Visit Babworth Places

Welcome to Visit Babworth Places
The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Babworth

  

Babworth Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Babworth

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Babworth history

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Babworth (Babvrde) is known to have belonged substantially to Earl Tosti and was part of the king’s manor of Bodmeschell. Prior to 1066 (the Norman Conquest) the whole of Babworth belonged to Roger de Busli and delivered it “by feudal tenure” to Goisfrid. Later it became the property of the Earl of Shrewsbury and Lord Cavendish. In the 18th century it was purchased by Sir Gervas Elwes and lastly by John Simpson.

You can visit Babworth places with Walkfo Babworth to hear history at Babworth’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Babworth has 20 places to visit in our interactive Babworth map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Babworth, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Babworth places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Babworth & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 20 audio facts unique to Babworth places in an interactive Babworth map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Babworth Places Map
20 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Babworth tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Babworth

  

Best Babworth places to visit

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Babworth has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Babworth’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Babworth’s information audio spots:

Bassetlaw Museum The Bassetlaw Museum documents the history of North Nottinghamshire from the earliest times to the present day. It is situated on Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire.

St Swithun’s Church, East Retford St Swithun’s Church is a Grade II* listed Church of England parish in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham in East Retford, Nottinghamshire.

Sloswicke’s Hospital Sloswicke’s Hospital is an almshouse in East Retford, Nottinghamshire, England. It is located on the outskirts of Nottinghamshire.

St Saviour’s Church, Retford St Saviour’s Church, Retford is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Retford. The church is located in the centre of the town of Retford in the area.

St Michael the Archangel’s Church, Retford St Michael the Archangel’s Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in Retford, Nottinghamshire, England. It is located in the centre of Retford in the area of the Retford area.

West Retford Hotel, Nottinghamshire West Retford Hotel in Nottinghamshire is Grade II listed on the English Heritage Register. It was built in the 18th Century, possibly around 1740 and was the home of many notable people. Today it is a hotel which provides accommodation, restaurant and bar facilities.

Retford F.C. Retford Football Club is a football club in Retford, Nottinghamshire. They currently play in the Northern Counties East League Division One.

Idle Valley Nature Reserve Idle Valley Nature Reserve is a wetland Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) situated north-west of the town of Retford in the Bassetlaw district of north Nottinghamshire. The nature reserve is managed by the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust.

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