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Askham

Parish in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, England

Coordinates:53.274, -0.885
OS grid ref:SK 74 75
Dialling code: 01777 (Retford)
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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.

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Transport links

  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport 15.2 miles24.5 km
  • East Midlands Airport 35.7 miles57.5 km
  • Retford Low-Level Rail Station 3.7 miles6 km
  • Retford Rail Station 3.9 miles6.2 km

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Local points of interest

  • Clumber House Estate 7.7 miles12.4 km
  • Heynings Priory Historic site 8.6 miles13.8 km
  • Rufford Abbey Historic site 9.2 miles14.8 km
  • Dukes Wood Forest 9.8 miles15.8 km
  • Sherwood Forest Forest 11.1 miles17.8 km
  • Welbeck Abbey Estate 11.1 miles17.8 km
  • Kelham Hills Forest 12 miles19.4 km
  • Southwell Racecourse Recreation 14.2 miles22.8 km
  • Sincil Bank Stadium 14.7 miles23.7 km
  • Roche Abbey Archaeological site 15.2 miles24.4 km
  • Field Mill Stadium 16.1 miles25.9 km
  • Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Nature reserve 18.2 miles29.4 km