Whilst staying at the hotel there are many things to see and do in the surrounding area. Whether you want to go shopping, take a country stroll through beautiful woodland, visit medieval ruins or simply relax in our peaceful gardens. Retford Town Centre - within easy walking distance and hosts a market twice a week. This charming market town has all types of shopsand a victorian Town Hall on the town square. Meadowhall Shopping Centre - The largest shopping centre to visit in our area, only 28miles away from the hotel. Newark - with the impressive remains of the medieval castle overlooking the River Trent and only 20 miles away. Lincoln - a stunning city with cobbled streets, a magnificent cathedraland something for everyone from the buzzing high street to leisure facilities on Brayford Waterfront. Nottingham - the city centre is only 30 miles away and is great for shopping and is also home to the Tales of Robin Hood, Nottingham Castle, City of Caves and Wollaton Hall. Doncaster Racecourse - only 20 minutes away and home to the famous St Leger regarded as one of the finest racecourses in Europe. National Trust Clumber Park - a peaceful woodland with idyllic lakeside walks and the longest avenue of lime trees in Europe. Recommended attractions
Pilgrim Fathers tours are available in the area starting off in Babworth village at All Saints Church leading on to Barnby Moor and then to Scrooby, to the manor house (the home of William Brewster). The Mayflower is an extensive tour of the Nottinghamshire area, taking in each part of the Pilgrim tour before they set off to America.