Retford

The market town of Retford in the district of Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, England sits on the banks of the River Idle and retains a compact historic centre of Georgian and Victorian streets around its market place. Its railway station sits on the East Coast Main Line, giving regular services to places such as Doncaster, Sheffield and London and making it a convenient hub for the surrounding agricultural hinterland.

Historically an agricultural market town with medieval roots, Retford still celebrates that heritage through regular markets, independent shops and community events; the Bassetlaw Museum, housed in a former workhouse, highlights local history. Today light industry, public services and leisure businesses complement the traditional retail and farming economy, while a strong sense of local identity keeps the town socially active.