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Things to see in Mansfield (United Kingdom): 31 places and when to go
Mansfield is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly Nature (11), Wildlife (9), Temples (8). The best known are Sherwood Forest, Major Oak and Creswell Crags. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 19. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.1856, -1.1686
- Places
- 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (11) · Wildlife (9) · Temples (8) · History (7) · Museums and art (4) · Food and drink (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 76 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mansfield
The places in and around Mansfield, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Sherwood ForestRoyal forest6.3 km
- Major OakTree in Sherwood Forest6.8 km
- Creswell CragsLimestone gorge on the border between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, England8.8 km
- Hardwick HallElizabethan country house in Derbyshire, England, UK9.6 km
- Bolsover CastleCastle in England10.0 km
- Thoresby HallGrade I listed hotel in Perlethorpe cum Budby, Nottinghamshire, England, UK9.8 km
- All Saints' Church, SteetleyChurch in Bolsover, UK13 km
- Church of St Mary the Virgin, Clumber ParkChurch in Bassetlaw, UK11 km
- King John's PalaceFormer palace in Nottinghamshire, England, UK4.8 km
- St Lawrence's Church, WhitwellChurch in Whitwell, Derbyshire, England, UK12 km
- St Mary's Church, Norton CuckneyChurch in Bassetlaw, UK5.8 km
- St Paulinus' Church, New OllertonGrade II listed church in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, England, UK11 km
- St Peter and St Paul's Church, MansfieldChurch in Mansfield, UK5.0 km
- St Winifred's Church, HolbeckChurch in Holbeck, Nottinghamshire, England, UK7.6 km
- Worksop PrioryChurch in Bassetlaw, UK14 km
- Mansfield MuseumLocal authority museum located in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom4.7 km
- Mr Straw's HouseProperty in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom15 km
- Pleasley CollieryFormer coal mine near Pleasley, Derbyshire, England, UK6.2 km
- Robin Hood WayFootpath in the Midlands of England9.7 km
- Stainsby MillGrade II listed watermill in Stainsby, Ault Hucknall, Bolsover, England, UK10 km
- The Royal Lancers and Nottinghamshire Yeomanry MuseumMilitary museum near Ollerton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom9.9 km
- Ashover Brew CoBrewery17 km
- Bentinck Banks Nature ReserveProtected area12 km
- GinnnersDistillery18 km
And the other 7, by what you come to do:
When to go to Mansfield
The best time to visit Mansfield is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:49
- FebPossible9:33
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:42
- MayBest time15:36
- JunBest time16:41
- JulBest time16:14
- AugBest time14:33
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:16
- NovBetter not8:19
- DecPossible7:19
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 19. In April, 31 of the 31 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mansfield
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 76 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Nottingham93 places24 km
- Retford14 places24 km
- Newark33 places24 km
- Matlock53 places27 km
- Sheffield130 places30 km
- Derby66 places37 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mansfield?
The best known: Sherwood Forest, Major Oak, Creswell Crags, Hardwick Hall, Bolsover Castle. In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mansfield?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 41 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 19.
How do you get to Mansfield?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 76 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mansfield as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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