Mansfield Woodhouse, United Kingdom
Mansfield Woodhouse is a town of 18,330 people in England, United Kingdom.
Why visit Mansfield Woodhouse
Townapedia lists 10 museums and landmarks, 19 parks and trails, 132 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Palace Theatre, Mansfield Museum, Carr Bank Park War Memorial and Carr Bank Park.
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About Mansfield Woodhouse
Mansfield Woodhouse is a town and civil parish in the Mansfield District of Nottinghamshire, England. It is about 1 mile (1.6 km) north of Mansfield, along the main A60 road in a wide, low valley between the Rivers Maun and Meden. Founded before the Roman Empire, it is noteworthy for its stone-built centre.
From the Wikipedia article Mansfield Woodhouse (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Things to do1
Palace Theatre
Cinema and theater · 1.3 mi
Theatre and former cinema in Mansfield, England
Leeming Street, Mansfield
Museums and landmarks10
Mansfield Museum
Museum · 1.3 mi
Local authority museum located in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
Tu-Sa 10:00-15:00
St Peter and St Paul's Church War Memorial Cross
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds19
Carr Bank Park
Park · 1.1 mi
Park in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Berry Hill Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England
Maun Valley Nature Reserve
Park · 1.1 mi
Wildlife reserve established alongside the river Maun.
7 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes132
Ming's Cuisine
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
131 Newgate Lane, Mansfield
16:30-22:00; We off; Fr,Sa 16:30-22:30
Shoknan African Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant · African · 1.4 mi
20 Regent Street, Mansfield
Mo 13:00-22:00; Tu-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-02:00; Su 13:00-22:00
Tesco Café
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.1 mi
Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield
Mo-Sa 08:00-17:00; Su 09:30-16:00
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History
The Romans had a fortress and a civilian settlement in the area (remains of two Roman Villas were found here by Major Hayman Rooke in the 1780s). A Roman tessellated pavement was found in one of the villas near Mansfield Woodhouse.
The area declined after the Romans left but by the 13th century, there was a growing settlement of smallholders.
Off the road to Edwinstowe, Peafield Lane, stands the Parliament Oak, which, according to legend, was once the location of a session of Parliament held by King John and Edward I. There is a commemorative plaque.
On 12 September 1304, fire destroyed the settlement, including its timber-framed church. The settlement was rebuilt using local materials and the new stone-built church, Church of St Edmund, still stands.
The town recovered and by Tudor times, was home to a number of wealthy families. Farming and quarrying were the main livelihoods.
The Manor House (which used to be known as the castle) was formally the home of the Digby family. In 1589, John Digby married Elizabeth Slaughter, the daughter of Margaret, the half sister of Bess of Hardwick Countess of Shrewsbury. Elizabeth had a close relationship with Bess and was one of Bess's trusted ladies in waiting. On the birth of Elizabeth's baby both Bess and Lady Arbella Stuart gave gifts.
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George Fox the founder of the Quakers visited the Church of St Edmund in 1649. He tried to preach in the church but was severely beaten, placed in the stocks at cross hill for a time, then stoned out of the village.
Major Hayman Rooke lived at Woodhouse Place in Mansfield Woodhouse, but originally from the City of Westminster, London. In 1790 he discovered the Major Oak Tree in Sherwood Forest.
Mansfield Woodhouse also prospered with the growth of the textile and hosiery trades into the 19th century.
In 1816 the church steeple at St Edmunds Church was damaged by an earthquake, which necessitated repairs.
In 1839, the designer of the present Houses of Parliament, Sir Charles Barry, selected a sand-coloured magnesian limestone as the stone that would be used in its construction. This was quarried in Anston, South Yorkshire as well as in Mansfield Woodhouse.
From the History section of Mansfield Woodhouse on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Arts and culture
Yeoman Hill Park was created on land given in 1914 by the then-Duke of Portland, to celebrate his silver wedding anniversary and his son's 21st birthday. After a £30K revamp, it was awarded Green Flag status in 2014.
The Manor Sport and Recreation Centre is a £1.9 million indoor and outdoor sports facility opened on 11 May 2002, largely funded by a £1.4 million Sport England Sports Lottery grant, with the remainder from a variety of organisations and sponsors. The Manor Sport and Recreation Centre is not open to the public and is privately owned by The Manor Academy for their students to use.
First mooted by Mansfield District Council advertising for volunteer organisers in August 2012, a weekly running event was envisaged in collaboration with Nottinghamshire County Council and Manor Academy.
From 29 September 2012 the Manor Park, adjacent to the Sports complex accessed from Kingsley Avenue, has regularly hosted a Park Run – an informal, timed 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) fun-run for any class of participant.
The town also has its own non league football club, Sherwood Colliery F.C. who play in the United Counties League Premier Division North at Debdale Park.
Mansfield Woodhouse is known around Nottinghamshire for its junior football clubs: Woodhouse Colts JFC and Manor 4th FC, both of which offer football to youngsters from 6 to 18.
From the Wikipedia article Mansfield Woodhouse, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Notable people from Mansfield Woodhouse
- John OgdonEnglish pianist and composer (1937-1989)
- D'Ewes CokeBritish priest
- Harold HodgesEnglish cricketer (1886-1918)
- Jimmy DawsEnglish footballer (1898-1985)
- Walter EdwardsEnglish association football player (1924-2018)
- Bernard Taylor, Baron Taylor of MansfieldBritish politician (1895-1991)
- Richard HousleyEnglish cricketer (1849-1881)
- Peter Huxley-BlytheBritish author and fascist (1925–2013)
- Jeff SadlerEnglish writer (1943-2005)
Born in Mansfield Woodhouse, according to Wikidata (CC0). Each name links to its Wikipedia article.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship26
Shopping30
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries25
St Philip Neri With St Bede Catholic Voluntary Academy
School · Roman Catholic · 1.2 mi
Rosemary Street, Mansfield
Healthcare7
Map of Mansfield Woodhouse
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Getting there and nearby towns
Nottingham City Airport (NQT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Mansfield 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Shirebrook 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Pinxton 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Staveley 10 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Chesterfield 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Ripley 12 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Nottingham 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Matlock 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Sheffield 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Rotherham 20 mi north, about 31 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Photo credits
- Church Of St Edmund, Mansfield Woodhouse (6), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parliament Oak Inn, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse (1), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saville House School, Church St, Mansfield Woodhouse (5a), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saville House School, Church St, Mansfield Woodhouse (6a), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saville House School, Church St, Mansfield Woodhouse (1), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Standing cross on Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse (2), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Market Cross, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Standing cross on Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse (3), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Standing cross on Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse (4), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Portland Hotel, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- K6 Telephone Kiosk, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse (Close up), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- K6 Telephone Kiosk, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boundary Wall And Gate At Number 2, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clerkson's Hall, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, plus boundary wall (From High Street) 2, Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clerkson's Hall, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, plus boundary wall (From High Street) 1, Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clerkson's Hall, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, plus boundary wall (From Parker's Lane) 2, Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clerkson's Hall, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse (Houses at rear), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clerkson's Hall, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse (From High Street) 4, Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clerkson's Hall, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse (From High Street) 3, Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Clerkson's Hall, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, plus boundary wall (From Parker's Lane) 1, Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Parliament Oak Inn, Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse (2), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Standing cross on Church Street, Mansfield Woodhouse (1), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Allens Chemist, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse (Now Lloyds Pharmacy), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Allens Chemist, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse (Now Lloyds Pharmacy) (Grade II listed building) 2, Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saville House School, Church St, Mansfield Woodhouse (4), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saville House School, Church St, Mansfield Woodhouse (5), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 16, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse, Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palace Theatre, Leeming Street, Mansfield (Previously the Civic Theatre) (2), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mansfield Museum 1, Nottingham311, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church of St Chad, Church Lane, Pleasley Vale, Nottinghamshire (1), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church Of St Edmund, Mansfield Woodhouse (4), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Church Of St Philip Neri And Attached Presbytery (1), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, Church Street, Mansfield (1), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cavendish Monument And Attached Railings, Market Square, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Bridge Tavern Public House (1), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridge Street Methodist Church, Bridge Street, Mansfield (1), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Swan Hotel, Church Street, Mansfield, Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Market Cross, Mansfield, Old Market Cross (1), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Army Stores, High Street, Mansfield Woodhouse (Now Kit Master Supplies), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- War Memorial On North West Side Of Carr Bank Memorial Park, Windmill Lane, Mansfield (1), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- War Memorial 5 Metres South Of Church Of St Peter And St Paul, Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carr Bank Park, Windmill Lane, Mansfield - Memorial to WW I (2), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Carr Bank Park, Windmill Lane, Mansfield (29), Enchufla Con Clave, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The athletics track Berry Hill Park, MatthewDavid41, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, adam2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Street-level photo, adam2, CC BY-SA 4.0
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