Welcome to West Markham

West Markham is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. The village is situated approximately 5 miles east of the town of Retford and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a population of around 200 people and is known for its historic church, St. John the Baptist, which dates back to the 12th century.

The village of West Markham has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 and was once home to a castle, which was destroyed during the English Civil War. Today, the village is a peaceful and picturesque place to live, with a strong sense of community. There are several local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office.

West Markham is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The village is located close to the River Idle, which is a popular spot for fishing and boating. The nearby town of Retford offers a range of shops, restaurants, and leisure facilities, including a cinema and a swimming pool. Overall, West Markham is a charming and welcoming village that offers a high quality of life for its residents.

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 Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Letton	Newark Road Tuxford Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0NA 01777870482 School Website
Tuxford Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr David Vernon	Marnham Road Tuxford Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 0JH 01777870001 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
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
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
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
The Dukeries Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Ged Rae	Whinney Lane New Ollerton Newark NG22 9TD 01623860545 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
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 5.02 Miles

Worksop Carlton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7AG 9.52 Miles

Collingham Station Road, Collingham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 7RB 9.96 Miles

Saxilby Station Road, Saxilby, Lincolnshire, LN1 2NS 10.61 Miles

Swinderby Station Road, Swinderby, Lincolnshire, LN6 9HY 10.87 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Tuxi Car 01777 872121 57 Newcastle Street, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 0LN 1.49 Miles
Misterton Cars 01427 892800 The Holdings, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0RQ 3.44 Miles
Target Taxis 01777 248948 Holsamhay/Low St, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0LN 3.87 Miles
Luke's Private Hire 01777 700213 58 Grove Coach Rd, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7HB 4.45 Miles
Cannon Cabs 07770 688806 Welbeck Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7RP 4.45 Miles
Becky's Cabs 01623 869660 12 Oak Avenue, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PT 4.57 Miles
Flintys Cabs 01623 862895 27 Oak Avenue, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PT 4.57 Miles
Aaa Cabs 01623 835656 26 Sycamore Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9PS 4.66 Miles
K And R Cars 07787 386990 7 Yew Tree Road, Newark On Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9UW 4.69 Miles
Retford Station Taxis 01777 700777 54 Wharton Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EH 4.92 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
West Markham 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
Milton 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
Millfield 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
East Markham 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
Church Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rockley Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tuxford Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Drayton Uso No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bevercotes 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
Lexington Gardens 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
Middleton Lodge Practice 01623 703266	Middleton Lodge Surgery Church Circle New Ollerton, Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9SZ
Riverside Health Centre 01777 713330	Riverside Health Centre Riverside Walk Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6FB
Kingfisher Family Practice 01777 702381	Kingfisher Fam. Practice Retford Primary Care Ctr Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7XF
Crown House Surgery 01777 703672	Retford Primary Care Ctr Retford Hospital,North Rd Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7XF

Local Stores

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

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

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Portland House Veterinary Group
Rufford Veterinary Centre Rufford Avenue New Ollerton Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9PN 01623 860138 portlandhousevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 4.72 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 5.11 miles

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Portland House Veterinary Group
Portland House Veterinary Centre 53 Churchgate Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6PA 01777 703663 portlandhousevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 5.49 miles
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Worksop Vets4pets Ltd
47-49 Carlton Road Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 1PD 01909 478 666 worksop@vets4pets.com Website 9.41 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 9.64 miles
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Collingham Vets
47 Station Road Collingham Newark Nottinghamshire NG23 7RA 01636 892442 collinghamvets@yahoo.com Website 9.82 miles
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Sleaford Vets Branch - Open 1-5pm
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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 6.12 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 6.16 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 6.78 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 6.84 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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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 12.47 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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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 14.09 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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