Staying in August on a couple of sites in Newark area one small comercial at 
Edingley, New Hall Farm and a CL at Claypole -Little Acres. Area total new 
to us any recommendations for Pubs, Site seeing,Walks Bike rides etc? 
Anything to avoid.(Heard parts of Nottingham dodgy?)
Any input welcome
Tks

"Capt T"  wrote in message 
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> Staying in August on a couple of sites in Newark area one small 
> comercial at Edingley, New Hall Farm and a CL at Claypole -Little 
> Acres. Area total new to us any recommendations for Pubs, Site 
> seeing,Walks Bike rides etc? Anything to avoid.(Heard parts of 
> Nottingham dodgy?)
> Any input welcome
> Tks
>


Beware. Claypole is very close to the East Coast main line on one of its 
fastest sections - and they run all night!



-- 
Woody

harrogate three at ntlworld dot com

"Capt T"  wrote in message 
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> Staying in August on a couple of sites in Newark area one small comercial 
> at Edingley, New Hall Farm and a CL at Claypole -Little Acres. Area total 
> new to us any recommendations for Pubs, Site seeing,Walks Bike rides etc? 
> Anything to avoid.(Heard parts of Nottingham dodgy?)
> Any input welcome
> Tks
Seeing as no-one has responded positively   ;-)

I don't think you're going to be over-troubled by the railway at Claypole - 
the CL appears to be well away from the ECML with most of the village in 
between.(and the details say it is quiet).

The Old Reindeer in Edingley itself has a rising reputation for food, 
haven't been there myself, but have considered several times as we drive 
past irregularly.

If you want food and good beer slightly further away try the Dovecote at 
Laxton, or the Caunton Beck at Caunton. A bit of a drive, and not at the low 
end of pricing, but both personally recommended (but worth phoning ahead at 
weekends). The Beehive at Maplebeck always used to be interesting for a 
pint.

It's difficult to recommend things to see without knowing your preferences, 
but the following might give some ideas:

In the immediate vicinity, it's worth going for a wander round Southwell, 
the village is quite pleasant, and the Minster is an unexpected Norman gem 
(probably the most impressive 'small town' church you'll see in England).

Nottingham is no worse than most cities, certainly a bit boisterous at 
night, and there are a few areas I wouldn't choose to park my car, but 
you're unlikely to choose these anyway, and there are good park and ride 
facilities whichever direction you approach from if you want to be sure. 
It's a good city for shopping and cafe society, but its difficult to pick 
out specific tourist sights (though the city does push the castle, the 
caves, palais de justice and the old lacemarket area).

Newark is a true provincial market town, pleasant, with a good market 
square, but without a lot of excitement to offer (even the castle has very 
little going for it).

Lincoln is an attractive option for a slightly longer journey, with the 
Castle, the Cathedral and the old town area at the top of the hill (and 
again, shopping below).

For general wandering around, Sherwood Forest Country Park (full of Robin 
Hood themed tat, but easy to lose the crowds if you want), Sherwood Pines 
Country Park (Near Ollerton), Clumber Park nearer Worksop, and Rufford 
Country Park (near the first two) all provide good strolling in different 
environments.

There is also good cycling in both Clumber and Sherwood Pines, and if you 
want something a bit more focused, it's possible to go from Sherwood Pines 
to Clumber via Sherwood Forest almost entirely off-road (and its not 
mountain bike stuff - it's one of the national cycle routes).

You could look up the Southwell Trail as well, which is an old railway line 
which gives good cycling, but the side roads from Edingley and around all 
provide good Country cycling.

HTH

Many thanks for all that Bob think we will enjoy ourselves in the area and 
find much to do and entertain.I think the rail noise was a guess as I have 
asked the CL and they say its too far to matter all that much.
Thanks for your suggestions pity Newark itself sounds a bit of a damp 
squib..still bound to find something for us to do.

Cheers

On Jul 22, 12:06 am, "Capt T"  wrote:
> Many thanks for all that Bob think we will enjoy ourselves in the area and
> find much to do and entertain.I think the rail noise was a guess as I have
> asked the CL and they say its too far to matter all that much.
> Thanks for your suggestions pity Newark itself sounds a bit of a damp
> squib..still bound to find something for us to do.
>
> Cheers

I agree - the Reindeer in Edingley is fairly good (Quiz night
Wednesday - there's always a reference to Sunderland winning the FA
Cup in 1973 in at least one answer or question - I'm there as one half
of Norfolk 'n' Chance), but others to consider are the Wagon and
Horses in Halam (2 miles), the Full Moon at Moreton (near the River
Trent), the Plough or the Red Lion at Farnsfield, the Lurcher at
Rainworth or if you are feeling flush try the Saracen's Head at
Southwell.

Nottingham has its good and bad points. The easiest way for parking
etc is to go to Hucknall station and catch the Tram. You can get a
full day ticket which will let you use all the buses as well - ask for
this because the one they will normally give you is an all day tram
only ticket (see www.thetram.net). Southwell is a grand little place
with a massive Minster Cathedral ( see it - its worth it) but don't be
there late on Friday or Saturday evenings as the local yokels are in
their cups and things can get hectic.

Whilst in the area don't forget Sherwood Forest Centre at Edwinstowe,
the White Post Farm Centre if you have young children and the "Tales
of Robin Hood" in Nottingham.

There's plenty in the area.

Enjoy!

On Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:49:50 -0700 (PDT), Furry Fred
 wrote:
>
>I agree - the Reindeer in Edingley is fairly good (Quiz night
>Wednesday - there's always a reference to Sunderland winning the FA
>Cup in 1973 in at least one answer or question - I'm there as one half
>of Norfolk 'n' Chance), but others to consider are the Wagon and
>Horses in Halam (2 miles), the Full Moon at Moreton (near the River
>Trent), the Plough or the Red Lion at Farnsfield, the Lurcher at
>Rainworth or if you are feeling flush try the Saracen's Head at
>Southwell.
>
>Nottingham has its good and bad points. The easiest way for parking
>etc is to go to Hucknall station and catch the Tram. You can get a
>full day ticket which will let you use all the buses as well - ask for
>this because the one they will normally give you is an all day tram
>only ticket (see www.thetram.net). Southwell is a grand little place
>with a massive Minster Cathedral ( see it - its worth it) but don't be
>there late on Friday or Saturday evenings as the local yokels are in
>their cups and things can get hectic.
>
>Whilst in the area don't forget Sherwood Forest Centre at Edwinstowe,
>the White Post Farm Centre if you have young children and the "Tales
>of Robin Hood" in Nottingham.
>
>There's plenty in the area.
>
>Enjoy!

And also if it's your thing, there's Anchor Supplies, a great military
surplus store!

Neil

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