Welcome to Thoresby

Thoresby is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated in the heart of Sherwood Forest, which is famous for its association with the legendary outlaw Robin Hood. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings, including Thoresby Hall, which was built in the 19th century and is now a luxury hotel. Thoresby is also known for its annual country fair, which attracts visitors from all over the country.

Thoresby Hall is one of the most impressive buildings in the village. It was built in the 19th century by the Earl Manvers and is now a luxury hotel. The hall is set in beautiful grounds and has a number of impressive features, including a grand staircase, a ballroom, and a library. The hall is also home to a number of works of art, including paintings by famous artists such as Gainsborough and Reynolds.

Thoresby is also known for its annual country fair, which takes place in the grounds of Thoresby Hall. The fair attracts visitors from all over the country and features a range of activities, including falconry displays, horse shows, and craft stalls. There is also a food hall, where visitors can sample a range of local produce, including cheeses, meats, and cakes. The fair is a great way to experience the best of rural England and is a must-visit for anyone visiting the area.

Local Weather

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Local Schools

School Details
Maun Infant And Nursery School
Community School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Kerry Norman
Walesby Lane
New Ollerton
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 9RJ
01623860773
School Website
The Forest View Academy
Academy Converter
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Ruth Harrison
Walesby Lane
New Ollerton
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 9RJ
1623860365
School Website
St. Mary's Church Of England Primary School, Edwinstowe
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Miss Maria Parkin
Paddock Close
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG21 9LP
1623822518
School Website
The Parkgate Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:2-11
Head Teacher
Mr Reece Davy
Whinney Lane
New Ollerton
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 9TH
1623860584
School Website
The Dukeries Academy
Academy Sponsor Led
Ages:11-18
Head Teacher
Mr Ged Rae
Whinney Lane
New Ollerton
Newark
NG22 9TD
01623860545
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
St Josephs Catholic Primary And Nursery School
Academy Converter
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mr Elspeth Wilkins-Campbell
Main Road
Boughton
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 9JE
01623860392
School Website
King Edwin Primary And Nursery School
Community School
Ages:3-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Andy Callaghan-Wetton
Fourth Avenue
Edwinstowe
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG21 9NS
01623822111
School Website
Eastlands Junior School
Community School
Ages:7-11
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Rischer
Netherfield Lane
Meden Vale
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG20 9PA
01623842257
School Website
Netherfield Infant School
Community School
Ages:3-7
Head Teacher
Mrs Julie Rischer
Netherfield Lane
Meden Vale
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG20 9PA
01623842683
School Website
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Local Train Stations

Train Station
Worksop
Carlton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7AG
6.13 Miles
Shirebrook
Station Road, Shirebrook, Derbyshire, NG20 8SX
6.69 Miles
Langwith-Whaley Thorns
Bathurst Terrace, Langwith, Derbyshire, NG20 9HS
6.79 Miles
Retford
Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
7.02 Miles
Whitwell
Station Road, Whitwell, Derbyshire, S80 4NY
7.08 Miles
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Local Taxis

Taxi
Aaron Cars
01623 862888
76 Dove Croft, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9RQ
2.49 Miles
K And R Cars
07787 386990
7 Yew Tree Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9UW
2.51 Miles
Greenline Taxi
01623 862888
70 Dove Croft, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9RG
2.52 Miles
Flintys Cabs
01623 862895
27 Oak Avenue, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PT
2.85 Miles
Becky's Cabs
01623 869660
12 Oak Avenue, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PT
2.85 Miles
Aaa Cabs
01623 835656
26 Sycamore Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PS
2.86 Miles
Lee Cars
01623 822792
19 Lintin Avenue, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9LT
2.99 Miles
Abbey Taxis
01623 980002
30 Abbey Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9LQ
3.30 Miles
Acorn Travel
01623 861685
Acorn House, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0EA
3.85 Miles
R Cars
01909 530888
45 South Av, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2RE
4.86 Miles
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Perlethorpe
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Budby
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Carburton Cross Roads
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Walesby Scout Camp
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Petersmith Drive
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Cedar Lane
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Clumber Park
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Dovecroft Estate
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Walesby Lane
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Yew Tree Road
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Whinney Lane
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Forest Road
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Ollerton Post Office
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Bothamsall Po Uso
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Hardwick Village
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice Details
Middleton Lodge Practice
01623 703266
Middleton Lodge Surgery
Church Circle
New Ollerton, Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 9SZ
Major Oak Medical Practice
01623 822303
Major Oak Med Practice
22 High Street,Edwinstowe
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG21 9QS
Bishops Walk Surgery
Bishops Walk
Church Warsop
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG20 0SN
Church Street
Warsop
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG20 0BP
Riverbank Medical Services
01623 844421
The Health Centre
Church Street, Warsop
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG20 0BP
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Local Stores

Edwinstowe
High Street
Edwinstowe
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG21 9QS
01623 822314
Store Website
2.92 miles
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SPAR - Castelle Service Station
Sherwood Street
Market Warsop
Mansfield
NG20 0JU
01623 843 190
Store Website
4.7 miles
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

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
2.60 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
2.73 miles
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Cedars Veterinary Centre
20 High Street
Warsop
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG20 0AG
01623 846671
cedarsvets@gmail.com
Website
4.82 miles
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Worksop Vets4pets Ltd
47-49 Carlton Road
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S80 1PD
01909 478 666
worksop@vets4pets.com
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5.95 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Wildbore Veterinary Limited
Wildbore Vetstop
Turner Road
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S81 7AE
01909 472 059
info@thevetstop.co.uk
Website
6.29 miles
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Park Hall Veterinary Clinic
Park Hall Stables
Park Hall Road
Mansfield Woodhouse
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG19 8QX
01623 620784
desk@parkhallvets.co.uk
Website
6.98 miles
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Local Dog Walks

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
2.40 miles

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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
2.48 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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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
2.67 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.
Location
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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
4.06 miles

Look Out For The Brown Signs And Do Not Confuse With Ruffford Mill Nearby
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Whitwell Wood
Amazing Walk For You And Your Furry Babies. 3 Sign Posted Walks, Red, Yellow And Blue Ranging From.75 Miles To 2 Miles. We Walk The Edge Of The Wood Which Is Around 4 Miles That Leads To A Lovely Brook. Quiet, Beautiful Walk With Plenty Of Picnic Table Stops For A Well Earned Cup Of Tea. If You Dont Fancy A Picnic, There Is A Mobile Cafe In The Layby That Does Food And Drinks Mondays -Saturdays. Also 1/2 Mile From The Wood Towards Worksop Is The Half Moon Pub Which Offers Lovely Food And A Pint. Enjoy!!
Clinthill Ln
Worksop
Lancashire
S80 3EE
7.81 miles

Pass The Turning For Whitwell On The Right And Follow The Road For 1/2 Mile, Park In Layby On The Left And The Entrance To The Wood Is 20Yards Down On The Left
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Hardwick Hall
Hardwick Hall Is A National Trust Property So Parking And Is Free For Nt Members. There Are Various Walks Around The Hall. Some Link To The Teversal Trial Where Others Are A 45Min - 1 Hr Walk Around The Park Area. Small Wooden Area And Then Pathways Around The Hall And Parkland. We Go Most Weekends (As Its Local). Lovely Newly Renovated Cafe/Restaurant For Coffee, Breakfast Or Lunch. Great Play Area And Picnic Area For Kids. Woodland Trial With Climbing Log, Swings Etc.
Hardwick Old Hall
Doe Lea
Chesterfield
S44 5QJ
11.72 miles

Hardwick Hall M1 Junction 29
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