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The streets are lined with Victorian and Georgian buildings, and the town is surrounded by countryside and smaller villages. Chesterfield Canal (known locally as Cuckoo Dyke) flows through it, as well as the River Idle. There is plenty of green space such as the award-winning King’s Park, which has tennis courts, a play area, rose and wildlife gardens, and more.
The Market Square hosts an open-air market every Thursday and Saturday, with traders selling clothing, produce and meat, as well as a monthly farmers and craft market. There is also a Grade II listed town hall, which is set to be transformed into a food hall with a £1.2m refurbishment.
Retford has excellent schools including Retford Oaks Academy and Ordsall Primary School, both of which have ‘Good’ Ofsted ratings. There is also a special educational needs school (St Giles School) and a Catholic school.
The closest cities to Retford by car are Lincoln and Doncaster, which are around a 40-minute drive. You could also catch a train from Retford Station to both cities, as well as Sheffield (30-minutes by train) and Nottingham (just over an hour). The bus service is operated by Stagecoach, which has regular buses to areas like Gainsborough, Ordsall and Doncaster.
Retford is a thriving town in Nottinghamshire, perfect for families, professionals or retirees. If you’re thinking of making the move, take a look at Miller Homes’ developments nearby.