Mansfield

Travel Guide

Mansfield
Photo by Les Bruce
Photo by Jamie Lynn Buckner
Photo by Hayway
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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$146 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$146
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sheffield. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Popular attractions Meadowhall ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (369 reviews)
"Great stay"

Reviewed on 5 Jul, 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel, Sheffield
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,097 reviews)
"Fantastic addition to the university campus. Convenient location and friendly atmospher. Good value too."

Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza, Station Street, Nottingham, England
The price is S$102 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$102
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely overall"

Reviewed on 29 Jun, 2025

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
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.
No6
No6
3.5 out of 5
6 Nursery Covent, Nursery Street, Mansfield, England
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Mansfield. Enjoy free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Mansfield Superbowl and Field Mill are located ...
"The photo in the review is not the apartment we stopped in. The apartment we stopped in is definitely getting a little tired with a few repairs required however it has everything you want and nothing you don’t need. Would recommend for those transiting through Mansfield. The area (given I grew up ..."

Reviewed on 10 Jul, 2024

No6
No 21
No 21
2 out of 5
Flat 21 Nursery Covent, Nursery Street, Mansfield, England
Stay at this apartment in Mansfield. Enjoy free parking and housekeeping. Popular attractions Mansfield Superbowl and Field Mill are located nearby.
A lovely little apartment
"This apartment is located in a lovely area of Mansfield. From the moment we booked this place we have had great communication with the company. Secure car park and all the amenities for self catering. A great little place. The apartment needs a little TLC in areas but it’s definitely worth its ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sep, 2023

No 21
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! (852 reviews)
Great
"We only stayed 1 night and checked out early but it was great having a kitchenette. Place was clean and tidy. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 4 Jul, 2025

Roomzzz Nottingham City
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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Top destination
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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.