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Pilgrims, Mice & KingsHave you ever wondered what it would be like to walk in the footsteps of the Mayflower Pilgrims or live like a King?
Whether you’re visiting for the day, on a flying visit or have time on your hands; Nottinghamshire’s Pilgrim Country, which is huddled between three counties, embraces the very essence of the journey the founding fathers took in 1620.
Tour Highlights:• Visit All Saints Church at Babworth and hear about the discovery of the hidden Chalice and Geneva Bible; search for the famous MouseyThompsonMayflowerMouseanddiscoveranarrayof wildlife,floraandfauna,followinginthefootstepsofthePilgrims.
•ExploretheMarketTownofRetfordandvisitBassetlawMuseum.
•ViewthePilgrim400,anewvarietyofappleatthehistoric‘Pinfold’, thehomeofLeadingMayflowerPilgrim,WilliamBrewster,andthe church,wherehewasthoughttohavebeenbaptisedinthe picturesquevillageofScrooby
•EnjoyafternoonteaatHodsockPriory,oneofNottinghamshire’s mosthistoricanduniquecountryhouses.Takeaphototour ofthebeautifulgroundsandexplorethisprivately-ownedcornerof Englandwithamemberofthefamilywholivesthere.
•Asanaddition,LivelikeRoyalty,andexperiencethegrandeur oflifeinaStatelyHome,withanexclusivelybespoke,overnight stayinoneofHodsock’ssplendidrooms,enjoyacandlelitdinner byaroaringfire,takeaneveningwalkbythelake,orsimply immerseyourselfinabookfromthebeautifulSouthfacinglibrary.
1 to 2 Day itinerary
Independent traveller
Suitableforgroups
StartsinNottinghamshire
Rail access to some destinations
East Midlands, Doncaster SheffieldAirport,Manchester&all London airports
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Day 1Pilgrims, Mice and KingsRetford, on the main trainline from London, is a short distancefromallfeatureddestinations.
Babworth ChurchDatingbacktothe15th Century, All Saints ChurchinthequintessentiallyEnglishhamlet of Babworth, is the spiritual home oftheMayflowerPilgrims,theearlysettlersofPlymouth,Massachusetts.
The country lanes are lined with Evergreensburstingwithwildlife.Smallpathsandwindingtrackstakeyoutothelittlechurch,hiddenamongstsomeofthearea’soldesttrees.AllSaints Church is particularly special andisonetheprettiestsettingsinNorthNottinghamshire;itwasherethatpreacher Richard Clifton was Rector from1586to1605.The1950ssawthediscoveryofClifton’sceremonialChaliceand Geneva bible that were concealed awayinasealedcrypt.
This wonderful Church also houses the world-famousmousecarvings,byRobert(Mousey)Thompson,atreattofindastheyarehiddenamongstthehand-craftedfurnitureinthechancelandsanctuary.
ExperienceListentothestoryofhowoneyoungboydiscovered the crypt where the Chalice and Bible were found, and view replicas ofthosehistoricalfindings.SearchforthehiddenMayflowerMice,explorethebeautifulwoodlandsettingandwalkalongthePilgrimWay.
East RetfordThe small, and attractive Market Town of EastRetfordinNorthNottinghamshireisoneoftheoldestboroughsinEnglandand is steeped is history and local folklore,fromthenotoriousHighwayman,DickTurpin,tothefoundersoftheNewWorld.RetfordflourishedwhentheGreatNorthRoadwasreroutedthroughthetownin1766,themarketsquarebecamea hive of activity, with its scores of public housesandinns,attractingabustlingpassingtrade.ThearrivaloftherailwayandtheChesterfieldCanalsawmanychanges,andbythe20th century the populationhadsignificantlyincreased.Thislovelytowncontinuestogrowandflourishwithitseclecticchoiceofbars,cafes,restaurants,galleries,theatresandshops.
ExperienceVisitBassetlawMuseum’snewpilgrimgalleryandlearnaboutthehistoryoflocallifeandthePilgrimStory.ViewtheimpressiveGeorgianarchitecture,andtheFrenchRomanesqueinspireddesignoftheimpressiveTownHall.Alsodon’tforgettovisitthecentreforrurallifewithinthemuseum.
Accommodation
Hodsock PrioryHistoric English country house. Bespoke accommodation packages available for those on Pilgrims, Mice and Kings Tour.www.hodsockpriory.com t: 01909 591 204
West Retford Hotel18th Century Manor House in the historic market town of Retford.www.westretfordhotel.co.uk t: 01777 706 333
Kings Park Hotel Kings Park Hotel and The Old Police Station Restaurant & Bar has emerged from what was once the town’s Police Station.www.kingsparkhotel.co.ukt: 01777 948 680
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa at Barnby Moor Beautiful 17th century 4 star hotel.www.yeoldebell-hotel.co.ukt: 01777 705 121
Lunch & coffee stops
Torworth Grange Torworth Grange Café Restaurant serves a delicious selection of cooked meals as well as light bites and freshly made cakes.www.torworthgrange.co.ukt: 01777 816 439
Pilgrim Fathers Inn, Scrooby A cosy traditional pub situated in the picturesque village of Scrooby.t: 01302 710 740
The White Swan, Blyth www.whiteswanblyth.co.ukt: 01909 591 222
The Red Hart, Blyth www.redhart.co.ukt: 01909 591 221
The Angel Inn, Blyth www.theangelinnblyth.co.ukt: 01909 591 213
Reford Town Hall in the Market Square
FindAllSaints’famousmousecarvings
Find out more at www.mayflower400uk.org
HodsockPriory
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ScroobyThehistoricalvillageofScrooby,oncethe seat of the Archbishops of York at Scrooby Manor, was also the home ofWilliamBrewster,memberoftheseparatistcongregationandpassengerwhosailedontheMayflower,alongsidetheotherMayflowerPilgrimsfromthearea.It’salovelyvillagewithlotsofhistoricbuildingsandanancient‘Pinfold’whichislocatedbythesideofSt.Wilfrid’sChurch, and is now home to the newly discoveredvarietyofApple,thePilgrim400.(ThePilgrimFathersInnoffersavarietyofrefreshments).
ExperienceVisitthe“Pinfold”andlearnofthenewcommemorativePilgrim400apple.Visitthechurch,whereWilliamBrewsterwassaidtohavebeenbaptised.
Hodsock PrioryHodsockPrioryissituatednearthehistoricalvillageofBlythontheNottinghamshire/SouthYorkshireborder,and has been the Buchanan family home forninegenerations.Stunninglybeautiful,andrichinheritagethisexclusiveStatelyhomeoffersaglimpseintoalifeofaristocracyandgrandeur.
Theimpressiveandstrikinggatehouse,datingbacktothe16thcentury,isoneofonlythreesurvivingTudorbrickbuildingsinthecountyofNottinghamshireandhasseenmanyRoyalspassingthrough.The main house is spectacular, with itsbeautifulpanelledrooms,delightfulLibraryandmagnificentPavilion.Enjoysplendid views across the landscaped gardens,fromastylishandcontemporaryBarwhichleadsontotheItalianTerrace.
ThePrioryofferssuperbaccommodation;luxurious suites in the main house andsuperbfive-starapartmentsintheCourtyard.Perfecttoextendyourstay,discoverPilgrimCountryatitsbest!
Hodsockgardensareatruehiddengem,the woodland walks are carpeted with Snowdrops in February; April and May bringspectaculardisplaysofBluebellsand on selected days the woodland walk is open to the public to admire theimpressiveseaofcolour.Thereisan abundance of wildlife at Hodsock: Kestrels,Buzzards,GreenWoodpeckersandOwlsareregularsightingsandKingfishershavealsobeenseenaroundthelakeandstream.
ExperienceTake a tour the house and hear a member ofthefamily’shistoricalstoriesaboutlifeinastatelyhome.Explorethestunninglandscapedgardenswithaguidedphototour.EnjoydeliciousAfternoonTeainoneofthedelightfulrooms,oroutdoorsontheItalianTerraceoverlookingthelake.
You may wish to extend your tour with a bespokeovernightstayatHodsockPriory.Experience a candlelit dinner, lunch or morningcoffee.(Additionalcostapplies).
ParishchurchofStWilfrid’s,Scrooby
Find out more at www.mayflower400uk.org
The Pilgrim 400 Apple Story
This humble, yet very special Apple is settomakeitsmarkonBritishHeritageand culture, in commemoration of the MayflowerPilgrims.TheKingofallfruits,thebeautiful‘Pilgrim400’,isanew variety, discovered and cultivated by Nottinghamshirehorticulturalist,writerandpresenter,JohnStirland.
In2015,JohnStirlandhadtheideatocelebratetheMayflower400anniversaryinasignificantway.DuringhistimeasaBBCRadiogardeningadvisor,hediscoveredaseedlinginagardeninSouthwell,Nottinghamshire,thehomeof the Iconic Bramley Apple; which coincided with the development of a new commemorative‘Mayflower’appleinDevon.
ThePilgrim400isamultipurposevariety,with a deliciously sweet taste and a crunchy texture, perfect for all manner of culinarydelights,eithercookingoreating.
A number of these exquisite trees are to beplantedinvariouslocationsalongkeydestinationsoftheMayflowerPilgrimTrailandcanbeviewedonthistour.
EnjoyarelaxingstayatHodsock
ThespecialPilgrim400apple
Agreattributetomarktheoccasion
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With Extra Time...Ifyou’vegotsomesparetime,whynotexploremoreofwhatourremarkableregionhastooffer?Thereisevenmoreheritageandhistoryjustwaitingtobediscovered,plusarangeofidyllictownsandvillagessuretopleasethoseseekingalittleretailtherapy.
Guided ToursTakeaguidedMayflowerPilgrimWalkwithsuccessfulAuthorandPhotojournalist,SallyOutram.FollowinthefootstepsoftheMayflowerPilgrimswithaselectionofcircularwalkswhichfollowthePilgrimsTrail.The routes explore historic sites which areassociatedwiththePilgrims.Visittranquil,quintessentiallyEnglishvillages,rivers and canals, see an abundance of wildlife,floraandfauna.(Additionalcostapplies).Formoreinformationandto book, please contact Sally Outram on 07986 011 903 or visit sallyomedia.com
Sherwood ForestKnownalmostglobally;SherwoodForestis undoubtedly a national treasure and isfamouslyassociatedwiththeworld’smostnotoriousandlegendaryoutlaw,RobinHood.
Sherwood Forest was once a Royal huntinggroundwhichprovidedentertainmentforKingsandnobilityfromacrossEurope.TheforesthasbeenasettlementsincethelastIceage,andhasseencountlesschangesthroughtime, with many a tale to be told by the hundredsofgiantoaktreeswhichscattertheforest.NowaRSPBnationalnaturereservewithalmost1,000oaktrees,theforest attracts visitors from all over the world, and the iconic Major Oak is worth visiting,letyourimaginationrunwild!(Carparkingfeesapply).
Clumber ParkDiscoverthebeautyofClumberPark;belongingtotheNationalTrust,theestatecoversover3800acresofparkland,farmlandandwoodlands,alsoboastingthelongestdoubleavenueofLimeTreesinEurope,stretchingover2miles.
TheWalledKitchenGardensareapleasure; built in 1772 to supply the DukesofNewcastlewithvegetablesandfruit,itisnowhometotheNationalCollectionofapplevarieties,includingthenewvariety‘Pilgrim400’,andover130varietiesofrhubarb!The19thcenturyglasshousesandpalmhousegrowplantsandproduceallyeararound,offeringgloriousdisplays.Homegrownproduceisalso used in the Garden Tea Room, where avarietyoffoodanddrinksareserved.Thebeautifullakesideprovidesstunningviewsandbreath-takingwalks.(Entryfeesapply).
See the best of our wonderful county
ClumberPark
ThebreathtakingCreswellCrags
Creswell CragsOneofNottinghamshire’sjewelsinthecrown,thisstrikingandimpressivelimestonegorgeishoneycombedwithcavestakingyoubacktoprehistorictimes.Iceagetoolsandremainshavebeenfoundhereandit’soneofthemostimportantarchaeologicalsitesintheUK.
Thereareregularcavevisitsandtheonsite museum hosts many displays and exhibitionsthroughouttheyear,takingyouonanaturalhistoryjourneythroughtime.Asuperbcaféwithfarreachingviews,servingavarietyoftastytreatsandrefreshmentsisalsoavailable.
TheLegendarySherwoodForest
ClumberParkiswellworthavisit
Find out more at www.mayflower400uk.org