Welcome to Darlton

Darlton is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles east of Retford and 20 miles south of Doncaster. The village has a population of around 200 people and is surrounded by beautiful countryside, making it a popular destination for walkers and cyclists.

The history of Darlton dates back to the Domesday Book, where it was recorded as "Dartone". The village was once home to a number of mills, including a windmill and a watermill, which were used for grinding corn and producing flour. Today, the village is known for its picturesque cottages and historic church, which dates back to the 12th century.

Despite its small size, Darlton has a strong sense of community and is home to a number of local events throughout the year, including a summer fete and a Christmas market. The village also has a pub, The White Swan, which serves traditional pub food and real ale. Overall, Darlton is a charming village with a rich history and a strong community spirit.

Local Schools

School	Details
Dunham On Trent C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn King	Laneham Road Dunham-On-Trent Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0UL 01777228383 School Website
East Markham Primary School Community School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Laura Duggin	Askham Road East Markham Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0RG 01777870439 School Website
Tuxford Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Vernon	Marnham Road Tuxford Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0JH 01777870001 School Website
Tuxford Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Letton	Newark Road Tuxford Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0NA 01777870482 School Website
Rampton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Roberts	Retford Road Rampton Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 0JB 01777248251 School Website
St Matthews C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kathryn King	Mill Lane Normanton-On-Trent Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 6RW 01636821217 School Website
North Clifton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Emma Hyde	Church Lane North Clifton Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7AP 01522778609 School Website
Newton On Trent C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Aimee Riley	High Street Newton-On-Trent Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 2JS 01777228365 School Website
Gamston St Peter's Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Chris Edwards	Gamston Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 0PE 1777838631 School Website
Orchard School Other Independent School Ages:2-16 Head Teacher Mrs S Fox	South Leverton Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 0DJ 1427880395

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Retford Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE 6.22 Miles

Saxilby Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS 7.27 Miles

Collingham Station Road, Collingham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7RB 8.47 Miles

Swinderby Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY 8.53 Miles

Gainsborough Lea Road Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH 9.55 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Target Taxis 01777 248948 Holsamhay/Low St, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0LN 1.01 Miles
Misterton Cars 01427 892800 The Holdings, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0RQ 3.03 Miles
Tuxi Car 01777 872121 57 Newcastle Street, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0LN 3.03 Miles
Luke's Private Hire 01777 700213 58 Grove Coach Rd, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7HB 5.28 Miles
Retford Station Taxis 01777 700777 54 Wharton Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EH 5.81 Miles
Ace Taxis 01777 709999 Strawberry Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EP 5.81 Miles
Cannon Cabs 07770 688806 Welbeck Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7RP 5.88 Miles
Dn Cars 01777 700948 49 Dominie Cross Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6NL 6.07 Miles
Capital Cabs 01777 700888 39 Claters Cl, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6QE 6.15 Miles
Hinchcliffe Taxis 01777 702049 Retford Railway Station/Station Rd, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE 6.20 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Darlton Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Drayton Po Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ragnall No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Plantation Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fledborough No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lincoln Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Church Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stockham Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
High Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:00
East Markham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Askham (Priestgate) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Upper Row No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:00 Saturday Last Collection:08:30
Upton Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Skegby No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Millfield No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Tuxford Medical Centre 01777 870203	The Surgery Faraday Avenue Tuxford, Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0HT
Hounsfield Surgery 01636 821023	The Surgery Hounsfield Way Sutton-On-Trent Nottinghamshire NG23 6PX
Torksey 01427 718469	Hume Arms Caravan Site Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 2EE
North Leverton Surgery 01427 880223	The Surgery Sturton Road North Leverton Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 0AB
Riverside Health Centre 01777 713330	Riverside Health Centre Riverside Walk Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6FB

Local Stores

Tuxford
7 Newcastle St
Tuxford
Newmark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 0LN
01777 870202
Store Website
2.89 miles

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SPAR - Ollerton Road
Ordsall Post Office
114 Ollerton Road
Retford
DN22 7TJ
01777 703576
Store Website
5.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Portland House Veterinary Group
Portland House Veterinary Centre 53 Churchgate Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6PA 01777 703663 portlandhousevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 6.41 miles
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Vicarage Veterinary Centre
52 Church Road Saxilby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 2HJ 01522 703311 vets@sackx.com Website 7.56 miles
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Portland House Veterinary Group
Rufford Veterinary Centre Rufford Avenue New Ollerton Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9PN 01623 860138 portlandhousevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 7.81 miles
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Dixon And Young Veterinary Surgery
The Old Police Houses 1&Amp;2 Forest Road New Ollerton Nottinghamshire NG22 9QZ 01623 259555 partners@ollertonvets.cu.uk Website 8.22 miles

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Collingham Vets
47 Station Road Collingham Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7RA 01636 892442 collinghamvets@yahoo.com Website 8.36 miles
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Sleaford Vets Branch - Open 1-5pm
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The Veterinary Surgery
Branch Of The Veterinary Hospital 32 Lincoln Road Shellingthorpe Lincoln Lincolnshire LN6 5UU 01522 800333 vethosp@tiscali.co.uk Website 9.63 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Clumber Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Clumber Park, In Nottinghamshire. This Walk Takes You Through Woodland And By The Lakeside, Introducing You To Historic Aspects Of The Park. S80 3AZ 9.26 miles Located 4.5 Miles South East Of Worksop, 6.5 Miles South-West Of Retford, 1 Mile From A1/A57, 11 Miles From M1 Exit 30.

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Clumber Park
Nice Long Walk Or A Short Riverside Walk. It Is National Trust. Dogs Can Go Off Lead But Not So On The Heathland As There Are Cattle And Sheep But Those Parts Are Well Fenced Off To Stop Ant Dogs Wandering In Accidentally. Can Go Through With Dogs On Leads. They Have Central Bark Which Is A Dog Friendly Cafe Where Dogs Can Be Either Outside Or Inside After A Good Leg Stretch. Plenty Of Parking Unnamed Road Worksop Lancashire S80 3AZ 9.32 miles

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Rufford Abbey
Large Parkland With Hard Paths And Gentle Lakeside Walks. But Also Woodland Trails And Water. Plenty Of Routes To Suit All Dogs. Parking £3 50. Cafe, Toilets, Ruins, Sculpture Garden. Well Worth A Trip. Nice Meadows For A Picnic. On And Off Lead Areas. May Lodge Dr Newark Lancashire NG22 9DE 9.69 miles Look Out For The Brown Signs And Do Not Confuse With Ruffford Mill Nearby

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Sherwood Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Sherwood Forest, In Nottinghamshire. This Walk Is Marked As The 'Wildwood Trail' And Will Allow You To Experience The Different Habitats, Landscapes And Wildlife In Sherwood Forest. Sherwood Forest Itself Is Famous For Its Historic Association With The Legend Of Robin Hood. NG21 9QB 10.05 miles Heading From The South Via The M1, Take Junction 29 And Then The A617 / A6191 For Mansfield, Turning Onto The A614 Old Rufford Road, Following Signs To Sherwood Forest. From The North Via The M1, Take Junction 30 And Follow Signs For Worksop Via The A619, Then The A57 To Upper Morton, Where You’Ll Find Signs Directing You Onto Blythe Road, And Then Through Edwinstowe And To Sherwood Forest.

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Hartsholme Park
Hartsholme Country Park Is Situated In The Southwest Of Lincoln, Adjacent To Swanholme Lakes Local Nature Reserve, Approximately Three Miles From The City Centre. The Site Comprises Victorian Landscaped Gardens, A Large Reservoir, Woodlands And Grasslands. Many Features, Both Natural And Built, Survive From The Original Landscaping Of The 1860S. Hartsholme Country Park Skellingthorpe Road Lincoln Lancashire LN6 0EY 10.96 miles The Main Entrance To Hartsholme Country Park Is On The B1378 (Skellingthorpe Road). It Is Signposted From The A46 (Lincoln Bypass) And From The B1003 (Tritton Road).A Regular Bus Service (Numbers Six And Nine) Runs From The City Centre. The Nearest Bus Stop Is Two Hundred Metres From The Main Entrance.

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West Common
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk On Lincoln's West Common. Lincoln's West Common Is A 100 Hectare, Green Space With Excellent Views Of Lincoln Cathedral. It Is An Ideal Dog Walking Spot In Lincoln, With The Common Being Made Up Of Marsh And Grassland. Once You Have Finished At West Common, Why Not Head Into Lincoln With Your Dog To Enjoy One Of The Many Dog-Friendly Establishments In The City. Lancashire LN1 1WD 11.68 miles West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.

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