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Things to see in Retford (United Kingdom): 14 places and when to go
Retford is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Temples (4), Nature (4), Wildlife (4). The best known are Stow Minster, Torksey Castle and Bassetlaw Museum. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 53.3131, -0.8749
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (4) · Nature (4) · Wildlife (4) · History (3) · Museums and art (2) · With kids (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester, 93 km as the crow flies
What to see in Retford
The places in and around Retford, 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.
- Stow MinsterChurch in West Lindsey, UK13 km
- Torksey CastleManor house in Torksey, West Lindsey, Lincolnshire, England, UK8.7 km
- Bassetlaw MuseumLocal authority museum in the United Kingdom4.4 km
- Gainsborough Old HallMedieval manor house museum in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, UK12 km
- Our Lady and St Peter's Church, BothamsallGrade II listed church in Bothamsall, Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, England, UK10 km
- St Giles' Church, ElkesleyChurch in Elkesley, Nottinghamshire, England, UK7.7 km
- St Mary and St Martin's Church, BlythChurch in Bassetlaw, UK15 km
- Sundown AdventurelandChildren's theme park in Rampto, Nottinghamshire, UK4.4 km
- Trent Bridge, GainsboroughBridge in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England11 km
- Beckingham Marshes entranceProtected area11 km
- Daneshill Lakes Nature ReserveProtected area10 km
- Idle Valley Nature ReserveProtected area7.1 km
- Pheasantry BreweryBrewery6.4 km
- Treswell Wood Nature ReserveProtected area1.3 km
When to go to Retford
The best time to visit Retford 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 not7:48
- FebPossible9:32
- MarPossible11:30
- AprBest time13:43
- MayBest time15:37
- JunBest time16:43
- JulBest time16:15
- AugBest time14:34
- SepBest time12:24
- OctPossible10:15
- NovBetter not8:18
- DecPossible7:17
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17. In April, 14 of the 14 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 Retford
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN, Manchester, Greater Manchester), 93 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
- Newark33 places21 km
- Mansfield31 places24 km
- Doncaster19 places25 km
- Lincoln31 places30 km
- Scunthorpe14 places33 km
- Sheffield130 places42 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Retford?
The best known: Stow Minster, Torksey Castle, Bassetlaw Museum, Gainsborough Old Hall, Our Lady and St Peter's Church, Bothamsall. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Retford?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 16 h 43 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 17.
How do you get to Retford?
The nearest main airport is Manchester Airport (MAN), 93 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Retford as the destination and these 14 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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