When standing in the bustling market place, a busy bar or shopping in one of the town’s many retail outlets, it's hard to believe that a 15 minute drive in any direction puts you firmly in rural surroundings, away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
But that is what Mansfield offers - the best of both worlds. From a thriving nightlife and enviable shopping, to tranquil forests and idyllic rural surroundings, this bustling historic market town has it all.
Ambitious regeneration projects in recent years have transformed Mansfield in terms of retail, leisure, housing and industry. It is a desirable place to work and live and has a wide range of attractions for visitors. Mansfield claims to be the leading town outside the city of Nottingham, and there's no doubt it has something for everyone.
The bustling 700-year-old open market is the hub of the town. The market operates six days a week and is complemented by shopping centres, retail parks and department stores along with boutiques and specialist stores.
There are family attractions within the district ranging from the ultimate in swimming fun at Water Meadows to local heritage at the Museum and Art Gallery.
Mansfield is a lively town with plenty of activities that will fill a day visit or warrant an even longer stay.
Mansfield’s booming leisure sector combines great shopping, loads of sport, fantastic places to eat and drink, a touch of theatre and the arts and the great escape only a stones throw away in nearby Sherwood Forest.
And Mansfield is packed with historic buildings, churches and the 'Centre Tree', said to be the historical centre of Sherwood. Unique visitor attractions such as White Lion Yard are tucked away off the busy streets of Mansfield – the site is home to caves and buildings, most of which have been used since the early 18th century, and one building even dates back to Tudor Times.
Attraction
Go Ape!
Making It! Discovery Centre
Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery
Redbrick House Hotel
Sherwood Forest Farm Park
Sherwood Forest Fun Park
Whaley Thorns Heritage Centre Museum
Caravan Park
Sherwood Forest Caravan Park
Tall Trees Park
Care Home
Cinema
Classes
Dance - Richard Purdy School of Dance
Yoga - Julie Smith
Club
Illusions
Liquid Nightclub
The Village
Council
Dentist
Dental Care Centre
Denticare
Jackson & Rigby
Doctor
Bull Farm Practice
Forest Town Clinic
Oak Tree Lane Surgery
Rosemary Street Health Centre
The Surgery
Estate Agent
Blount David
Brown William H
Frow W T & Son
John Sankey
The First Place Property Co
Whitegates Estate Agency Ltd
Farmers Market
Golf Club
Health and Fitness Club
Bannatyne Hotel and Just Fitness Health Club
First Fitness Mansfield
Market
Botany Commercial Park Car Boot
Mansfield Farmers Market
Mansfield Market
Market Pub Car Boot
Sherwood Forest Farm Park Car Boot
Performing Arts
Cantamus Girls Choir
Dance Fanatic
Expressions Academy of Performing Arts
Palace Theatre
Pub and Bar
Black Swan
Bridge Tavern
Crown & Anchor
Green Dragon
Kings Arms
Pheasant Inn
Summit
Three Lions
Window Frost
Restaurant
Chand
Cheeky Monkey
Good Luck
Maid Marion
Portland Hall Hotel
Trading Post
Solicitor
Bryan & ArmstrongHarrop White Vallance & Dawson
Martin Lee
Taxi
123 Taxis
A 2 B Taxis
Ace ABC Taxis
Back & Forth Taxis
Elite Cars
J D Cars
Mansfield Taxis Ltd
Theatre
Vet
Bridge House Veterinary Surgery
Sports Clubs
Cuckney CC (Cricket)
Edwinstone CC (Cricket)
Mansfield & Pleasley CC (Cricket)
Mansfield Rugby Union Football Club (Rugby Union)
Welbeck Colliery CC (Cricket)
Shops
Debenhams
W H Smith Ltd
The Works
Boots
Rymans
Sherwoods Garden Centre
Greenhills Garden Centre
Mansfield Pet Stores
Pet Scene
Millets
Whittard of Chelsea
Ladybrook Pharmacy
Bryson Bell & Clenton
Quality Shoes & Keys
The Boot & Shoe Store
Staples
Carphone Warehouse
Mountain Warehouse
Thorntons
PC World
The Okwood Gallery
Classic Fine Arts
Grazia
Professional Cookware
H Samuel
Ernest Jones
Peacocks
Mothercare
B&Q
Homebase
Rowlands Pharmacy
Barratt Shoes
T K Maxx
Harry's Fresh Veg
Stichelton Dairy
J J B Sports
Pets At Home
River Island
Topman
Topshop
BHS
Antiques
Sheppard J B
Fair Deal Antiques
Jonathan Selby Antiques
BodyShop
Activities
Go Ape!(Adventure)
Over The Rainbow Balloon Flights Ltd(Airsports)
Hart of Sherwood(Archery)
Mansfield Superbowl(Bowling)
Places to Stay near Mansfield
Clifton Hotel (0.38 miles)
The Clifton Hotel is a Georgian building located on a quiet tree lined road, 5 minutes away from the city centre. The Clifton Hotel is 16 miles from Nottingham.
All rooms are ... More
Portland Hall Hotel (0.38 miles)
Mansfield Lodge Hotel (0.45 miles)
Mansfield Lodge Hotel is a family run 2-star small hotel with a friendly atmosphere situated in the heart of Robin Hood Country. This well furnished, smart Victorian property is less ... More
Travelodge Mansfield (2.11 miles)
There are loads of reasons our customers choose to stay at Travelodge. Our great value clean and comfortable rooms with en-suite provide everything needed for a good night's sleep and are close to where people ... More | visit website
Sherwood Forest Lodge (4.58 miles)
Holiday Inn Nottingham Sherwood Park (4.88 miles)
Days Inn (5.58 miles)
The Derbyshire (5.89 miles)
Premier Inn Mansfield (5.89 miles)
Ideally located within easy reach of the M1, next to McArthur Glen Designer Outlet Village and around 30 minutes from Alton Towers Theme Park. For shops and local amenities Mansfield town centre is only 5 ... More | visit website
Whitton Lodge (6.03 miles)
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