Visitors Guide

Welcome to Ashfield, located between Sherwood Forest, the Peak District and the city of Nottingham, where visitors can enjoy a wide variety of different interests.

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Hidden Valleys

The Hidden Valleys area is a lush, undulating expanse of countryside to the north of Nottingham, the historical gateway to Robin Hood's Sherwood Forest, and many forest parks still remain in the Hidden Valleys landscape. The area is built around the bustling market town of Hucknall and the quaint surrounding villages of Jacksdale, Underwood, Bagthorpe, Selston, Annesley, Ravenshead, Newstead, Linby and Pappelwick.

The area boasts a fascinating heritage and great places of interest. All this coupled with our literary heritage, makes the Hidden Valleys an attractive place to visit for all the family.

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Conservation Areas

A Conservation Area is a special place that has been identified because of architectural or historical importance.

The designation allows the Authority greater control over any proposed developments, so such sites are able to keep their original charm and character.

Ashfield District Council has three designated Conservation Areas at:

• Kirkby Cross
• Lower Bagthorpe
• Teversal

Select the above to find out more, and perhaps make a visit to discover their charm for yourself.

Conservation areas have a high proportion of buildings of special architectural or historic interest. Follow this next link for more information: Listed buildings in Ashfield

Town Tours
We hope to build up here a series of pages giving information on the history of towns and villages in Ashfield. Assistance from local historians greatly appreciated please! Explore Old Sutton in Ashfield

City ProfilesNottingham and Derby - For music, museums, clubs, pubs, hotels and restaurants. Find out more with links to sites that profile these cities. For City Profiles Of Nottingham & Derby

Visitor Centres
The Council manages or operates from four visitor centres in Ashfield.

Brierley Forest Park, Huthwaite

Portland Park, Kirkby-in-Ashfield

Teversal Trail, Teversal, nr Sutton-in-Ashfield

Thieves Wood Centre, NR Kirkby-in-Ashfield

The Ranger Service is based at Brierley Forest Park Visitor Centre and Portland Park Visitor Centre. From there the patrols cover the other centres, the local countryside, Community Greenwood projects, and urban parks, open spaces and cemeteries.For advice on conservation, education and events select this link for further information

The Ranger Service also looks after Kings Mill Reservoir, with its opportunities for bird-watching, sailing and fishing  more information about Kings Mill Reservoir.

The Meaning of Ashfield Place Names
Much can be deduced about the history of Ashfield by how places got their name.

GeologyInformation about local geology

Other Places to Visit in Ashfield

Felley Priory and Gardens.