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Local knowledge to help make your stay in Robin Hood Country extra special Bassetlaw Guided Walks.
All walks are free of charge, however as numbers are limited, please book a place through Worksop Tourist Information centre, Memorial Avenue, Worksop, Telephone 01900 501148
Murder, Myths and Manifestations - Tuesday 21 February.
A ghost walk around the town of Worksop. Guide: Margret Carter Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours Distance: 1.5 miles Meet: Outside the Town Hall (Queens Building) Potter Street, Worksop. Time: 7.30pm. We regret that the walk is not suitable for children under the age of 12 years.
Murder, Myths and Manifestations - Tuesday 14 March.
A ghost walk around the town of Worksop. Guide: Margret Carter Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours Distance: 1.5 miles Meet: Outside the Town Hall (Queens Building) Potter Street, Worksop. Time: 7.30pm. We regret that the walk is not suitable for children under the age of 12 years.
Medieval Walk - Worksop. - Sunday 16 April.
A walk around Worksop, discovering the history of the town from 1066 to the present day. Guide: Margret Carter Duration: 1.5 hours Distance: 1.5 miles Meet: Outside the Public Library, Memorial Avenue, Worksop. Time: 2.15pm.
Church, Canch and Canal (Worksop) - Sunday 28th May.
A closer look at the Priory Church and surrounding area. Guide: Margret Carter Duration: 2 hours Distance: 1.5 miles Meet: West Front of Priory church, Worksop. Time: 2.15pm.
East Markham, Near Retford - Sunday 18th June.
A walk around this historic village with traditional Nottinghamshire houses and beautiful village church. Famous in the 19 and early 20th century for its many orchards. Guide: Margret Carter Duration: 2 hours Distance: 1.5 - 2 miles Meet: Outside East Markham Church. Time: 2.15pm.
The Hamlet of Holbeck.- Sunday 9th July.
Saunter around this tiny hamlet, learn of its changing fortunes and hidden secrets. Visit the flower Festival at St Winifreds Church and enjoy a cup of tea there. Guide: June Ibbotson. Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours Distance: 1.5 miles Meet: Lady Margret Hall Car Park (off A60). Time: 2.00pm.
Cuckney Village. - Sunday 30 July.
A ghost walk around the town of Worksop. Guide: June Ibbotson Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours Distance: 1.5 miles Meet: Village Hall Car Park, adjacent to the church (off A60). Time: 2.15pm. A stroll around Cuckney Village, visiting the church and tracing the history of the village from ancient battlefields to the cotton mills, to the present day. The tour ends with a tour of St Mary's Church.
Coaching and Carriers (Worksop) - Wednesday 16 August.
A fascinating insight into the early Inns and Hostelries of Worksop and their role in the history of the town. Guide: Margret Carter Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours Distance: 1.5 -2 miles Meet: Outside the Town Hall (Queens Building) Potter Street, Worksop. Time: 7.00pm.
Blyth Village - Sunday 20th August.
Beautiful Blyth, a village at the crossroads, situated on what was once the main route to the North. Blyth has long and fascinating history. Take a stroll around the village and discover how its fate once rested on a hand of cards. Guide: June Ibbotson Duration: 2 hours Distance: 1.5 miles Meet: Outside Blyth Parish Church Time: 2.15pm.
For details of non-guided walks see our section on walks in the area...>>> For tourist information on where to stay nearby to take part in these walks, visit our Nottinghamshire accommodation page, or use or unique accommodation finder service. |
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Snowdrops at Hodsock Priory, Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. Snowdrop Garden |