Welcome to East Markham

East Markham is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. The village is situated approximately 10 miles east of the city of Retford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history dating back to the 11th century, and there are many historic buildings and landmarks to explore.

One of the most notable landmarks in East Markham is the Church of St. John the Baptist. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. The church features stunning stained glass windows, intricate carvings, and a beautiful bell tower. Visitors can take a guided tour of the church and learn about its fascinating history.

Another popular attraction in East Markham is the village pub, The Blacksmiths Arms. This traditional English pub is located in the heart of the village and serves a range of delicious food and drinks. The pub has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and visitors can enjoy a pint of local ale while taking in the beautiful surroundings. Overall, East Markham is a charming village that offers visitors a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Nottinghamshire.

Local Weather

Light rain

Temp: 11.4°C

Feels Like: 7.9°C

Wind: 24.2 MPH

Wind Dir: S

Local Schools

School	Details
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
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
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
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
Elkesley Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chris Marsh	Headland Avenue Elkesley Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 8AQ 01777838615 School Website
Walesby C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Miss J Marshall	New Hill Walesby Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9PB 01623860575 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
Bracken Lane Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Letton	Bracken Lane Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7EU 1777705017 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Retford Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE 5.22 Miles

Saxilby Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS 9.23 Miles

Collingham Station Road, Collingham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7RB 9.30 Miles

Swinderby Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY 9.89 Miles

Gainsborough Lea Road Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH 10.51 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tuxi Car 01777 872121 57 Newcastle Street, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0LN 1.62 Miles
Target Taxis 01777 248948 Holsamhay/Low St, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0LN 2.53 Miles
Misterton Cars 01427 892800 The Holdings, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0RQ 2.76 Miles
Luke's Private Hire 01777 700213 58 Grove Coach Rd, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7HB 4.44 Miles
Cannon Cabs 07770 688806 Welbeck Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7RP 4.74 Miles
Retford Station Taxis 01777 700777 54 Wharton Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EH 4.96 Miles
Ace Taxis 01777 709999 Strawberry Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EP 4.99 Miles
Dn Cars 01777 700948 49 Dominie Cross Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6NL 5.18 Miles
Hinchcliffe Taxis 01777 702049 Retford Railway Station/Station Rd, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE 5.18 Miles
D J Taxis 01777 701066 43 Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LA 5.40 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Church Street 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
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
Millfield 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
Askham (Priestgate) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
North Road Tuxford No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Station Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sibthorpe Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Markham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tuxford Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ashvale Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lexington Gardens No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Markham Moor Uso 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
Riverside Health Centre 01777 713330	Riverside Health Centre Riverside Walk Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6FB
Hounsfield Surgery 01636 821023	The Surgery Hounsfield Way Sutton-On-Trent Nottinghamshire NG23 6PX
Middleton Lodge Practice 01623 703266	Middleton Lodge Surgery Church Circle New Ollerton, Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9SZ
Kingfisher Family Practice 01777 702381	Kingfisher Fam. Practice Retford Primary Care Ctr Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7XF

Local Stores

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

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SPAR - Ollerton Road
Ordsall Post Office
114 Ollerton Road
Retford
DN22 7TJ
01777 703576
Store Website
4.8 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 5.57 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 5.99 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 6.39 miles

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Collingham Vets
47 Station Road Collingham Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7RA 01636 892442 collinghamvets@yahoo.com Website 9.17 miles
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Sleaford Vets Branch - Open 1-5pm
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Vicarage Veterinary Centre
52 Church Road Saxilby Lincoln Lincolnshire LN1 2HJ 01522 703311 vets@sackx.com Website 9.53 miles
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appointments till 11.30 only
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Worksop Vets4pets Ltd
47-49 Carlton Road Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 1PD 01909 478 666 worksop@vets4pets.com Website 10.51 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 7.37 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 7.42 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 7.98 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 8.17 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 12.82 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 13.62 miles West Common Is Located To The West Of The City Of Lincoln, Just Off The A46.

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Weather Forecast

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Feels Like	-2.7°C	-3.4°C	-3.7°C	-3.5°C	-1.2°C	1°C	5.2°C	8°C	8.2°C	5.7°C	3.6°C	3.1°C

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Temp	5.9°C	5.8°C	5.8°C	5.9°C	7.6°C	10.4°C	13.7°C	14.8°C	14.5°C	13.7°C	12.9°C	13.7°C
Feels Like	3.1°C	2.9°C	2.7°C	2.5°C	4.4°C	8.1°C	12.9°C	14.6°C	14.2°C	12.7°C	11.5°C	12.3°C

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Temp	10.8°C	9.2°C	8.1°C	7.2°C	6.6°C	6.2°C	5.9°C	6.6°C	6.5°C	5°C	2.1°C	6°C
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