at Junction 28, take the A38 heading towards Mansfield until you reach the B6139.&nbsp; By train: Sutton Parkway (1.6 miles). Parking: Available at the Sherwood Observatory site. Website: <a rel="noopener" href="https://sherwood-observatory.org.uk/" target="_blank" title="Sherwood Observatory">Sherwood Observatory</a>

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Sherwood Pines Loop from Kirkby in Ashfield cycle trail

Silverhill Wood is a historically important place found on the former sites of the Silverhill and Teversal collieries, offering a mixture of rich broadleaf and conifer trees, open meadows and ponds. The site has a network of surfaced woodland trails, managed by Forestry England, with off road links to the Teversal Trail Network and further on into Derbyshire and the Five Pits Trail. The wood is ideal for hikers, cyclists, horse riders, and those who want to stop off and have a bite to eat at one of the picnic benches near the ponds. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/bt1p4rpo/silverhill-wood-statue-of-dave-1.jpg?width=371&amp;height=495&amp;mode=max" alt="Silverhill Wood bronze statue of Nottinghamshire miner" width="371" height="495"> Visitors can explore the trails on foot or bike before making their way to the summit to be rewarded with the area’s famous memorial statue of a Nottinghamshire miner known locally as Dave. The bronze sculpture is located at one of the highest points in Nottinghamshire where visitors can view former mining villages, and on a bright day marvel at Lincoln Cathedral in the distance. Birdlife in the wood includes buzzards, kestrels, skylarks, and green woodpeckers, and in the summer months look out for orchid plants and you may even come across a grass snake. There is also an orienteering course available on the site. Dogs are welcome on a lead or under close control. Opening hours Open during daylight hours. How to get there By car: Exit at Junction 28 of the M1 and take the Alfreton Road/A38. By train: Sutton Parkway station (3.8 miles). Parking: Silverhill Wood Car Park, Silverhill Lane, Teversal, NG17 3JJ.&nbsp; Silverhill Wood is managed by&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/silverhill-wood" target="_blank" title="Forestry England">Forestry England</a>

Silverhill Wood

Skegby Hall is a Grade II&nbsp;listed building that was created around 1720. It is found on the Skegby Heritage Trail that includes places of historic interest around the village of <a href="/places-to-visit/skegby-village">Skegby</a>. The historic village where the hall is based is a wonderful place for a walk or cycle, and has cafes and pubs for a food or beverage break along the way.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/dizhgc0b/skegby-hall-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=460&amp;height=345" alt="" width="460" height="345"> How to get there By car: Exit at junction 28 on the M1 and continue on Alfreton Road/A38 to take the B6023 to Skegby. By train: Sutton Parkway station (2.3 miles).&nbsp; Website: <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.skegbyappreciationsociety.co.uk/Heritage%20Trail.htm" target="_blank" title="Skegby Appreciation Society heritage trail">Skegby Appreciation Society heritage trail</a> Visit Skegby Hall on a cycle or walking trail in Ashfield CYCLE TRAILS <a href="/places-to-visit/teversal-station-loop-from-skegby-cycle-trail">Teversal Station Loop from Skegby cycle trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/hardwick-hall-loop-from-kirkby-in-ashfield-cycle-trail">Hardwick Hall Loop from Kirkby in Ashfield cycle trail</a> WALKING TRAIL <a href="/umbraco/places-to-visit/nature-walk-trail">Nature Walk trail</a>

Skegby Hall

The route The Skegby Heritage Walking Trail is a short trail that features many historic locations in Skegby. The Skegby Heritage Trail is on a former railway track used by cyclists as an off-road track and a nature trail by walkers. Places to visit Skegby Manor House and The Quaker House, St Andrews Church, Skegby Pinfold, Skegby Hall and Gardens, and the 16th century Kruck Cottage all appear on the trail. It can be accessed from Buttery Lane, in Skegby, and ends at Chesterfield Road, in Pleasley. The Teversal Trails, part of the Pleasley Trails Network, can be accessed via the Link Trail between Skegby and Teversal.&nbsp; <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.skegbyappreciationsociety.co.uk/Heritage%20Trail.htm" target="_blank" title="Skegby Appreciation Society heritage trail">Learn more about the Skegby Appreciation Society heritage trail</a> <a href="/map">View this walking route on the Map</a>

Skegby Heritage Trail

Skegby is a beautiful village with many sites of historic interest found about a mile away from Sutton in Ashfield. Two places of note are the ruins of Skegby Manor House on Mansfield Road and The Quaker House, both of which were homes to Elizabeth Hooton who was one of the leading figures in the Quaker movement. The buildings both feature on the Skegby Heritage Trail that includes places of historic interest around the village, such as St Andrews Church, Skegby Pinfold, Skegby Hall and Gardens, and the 16th century Kruck Cottage. The Skegby Trail is on a former railway track used by cyclists as an off-road track and a nature trail by walkers. It can be accessed from Buttery Lane, in Skegby, and ends at Chesterfield Road, in Pleasley. The Teversal Trails, part of the Pleasley Trails Network, can be accessed via the Link Trail between Skegby and Teversal.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/1phdppzq/crafts.jpeg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=289&amp;height=361" alt="Elizabeth Hooton" width="289" height="361">Elizabeth Hooton The history The village sits on both sides of a deep valley near the source of the River Meden and takes its name from a Dane named Skeggi meaning "bearded one". It is mentioned in the Domesday Book as "a berewick of the King's manor at Mansfield". How to get there By car: Exit at junction 28 on the M1 and continue on Alfreton Road/A38 to take the B6023 to Skegby. By train: Sutton Parkway station (2.3 miles).&nbsp; Website: <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.skegbyappreciationsociety.co.uk/Heritage%20Trail.htm" target="_blank" title="Skegby Appreciation Society heritage trail">Skegby Appreciation Society heritage trail</a>

Skegby village

Stainsby Mill is a National Trust place located on the Hardwick estate in Derbyshire. Discover the workplace and practices of a 19th-century miller at this working Victorian water mill. The attraction is found at the main entrance to <a href="/places-to-visit/hardwick-hall">Hardwick Hall</a>,&nbsp;which is located close to the village of Teversal in Ashfield.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/24og0mtq/generic-grass-countryside.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=425&amp;height=319" alt="" width="425" height="319">
Facilities Car park. More facilities available at the main Hardwick Hall site including restaurant, toilets, bookshop, plant shop and&nbsp;café&nbsp;kiosk. How to get there By car:&nbsp;Leave M1 at exit 29 and follow brown signs to Hardwick Hall. For Sat Nav, use postcode S44 5RW. By train: Sutton Parkway station (5.9 miles). Website: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/peak-district-derbyshire/hardwick-estate-stainsby-mill?,&amp;campid=Affiliates_HC_AWIN_Default_NA&amp;awc=12045_1698169562_554c6b0f6dca9b8fa8c74680b2a5ab21" target="_blank" data-anchor="?,&amp;campid=Affiliates_HC_AWIN_Default_NA&amp;awc=12045_1698169562_554c6b0f6dca9b8fa8c74680b2a5ab21">Stainsby Mill</a> Visit Stainsby Mill on a cycle or walking trail in Ashfield CYCLE TRAIL <a href="/places-to-visit/pleasley-and-the-five-pits-cycle-trail">Pleasley and the Five Pits cycle trail</a> WALKING TRAIL <a href="/places-to-visit/lady-spencer-walking-trail">Lady Spencer walking trail</a>

Stainsby Mill

Stanton Hill is a village in Ashfield found close to <a href="/places-to-visit/teversal-village">Teversal</a> and <a href="/places-to-visit/skegby-village">Skegby</a> villages, as well as neighbouring <a href="/places-to-visit/brierley-forest-park">Brierley Forest Park</a>. The area is where Skegby Colliery used to be located, which experienced an increase in population due to workers moving to the region in the late 1800s. Today its High Street has shops, cafés, restaurants, and pubs, and it is a wonderful place to stop off during a walk or cycle ride through the green spaces and surrounding countryside. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/msnmxbcu/stanton-hill-trees-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=441&amp;height=331" alt="" width="441" height="331"> How to get there By car: Exit at junction 29 of the M1 and&nbsp;take the&nbsp;A617&nbsp;exit to&nbsp;Mansfield/A632/Matlock towards Stanton Hill. By train: Sutton Parkway train station (3.2 miles). Visit Stanton Hill on a walking trail in nearby Brierley Forest Park WALKING TRAILS <a href="/places-to-visit/boundary-walk" title="Learn more about the Newstead Abbey to Alfreton Park cycle trail">Boundary Walk trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/hardwick-view-and-birds-walk" title="Learn more about the Literary Landscape walking trail">Hardwick View and Birds Walk trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/low-level-walk">Low Level Walk trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/high-level-walk">High Level Walk trail</a>

Stanton Hill village

The Route The Sutton and Eastwood Loop Cycling Trail starts at Hucknall and travels through villages and towns of Eastwood, Underwood, Annesley, Kirkby in Ashfield, Sutton in Ashfield, Ravenshead, and Newstead.&nbsp; Places to Visit This is a wonderful trail for stops, with many destinations offering excellent cafés and places to stop for a bite to eat. Newstead Abbey is on the route, which is a fascination historical spot to discover.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/mnrhz0ma/newstead-abbey.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=422&amp;height=317" alt="" width="422" height="317"> <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a>

Sutton and Eastwood Loop Cycling Trail

<a rel="noopener" href="https://suttoncommunityacademy.communitybookings.co.uk/sports-halls-outdoor-pitches/3g-football-pitches" target="_blank" title="3G football pitches">Sutton Community Academy</a> The school has an FA-accredited 3G Pitch that is a full-size 11v11 pitch with LED floodlights, making it ideal for evening training, recreation play, and league matches. The academy also has multiple grass pitches available for community hire, as well as two large indoor sports halls suitable for a range of activities including football, netball, basketball, volleyball, and badminton. <a rel="noopener" href="https://suttoncommunityacademy.communitybookings.co.uk/sports-halls-outdoor-pitches/3g-football-pitches" target="_blank" title="Find out more about booking a space at the academy.">Find out more about booking a space at the academy.</a>

Sutton Community Academy sports pitches

Sutton in Ashfield Library is located in the heart of the community, within&nbsp;Idlewells Shopping Centre, and provides a vibrant hub for information, culture, heritage, and learning. The friendly members of staff are always on hand to help find the latest books, or the hidden gems within more than 36,000 titles that line the shelves. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/pzsblrrg/sutton-in-ashfield-library.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=443&amp;height=332" alt="" width="443" height="332">Sutton in Ashfield Library For the youngest in the community, Rattle, Rhyme, and Roll, takes place every Monday morning for babies, and Tuesdays and Wednesdays for the older ones. Drop in for a cup of tea and a chat each Friday from 10.30am to midday, or join in with the poetry group, adult games club, or Monday’s Knit and Natter. The library plays host to the Crime Café every second Wednesday of each month, discussing whodunnit fictions, while there are regular guest appearances from popular local authors. There are two meetings rooms available for hire at the library, which opens six days a week, and there is also the Inspire Learning team regularly on hand with courses from Functional Skills to watercolour painting. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/libraries/joining-and-using-libraries/" target="_blank" title="Learn how to become a library member for FREE to borrow books and items, and use eResources, across Nottinghamshire's libraries.">Learn how to become a library member for FREE to borrow books and items, and use eResources, across Nottinghamshire's libraries.</a> Open six days a week from Monday to Saturday. Website: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/sutton-ashfield-library/" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/sutton-ashfield-library/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1706648273034000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2W0ZG1ITf_EvXhS4hnPS8s">Sutton in Ashfield Library</a> Facebook:&nbsp;<a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/InspireSuttonLibrary" target="_blank" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/InspireSuttonLibrary&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1706648273034000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3upoAxlgPupliR3wNqSXxI">@InspireSuttonLibrary</a>
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There are plenty of brilliant places to visit on this trail in both Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire including Teversal village, Tibshelf village, Grassmore Country Park, Sutton Lawn at Mill Waters, and Pleasley Pit Country Park and Mining Museum. The trail starts close to Sutton in Ashfield town centre, where cyclists can have a hearty meal before heading out on the route.&nbsp; <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a></div>
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Sutton in Ashfield to Teversal to Five Pits cycle trail

The market town of Sutton in Ashfield is a fantastic place for shopping, leisure, parks, and heritage sites. Head to the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.idlewells.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="Idlewells Shopping Centre">Idlewells Shopping Centre</a> for a fun day out where you can visit the popular <a href="/places-to-visit/idlewells-indoor-market">Idlewells Indoor Market</a>. For those wanting some recreation time, visit <a href="/places-to-visit/lammas-leisure-centre">Lammas Leisure Centre</a> or for some fresh air and outdoor sports take a trip to <a href="/places-to-visit/sutton-lawn">Sutton Lawn</a>, part of Mill Waters. Landmarks include the hidden gems of <a href="/places-to-visit/lindley-s-mill">Lindley's Mill</a> and the historic Grade II listed <a href="/places-to-visit/united-reformed-church">United Reformed Church</a>. There are also plenty of cafés and restaurants in the town centre to suit every taste. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/mekbcp0k/ashfield1.jpg?width=504&amp;height=283&amp;mode=max" alt="A pedestrianised street with shops in Sutton in Ashfield town centre" width="504" height="283">A pedestrianised street with shops in Sutton in Ashfield town centre The history The market town of Sutton in Ashfield appeared in the Domesday Book in 1086 as Sutone, and was first settled in Saxon times. Ton of the word Sutton is a Saxon suffix meaning 'an enclosure or fenced in clearing'. There were many churches in the area that still exist from as early as the 12th century including the Church of St Mary Magdalene, which still has building parts that date from that period. Sutton in Ashfield had a thriving industry in coal mining, and was also known for the hosiery brand of Pretty Polly.&nbsp; How to get there By car: Exit at junction 28 on the M1 to take the A38 to Sutton in Ashfield. By train: Sutton Parkway station, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 5FB (1.2 miles from Idlewells Shopping Centre). Parking: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/parking-roads/car-parks/sutton-in-ashfield-parking/" target="_blank" title="Find out about places to park in Sutton-in-Ashfield town centre.">Find out about places to park in Sutton in Ashfield town centre.</a> Websites <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.idlewells.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="Idlewells Shopping Centre">Idlewells Shopping Centre</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/lammas-leisure-centre/" target="_blank" title="Lammas Leisure Centre">Lammas Leisure Centre</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/sutton-ashfield-library/" target="_blank" title="Sutton-in-Ashfield Library">Sutton in Ashfield Library</a>

Sutton in Ashfield Town Centre

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/xjcigluc/adc_mill_waters_logo_rgb.png?width=250&amp;height=222&amp;mode=max" alt="" width="250" height="222">Sutton Lawn is a popular, picturesque park on the former Sutton Hall site with woodland, grassed areas, and beautiful avenues of trees. The Green Flag Award winning park, also known as The Lawn, offers a range of fun activities for all ages including a skate park/BMX park, bowling green, multi-use games area, 3G synthetic pitch, outdoor gym, tennis courts and toddler and junior play areas. The park’s lake is popular with anglers, and visitors can also get some fresh air and exercise on the circular 1k path ideal for walkers, runners and cyclists. To enjoy some home-cooked food and refreshments, head to the park’s café.&nbsp; Sutton Lawn is part of Mill Waters, found between Sutton in Ashfield and Mansfield, and with Kings Mill Reservoir and Hermitage Ponds forms part of the green space network along the River Maun Corridor. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.parkrun.org.uk/suttonlawn-juniors/" target="_blank" title="Learn about the free 2k junior parkrun held every Sunday at 9am at Sutton Lawn.">Learn about the free 2k junior parkrun held every Sunday at 9am at Sutton Lawn.</a> The history The Lawn Pleasure Grounds encompass the grounds of the former Sutton Hall, built as the residence of merchant hosier, Samuel Unwin, and the land associated with his nearby Cotton Spinning Mill and Mill Lake. Sutton Hall and most of the mill complex no longer exist, but the mill ruins and adjacent lake form the focal features of the park today. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/d3xensbm/sutton-lawn-bird-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=459&amp;height=344" alt="" width="459" height="344"> Facilities Free parking, café, public toilets. How to get there By car: Exit at Junction 28 on the M1 and follow the A38. By train: Sutton Parkway station (0.9 miles). Parking: Sutton Lawn Bottom car park, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4LS. Websites <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/suttoninashfieldtennis/" target="_blank" title="Sutton in Ashfield Tennis Club">Sutton in Ashfield Tennis Club</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.jdfisherymanagement.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="JD Fishery Management">JD Fishery Management</a>

Sutton Lawn

Sutton Outdoor Market is found around the area’s famous sundial on Portland Square at the heart of the town. It is a great destination to couple with a visit to the nearby Idlewells Shopping Centre and its bustling indoor market. The gazebo market stalls at Sutton Outdoor Market add a splash of colour and vibrancy to Sutton in Ashfield town centre each market day, offering stalls with plants, perfume, fruit and vegetables, a bakery and much more. Become a trader <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/markets-town-centres/become-a-market-trader/" target="_blank" title="Learn about how to apply for an outdoor market stall.">Learn about how to apply for an outdoor market stall.</a> <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/ok2gur1d/sutton-outdoor-market.jpg?width=500&amp;height=375" alt="Customers at red and white striped market stalls at Sutton Outdoor Market" width="500" height="375"> Opening times Open every Monday between 9am to 4pm. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 28 of the M1 and continue on Alfreton Road/A38. Take B6023 to Low Street in Sutton in Ashfield. By train: Sutton Parkway station (1.2 miles). Parking: New Street car park (NG17 1BW) and Sutton Market car park (NG17 1BW) that both offer two hours free parking. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/parking-roads/car-parks/sutton-in-ashfield-parking/" target="_blank" title="Find out more on the&nbsp;Sutton-in-Ashfield car parking page.">Find out more on the Sutton in Ashfield car parking page.</a>

Sutton Outdoor Market

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Sutton Parkway train station

The Testing for Gas monument is a commemorative bronze statue found at the summit of a trail route at <a href="/places-to-visit/silverhill-wood">Silverhill Wood</a>. The famous memorial sculpture is of a Nottinghamshire miner, known locally as Dave, and includes a list on its base of the major collieries in the county that existed from 1819 until the early 2000s. The statue is located at one of the highest points in Nottinghamshire offering fantastic panoramic views across five counties. Visitors can marvel at the stunning countryside scenery that includes former mining villages, as well as historic locations such as Lincoln Cathedral, Bolsover Castle, and Hardwick Hall.&nbsp; <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.antonydufort.co.uk/Public-Sculpture-Nottinghamshire-Miner" target="_blank" title="Watch videos about the making of the sculpture, called Testing for Gas, by artist Antony Dufort.">Watch videos about the making of the sculpture, called Testing for Gas, by artist Antony Dufort.</a>
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Visit the Testing for Gas monument on a cycle or walking trail in Ashfield CYCLE TRAIL <a href="/places-to-visit/teversal-station-loop-from-skegby-cycle-trail">Teversal Station Loop from Skegby cycle trail</a> WALKING TRAIL <a href="/places-to-visit/testing-for-gas-walking-trail">Testing for Gas walking trail</a>

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Teversal Cricket Club is a friendly camaraderie, where the love of cricket brings people together. It doesn't matter if you are an experienced cricketer or a new one, you will be provided with a warm and welcoming environment for all to enjoy. At Teversal CC, they value teamwork and sportsmanship. They believe that cricket is not just about individual performance, but also about collective success. The teams compete in various leagues and competitions, offering players of all ages and abilities the opportunity to showcase their talents and challenge themselves against other clubs. You can contact Teversal Cricket Club on its <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/TeversalCC" target="_blank">Facebook page.</a>&nbsp;

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Head to the summit of Silverhill Wood and admire the area’s famous memorial statue of a Nottinghamshire miner. The bronze sculpture is found at one of the highest points in the county where visitors can view former mining villages, and see Lincoln Cathedral in the distance. Cyclists should also visit Pleasley Pit Country Park and Mining Museum and take a small de-tour off the trail to head to Skegby Hall at the beginning or end of the trail.&nbsp; 
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Teversal Station Loop from Skegby cycle trail

The Teversal Trails Visitors Centre is the best location for visitors who want to find out about walking, cycling, and horse-riding trails in the Nottinghamshire countryside. Plenty of information on the Teversal Trails routes are available at this centre. Many are dog-friendly trails, with parts that are wheelchair-friendly due to the flat surface. Located on former railway lines on the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border, the routes starts at the Teversal Trails Visitors Centre that offers facilities including free car parking, a café, picnic space, and toilets.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/gqypzluo/teversal-trails-2.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=509&amp;height=678" alt="A trail path at Teversal Trails Visitors Centre with trees on either side" width="509" height="678"> This circular route along the old railway lines takes visitors to a former colliery site, takes in the abundant wildlife of Coppy Wood, and the historic Skegby village. Take a trip to the Coal Garden at the centre that has artifacts from the local colliery, including pit wheels. Much of the trails network has now been designated as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) with tor grass, yellow oat grass, field scabious, hawkweed, and quaking grass, and is one of the few remaining areas in Nottinghamshire with limestone grassland.&nbsp; How to get there By car: Exit at junction 28 of the M1 motorway. Continue on Alfreton Road/A38, take Common Road/B6027, Chesterfield Road and B6014 to Carnarvon Street. By train: Sutton Parkway station (3.2 miles). Visit Teversal Trails Visitor Centre on a cycle or walking trail in Ashfield CYCLE TRAILS <a href="/places-to-visit/pleasley-and-the-five-pits-cycle-trail">Pleasley and the Five Pits cycle trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/teversal-station-loop-from-skegby-cycle-trail">Teversal Station Loop from Skegby cycle trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/sutton-in-ashfield-to-teversal-to-five-pits-cycle-trail">Sutton in Ashfield to Teversal to Five Pits cycle trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/hardwick-hall-loop-from-kirkby-in-ashfield-cycle-trail">Hardwick Hall Loop from Kirkby in Ashfield cycle trail</a> WALKING TRAILS <a href="/places-to-visit/lady-chatterley-walking-trail">Lady Chatterley walking trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/lady-spencer-walking-trail">Lady Spencer walking trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/nature-walk-trail">Nature Walk trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/testing-for-gas-walking-trail">Testing for Gas walking trail</a>

Teversal Trails Visitors Centre

This unspoilt country village is small in size, but well worth a visit as it's brimming with history and heritage. It's famously known for the Grade II listed, 17th century country house of Teversal Manor, which is the fictional setting for Wragby Hall in D.H. Lawrence’s novel Lady Chatterley’s Lover and is also the former home of the Molyneux and Carnarvon families. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/wj2fhcvu/teversal-countryside-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=436&amp;height=327" alt="" width="436" height="327"> Where to go The village is a designated conservation area due to its architectural and historic importance and has several listed buildings, primarily constructed from local stone and traditional roofing materials. The Grade I listed St. Katherine’s Church is a great place to start that still possesses box pews along with a wealth of fascinating antiquities. The Grade II listed Teversal Manor Room, located next to Teversal Manor, can be booked for events and also offers yoga sessions, a breakfast club, art group and heritage group. Literature fans can visit The Carnarvon – formerly the Cross Keys – which was a local pub that author D.H. Lawrence was known to frequent. Apart from its literary connection, the Manor’s most notable residents were the Earls of Carnarvon, including the fifth Earl who financed the ill-fated excavation of Tutankhamun’s tomb in Egypt in 1922.&nbsp; <a href="/silverhill-wood/" title="Silverhill Wood">Silverhill Wood</a> Visit the ex-colliery spoil heap at the edge of Teversal that is the highest point in Nottinghamshire and at its summit enjoy the truly stunning bronze sculpture depicting a local miner, known by many as Dave. From there you can see other former mining villages and sites, and on a clear day Lincoln Cathedral can be seen in the distance. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 28 of the M1. Continue on Alfreton Road/A38, take Common Road/B6027, Chesterfield Road and B6014 to Pleasley Road in Nottinghamshire. By train: Sutton Parkway station (3.9 miles).

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The route The Meden Walking Trail is found along the picturesque River Meden, where hikers can enjoy the natural and peaceful surroundings of grassland, woodland, and wildlife.&nbsp; Places to visit The trail is in the Meden Trail Nature Reserve managed by the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, and as well as grassland and wooded areas, it has fascinating limestone crags, and wildlife including butterflies, woodpeckers, and warblers. The reserve is part of the larger Pleasley Trails network.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/24og0mtq/generic-grass-countryside.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=381&amp;height=286" alt="" width="381" height="286">
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The Meden Walking Trail

The route The Three Villages Walking Trail is a circular route that runs through the villages of Selston, Westwood, and Bagthorpe, giving hikers the opportunity to discover beautiful countryside scenery.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/toebzord/bagthorpe-village-road-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=403&amp;height=302" alt="" width="403" height="302"> Places to visit You can stop off at one of the family-friendly country pubs on the way for a beverage or food, or head to the wonderful Selston Country Park at the end of the walk.
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The route The Timberland Walking Trail starts at Kings Mill Reservoir, in Sutton in Ashfield, takes in nature reserves and parks in Mansfield, and ends at the village of Clipstone.&nbsp; Places to Visit This is a wonderful walk to appreciate the two family-friendly attractions of King's Mill Reservoir at the start of the walk and Vicar Water Country Park at the end. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/zbyivel1/geese-at-kings-mill-reservoir.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=443&amp;height=332" alt="" width="443" height="332"> Cycle this route This 6-mile route can also be cycled and is a beginner route with a time of 50 minutes.&nbsp;
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The Timberland Walking Trail

Titchfield Park is an award-winning Green Flag park that is a 10-minute walk from Hucknall town centre and is a place that has something for everyone. The 24-acre park is filled with sports facilities including a multi-use games area, a skate park, floodlit five-a-side synthetic football pitch, and a bowling green – which is home to <a rel="noopener" href="https://hucknallbowls.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="Titchfield Park Bowls Club">Titchfield Park Bowls Club</a>. Families can head to the children’s play area and enjoy <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100041824165389&amp;ref=py_c" target="_blank" title="Titchfield Park Café" data-anchor="?id=100041824165389&amp;ref=py_c">Titchfield Park Café</a>, and visitors can also wander through the green space’s wildflower meadow and its bee garden. The park also contains two listed structures: a war memorial and the Zachariah Green monument, and also has an original shelter designed by Hucknall-born architect Thomas Cecil Howitt, known as the Boathouse. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.parkrun.org.uk/hucknall-juniors/" target="_blank" title="Learn about the free Hucknall junior 2k Parkrun based at Titchfield Park every Sunday at 9am.">Learn about the free Hucknall junior 2k Parkrun based at Titchfield Park every Sunday at 9am.</a> <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/nfja3oti/titchfield-park-sign-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=445&amp;height=334" alt="A Welcome to Titchfield Park sign behind some green bushes" width="445" height="334"> History Titchfield Park was created when the Duke of Portland gave 11 acres of land, then known as Caddow Park, to the town of Hucknall in 1914. This was to honour the 21st birthday of his son, the Marquis of Titchfield. A further 13 acres were added when the Hucknall Miners Welfare Committee decided to further the development of Titchfield Park from funds raised to provide facilities for the local miners. The original brief of the committee was the park should be set out to provide for cricket, football, bowls and tennis courts with trees, shrubs and flowers planted all around. The design, drawn up by J.W. Bardill, also included a bandstand, tearooms, a pavilion building, shelters and caretaker's lodge. The works were held up by the outbreak of the First World War and the Marquis finally performed the opening ceremony in July 1922.
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How to get there By car: Exit at junction 26 on the M1. Take the A6002 and Nottingham Road to Hucknall. By train and tram: Hucknall station (0.7 miles). Parking: Morven Avenue car park, NG15 7RE. <a href="mailto:bookings@ashfield.gov.uk" title="Email us">Email us</a> to book the park’s football pitches.

Titchfield Park

Underwood is a former coal mining village in Ashfield close to <a href="/places-to-visit/bagthorpe-village">Bagthorpe</a>, Westwood, and Selston&nbsp;villages. This hilltop village is included in the beautiful countryside of the <a href="https://discoverashfield.co.uk/places-to-visit/hidden-valleys/" title="Hidden Valleys">Hidden Valleys</a> area, which&nbsp;has miles of waymarked rural walks, cycle paths, and bridleways.&nbsp; One of the most popular attractions to visit in Underwood is the peaceful 2.5 acre garden of <a href="/places-to-visit/felley-priory">Felley Priory</a>, where visitors can enjoy the gorgeous countryside views and discover the plant nursery. Head to The Farmhouse Tea Room at Felley Priory that offers a selection of light lunches, snacks, and drinks with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan food.&nbsp; Underwood is a great place for a walk or cycle where visitors can admire the pretty countryside scenery, and stop off for a drink or food at one of its lovely country pubs. Underwood is also home to the <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.umwcc.co.uk/" target="_blank">Underwood Miners Welfare Cricket Club</a>, in Church Lane, which was created&nbsp;in 1894. How to get there By car:&nbsp;Exit at junction 27 of the M1 and&nbsp;take the&nbsp;A608 exit to continue to Underwood.&nbsp; By train: Langley Mill train station (3.9 miles) or Hucknall station (6.6 miles). <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/riocl3cs/emma-fletcher-fields-underwood-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="" width="500" height="237">Admire the beautiful countryside views in Underwood. Photo credit: Emma Fletcher Visit Underwood village on a walking trail in Ashfield WALKING TRAIL <a href="https://discover-ashfield-dev.netlify.app/places-to-visit/literary-landscape-walking-trail/" title="Learn more about the Literary Landscape walking trail">Learn more about the Literary Landscape walking trail</a>

Underwood village

This Grade II-listed church was formerly a Congregational church and has had a worshipping community since 1651. The current church building was completed in 1906 and built in the Gothic free style. In addition to regular worship at the United Reformed Church, there is a high level of community use and this was an important aspect that greatly helped in obtaining funding to put the new roof in place in 2019.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/pkjftkfb/united-reformed-church-hucknall-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=449&amp;height=337" alt="The organ at United Reformed Church in Sutton in Ashfield" width="449" height="337"> The history The architects, Messrs. G. Baines and Son, of London, and the builder, Mr J. Greenwood, of Mansfield, created the Victorian church where the brickwork is perfectly parallel and a national example of good practice. Contained within the church are some unique features such as an organ in its original unaltered condition, and curved pews that form ripples from the pulpit. The seating is made of pitch pine, while the pulpit and communion rails are English oak. A mallet and trowel, the former made out of oak from the old church in King Street, were presented to Mr Alliott at the foundation stone laying, and a solid silver key to Mrs Alliott at the opening. A fascinating fact is £200 was donated for a new organ costing £400 by American millionaire and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, installed on November 13, 1906. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 28 on the M1 and follow the A38 and Kirkby Road to the church. By train: Sutton Parkway station (1.2 miles). Parking: New Street car park, NG17 1BW; Market car park, NG17 2LS.

United Reformed Church

Westwood is a small village found very close to Jacksdale village and surrounded by stunning countryside.&nbsp;The area has many green spaces and is a wonderful place to walk or cycle through, offering a country pub along the way for food and drinks. Westwood is part of the Hidden Valleys area of Ashfield, which has rural walks, cycle paths, and bridleways.&nbsp; Services, including a post office and shops, are found in nearby Jacksdale. The Grade II listed building of St. Mary's Church, located in Jacksdale, dates back to the 12th century and also covers the area of Westwood. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/rarpy4vr/emma-currier-westwood.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="" width="500" height="282">Westwood village. Photo caption credit: Emma Currier

Westwood village

Ault Hucknall village is a fascinating destination in Derbyshire that is known as the smallest village in England - although many would argue that it is a hamlet. The village has a few houses and St John the Baptist Church, where English philosopher Thomas Hobbes is buried. Ault Hucknall is close to the National Trust's Hardwick Hall and just across the border from Ashfield.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/yjlk5wmg/dsc_2443-countryside-village-shot.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=451&amp;height=338" alt="" width="451" height="338"> How to get there By car: Exit at junction 29 of the M1 and take the A617 exit to Chesterfield. Take Mill Lane to Hodmire Lane.&nbsp; By train: Shirebrook train station (5.5 miles) or Sutton Parkway station (6.8 miles). <a href="/places-to-visit/lady-spencer-walking-trail">Visit this destination on the Lady Spencer walking trail in Ashfield</a>

Ault Hucknall village

Bestwood is a civil parish in Nottinghamshire with a village of the same name found close to Hucknall. It is located in picturesque countryside, where there are several excellent walking and cycling trails, and is part of the region's <a href="/places-to-visit/hidden-valleys">Hidden Valleys</a> area. Many of those are found at the family-friendly Bestwood Country Park that has grassland and woodland areas with plenty of wildlife.&nbsp; <a href="/places-to-visit/mill-lakes">Mill Lakes</a> at the park is a stunning place to visit, where visitors can go fishing or hire a boat to take out on the water. The area also has the <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.fbcp.org.uk/winding-engine-house.html" target="_blank">Bestwood Winding Engine House</a>, which was once part of Bestwood Colliery, and is a museum where the public can discover its history and encounter the winding engine. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/n20fbdmm/mill-lakes-bestwood-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=451&amp;height=338" alt="" width="451" height="338">Mill Lakes in Bestwood How to get there By car:&nbsp;Exit at Junction 26 on the M1 and take the A6002 and B683 to Bestwood Village. By train:&nbsp;Hucknall station (1.4 miles). <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/planning-and-environment/walking-cycling-and-rights-of-way/find-walks-and-rides/mill-lakes" target="_blank" title="Learn about the 2.5 mile circular walking route for the Mill Lakes break free walk">Learn about the 2.5 mile circular walking route for the Mill Lakes break free walk</a>, where visitors can enjoy the countryside views as they wander along the water to discover the area’s birds and wildlife.

Bestwood

Burntstump Country Park is a gorgeous woodland area in Nottinghamshire that is perfect for a countryside stroll. The destination is popular with dog walkers and families, has a cricket pitch, is found close to the Burnt Stump pub, and is an ideal spot for a picnic.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/pwmjulaq/park-walk-pic-2.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=451&amp;height=338" alt="" width="451" height="338"> How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1 and&nbsp;take the&nbsp;A608&nbsp;exit to&nbsp;Heanor/Hucknall. Continue on Mansfield Rd/A608. Take A611 and B6011 to Burntstump Hill By train: Hucknall train station (4 miles). Visit Burntstump Country Park on a cycle trail in Ashfield CYCLE TRAILS <a href="/places-to-visit/linby-to-newstead-abbey-loop-from-hucknall-cycle-trail">Linby to Newstead Abbey Loop from Hucknall cycle trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/newstead-abbey-loop-from-hucknall-cycle-trail">Newstead Abbey Loop from Hucknall cycle trail</a>

Burntstump Country Park

Codnor Castle's ancient ruins in Derbyshire date back to the 13th century when it was created by Norman knight William Peverel. The stone keep and bailey fortress is a Scheduled Ancient Monument overlooking the Erewash Valley. The castle site has public footpaths that lead up to it, with an information board about its history. This historical site is close to Jacksdale village in Ashfield. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/3ihftjvy/walking-group.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=451&amp;height=338" alt="" width="451" height="338"> How to get there By car:&nbsp;Exit at junction 26 of the M1 and take the A610 exit to Nottingham/Ripley. By train:&nbsp;Langley Mill train station (2.5 miles). <a href="/places-to-visit/codnor-castle-walking-trail">Visit this destination on the Codnor Castle walking trail in Ashfield.</a>

Codnor Castle

Codnor Park Reservoir is an ideal spot for hiking, cycling, fishing, dog walking, and picnics. Located in Derbyshire, the reservoir is close to the Ashfield village of Jacksdale and offers Codnor Park that is filled with greenery and wildlife. Visitors will be enchanted by the birdlife in the water including ducks, swans, and geese. The reservoir leads to the historic Cromford Canal that was an important working waterway during the industrial revolution constructed by civil engineers William Jessop and Benjamin Outram.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/pmajx3ka/codnor-park-reservoir-1-1.jpg?width=500&amp;height=375.03444475061997" alt="" width="500" height="375.03444475061997"> How to get there By car: Exit at junction 26 of the M1 and take the A610 exit to Nottingham/Ripley. Continue on A610 and drive to Coach Road in Derbyshire. By train: Langley Mill train station (4.8 miles). <a href="/places-to-visit/codnor-park-reservoir-walking-trail">Visit this destination on the Codnor Park Reservoir walking trail in Ashfield&nbsp;</a>

Codnor Park Reservoir

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<div class="ContentPasted0">Codnor Park Reservoir walking trail starts in the Derbyshire village of Ironville. Hikers can take a trip around the beautiful reservoir admiring the interesting wildlife, birdlife, insects, and plants. Places to visit Apart from Ironville village there is the chance to appreciate the visual delights of the historic <a href="/cromford-canal/" title="Cromford Canal">Cromford Canal</a> on the route. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/kruhmqqg/codnor-park-forge-and-portland-basin-sign-2.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=451&amp;height=338" alt="" width="451" height="338"> <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a></div>
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Codnor Park Reservoir walking trail

Cromford Canal today is a place to have a leisurely wander and admire the water wildlife, but it is also a site famous for its links to the industrial heritage of both Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. The 14.5 mile canal was constructed in 1794 by civil engineers William Jessop and Benjamin Outram, and was most recently a working waterway in 1944. It ran through Derbyshire from Cromford to the Erewash Canal and had a branch to Pinxton - a village which shares a border with Nottinghamshire. The Pinxton Branch was a vital route to transport coal through the counties. Part of the Cromford Canal is close to Jacksdale village in Ashfield.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/snujmgh1/chiffchaff-bird.jpg?width=480&amp;height=360" alt="" width="480" height="360"> How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1, and take the A608 exit to Mansfield. Follow A608 and Main Road to Jacksdale and Cromford Canal.&nbsp; By train: Langley Mill train station (4.1 miles) or Kirkby in Ashfield station (5.5 miles). <a href="/places-to-visit/cromford-canal-walking-trail">Visit this destination on the Cromford Canal walking trail in Ashfield</a>

Cromford Canal

The East Midlands Designer Outlet, in Derbyshire, is a discount outlet centre for high street fashion and designer and lifestyle shops. Located near the border of Ashfield, it has a range of stores, cafés, and parking. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/o3nl3z32/emdo1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=450&amp;height=300" alt="" width="450" height="300"> How to get there By car: Exit at junction 28 of the M1 and use the left lane to take the&nbsp;A38&nbsp;exit to&nbsp;Derby/A615/Matlock. Continue on&nbsp;Alfreton Rd/A38 to the destination.&nbsp; By train: Sutton Parkway train station (3 miles) or Kirkby in Ashfield station (3.7 miles).

East Midlands Designer Outlet

Eastwood is a village close to Ashfield that is famous for being the birthplace of Nottinghamshire author D.H Lawrence. A museum dedicated to his life is found at 8a Victoria Street, which was the writer’s first home, and has today been transformed into a museum and gift shop. The <a href="https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/dhlawrencemuseum">D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum</a> has a permanent exhibition of his life with items from his family and paintings he created.&nbsp; <a href="/umbraco/stories/dh-lawrence">Learn more about D.H. Lawrence's links to Ashfield.</a> How to get there By car: Exit at junction 26 of the M1 and continue on&nbsp;A610. Drive to&nbsp;Mansfield Road/A608&nbsp;in&nbsp;Eastwood. By train: Langley Mill train station (1 mile). Visit Eastwood on a cycle trail <a href="/umbraco/places-to-visit/sutton-and-eastwood-loop-cycling-trail">Sutton and Eastwood Loop Cycling Trail&nbsp;</a>

Eastwood

Grassmoor Country Park in Derbyshire, has lush meadows that are ideal for walking, cycling, horse riding, and having a picnic. Found at the northern end of the famous Five Pits Trail, this park is a wildlife haven filled with butterflies, water voles, skylarks, meadow pipits, and grass snakes. Fishing is allowed at the large pond in the country park all year round.&nbsp; Facilities Car park, picnic area. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/qykfcqsx/teversal-trail-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=451&amp;height=338" alt="" width="451" height="338"> How to get there By car: Exit at junction 29 on the M1 and take the A617 exit to Chesterfield. Continue on A617 to Temple Normanton. By train: Chesterfield train station (3.3 miles). Website: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/countryside/countryside-sites/country-parks-and-visitor-centres/grassmoor-country-park.aspx" target="_blank">Grassmoor Country Park</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/sutton-in-ashfield-to-teversal-to-five-pits-cycle-trail">Visit this destination on the Sutton in Ashfield to Teversal to Five Pits cycle trail</a>

Grassmoor Country Park

Ironville is a historic village in the Amber Valley district of Derbyshire where the Cromford Canal runs through its centre. Built in 1830 by manufacturing firm, Butterley Company, to house its workers, the village has 11 Grade II listed buildings. These include Christ Church, The Poplars vicarage, Ironville House, and the Jessop Monument that was created to remember civil engineer William Jessop. Ironville is the direct neighbour of Jacksdale village in Ashfield and is a wonderful place for a walk or cycle along the historic canal.&nbsp; <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/dev-discover-ashfield-heartcore/r12f4oju/ironville-village-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=451&amp;height=338" alt="" width="451" height="338"> How to get there By car: Exit at junction 26 on the M1, and take the A610 exit to Nottingham/Ripley. Continue on A610 to Ironville. By train: Alfreton train station (3.8 miles) or Kirkby in Ashfield (6.2 miles).&nbsp;
<a href="/places-to-visit/codnor-park-reservoir-walking-trail">Visit this destination on the Codnor Park Reservoir walking trail in Ashfield&nbsp;</a>

Ironville village

Hundreds of residents visited Selston Country Park on Saturday 24 June for Ashfield District Council’s free open-air cinema day. The sun was shining on the award-winning Selston Country Park, as families and friends gathered in their hundreds to watch Minions: Rise of Gru and Top Gun: Maverick.
Children were entertained with giant garden games, an inflatable slide and bouncy castle, as well as free face painting and balloon models.

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