Explore Nottinghamshire
With country walks and cosy pubs right on your doorstep you won't need to venture far if a low key relaxing stay is what you're after but if you're wanting to explore the local area here's just a small selection on what the surrounding area and Nottinghamshire has to offer.
City of Caves
Wheelgate Park
Wheelgate is the East Midlands number 1 theme park and is just a 5 minute drive from Oxton. With indoor and outdoor play, rides and animals to see and feed it's the perfect day out if your bringing littles ones with you on your trip.
White Post Farm
White Post Farm is a great day out for all the family. Located in Farnsfield just 5 minutes from Oxton the farm has a wide variety of animals to see and feed along with indoor and outdoor play areas.
Oakmere Park Golf Club
Rated locally as one of Nottinghamshire's best courses. Based right here in Oxton and with three beautiful free draining heathland courses playable in all weathers if golf is your thing then Oakmere Park is definately worth a visit during your stay.
Southwell
Often described as the 'jewel in Nottinghamshire's crown', the charming market town of Southwell is just a 10 minute drive from Oxton. Here you will find a magnificent cathedral, an array of shops, cafe's restaurants and much much more to see and explore.
Sherwood Pines
Explore one of the Midland’s most well-known forests, with activity trails, play areas, bike hire, wild running and mountain biking trails. Sherwood Pines is a great day out for all the family.
Rufford Abbey
Just 15 minutes from Oxton you will find Rufford Abbey which makes for a great day out. Originally a Cistercian abbey, it was converted to a country house in the 16th century. You can walk through the picturesque grounds, enjoy the seasonal activities including archery, a boating lake and adventure golf or simply relax and have a bite to eat.
Newark Castle
Newark Castle and Gardens are lovely formal gardens bordered by the remaining walls of Newark Castle which was partly destroyed in 1646 at the end of the English Civil War. During your visit you can relax in the quiet garden areas and admire the picturesque views.
Entertainment often occurs seasonally, with a bandstand for concerts available, and makes for a great day out.
City of Caves
Within 30 minutes you can be in the city of Nottingham. A city with the UK's largest network of caves - over 800 are hidden beneath its streets. At The City of Caves, you can discover the largest publicly available section of this vast underground network. Enjoy a memorable adventure in history at the heart of this subterranean wonder.
