Mansfield

Travel Guide
Mansfield
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Mansfield is Nottinghamshire’s largest market town located right on the edge of this English county’s beautiful countryside. Whether it’s for a weekend break or a visit with the family, Mansfield and Greater Nottinghamshire has plenty to explore, in this English County made famous by the legendary stories of Robin Hood.

Sherwood Forest is just a short distance from Mansfield classified as a National Nature Reserve covering over 450 acres, it is perfect for children to explore. There is an annual Robin Hood festival each year, well worth taking the children to.

Whilst staying in Mansfield, use its central location to explore the rest of Nottinghamshire. Its many forests and museums make for perfect days out.

Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire has a wide selection of restaurants to choose from, all serving lovely local produce. If it’s Michelin star fine dining restaurants or a local fish and chip shop you’re after, they can all be can be found in Nottinghamshire. The newly emerging ‘curry quarter’ in the city is well worth a visit for foodies enjoy a taste of international cuisine using all locally sourced produce.

Interested in culture and history? Then you will not be disappointed with a visit to Nottinghamshire’s National Civil War Centre. The first centre of its kind in the UK that focuses solely on telling the story of the British Civil Wars. Newark was chosen due to the vital role it played in the civil wars, laying at a pivotal crossroads of the Great North Road, Foose Way and River Trent. King Charles I raised his standard in Nottingham back in 1642.

Alternatively a visit to Nottingham Industrial Museum offers a different perspective on the area, with its unique collection of working steam and diesel engines. The museums exhibits reflect local industries such as mining, tobacco and pharmaceuticals.

Theatre lovers will enjoy a visit to the Nottingham Playhouse in Nottingham city centre. The Playhouse provides a wide variety of drama, music, comedy and, of course, pantomime.

Children will enjoy a visit to the City of Caves, a visitor attraction in Nottingham consisting of a caved network, carved out of limestone. In the past it was used as an air raid shelter, accessed from Broadmarsh Shopping Centre. Suitable for adults with audio guides providing interesting snippets of information on the city itself and what life was like all them years ago.

Fans of cricket can enjoy a visit to the local cricket ground at Trent Bridge. If you’re lucky you might catch a game of cricket or perhaps get a glimpse of the England Cricket team.

Nottinghamshire has many different options when it comes to places to stay from boutique spa hotels to local welcoming B&BS, there’s something for everyone.

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
4 out of 5
Pinstone Street, 30, Sheffield, England
The price is S$138 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
S$138
includes taxes & fees
21 Feb - 22 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy a 24-hour front desk, a business center, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Ponds Forge International ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (187 reviews)
"A rather new hotel in very good condition. Rooms and bathrooms excellent. A gem"

Reviewed on 1 Feb,2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
4 out of 5
119 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, England
The price is S$114 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
S$114
includes taxes & fees
20 Feb - 21 Feb
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,008 reviews)
"Good location.clean and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 2 Feb,2025

Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel & Spa
easyHotel Sheffield
easyHotel Sheffield
3 out of 5
71 High Street, Sheffield, England
The price is S$61 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
S$61
includes taxes & fees
16 Feb - 17 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
"Does a job. Great reception staff, clean and functional."

Reviewed on 24 Jan,2025

easyHotel Sheffield
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Roomzzz Nottingham City
Roomzzz Nottingham City
4 out of 5
Stanley Place, Talbot Street, Nottingham, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (781 reviews)
"Nice place"

Reviewed on 13 Nov,2024

Roomzzz Nottingham City
Dwell City Living
Dwell City Living
4 out of 5
2-6 Alfreton Road, Nottingham, England
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, premium bedding, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (107 reviews)
"Very much as described"

Reviewed on 20 Dec,2024

Dwell City Living
SACO Nottingham - The Ropewalk
SACO Nottingham - The Ropewalk
4 out of 5
The Ropewalk, Nottingham, England
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Theatre Royal and Motorpoint ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews)
"Wonderful apartments, team and location in Nottingham. Just go and have a great time."

Reviewed on 31 Jan,2025

SACO Nottingham - The Ropewalk
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Mansfield

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Ideal for shopping

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Nothing really to say about Mansfield but there are plenty of interesting and beautiful places to visit in the surrounding area.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Didn’t explore a lot as we went to a concert in sherwood pines, but what we drove through was lovely and very freindly

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

We will definitely stay here on our next visit to Mansfield.