The Barn at the Orchards guidebook

Simon
The Barn at the Orchards guidebook

Outdoor - walks and cycling

The Orchards and the Barn sits in 16 acres of land we own where we graze our horses. You can walk through our fields to Blidworth Bottoms woods where there is lots of walking, cycling and horse riding trails to explore...plus one of our village pubs - the Fox and Hounds where you can have a drink and a bite to eat. The village boast lots of connections to Robin Hood - Maid Marion's cottage, Friar Tucks well and Will Scarlets grave is said to be in the village area. Fountaindale, where Friar Tuck carried Robin Hood over a stream on his back is only a short walk away from the Barn...The Major Oak tree and Robin Hood visitors centre and Nottingham Castle are only a short drive away.
Great area for mountain biking and walking. You can cycle there on tracks from the Barn in 30 mins
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Sherwood Pines
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Great area for mountain biking and walking. You can cycle there on tracks from the Barn in 30 mins
Great place to walk
Blidworth Woods
Great place to walk
Local woodland walks https://www.forestryengland.uk/blidworth-woods
Blidworth Woods Car Park
Blidworth Lane
Local woodland walks https://www.forestryengland.uk/blidworth-woods
Beautiful park to explore
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Clumber Park
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Beautiful park to explore
Walk along the river and canal and have a lunch at one of the many restaurants on the river.
Gunthorpe
Walk along the river and canal and have a lunch at one of the many restaurants on the river.
Go Ape at Sherwood pines is fun for all the family
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Go Ape Sherwood
Sherwood Pines
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Go Ape at Sherwood pines is fun for all the family

Sightseeing

See the historic Major Oak tree and visit the new Robin Hood visitors centre
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Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
Forest Corner
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See the historic Major Oak tree and visit the new Robin Hood visitors centre
Beautiful country park and Abbey - home to Lord Byron. 5 minutes drive away
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Abadía de Newstead
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Beautiful country park and Abbey - home to Lord Byron. 5 minutes drive away
New Robin Hood themed visitos centre
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Castillo de Nottingham
Lenton Road
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New Robin Hood themed visitos centre
Arts centre, gardens and walks - 10 mins away
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Abadía de Rufford
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Arts centre, gardens and walks - 10 mins away
Historic Chatsworth house 40 mins drive
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Casa Chatsworth
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Historic Chatsworth house 40 mins drive

Local town

Historic market town with boutique shopping and cafes - 15 minutes drive. Try the Old Theatre Deli for breakfast/lunch
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Southwell
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Historic market town with boutique shopping and cafes - 15 minutes drive. Try the Old Theatre Deli for breakfast/lunch

City/town information

Visit the National Civil war centre and historic Newark castle - 30 mins drive away
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Newark-on-Trent
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Visit the National Civil war centre and historic Newark castle - 30 mins drive away
Shopping and dining in Nottingham city centre - 30 mins drive
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Nottingham
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Shopping and dining in Nottingham city centre - 30 mins drive

Family things to do

Large petting zoo and farm park - great for kids of all ages - 5 mins drive away
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Granja White Post
Mansfield Road
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Large petting zoo and farm park - great for kids of all ages - 5 mins drive away
Family theme park - 5 mins drive away
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Parque Robin Hoods Wheelgate
Mansfield Road
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Family theme park - 5 mins drive away
Family riding school, pony trekking through the woods and horse riding lessons in Blidworth bottoms 2 mins drive away
Kirkfield Equestrian Centre
Family riding school, pony trekking through the woods and horse riding lessons in Blidworth bottoms 2 mins drive away

Food scene

Restaurants close by
Award winning pub and restaurant for breakfast and dinner - and wood fired pizza takeaway - 1 minute walk from the Barn
The Black Bull
Main Street
Award winning pub and restaurant for breakfast and dinner - and wood fired pizza takeaway - 1 minute walk from the Barn
Local pub and restaurant in Blidworth Bottoms serving hearty family food - 3 mins drive
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Fox & Hounds
Alfreton Road
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Local pub and restaurant in Blidworth Bottoms serving hearty family food - 3 mins drive
Blidworth village has a Tesco Express, post office, Fish and chip shop, pharmacy, petrol station, cycling shop and chinese takeaway. Nearest Indian restaurant is in nearby Ravenshead
Blidworth
Blidworth village has a Tesco Express, post office, Fish and chip shop, pharmacy, petrol station, cycling shop and chinese takeaway. Nearest Indian restaurant is in nearby Ravenshead
Pizza restaurant and take away in next village of Farnsfield - 5 mins drive
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The Rustic Crust
Main Street
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Pizza restaurant and take away in next village of Farnsfield - 5 mins drive
Pub and restaurant in next village of Farnsfield
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The Lion at Farnsfield
Main Street
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Pub and restaurant in next village of Farnsfield
Favourite restaurants and places to drink in Nottingham include Kushi-ya japanese restaurant, Alchemilla, Sat Bains, Hockley Arts club, Bar Iberico - tapas, Yamas, Coco Tang and many more
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Nottingham
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Favourite restaurants and places to drink in Nottingham include Kushi-ya japanese restaurant, Alchemilla, Sat Bains, Hockley Arts club, Bar Iberico - tapas, Yamas, Coco Tang and many more
Great restaurant on the river Trent- favourite of ours. 20 mins drive away
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Tom Browns Brasserie
Trentside
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Great restaurant on the river Trent- favourite of ours. 20 mins drive away

Spa

Fancy a day at the spa? Eden hall is only 20 mins drive
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Eden Hall Day Spa
Lodge Lane
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Fancy a day at the spa? Eden hall is only 20 mins drive