English Heritage sites near Edwinstowe Parish
RUFFORD ABBEY
2 miles from Edwinstowe Parish
The best-preserved remains of a Cistercian abbey west cloister range in England, dating mainly from about 1170. Incorporated into part of a 17th century and later mansion, set in Rufford Country Park.
BOLSOVER CASTLE
10 miles from Edwinstowe Parish
'By an unlikely miracle, the keep at Bolsover has survived into this century as an almost untouched expression in stone of the lost world of Elizabethan chivalry and romance.'
BOLSOVER CUNDY HOUSE
10 miles from Edwinstowe Parish
This charming cottage-like 17th-century conduit house, with vaulted stone-slab roof, once supplied water to Bolsover Castle.
HARDWICK OLD HALL
10 miles from Edwinstowe Parish
The remodelled family home of Bess of Hardwick, one of the richest and most remarkable women of Elizabethan England, stands beside the New Hall she raised later in the 1590s.
SUTTON SCARSDALE HALL
12 miles from Edwinstowe Parish
The imposing shell of a grandiose Georgian mansion built in 1724-29, with an immensely columned exterior. Roofless since 1919, when its interiors were dismantled and some exported to America.
MATTERSEY PRIORY
15 miles from Edwinstowe Parish
The remains, mainly the 13th century refectory and kitchen, of a small monastery for just six Gilbertine canons - the only wholly English monastic order.
Churches in Edwinstowe Parish
St Mary's Edwinstowe
Church Street
Edwinstowe
Mansfield
+44 1623 822430
https://churchesofsherwood.org
St Mary's Church is a beautiful and ancient place of worship in the heart of Sherwood Forest. It is visited by hundreds of tourists annually, who come to see the church where, according to legend, Robin Hood and Maid Marian were married! The building dates from around 1175, and is still used daily as a place of prayer and worship.
Edwinstowe is a busy village of around 5000 people, with many community organisations and village events. It has a strong mining history, Thoresby Colliery (1925-2015) was located on the outskirts of the village.
The church is open most days during the summer months, although visitors are advised to phone in advance if they are coming some distance.
Pubs in Edwinstowe Parish
Black Swan
The Black Swan is a traditional cask ale pub located on the High Street in the picturesque village of Edwinstowe. Old local pictures are featured on the walls of the pub. Three real ales are usually available along with Real Cider. Local br...
Forest Lodge
2-4 Church Street, Edwinstowe, NG21 9QA
(01623) 824443
forestlodgehotel.co.uk
Hammer & Wedge
Situated not far from the village centre, the Hammer & Wedge offers big screen televisions for live sport, regular live music and charity fundraising events
Manvers Arms
CLOSED, PROBABLY GOING TO BE A CO-OP. Large car park. Dog friendly and family friendly. Pub has pool table, dominoes and darts, and a quiz night on Tuesday. Live entertainment themed evenings are held during the year.
Olde Jug & Glass
Olde Jug & Glass, Edwinstowe
Robin Hood
Large open-plan pub with car park. Family friendly, with an outdoor childrens play area. All food is homemade, with a Sunday Carvery served 12-4. OAP specials and childrens menu.
Royal Oak
High Street, Edwinstowe, NG21 9QP
(01623) 825291
royaloakedwinstowe.co.uk