Sundown Adventureland

2 miles from Langford Lowfields

Langford Lowfields is a nature reserve in Nottinghamshire transformed from a quarry into a thriving wetland habitat, featuring the largest reedbed in the East Midlands. Visitors can enjoy extensive outdoor nature trails, birdwatching including rare species like Bitterns and Marsh Harriers, and a visitor welcome hut. The reserve focuses on wildlife conservation and offers scenic viewpoints and picnic areas for visitors.

2 miles from Roche Abbey

Roche Abbey is a ruined Cistercian abbey in South Yorkshire with impressive Gothic ruins, set in a scenic valley featuring historical gardens landscaped by Capability Brown. The site is managed by English Heritage and offers a glimpse into medieval monastic life.

Near Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest is a historic and ancient nature reserve famous for its thousand-year-old Major Oak, associated with Robin Hood. Visitors can enjoy both outdoor nature trails and guided walks, as well as indoor experiences at the visitor centre featuring a café, shop, and accessible facilities.

2 miles from Budby South Forest

Budby South Forest is a large nature reserve showcasing medieval heathland and ancient woodland habitats rich in diverse birdlife, insects, and native wildlife, ideal for outdoor nature walks and wildlife observation.

3 miles from parkrun

10 Oct, 17 Oct…

A weekly, timed 5k run at Clumber Park, following a two-lap course over tarmac paths, stoned trail and forest paths. It is suitable for beginners and more experienced runners.

2 miles from Scawby Hall

Scawby Hall is a historic Jacobean manor house in North Lincolnshire, home to the Nelthorpe family since 1603. Visitors can explore the house on guided tours and enjoy its extensive wooded parkland and garden areas during specific opening days.

Located in Retford

Retford is a charming historic market town in Nottinghamshire, England, known for its large Georgian market square, rich history, canal and river setting, and cultural heritage including museums and gardens. It offers visitors a picturesque town centre, historical landmarks, nature reserves, and a vibrant arts scene.

Located in Newark-on-Trent

Newark-on-Trent is a historic market town in Nottinghamshire with a picturesque town centre featuring historic buildings including Newark Castle and St Mary Magdalene Church, renowned for its Civil War heritage and vibrant cultural scene including museums, theatre, and music.

3 miles from Fulbeck Manor

Fulbeck Manor is a historic 17th-century country house in Lincolnshire featuring Georgian and Victorian alterations and a rich collection of family portraits spanning 400 years. It offers an indoor heritage experience with paid admission.

3 miles from Doddington Hall & Gardens

Doddington Gardens in Lincoln feature restored Elizabethan gardens with formal East Front and West Garden, a Wild Garden, and a productive Kitchen Garden, alongside wildlife planting and seasonal colors. The gardens offer accessible facilities, refreshments, and parking, with free access for RHS members on specified days.

3 miles from Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Doddington

8–31 Oct (another 22 days)

Visitors can choose from around 30 varieties of pumpkins, squashes and gourds at Doddington’s pumpkin patch, reached by a spooky walk through the Kitchen Garden. There are also hidden golden-bottomed pumpkins to find and a giant pumpkin on display in the Farm Shop.

3 miles from Elsham Hall Gardens & Country Park

Elsham Hall Gardens & Country Park offers a relaxing natural and countryside experience with lakeside walks, gardens, woodland, children’s play area, and animal encounters. The Hall is a private family home but visitors can explore the extensive outdoor park and indoor facilities including a cafe and shop.

2 miles from Flintham Hall

Flintham Hall is a Grade I listed historic Italianate mansion in Nottinghamshire, notable for its 19th-century architecture and a nationally admired large conservatory. While the hall itself is currently not open to the public, visitors can enjoy public footpaths through the park for good views of the property.

3 miles from Cheer Up Chuckaboo Trail

7–11 Oct, 14–16 Oct

Visitors follow a trail exploring the meanings of Victorian slang words and phrases from the 1800s. Trail sheets include a prize.

3 miles from Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace

Lincoln Bishop's Palace is a historic medieval palace site featuring impressive ruins, restored areas, and a Tudor revival building now operating as a hotel. It offers visitors a mix of indoor archaeological and architectural displays alongside outdoor gardens and city views.