- CLUMBER PARK....Enjoy a walk around the lake or cycle ride through some 3,800 acres

- MAYFLOWER TRAIL.... The Pilgrim Fathers first gathered at our local Babworth church.

- SHERWOOD FOREST.... Relive the memories of Robin Hood.

- THE DUKERIES.... Tour the magnificent estates of 18th century Dukes.

- NATIONAL TRUST PROPERTIES...

- GARDEN CENTRES....

- ANTIQUE HUNTS.... Including Newark fairs and Hemswell Antiques Centre.

- HISTORIC MARKET TOWN OF RETFORD.... With Markets in the square 3 days per week.

- ANGLING.... Chesterfield Canal and various coarse fisheries are all handy.

- HORSE RACING...Doncaster (St. Leger & Sales), Nottingham, Southwell, Market Rasen

- GOLFING.... Play a round of golf on any one of a number of courses in the area.

- NOTTINGHAM... The home of lace making, with museums and visitors centre.

- LINCOLN & YORK.... Fine old walled cathedral cities.

- PEAK DISTRICT AND CAVES OF DERBYSHIRE... In easy reach for a day out.

- BIRD WATCHING.... In local nature reserves or Clumber Park.

- SWIMMING......local leisure centre