Askham
Parish in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 53.274, -0.885 |
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| OS grid ref: | SK 74 75 |
| Dialling code: | 01777 (Retford) |
The village and civil parish of Askham sits in the rural northern part of the Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire, England. It occupies gently undulating farmland and hedgerow-lined lanes, with quiet footpaths that make the surrounding countryside popular with walkers; market towns such as Retford and Worksop are within easy reach.
Askham’s history is rooted in agriculture - its name reflects ash trees and a long farming past - and the settlement still feels like a small, close-knit community. There are a handful of historic buildings, including a traditional parish church and some listed cottages, and the local economy is largely agricultural with many residents commuting to nearby towns while enjoying village life and local events.
Postcode districts covering Askham
Most populated places nearby
- Sheffield 24.4 miles
- Nottingham 24.1 miles
- Mansfield 15.5 miles
- Rotherham 22.7 miles
- Doncaster 19.6 miles
- Chesterfield 23 miles
- Lincoln 14.1 miles
- Scunthorpe 23.4 miles
- Sutton in Ashfield 19.2 miles
- Newark-on-Trent 14.2 miles
- Worksop 9.7 miles
- Arnold 21.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Headon cum Upton Parish 1 mile
- East Markham Built-up area 1.7 miles
- East Drayton Built-up area 2 miles
- Tuxford and Trent Ward 2.2 miles
- Gamston Built-up area 2.3 miles
- Stokeham Parish 2.3 miles
- Woodbeck Built-up area 2.4 miles
- West Drayton Parish 2.4 miles
- Darlton Parish 2.5 miles
- Grove Parish 2.6 miles
- West Markham Parish 2.7 miles
- Eaton Parish 2.9 miles
Example postcodes in Askham
DN22 0QZ, NG22 0RW, DN22 0RU, NG22 0RN, NG22 0RL, NG22 0RR, DN22 0RB, NG22 0RP, NG22 0RS … See all
Transport links
- Doncaster Sheffield Airport 15.2 miles
- East Midlands Airport 35.7 miles
- Retford Low-Level Rail Station 3.7 miles
- Retford Rail Station 3.9 miles
Hotels near Askham Ad
- Rooms at the Inn 3.9 miles
- Travelodge Retford Markham Moor 3 2 miles
- The Fountain Hotel 2.7 miles
- West Retford Hotel 3 4.5 miles
- Eyre arms 3.8 miles
- OYO The Lodge Bournemouth 3 3.6 miles
- Elms Hotel 3 3.5 miles
- The Dovecote Inn 4 5.6 miles
- The Maypole at Wellow 4 7.5 miles
- The Boat Inn Hayton 5 5.9 miles
Local points of interest
- Clumber House Estate 7.7 miles
- Heynings Priory Historic site 8.6 miles
- Rufford Abbey Historic site 9.2 miles
- Dukes Wood Forest 9.8 miles
- Sherwood Forest Forest 11.1 miles
- Welbeck Abbey Estate 11.1 miles
- Kelham Hills Forest 12 miles
- Southwell Racecourse Recreation 14.2 miles
- Sincil Bank Stadium 14.7 miles
- Roche Abbey Archaeological site 15.2 miles
- Field Mill Stadium 16.1 miles
- Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Nature reserve 18.2 miles