Portland Bowls Club are a long-established friendly small club. Their home ground is on Sutton Lawn. There is parking next to the entrance to the green, and are surrounded by the lovely Lawn park.&nbsp;
Players numbers vary yearly, with their current status at approx. 20 members. Competitive matches are played Monday and Wednesday evenings, and Saturday afternoons, with other time which can be spent for practicing.&nbsp;
Bowls is a very relaxing game, good steady exercise and is very easy to learn. The club welcome anyone who wishes to come and try the game, both experienced players and beginners.
Why not try it yourself or get some friends or colleagues together for a couple of hours, all you need is a flat pair of shoes, all other equipment and bowls will be provided, coaching will be available all for free.
For more details contact Mick Thorpe Secretary on 01623 438 255 (with answer phone), Mobile 07740 084 140 or e-mail - <a href="mailto:michael.thorpe@ntlworld.com">michael.thorpe@ntlworld.com</a>.
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Portland Bowls Club

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 more than 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. At Kings Mill Reservoir the public can also play on high ropes, zip wires, and a net park at&nbsp;<a href="/places-to-visit/adventures">Adventures</a>. The cafés at the sites have homemade food and beautiful views at Kings Mill Reservoir and Sutton Lawn. <a href="/whats-on">LEARN about upcoming events at Mill Waters on our What's On page</a> <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/rumo0rwa/canadian-goose-at-kings-mill-reservoir-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=461&amp;height=307" alt="" width="461" height="307">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. DISCOVER MORE ABOUT MILL WATERS <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/psenhesi/mvimg_20190512_161449-kmr-2.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=375" alt="" width="500" height="375">THE KINGS MILL RESERVOIR PROJECT Kings Mill Reservoir is a family-friendly nature reserve with a range of land and water activities popular with walkers, runners, and cyclists. This flagship project for a new boathouse with meeting room and restaurant space will boost the area's night time economy, with many opportunities for events and growth in water sports and recreational activities. <a href="/regeneration/kings-mill-reservoir-leisure-development">Learn more about The Kings Mill Reservoir Project at our Regeneration page</a>
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<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/nasoklcv/p10-3-unwins-mill.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=513&amp;height=266" alt="" width="513" height="266">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 href="/stories/the-history-of-mill-waters">Discover more about the history of Mill Waters at our Ashfield Stories page</a> ----------------------------------------------------- <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/2xbeorqa/king-s-mill-hospital-main-entrance-at-night.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=375" alt="" width="500" height="375">THE LARGEST GEOTHERMAL LAKE LOOP IN EUROPE 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 href="/stories/kings-mill-reservoir-at-mill-waters">Find out more about the largest geothermal lake loop in Europe at our Ashfield Stories page</a> -----------------------------------------------------
<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/qayfma44/kings-mill-reservoir-duck-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="" width="500" height="375">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 href="/inner/education-packs"></a><a href="/stories/wildlife-at-mill-waters">Learn more about visiting wildlife at Mill Waters at our Ashfield Stories page</a> ----------------------------------------------------- <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/40fbhxrb/p9-4-field-mill-waterwheel-1920s.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="" width="500" height="351">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. <a href="/inner/education-packs">Find out about the Mill Waters education packs at our Education Packs page</a> ----------------------------------------------------- <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/zlehfyq0/sl6.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="" width="500" height="317">VIEW HISTORIC PHOTOS OF SUTTON LAWN Discover historic pictures of Ashfield at the beautiful green space of Sutton Lawn, in Sutton in Ashfield. Share your own memories and pictures. <a href="/stories/historic-sutton-lawn-photo-gallery">Discover historic photos of Sutton Lawn at our Ashfield Stories page</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. <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">Visit the Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue website to learn more about water safety.</a> <a href="mailto:millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk">Email: millwaters@ashfield.gov.uk</a>
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Mill Waters

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 award winning 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.
<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/ftbfrk0g/blue-tit-bird-at-brierley-forest-park-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="A blue tit bird at Brierley Forest Park" width="500" height="375">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, blue tit birds 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. 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. 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="https://www.parkrun.org.uk/brierleyforest/" target="_blank">Take part in the free Brierley Forest 5k parkrun held every Saturday at 9am</a> Visit Brierley Forest Park on a walking trail in Ashfield <a href="/places-to-visit/testing-for-gas-walking-trail">Testing for Gas walking trail</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/parent-and-toddler-walk">Parent and Toddler Walk</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/low-level-walk">Low Level Walk</a> <a href="/places-to-visit/high-level-walk">High Level Walk</a>

Brierley Forest Park

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/j5afvmxg/felley-priory-min-1-min.png?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="The building of Felley Priory house with its garden containing flowers" width="500" height="375">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 <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.felleypriory.co.uk/" target="_blank">Felley Priory</a> are wheelchair accessible. Facilities <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).

Felley Priory

Adventures await at our brand new exhilarating destination on the shore of Kings Mill Reservoir with fun activities for all ages, ran by Notts Outdoors. This is also a dog-friendly attraction, although furry friends must be kept on a lead. Experience high-flying excitement on a Trek and High Trek course, bounce around the Net Park, brace yourself for the thrill of a 100m Zip Wire, or take on The Drop into an airbag. Enjoy unforgettable experiences located in the heart of nature.
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High Trek A high ropes course reaching 10m tall, the High Trek is the ultimate adventure! With incredible obstacles to face, including balance bars, Indiana bridges, swinging logs, and zip lines, this adventure is the perfect way to spend an afternoon high up above the Mill Waters Reservoir. Net Park Escape the buzz of the everyday and bounce and explore your way along this unique adventure, also set high up above the reservoir. The Drop Not for the fainthearted. The Drop puts your courage to the test as you take a leap of faith and land safely on a giant inflatable air bag...Work your way up from the 4m platform to 6m and 9m for a daring drop! Trek A high ropes activity reaching 6m tall - the Trek course is fun for all! It has a variety of different obstacles to face, including zip lines, balance bridges, and a wooden tunnel. Trek is a great way to have some fun and get outside above the Mill Waters Reservoir. Zip Wire Enjoy the thrill of zipping over everyone below on our 100m zip wires. We know it's so much fun you'll want to go twice - and there are a pair of zip wires so you can race a friend! <a rel="noopener" href="https://adventures.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Book tickets now at the family-friendly Adventures at Kings Mill Reservoir</a>

Adventures

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. 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/discover-ashfield-heartcore/3jsm3xx4/ashfield-dc-landmarks_25-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="The ruins of Annesley Old Church surrounded by grassland and trees" width="500" height="333">Visitors can head to the Grade I listed Annesley Old Church that provides stunning views of the privately owned Annesley Hall. 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. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1 and take the A608 exit 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>. 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. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/wyspnp3s/annesley-hall-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="The building of Annesley Hall on a bright sunny day" width="500" height="375">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. 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. 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 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, Ashfield Angling Club has a venue at <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfieldangling.com/cauldwell_dam.php" target="_blank">Cauldwell Dam</a>, in Sutton in Ashfield. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/bcnl3ndv/angling-at-brierley-forest-park-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Two anglers at the lake at Brierley Forest Park" width="500" height="375">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. There is parking available and facilities at the water for disabled anglers. 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. <a href="http://www.ashfieldangling.com/">Learn more at the Ashfield Angling Club website</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 the Juniors and the Minis. The team is based at Larwood Park that offers a conference centre, sports bar, and can be hired for weddings, meetings, and events. <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.ashfieldrufc.com" target="_blank"><img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/qxnorvjy/ashfield-rufc-rugby-players.jpg" alt="A rugby player attempts to tackle an Ashfield RUFC player with other team members around them" width="378" height="284">Picture credit: Ashfield RUFC</a> Find out more about <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfieldrufc.com/?fbclid=IwAR2T_sl0Hq9Cz9Tqv355qjDmxb-8MP6yxlYjpBH7PxodW6gTX133pBHRIgo" target="_blank" data-anchor="?fbclid=IwAR2T_sl0Hq9Cz9Tqv355qjDmxb-8MP6yxlYjpBH7PxodW6gTX133pBHRIgo">Ashfield RUFC</a> and <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.larwoodpark.com/" target="_blank">Larwood Park</a> on their websites. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/AshfieldRUFC/" target="_blank">Discover more on the club's Facebook page: AshfieldRUFC</a>

Ashfield RUFC

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/3cdfwnjj/6471016225479322795.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=300&amp;height=401" alt="Boxing space with punching bags at Ashfield Spartans Boxing Academy" width="300" height="401">The Ashfield Spartans Boxing Academy, based in Kirkby in Ashfield, is run by hard-working volunteers. The academy offers a space for young people to foster community spirit and provides a positive outlet through the sport of boxing. Ashfield Spartans Boxing Academy has received many awards throughout its time, including Community Organisation Award at the Discover Ashfield Awards - which highlights the club's importance in the community. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/AshfieldSpartansBoxingAcademy/about" target="_blank">Discover more on the academy's Facebook page: AshfieldSpartansBoxingAcademy</a>

Ashfield Spartans Boxing Academy

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/vzgpajhr/asylum.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=300&amp;height=227" alt="Indoor Asylum Skatepark logo" width="300" height="227">Asylum Skatepark and Bouldering Asylum provide a fabulous and fun place for bikers and skateboarders for bouldering and scooting, in an indoor environment. The venue has plenty of school holiday activities throughout the year, along with regular weekly booking slots. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.asylumskatepark.co.uk" target="_blank">View the booking timetable and more information on the Asylum Skatepark website</a>

Asylum Skatepark

Bagthorpe is a small village in Ashfield close to <a href="/places-to-visit/underwood-village">Underwood</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/westwood-village">Westwood</a>, 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. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/0asnm10r/bagthorpe-nottscnl_9507-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="A country road surrounded by greenery running next to a house in Bagthorpe village" width="500" height="334">Bagthorpe has beautiful scenery and is a great stop for a drink at one of its country pubs. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1 and take the A608 exit to Mansfield. Continue on Mansfield Road/A608 and drive to Lower Bagthorpe. By train: Langley Mill station (4.2 miles) or Kirkby in Ashfield station (5 miles). 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">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">Literary Landscape walking trail</a>

Bagthorpe village

Believe Academy's 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 three to the over-70s. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/5dpaf4he/believe-academy.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=201&amp;height=201" alt="Believe Academy logo" width="201" height="201">Based in Hucknall, the academy has worked closely with schools and Ashfield District Council over the past 20 years. Believe Academy is very interested in talking to you to discover opportunities to make Ashfield’s families both physically and mentally well. <a href="mailto:believeacademyuk@gmail.com">Email: believeacademyuk@gmail.com</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 surroundings of this historic park, and stop off at the café for some light bites and beverages to break up the walk. Places to visit <a href="/places-to-visit/brierley-forest-park">Brierley Forest Park</a> 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="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a>

Boundary Walk

The route There are plenty of stopping points on this circular three-hour route that takes in many places associated with Romantic poet <a href="/stories/lord-byron">Lord Byron</a>. Places to visit Starting at <a href="/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, <a href="/stories/ada-lovelace">Ada Lovelace</a>. 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="/places-to-visit/linby-village">Linby village</a> and also at <a href="/places-to-visit/newstead-abbey">Newstead Abbey</a>, which is 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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Codnor Castle walking trail

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

Hardwick Hall is a stunning 16th-century house with gardens in the Peak District, near Chesterfield, in Derbyshire. With its rolling hills and Grade I listed parkland, this National Trust landmark is an ideal spot for countryside walks, and has places to eat as well as a bookshop. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/kpvfzv4l/hardwick-hall.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Hardwick Hall from a distance surrounded by trees, grassland, and flowers" width="500" height="375">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). 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 <a href="/places-to-visit/hardwick-hall">Hardwick Hall</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/skegby-hall">Skegby Hall</a>, and <a href="/places-to-visit/portland-park">Portland Park</a>. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/m5liufa1/portland-park-2-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Portland Park path stairway surrounded by trees" width="500" height="333">Pictured: Portland Park is on the cycle trail Places to visit There are plenty of places to stop off along the way including <a href="/places-to-visit/teversal-village">Teversal village</a>, the <a href="/places-to-visit/teversal-trails-visitors-centre">Teversal Trails Visitors Centre</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/tibshelf-village">Tibshelf village</a>, and <a href="/places-to-visit/sutton-in-ashfield-town-centre">Sutton in Ashfield town centre</a>. <a href="/map">View this cycling route on our Map</a> </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 at destinations including <a href="/places-to-visit/brierley-forest-park">Brierley Forest Park</a> and <a href="/places-to-visit/hardwick-hall">Hardwick Hall</a>. Places to visit <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/kpvfzv4l/hardwick-hall.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Hardwick Hall from a distance surrounded by trees, grassland, and flowers" width="500" height="375">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. <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>, <a href="/places-to-visit/underwood-village">Underwood</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/bagthorpe-village" title="Bagthorpe">Bagthorpe</a><a href="/bagthorpe-village/" title="Bagthorpe village"></a>, Lower Bagthorpe, <a href="/places-to-visit/selston-village">Selston</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/annesley">Annesley</a>, Ravenshead, Newstead, <a href="/places-to-visit/linby-village">Linby</a>, and <a href="/places-to-visit/papplewick">Papplewick</a> are set within the Hidden Valleys landscape. Along the walks in these areas visitors will come across brilliant historical attractions including <a href="/places-to-visit/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. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/fbhcq3rp/selston-countryside-view.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=375" alt="Selston countryside with trees and grassland" width="500" height="375">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.

Hidden Valleys

The route The High Level Walk takes in the stunning woodland, parkland, and meadows of <a href="/places-to-visit/brierley-forest-park">Brierley Forest Park</a>. It includes the sculpture trail, play trail, and wildlife around Brierley fishing pond. Walkers will appreciate the gorgeous <a href="/places-to-visit/hardwick-hall">Hardwick Hall</a> 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. <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a>

High Level Walk

Boccia is a Paralympic sport very similar to boules and pétanque, 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 in the main sports hall at Hucknall Leisure Centre. The session lasts for two hours, and is open to all abilities and ages from 16+ (unless accompanied by an adult). <a rel="noopener" href="https://hucknallbg.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Learn more at the Hucknall Boccia Group website</a> <a href="mailto:HucknallBG@outlook.com">Email: HucknallBG@outlook.com</a> <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/gqbblyty/boccia-join-leaflet-landscape.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=601&amp;height=424" alt="Poster with details about Hucknall Boccia Group" width="601" height="424">

Hucknall Boccia Group

<a href="/news/hucknall-leisure-centre-triumphs-at-2024-ukactive-awards">Regional Centre of the Year - Midlands award winner at the ukactive Awards 2024</a> Hucknall Leisure Centre 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. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/dhif5gia/hucknall-leisure-centre-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="The front of the building of Hucknall Leisure Centre" width="500" height="375">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. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/hucknall-leisure-centre/" target="_blank">Visit the Hucknall Leisure Centre website to learn about opening times and facilities</a>

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 craft and cardmaking activities, join the Knit and Natter group on Fridays, or head to the <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> which meets 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 course to pick up a new skill or take on a hobby. <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/discover-ashfield-heartcore/sbmjlavo/hucknall-library-nottscnl_8877-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="The front of the building of Hucknall Library" width="500" height="334">Hucknall Library is open six days a week from Monday to Saturday. 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 and become a library member for FREE</a>

Hucknall Library

With its distinctive striped market stalls, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/HucknallMarket/" target="_blank">Hucknall Outdoor Market</a> is located at the heart of the town on <a href="/places-to-visit/hucknall-town-centre">Hucknall High Street</a>. 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.">Enter a career in retail by applying for an outdoor market stall in Ashfield.</a> Opening times Hucknall Outdoor Market takes place every Friday and Saturday between 9am to 4pm. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/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">Pictured: 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 on the Ashfield District Council website.</a>

Hucknall Outdoor Market

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/pxenqux2/hucknall-titchfield-park-bowling-club-1.png?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=250&amp;height=312" alt="Hucknall Titchfield Park Bowls Club logo" width="250" height="312">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. In a lovely park setting, the club plays three roll-ups (social bowling) every week, an internal league, and several club competitions. In addition, it also plays in six local leagues and cups ensuring its 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. <a rel="noopener" href="https://hucknallbowls.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the Hucknall Titchfield Park Bowls Club website for information about upcoming matches</a>

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>. Visitors can also head to <a href="/places-to-visit/hucknall-library">Hucknall Library</a> and the award-winning <a href="/places-to-visit/hucknall-leisure-centre">Hucknall Leisure Centre</a>. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/1nzdrqhw/hucknall-market-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=375" alt="People walking through the centre of Hucknall Market" width="500" height="375">Pictured: Hucknall Outdoor Market in the 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 on the Ashfield District Council website.</a>

Hucknall town centre

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/gsll4tb3/dsc_6546-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=401&amp;height=340" alt="Railway track surrounded by trees" width="401" height="340">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">Head to the National Rail website to learn about onward travel information from Hucknall</a>

Hucknall train station

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/f0kna13p/brierley-forest-park-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="A path surrounded by trees at Brierley Forest Park" width="500" height="375">Huthwaite is a small village in Ashfield close to Sutton in Ashfield. This Nottinghamshire village has the beautiful Brierley Forest Park, which is a wonderful place for walking, cycling, and having a picnic. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, pubs, a golf club, a garden centre, and green spaces in the area. The history The village once had several coal mines and is famous for the CWS Hosiery factory that opened in 1907 in North Street. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 28 of the M1 and take the A38 exit. Follow Alfreton Rd/A38 and Common Road/B6027 to Huthwaite. By train: Sutton Parkway station (3.2 miles). Visit Huthwaite on a walking trail in Ashfield <a href="https://discoverashfield.co.uk/places-to-visit/parent-and-toddler-walk">Parent and Toddler Walk</a> <a href="https://discoverashfield.co.uk/places-to-visit/low-level-walk">Low Level Walk</a> <a href="https://discoverashfield.co.uk/places-to-visit/high-level-walk">High Level Walk</a>

Huthwaite village

<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 <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.idlewells.co.uk/indoor-market-main/" target="_blank">Idlewells Shopping Centre</a>, 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. The market is part of Idlewells Shopping Centre, which is a fully covered indoor shopping centre with a glass roof and a mix of around 45 major and independent retailers including Boots, Argos, New Look, and JD Sports. 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'. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/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">The market was nominated for Britain’s Best Small Indoor Market at the Great British Market Awards 2020. 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.">Enter a career in retail by applying for an indoor market stall at Idlewells Shopping Centre in Ashfield.</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 on the Ashfield District Council website.</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 on the Ashfield District Council website.</a>

Idlewells Indoor Market and shopping centre

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<div class="ContentPasted0">Jacksdale Park walking trail starts at Main Road, <a href="/places-to-visit/jacksdale-village">Jacksdale village</a>, and is a short route around Jacksdale Park taking in the sights of the River Erewash and <a href="/places-to-visit/cromford-canal">Cromford Canal</a>. 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. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/w2uasvgs/jackdale-nottscnl_9406-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Stone bridge surrounded by trees and grassland" width="500" height="334">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 <a href="/places-to-visit/cromford-canal">Cromford Canal</a> 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. 
<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/1lgl4hx2/jacksdale-nottscnl_9414-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=600&amp;height=401" alt="Wooden badger sculpture in Jacksdale village countryside" width="600" height="401">Pictured: Jacksdale village offers beautiful countryside scenery 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. 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 <a href="/places-to-visit/sutton-lawn">Sutton Lawn</a> 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> 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. 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/discover-ashfield-heartcore/m0adiv2k/trek-from-tower.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="People walking through net high trails at Adventures in Kings Mill Reservoir" width="500" height="333">In May 2024, a new facility opened called Adventures allowing the public to pay and play during their visit and experience two high ropes courses, zip wires, a net park, and a drop into giant airbag. 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 at the Ashfield District Council website.</a>

Kings Mill Reservoir

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/cytmifzj/kingsway-park-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=375" alt="Park grassland and flowers at Kingsway Park" width="500" height="375">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 Acre Café. 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’. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/kj2ppkyx/kingsway-park-2-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Metal archway with metal crown surrounded by trees at Kingsway Park" width="500" height="375">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 at our Regeneration page</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 href="mailto:bookings@ashfield.gov.uk">Email: bookings@ashfield.gov.uk</a> <a href="mailto:events@ashfield.gov.uk">Email: events@ashfield.gov.uk</a>

Kingsway Park

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/difljzv5/kirkby-library-meeting-room.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Kirkby in Ashfield Library meeting room with a projector screen, long table, and bright green chairs" width="500" height="375">Kirkby in Ashfield Library and Learning Centre is a hub for cultural activities and knowledge in the heart of the Kirkby shopping district. It has places to study and a meeting room available (pictured) that can be hired. The library holds special events for young people as well as books clubs - including one for crime fiction fans. There are regular <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/childrens-library/rattle-rhyme-and-roll/" target="_blank">Rhyme, Rattle, and Roll</a> 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/discover-ashfield-heartcore/ppaimmcy/kirkby-library-inside-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=400&amp;height=301" alt="Chairs and tables for studying or work in Kirkby in Ashfield Library" width="400" height="301">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 fortnightly hosts 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>. Open six days a week from Monday to Saturday. Facebook: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/InspireKirkbyLibrary" target="_blank">InspireKirkbyLibrary </a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/" target="_blank">Find your local library in Ashfield and become a library member for FREE</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 <a href="/places-to-visit/moor-cafe">Moor Café</a>. <a href="/places-to-visit/kirkby-leisure-centre">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: <a href="/places-to-visit/kingsway-park">Kingsway Park</a> and&nbsp;<a href="/places-to-visit/portland-park">Portland Park</a>. Visitors can also head to <a href="/places-to-visit/kirkby-in-ashfield-library-and-learning-centre">Kirkby in Ashfield Library</a> and <a href="/places-to-visit/kirkby-leisure-centre">Kirkby Leisure Centre</a>. The history The market town of Kirkby in Ashfield was once a collection of villages that was originally a Danish settlement. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/skwlis4p/kirkby-in-ashfield-town-centre.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="A metal leaves sculpture in Kirkby in Ashfield town centre" width="500" height="375">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.
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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 on the Ashfield District Council website.</a>

Kirkby in Ashfield town centre

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/gsll4tb3/dsc_6546-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=400&amp;height=340" alt="Railway track surrounded by trees" width="400" height="340">Kirkby in Ashfield train station provides links to stations including Sutton Parkway, Hucknall, Mansfield, Worksop, and Nottingham. <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">Head to the National Rail website to learn about onward travel information from Kirkby in Ashfield</a>

Kirkby in Ashfield train station

Kirkby Leisure Centre 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.. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/he5pdxj0/kirkby-leisure-centre-1-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=375" alt="The front of Kirkby Leisure Centre and its car park" width="500" height="375">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 <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/kirkby-leisure-centre/" target="_blank">Visit the Kirkby Leisure Centre website to learn about opening times and facilities</a>

Kirkby Leisure Centre

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/tnzliwm4/kirkby-market.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=375" alt="Stalls and customers at Kirkby Outdoor Market" width="500" height="375">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.">Enter a career in retail by applying for an outdoor market stall in Ashfield.</a> Opening times Kirkby Outdoor Market takes place every Friday between 9am to 4pm. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 on the M1. Follow Mansfield Road/A608, Derby Road/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. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.ashfield.gov.uk/community-leisure/parking-roads/car-parks/kirkby-in-ashfield-parking/" target="_blank">Find out more on the Kirkby in Ashfield car parking page on the Ashfield District Council website.</a> To hire out the plaza area, telephone 01623 551385 or email: <a href="mailto:markets@ashfield.gov.uk" title="email us">markets@ashfield.gov.uk</a>

Kirkby Outdoor Market

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<div class="ContentPasted2 ContentPasted0">Venture through beautiful countryside on this 6-mile route starting at <a href="/places-to-visit/teversal-trails-visitors-centre">Teversal Trails Visitor Centre</a>, in Teversal village, to sample some of the landscapes of D.H. 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. Places to visit After the trail why not have a wander of nearby <a href="/places-to-visit/teversal-village">Teversal village.</a> <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/nebp03hb/teversal-manor-house.jpg" alt="A large chess board on the ground outside the building of Teversal Manor House" width="500" height="375">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="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a> </div>

Lady Chatterley walking trail

The route The Lady Spencer walking trail starts at <a href="/places-to-visit/teversal-trails-visitors-centre">Teversal Trails Visitors Centre</a>, 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 to admire the countryside. Places to visit <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/kpvfzv4l/hardwick-hall.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=501&amp;height=376" alt="Hardwick Hall on a hill from a distance with trees in the foreground" width="501" height="376">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 Lammas Leisure Centre 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. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/modfk23q/lammas-leisure-centre-sutton-in-ashfield-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=375" alt="Swimming pool at the Lammas Leisure Centre in Sutton in Ashfield" width="500" height="375">Pictured: Swimming pool at the Lammas Leisure Centre <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.everyoneactive.com/centre/lammas-leisure-centre/" target="_blank">Visit the Lammas Leisure Centre website to learn about opening times and facilities</a>

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 <a href="/places-to-visit/newstead-abbey">Newstead Abbey</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/papplewick">Papplewick Pumping Station</a>, and poet Lord Byron's resting place at <a href="/places-to-visit/st-mary-magdalene-church">St Mary Magdalene Church</a>. Places to visit <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/mnrhz0ma/newstead-abbey.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=422&amp;height=317" alt="Outside Newstead Abbey with a green lawn at the front" width="422" height="317">There are numerous places to visit along the way such as Newstead Abbey and Park, Linby village, and Burntstump Country Park. <a href="/map">View this cycling route on our Map</a>

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 <a href="/places-to-visit/hidden-valleys">Hidden Valleys</a> area, which is beautiful countryside 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 are ideal for a stop when on a cycle or walking route. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/cfzieo0u/linby-notts-cnl_8863-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="The Grade II listed Top Cross is a stone cross at the centre of Linby village" width="500" height="334">Visitors should also head to the ancient monument of the Grade II listed Top Cross in Linby village. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1. Follow Mansfield Road/A608, A611, and B6011 to Church Lane. By train: Hucknall station (1.6 miles). 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

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/niga2oh5/lindleys-mill-landscape-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Outside Lindley's Mill that is today an old windmill without its sails surrounded by trees" width="500" height="375">Lindley’s Mill is a hidden gem found at 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. 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. How to get there By car: At junction 28 of the M1, take the A38 exit to Mansfield/A615/Matlock. By train: Sutton Parkway station (1.3 miles). Parking: 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 <a href="/stories/lord-byron">Lord Byron</a> and novelist <a href="/stories/dh-lawrence">D.H. Lawrence</a>. There are surfaced paths and moderate gradients on this route, making it an ideal one for hiking beginners. Places to visit Why not head to the peaceful garden at the historic <a href="/places-to-visit/felley-priory">Felley Priory</a>, 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="/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 suitable for all abilities. It is fully accessible for wheelchair users, prams, and buggies. It takes in the beautiful woodland, parkland, and meadows of <a href="/places-to-visit/brierley-forest-park">Brierley Forest Park</a>, with the sculpture trail. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/ftbfrk0g/blue-tit-bird-at-brierley-forest-park-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=375" alt="A blue tit bird perched on a wooden surface in Brierley Forest Park" width="500" height="375">The park has plenty of wildlife and birdlife to discover along the route. Visitors can take their time to appreciate the beautiful scenery around them. Places to visit Brierley Forest Park is a lovely green space to visit that has many 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

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/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">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. 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&nbsp;<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">Try out 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

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/gu4c42og/dsc_0933-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="A server making a drink at Moor Café" width="500" height="333">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 on the Ashfield District Council website.</a>

Moor Café

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<div class="ContentPasted2 ContentPasted4 ContentPasted6 ContentPasted9 ContentPasted10 ContentPasted0">The Nature Walk trail starts at <a href="/places-to-visit/teversal-trails-visitors-centre">Teversal Trails Visitors Centre</a>, 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. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/q0cjsmf4/teversal-trails-3-min-1-min.png?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=375" alt="A winding pathway on a trail surrounded by trees and grassland in Teversal village" width="500" height="375"> Places to visit Apart from the pretty Teversal village, hikers can also take a trip to <a href="/places-to-visit/pleasley-pit-country-park-and-mining-museum">Pleasley Pit Country Park and Mining Museum</a> and <a href="/places-to-visit/skegby-hall">Skegby Hall Gardens</a> found on the route.</div>
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Nature Walk trail

<a rel="noopener" href="https://newsteadabbey.org.uk/" target="_blank">Newstead Abbey</a> is known as the ancestral home of Romantic poet <a href="/stories/lord-byron">Lord Byron</a> 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/discover-ashfield-heartcore/mnrhz0ma/newstead-abbey.jpg?width=500&amp;height=376&amp;mode=max" alt="" width="500" height="376">Newstead Abbey has Historic House Tours and regular seasonal events 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. 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). 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>

Newstead Abbey

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<div class="ContentPasted2 ContentPasted4 ContentPasted6 ContentPasted9 ContentPasted10 ContentPasted0">The route The Newstead Abbey Loop from Hucknall cycle trail starts at the beautiful <a href="/places-to-visit/newstead-abbey">Newstead Abbey</a> and takes in several historic locations in Nottinghamshire including Lord Byron's resting place at <a href="/places-to-visit/st-mary-magdalene-church">St Mary Magdalene Church</a> in Hucknall. Places to visit Apart from the historic destinations, cyclists can also venture to Newstead Park, <a href="/places-to-visit/burntstump-country-park">Burntstump Country Park</a>, and <a href="/places-to-visit/linby-village">Linby village</a>. <a href="/map">View this cycling route on our Map</a> </div>
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Newstead Abbey Loop from Hucknall cycle trail

<div class="ContentPasted14 ContentPasted15 ContentPasted23 ContentPasted24 ContentPasted26 ContentPasted29 ContentPasted30 ContentPasted32 ContentPasted0">The route This trail takes cyclists on a beautiful route to <a href="/places-to-visit/newstead-abbey">Newstead Abbey</a> and the village of Alfreton in Derbyshire. Places to visit <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/toebzord/bagthorpe-village-road-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Bagthorpe village road surrounded by autumn trees" width="500" height="375">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. <a href="/map">View this cycling route on our Map</a> </div>

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 <a href="/places-to-visit/brierley-forest-park">Brierley Forest Park</a>. Places to visit <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/f0kna13p/brierley-forest-park-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="A winding path surrounded by trees at Brierley Forest Park" width="500" height="375">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. <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 <a href="/places-to-visit/teversal-trails-visitors-centre">Teversal Trails Visitors Centre</a>, 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 <a href="/places-to-visit/brierley-forest-park">Brierley Forest Park</a> or <a href="/places-to-visit/silverhill-wood">Silverhill Wood</a>. Places to visit</div>
<div><a href="/places-to-visit/hardwick-hall">Hardwick Hall</a> is among the many great points of interest to find along the route together with <a href="/places-to-visit/tibshelf-village">Tibshelf village</a>, Teversal Trails Visitors Centre, <a href="/places-to-visit/stainsby-mill">Stainsby Mill</a>, and <a href="/places-to-visit/pleasley-pit-country-park-and-mining-museum">Pleasley Pit Country Park and Mining Museum</a>. <a href="/map">View this cycling route on our Map</a></div>

Pleasley and the Five Pits cycle 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. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/m5liufa1/portland-park-2-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=502&amp;height=334" alt="A stairway with a handrail surrounded by trees in Portland Park" width="502" height="334">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. 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.

Portland Park

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/mjlh1g0f/rookery-park-huthwaite-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=375" alt="A bench near a path at Rookery Park in Huthwaite" width="500" height="375">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. 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. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/ugcbqq3l/selston-films-in-the-park-2024-23.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="A woman and her child sitting on deckchairs surrounded by people at an outdoor event at Selston Country Park" width="500" height="334">
How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1. Take the A608 exit to Mansfield and drive to the B600 in Selston. By train: 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

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/xfungto3/selston-country-park-56.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=333" alt="" width="500" height="333">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, which is a stunning green space with a café and playground. The park hosts an annual outdoor summer film event. 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. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1. Take the A608 exit to Mansfield and drive to the B600 in 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>

Selston village

Sherwood Observatory and Planetarium 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 first opened to the public in 1986.
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In November 2024, the Planetarium, along with the original observatory, opened its doors and welcomed its first visitors to the state-of-the-art facility. The world-class centre has transformed what used to be a disused underground Victorian reservoir into a 59-seater Planetarium, showing a journey through space with immersive shows. The original features of the reservoir such as the intricate brick arches have been kept, preserving the history of the building. It also includes an exhibition hall, classrooms, and conference rooms. The planetarium is open for events, and education and pre-booked visits. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/gieoe00s/observatory-reservoir-2.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Underground reservoir and information boards at Sherwood Observatory and Planetarium" width="500" height="333">
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. By train: Sutton Parkway (1.6 miles). Parking: Available at the Sherwood Observatory site. The venue can be booked for a school or group visit, and also an event. <a rel="noopener" href="https://sherwood-observatory.org.uk/visit/" target="_blank">Plan your visit on the Sherwood Observatory website</a>

Sherwood Observatory and Planetarium

<div>The route The Sherwood Pines Loop from Kirkby in Ashfield cycle trail starts from Kirkby in Ashfield train station and offers the chance to see some of the county's best outdoor and green spaces. Places to visit Take a break along the route at beautiful green spaces including <a href="/places-to-visit/sherwood-pines-forest-park">Sherwood Pines Forest Park</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/vicar-water-country-park">Vicar Water Country Park</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/portland-park">Portland Park</a>, and <a href="/places-to-visit/sutton-lawn">Sutton Lawn</a> - as well as other parts of Mill Waters. <a href="/map">View this cycling route on our Map</a></div>

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/discover-ashfield-heartcore/bt1p4rpo/silverhill-wood-statue-of-dave-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=300&amp;height=400" alt="Silverhill Wood bronze statue of Nottinghamshire miner" width="300" height="400">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 visitors 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. Silverhill Wood is managed by <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.forestryengland.uk/silverhill-wood" target="_blank">Forestry England</a>

Silverhill Wood

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/dizhgc0b/skegby-hall-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="A wooden bridge over water at Skegby Hall" width="500" height="375">Skegby Hall is a Grade II 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 Skegby. 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. 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). <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.skegbyappreciationsociety.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the Skegby Appreciation Society website for more details about the area.</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="/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. <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.skegbyappreciationsociety.co.uk/" target="_blank">Learn more at the Skegby Appreciation Society website for details about the area.</a><a rel="noopener" href="http://www.skegbyappreciationsociety.co.uk/Heritage%20Trail.htm" target="_blank" title="Skegby Appreciation Society heritage trail"></a> <a href="/map">View this walking route on the Map</a>

Skegby Heritage Trail

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/1phdppzq/crafts.jpeg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;height=500" alt="Portrait of Elizabeth Hooton, one of the leading figures in the Quaker movement, who lived in Skegby" width="401" height="500">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. 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). <a rel="noopener" href="http://www.skegbyappreciationsociety.co.uk/" target="_blank">Visit the Skegby Appreciation Society website for more details about the area.</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>, which is located close to the village of <a href="/places-to-visit/teversal-village">Teversal</a> in Ashfield. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/24og0mtq/generic-grass-countryside.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Green countryside views of Ashfield" width="500" height="375">
Facilities Car park. More facilities available at the main Hardwick Hall site including restaurant, toilets, bookshop, plant shop and 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). 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>. This 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. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/msnmxbcu/stanton-hill-trees-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=375" alt="Houses surrounded by countryside at Stanton Hill village" width="500" height="375">Today Stanton Hill's 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. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 29 of the M1 and take the A617 exit to 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

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.
<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/41agscry/st-mary-magdalene-church-hucknall.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;height=500" alt="The front of St Mary Magdalene Church" width="375" height="500">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. It is believed he provided the nickname of Big Ben for the Palace of Westminster bell that is part of the London tourist attraction. 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 church 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.

St Mary Magdalene Church

The route The Sutton and Eastwood Loop Cycling Trail starts at <a href="/places-to-visit/hucknall-town-centre">Hucknall</a> and travels through the villages and towns of <a href="/places-to-visit/eastwood">Eastwood</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/underwood-village">Underwood</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/annesley">Annesley</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/kirkby-in-ashfield-town-centre">Kirkby in Ashfield</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/sutton-in-ashfield-town-centre">Sutton in Ashfield</a>, Ravenshead, and Newstead. Places to visit This is a wonderful trail for stops, with many destinations offering excellent cafés and places to pause for a bite to eat. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/mnrhz0ma/newstead-abbey.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=422&amp;height=317" alt="Newstead Abbey grounds with grassland" width="422" height="317">Newstead Abbey is on the route, which is a fascinating historical spot to discover. <a href="/map">View this cycling route on our Map</a>

Sutton and Eastwood Loop Cycling Trail

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/uu4daq2s/st-wilfreds-church-kirkby-in-ashfield-landscape.png?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Blossom trees surround the building of St Wilfred's Church" width="500" height="332">St Wilfrid's Church is at the heart of the Kirkby in Ashfield community, and stands on a site that is believed to have been first used for a church in the 7th century AD. This parish church has traditional worship, but is also a place for the community to come together for groups and activities including crafts, exercise, and a venue to meet and chat. The church hall is available for hire with the chance to book catering facilities. The church has eight bells in its tower and members can teach bell-ringing. The history The church survived a lightning strike in the eighteenth century, after which the spire and tower were rebuilt in 1866. There was also a fire at the building in 1907. Money was raised by the parish to rebuild the church, and a new porch was added as well as a carved wooden screen put in place of a chancel arch. The community has always been generous in providing gifts over the years. In 1928, the church's carved oak panels were donated in memory of Miss Hodgkinson and the chapel and its furnishings, consecrated in 1962 and dedicated to St Hilda, was donated by an anonymous parishioner. Opening times <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.stwilfridskirkby.org/events/" target="_blank">Check the church website for opening times and services.</a> How to get there By car: Exit junction 27 on the M1 and continue on Mansfield Road/A608. Take B600 to B6018 in Kirkby in Ashfield. By train: Kirkby in Ashfield station (0.9 miles).

St Wilfrid’s Church

<a rel="noopener" href="https://suttoncommunityacademy.communitybookings.co.uk/sports-halls-outdoor-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" target="_blank">Book a space on the academy's website</a>

Sutton Community Academy sports pitches

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Sutton in Ashfield to Teversal to Five Pits cycle trail

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/pzsblrrg/sutton-in-ashfield-library.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=375" alt="The front of Sutton in Ashfield Library" width="500" height="375">Sutton in Ashfield Library is located in the heart of the community, within 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. For the youngest in the community, <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/childrens-library/rattle-rhyme-and-roll/" target="_blank">Rattle, Rhyme, and Roll</a>, 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 and there is also the Inspire Learning team regularly on hand with courses from functional skills to watercolour painting. Open six days a week from Monday to Saturday. Facebook: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/InspireSuttonLibrary" target="_blank">InspireSuttonLibrary</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/reading-information/find-a-library/" target="_blank">Find your local library in Ashfield and become a library member for FREE</a>

Sutton in Ashfield Library

The market town of Sutton in Ashfield is a fantastic place for shopping, leisure, parks, and heritage sites. Head to <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-and-shopping-centre">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/lindleys-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. Visitors can also head to <a href="/places-to-visit/sutton-in-ashfield-library">Sutton in Ashfield Library</a> and <a href="/places-to-visit/lammas-leisure-centre">Lammas Leisure Centre</a>. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/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">Pictured: 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. Portland Square, in Sutton in Ashfield, is a contemporary public space that is the centrepiece of ambitious development plans across the area. This part of town was once the site of the old village green, and had many names including Lower Green and Swine Green. It was also previously known as Engine Green, as there was a building there that housed a fire engine. The old engine house was demolished in September 1844, and this location is now called Portland Square, dedicated to the Duke of Portland. 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 on the Ashfield District Council website.</a>

Sutton in Ashfield town centre

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/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. 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.">Try out the free 2k junior parkrun held every Sunday at 9am at Sutton Lawn.</a> The history <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/d3xensbm/sutton-lawn-bird-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Bird perched in a tree at Sutton Lawn in Mill Waters" width="500" height="375">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. 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.

Sutton Lawn

Sutton in Ashfield Tennis Club is based at <a href="/places-to-visit/sutton-lawn">Sutton Lawn</a> and has four floodlit hard courts surrounded by trees and park greenery. The courts located in Sutton in Ashfield can also be used as badminton courts. Facebook: <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/suttoninashfieldtennis/about" target="_blank">suttoninashfieldtennis</a> <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/srdkbkvo/tennis-courts-at-sutton-lawn-1-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Tree-lined pathway next to Sutton in Ashfield Tennis Club courts" width="500" height="375">

Sutton in Ashfield Tennis Club

Sutton Outdoor Market is found on Portland Square at the heart of the town. It is a great destination to visit along with the nearby <a href="/places-to-visit/idlewells-indoor-market-and-shopping-centre">Idlewells Shopping Centre and its bustling indoor market</a>. 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.">Enter a career in retail by applying for an outdoor market stall in Ashfield.</a> <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/ok2gur1d/sutton-outdoor-market.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=375" alt="Customers at red and white striped market stalls at Sutton Outdoor Market" width="500" height="375">Pictured: Stalls at Sutton Outdoor Market 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 on the Ashfield District Council website.</a>

Sutton Outdoor Market

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. <a rel="noopener" href="https://cargocollective.com/antonydufort/Public-Sculpture-Nottinghamshire-Miner" target="_blank">Watch videos on YouTube 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>

Testing for Gas monument

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<div class="ContentPasted0">The Testing for Gas walking trail starts at <a href="/places-to-visit/brierley-forest-park">Brierley Forest Park</a>, Huthwaite, and weaves its way to <a href="/places-to-visit/silverhill-wood">Silverhill Wood</a> through the Silverhill Trail. Hikers will appreciate the green parks and woodlands on this gorgeous route that features the best countryside scenery of Ashfield. To extend the route, you can add the delightful National Trust property of <a href="/places-to-visit/hardwick-hall">Hardwick Hall</a> to the trail. Places to visit Climb the hills of Silverhill Wood to reach the summit and admire the area’s famous memorial statue of a Nottinghamshire miner, known locally as Dave. The bronze sculpture is located on one of the highest points in the county where visitors can view former mining villages, and on a bright day see Lincoln Cathedral in the distance.</div>
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Testing for Gas walking trail

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/gsll4tb3/dsc_6546-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=445&amp;height=377" alt="Railway track surrounded by trees" width="445" height="377">Sutton Parkway train station provides links to stations including Kirkby in Ashfield, Hucknall, Mansfield, Worksop, and Nottingham. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/trains-stations/at-the-station/station-facilities/spk" 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/spkOnwardTravelMap/26bc237f55c05ef8911783a7642c268c/Sutton_Parkway__SPK_.pdf" target="_blank">Head to the National Rail website to learn about onward travel information from Sutton Parkway</a>

Sutton Parkway train station

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Teversal Station Loop from Skegby cycle trail

Teversal Cricket Club provides a place to discover 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, the group values teamwork and sportsmanship. They believe that cricket is not just about individual performance, but also 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. <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/TeversalCC" target="_blank">Contact Teversal Cricket Club on its Facebook page: TeversalCC</a>

Teversal Cricket Club

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/d1tlr4sp/teversal-signpost-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=501&amp;height=376" alt="" width="501" height="376">The Teversal Trails Visitors Centre is the best location for people who want to find out about walking, cycling, and horse-riding trails in the Nottinghamshire countryside. Plenty of information on the Teversal Trails routes is available at this centre. Many are dog-friendly trails, and there are also wheelchair-friendly routes. Located on former railway lines on the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire border, the routes start at the Teversal Trails Visitors Centre that has facilities including free car parking, a café, picnic space, and toilets. The trails include a circular route along the old railway lines that guides 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 visitors 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. 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

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/wj2fhcvu/teversal-countryside-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="A stone wall and houses in the countryside of Teversal village" width="500" height="375">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. 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. Silverhill Wood 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).

Teversal village

The route The Three Villages Walking Trail is a circular route that runs through the villages of <a href="/places-to-visit/selston-village">Selston</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/westwood-village">Westwood</a>, and <a href="/places-to-visit/bagthorpe-village">Bagthorpe</a>, giving hikers the opportunity to discover beautiful countryside scenery. 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 <a href="/places-to-visit/selston-country-park">Selston Country Park</a> at the end of the walk. <a href="/Map">View this walking route on our Map</a>

The Three Villages 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 href="/places-to-visit/hucknall-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 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">Take part in the free Hucknall junior 2k Parkrun based at Titchfield Park every Sunday at 9am</a> The 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. To book the park’s football pitches, email: <a href="mailto:bookings@ashfield.gov.uk">bookings@ashfield.gov.uk</a> <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/nfja3oti/titchfield-park-sign-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="A Welcome to Titchfield Park sign surrounded by bushes and grassland" width="500" height="375">

Titchfield Park

Underwood is a former coal mining village in Ashfield close to <a href="/places-to-visit/bagthorpe-village">Bagthorpe</a>, <a href="/places-to-visit/westwood-village">Westwood</a>, and <a href="/places-to-visit/selston-village">Selston</a> 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 has miles of waymarked rural walks, cycle paths, and bridleways. 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. 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 in 1894. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1 and take the A608 exit to continue to Underwood. By train: Langley Mill train station (3.9 miles) or Hucknall station (6.6 miles). <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/riocl3cs/emma-fletcher-fields-underwood-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=812&amp;height=385" alt="Cows on the grassland in Underwood village" width="812" height="385">Pictured: Admire the lovely 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">Literary Landscape walking trail</a>

Underwood village

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/pkjftkfb/united-reformed-church-hucknall-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500&amp;height=375" alt="The organ at United Reformed Church in Sutton in Ashfield" width="500" height="375">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. 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 <a href="/places-to-visit/jacksdale-village">Jacksdale village</a> and surrounded by stunning countryside. 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 <a href="/places-to-visit/hidden-valleys">Hidden Valleys</a> area of Ashfield, which has rural walks, cycle paths, and bridleways. 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. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1 and take the A608 exit to Mansfield. Continue on A608 and take Main Road to Rutland Road in Westwood. By train: Langley Mill train station (4.1 miles) or Kirkby in Ashfield train station (4.9 miles). <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/rarpy4vr/emma-currier-westwood.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=688&amp;height=388" alt="" width="688" height="388"> Pictured: Sunrise at 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. 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. 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. <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. 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). <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">Try out the 2.5 mile circular walking route for the Mill Lakes break free walk</a>, where visitors can enjoy the beautiful countryside views as they wander along the water to discover the area’s birds and wildlife. <img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/n20fbdmm/mill-lakes-bestwood-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Mill Lakes surrounded by trees and grassland in Bestwood" width="500" height="375">Pictured: Mill Lakes in Bestwood

Bestwood

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<div class="ContentPasted0">Codnor Park Reservoir walking trail starts in the Derbyshire village of <a href="/places-to-visit/ironville-village">Ironville</a>. Hikers can take a trip around the beautiful reservoir admiring the interesting wildlife, birdlife, insects, and plants. Places to visit Along with visiting Ironville village, there is the chance to appreciate the visual delights of the historic <a href="/places-to-visit/cromford-canal">Cromford Canal</a> on the route. <a href="/map">View this walking route on our Map</a></div>
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Codnor Park Reservoir walking trail

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. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1 and take the A608 exit to Heanor/Hucknall. Continue on Mansfield Rd/A608. Take the 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 <a href="/places-to-visit/jacksdale-village">Jacksdale village</a> in Ashfield. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 26 of the M1 and take the A610 exit to Nottingham/Ripley. By train: 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

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/pmajx3ka/codnor-park-reservoir-1-1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Birds swimming on the water at Codnor Park Reservoir" width="500" height="375">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 <a href="/places-to-visit/jacksdale-village">Jacksdale</a> 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 <a href="/places-to-visit/cromford-canal">Cromford Canal</a> that was an important working waterway during the industrial revolution constructed by civil engineers William Jessop and Benjamin Outram. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 26 of the M1 and take the A610 exit to Nottingham/Ripley. Continue on the 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</a>

Codnor Park Reservoir

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 <a href="/places-to-visit/jacksdale-village">Jacksdale village</a> in Ashfield. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 27 of the M1, and take the A608 exit to Mansfield. Follow the A608 and Main Road to Jacksdale and Cromford Canal. 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

<img src="https://media.umbraco.io/discover-ashfield-heartcore/o3nl3z32/emdo1.jpg?mode=max&amp;anchor=&amp;width=500" alt="Customers walking around the shops at the East Midlands Designer Outlet" width="500" height="333">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. How to get there By car: Exit at junction 28 of the M1 and use the left lane to take the A38 exit to Derby/A615/Matlock. Continue on Alfreton Rd/A38 to the destination. By train: Sutton Parkway train station (3 miles) or Kirkby in Ashfield station (3.7 miles).

East Midlands Designer Outlet

<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> is in Derbyshire and 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. Facilities Car park, picnic area 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). <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

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 rel="noopener" href="https://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/dhlawrencemuseum" target="_blank">D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum</a> has a permanent exhibition of his life with items from his family and paintings he created. <a href="/stories/dh-lawrence">Learn more about D.H. Lawrence's connections to the area on our Ashfield Stories page.</a> How to get there By car: Exit at junction 26 of the M1 and continue on A610. Drive to Mansfield Road/A608 in Eastwood. By train: Langley Mill train station (1 mile). Visit Eastwood on a cycle trail <a href="/places-to-visit/sutton-and-eastwood-loop-cycling-trail">Sutton and Eastwood Loop Cycling Trail</a>

Eastwood

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