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Worksop

Built-up area in Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, England

Coordinates:53.312, -1.11
OS grid ref:SK 59 79
Population:43,252
Dialling code: 01909

Worksop is a market town in the district of Bassetlaw in Nottinghamshire, England, sitting on the banks of the River Ryton and close to the ancient oaks of Sherwood Forest. It acts as a gateway to the Dukeries, with large country estates such as Clumber Park and Welbeck Abbey nearby, and the medieval Worksop Priory remains a striking focal point in the town centre.

Historically tied to coal mining and the railways, Worksop has since diversified into retail, light industry and serves many commuters to cities like Sheffield, Doncaster and Nottingham. The town combines suburban neighbourhoods with surrounding agricultural villages, and local life is shaped by markets, sports clubs and efforts to preserve both its industrial heritage and the nearby rural landscapes.

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Transport links

  • Airport Doncaster Sheffield Airport 12.5 miles20.1 km
  • Airport East Midlands Airport 34.4 miles55.4 km
  • Railway station Worksop Railway Station 0.5 miles0.8 km
  • Railway station Shireoaks Railway Station 2.6 miles4.1 km

Schools in Worksop

  • The St Augustine's Academy Primary
  • Norbridge Academy Primary
  • Prospect Hill Infant and Nursery School Primary
  • Prospect Hill Junior School Primary
  • Outwood Academy Valley Secondary
  • Redlands Primary and Nursery School Primary
  • Worksop Priory C of E Primary Academy Primary
  • Whitegates College Further education
  • St Anne's C of E Primary School Primary
  • Outwood Academy Portland Secondary
  • Holy Family Catholic Primary School Primary
  • St John's C of E Academy Primary
  • Sparken Hill Academy Primary
  • Gateford Park Primary School Primary
  • Worksop College Independent - all ages

Local points of interest

  • Welbeck Abbey Estate 4.6 miles7.4 km
  • Clumber House Estate 4.6 miles7.5 km
  • Roche Abbey Archaeological site 6.9 miles11.2 km
  • Rufford Abbey Historic site 9.9 miles15.9 km
  • Sherwood Forest Forest 10.1 miles16.2 km
  • Sutton Scarsdale Hall Estate 11.3 miles18.2 km
  • Barrow Hill Engine Shed Museum 11.6 miles18.6 km
  • Field Mill Stadium 12.6 miles20.3 km
  • Hardwick Hall Country house 12.9 miles20.7 km
  • Potteric Carr Nature Reserve Nature reserve 13 miles20.9 km
  • Keepmoat Stadium Stadium 13.7 miles22 km
  • B2net Stadium Stadium 13.7 miles22 km