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Tuxford
Tuxford has formerly been known as Tuxford in the Clays, Tuckers Ford, and in the Domesday Book as Tuxfarne.
The Church of England Parish Church of St Nicholas dates from the 12th Century. Tuxford also has a Methodist Church, whose current building was erected for another Free church in 1841.
Tuxford's local library is housed in a 17th century building that was originally the Read Grammer School . The school was founded in 1669 by the bequest of Charles Read (1604-1669), who was born at Darlton about 3) from Tuxford, and became a wealthy shipper in Kingston upon Hulll. Read also founded grammar schools at Corby Glen in Lincolnshire and Drax in Yorkshire. Read Grammar School in Tuxford closed in either 1912 or 1915. The building served for a time as a child welfare centre before becoming the local library.
Tuxford has a village lock-up: one of only three in Nottinghamshire. Built in 1823 it stands on the village green in Newcastle Street. It has two separate cells, one each for men and women, each with its own earth closet. Ventilation to each cell is via two circular holes, with iron bars on the front and back walls. In 1884 an extension was added to the back of the lock-up to house Tuxford's fire engine. Early maps show that also behind the lock-up was the village pinfold, which remained in use until the 1920's.
Tuxford Windmill is a tower windmilll, built in 1820 and restored to working order between 1982 and 1993. It is open to visitors daily except Tuesdays throughout the year. The mill with its large white sails dominates Tuxford's skyline. The mill produces flour which is sold from the mill shop. The mill bakery produces cakes, soups & rolls. A wooden post milll once stood close by. It was moved from Grassthorpe in 1874, continued working until about 1926 and was demolished in 1950.
Thaymar Tea Room and Luxury Dairy Ice Cream
Thaymar Real Luxury Dairy Ice Cream and Real Fruit Sorbets have been made at Haughton Park Farm since 1988. Thelma and Martin Cheetham found that due to the introduction of milk quotas they were producing too much milk. So with Thelma's passion for good home produced food and Martins diversification idea, Thaymar Real Dairy Ice Cream was born. Over 35 delicious hand made flavours of ice cream and sorbets are now made on the farm. Using fresh milk and double cream, straight from the neighboring dairy, we add quality local fruit and natural fruit flavours, to name but a few of our finest ingredients. This culminates in an unforgettable ice cream experience.
Wetlands animal park and waterfowl reserve houses animal and birds in spacious natural environments where you can touch house and feed many animals from around the world.
Wetlands Animal park and waterfowl reserve is a great day out for all the family.
Family Days Out | Indoor Activity Centre | Restaurant in Nottinghamshire UK Welcome to Ferry Farm Nottinghamshire. Whether you are looking for Family days out, a fun indoor activity centre, go karting or just a family restaurant in Nottinghamshire, Ferry Farm is the ideal place.
Indoor Activity Centre
Our new and amazing indoor activity centre is suitable for all ages and great fun in any weather. This indoor activity centre is perfect for birthday parties, with food served in the adjoining party room.
Family Days Out
Ferry Farm Nottinghamshire is the perfect place for both school visits and family days out. We have a range of activities from playing in our indoor activity centre to feeding the animals. A family day out that is entertaining and educational. You will find a friendly environment that provides a relaxing and entertaining atmosphere.Restaurant
Why not visit our restaurant to finish off a great family day out. Our restaurant is well known for its home made food, set in an old milking parlour with a new oak extension for 2005. We also cater for special occasions, weddings, adult birthdays anniversaries or just a get together. you can tailor your menu to suit or eat off the board.Sherwood Forest & The Major Oak & Go Ape
A visit to Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest is an experience. Robin Hood was outlawed for his deeds and beliefs in a time when the rich grew richer and the poor poorer. He and his merry men spent their time living off the land in the forests and scrublands in the UK, avoiding capture and occasionally robbing from the rich to give to the poor. The stories of the legend have been passed down from generation to generation, embellished and questioned. There are books written that make him out as a short Welshman others that question his existence at all, but the stories tally so well with findings of caves in Nottingham Castle and the other major landmarks, that there can never really be any doubt - and whilst some say he was in other parts of the Country, he spent most of his time in the Forests of Nottinghamshire.
Major Oak - A Visitor Centre stands near to the Great Oak, a tree that was reputedly used by Robin as a hiding place. It is indeed a massive tree, impressive in itself, and easy to see how Robin and his men could have hidden away in it or any of the other gnarled trunks of ancient Oaks that stand in close proximity. Do not believe those that say it would only have been an acorn in Robin Hood's day since nobody actually knows when Robin lived or how old the tree is, so just imagine an encampment at its base with a lookout on a stump nearby. The Visitor Centre is fascinating with a permanent display, a chance to try out the stocks and a tea room, but for the best experience just walk around the woods at dawn as the light filters through the Oak trees and the forest comes alive - live the film.
The Traquair Murals, St Peters Church, Clayworth, Nr Retford
The fine murals at this beautiful 12th Century Church are the largest single work of art in the East of England. Created by artist Pheobe Anna Trevair in the early 1900's and restored in 1999, they cover all four walls within the Church, are truly spectacular and full of surprises.
Robin Hood visitor attraction and can be coupled with a trip to the Robin Hood Experience in Nottingham. The Castle is a well maintained traditional Motte & Bailey with many stories connecting it with Robin and the infamous Sherriff of Nottingham.
On 5 August 1620, the 'Mayflower' left Southampton with the Pilgrim Fathers and headed for the New World, North America. The Protestant Reformation, which had begun in 1517 in Europe, had reached England some twenty years later and spawned dissenting minorities including the Puritans. The Puritan movement was stong in North Nottinghamshire and many of the Pilgrim Fathers leaders on the epic voyage aboard the Mayflower, had well documented lives in the Nottinghamshire villages. The Pilgrim Trail takes a circular tour exploring the areas where the Puritans lived and worked, visiting their homes, the churches and their meeting places, and attempting to understand why so many risked their lives in a search for a better world. These Pilgrims founded the USA that we know today. The Pilgrim Fathers tour can be started at any point on the route, but Babworth at the Southern end is where we start, here Richard Clifton was parson at All Saints from 1586 to 1605, from here head north via Barnby Moor to Scrooby.
Clumber Park (National Trust) 
- Extensive and varied area of parkland and woods.
- Idyllic lakeside walks in the pleasure ground
- The longest avenue of lime trees in Europe
- Bring your own, or hire a cycle and explore our woodland trails
- Clumber Chapel - a Gothic cathedral in miniature
- Culinary tastes of the past come to life in the Kitchen Garden
Located near Ollerton, on the edge of historic Sherwood Forest, this 150 acre park is one of Nottinghamshire’s most popular visitor attractions. At the heart of the park are the picturesque remains of a 12th century Cistercian monastery and later country house. Around them lie gardens, meadow and woodland. The attractions of Rufford range from a contemporary craft centre with gallery exhibitions to peaceful walks around the lake.
Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures. Stone tools and remains of animals found in the caves by archaeologists provide evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago. Further evidence came to light in 2003 with the discovery of Britain's only known Ice Age rock art. Creswell Crags was among the most northerly places on earth to have been visited by our ancient ancestors, a story that is unique on a European and World scale. All of the caves are protected by metal grills to preserve the rare archaeological deposits that remain inside. At the east end of the gorge is the Museum and Education Centre. The gorge is part of the Creswell Heritage Landscape Area.
Sherwood Forest Farm Park is a centre approved by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust for the breeding of rare and protected farm animals. 
The park contains over 40 breeds falling within this category as well as some more unusual additions eg. Exotic Birds, Wildfowl, Ornamental Ducks, Wallabies, Water Buffalo, Mara and delightful Kune Kune Pigs.
Children (and adults) visiting Sherwood Forest Farm Park have the opportunity to see breeds of domestic animals not commonly found on farms since their grandparents' or great-grandparents' days.
Visitors can spend at least half a day relaxing in the beautiful water gardens whilst observing the many varied animals. There is a gift shop and a tea-room which serves locally-baked cakes, light snacks and ice creams.
Free-range fun for all the family at White Post Farm!
Hello and welcome to White Post Farm, one of the East Midlands’ most popular visitor attractions. For 20 years we’ve been entertaining millions of kids and adults, giving them the chance to get up close to thousands of friendly animals, like chicks, llamas, rabbits, cows and pigs.
The farm’s open every day of the year and with lots to do, rain or shine, it’s perfect for family days out, school trips and birthday parties. As well as meeting the animals, you can zoom around on go-karts, catch a seasonal show, do a little shopping or even pick up a new pet!
So put your wellies on and come on down to the farm – you’ll love it!
All children love a story in THE STORY BOOK VILLAGE, here at Sundown those wonderful tales spring magically to life “Who’s been eating my porridge, ask father Bear when you sit in his chair and i guess you will all know the tune when you play the piano in the three little pigs house!
You must try our home made fudge in MOTHER HUBBARD'S KITCHEN, or take the kids for a burger and chips and then on for some ice cream! And how about buying a souvenir or even a better gift from one of our shops. Don't forget to eplore the The Rodeo Corral indoor play area, SHOT GUN CITY, FORT APACHE, and much, much more!
Get ready for a New Destination of family fun.......Set in 30 acres of parkland in the heart of Nottinghamshire,near Mansfield, Wheelgate Park, full of venture variety and value is the ultimate day out for all of the family. Play the day away as you discover a new park packed full of thrilling New attractions in beautiful countryside on the outskirts of Sherwood Forest.