Tuxford in the heart or Robin Hood of Sherwood County, North Nottinghamshire. A growing tourist area with lots of interesting places to visit within a 15-mile radius of Tuxford. The small rural village sits about halfway between London and Scotland and has immediate access to and from the A1 and the East to West trunk road the A57.
Tuxford is an ancient Market Town surrounded by lovely, elevated countryside and walks, picturesque villages, and county inns. The village offers gift and coffee shops, museums, galleries, churches, and a working windmill.
Places to visit in less than 30 minutes by car from the village – The Sherwood Forest, The Dukeries, Abbeys, Country Houses & Parks, Garden Centres. The Japanese Garden and Tea rooms. Southwell Minster. The Old Workhouse and the Swan Sanctuary at Taylors Garden Centre. Rufford Abbey Country Park and Lake. Lincoln Cathedral, Newark Castle and River Trips. The river Trent. Retford Theatre and Kings Park. The Canal, The Hub Gallery, Crafts and Gifts. The town of Gainsborough and the Medieval Old Hall, Pilgrim Exhibition and Tearoom. Visit Laxton 3 miles from Tuxford and the Holocaust Centre. Memorial Gardens. Book Shop Café and The Lincolnshire Coast is just one hour away by car.