Title: Things to Do in Retford in 2026 | Expedia.com [Retford Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Retford.dx179918)[Hotels in Retford](https://expedia.com/Retford-Hotels.d179918.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Retford](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Retford.d179918.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Retford](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Retford.d179918.Car-Rental-Guide)[Retford Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Retford.d179918.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Retford ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Retford Types of activities [Retford Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Retford.dx179918) ![Looking east along the platforms at Retford (low level) railway station.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179918/c3957e22-c801-4f8d-9e5d-71c55624d2b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179918/c3957e22-c801-4f8d-9e5d-71c55624d2b7.jpg) by [Mattbuck](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mattbuck) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Looking east along the platforms at Retford (low level) railway station.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179918/c3957e22-c801-4f8d-9e5d-71c55624d2b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179918/c3957e22-c801-4f8d-9e5d-71c55624d2b7.jpg) by [Mattbuck](//commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Mattbuck) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![The first record of the church is in 1258, and the oldest floor slab Memorial dates from 1496. This large church is now mostly the work of a 17th-century restoration, after the tower collapsed in 1651 destroying much of the chancel and south transept. It was rebuilt in 1658. The church is in a cruciform plan with north and south transepts, a central four stage crossing tower, nave with north and south aisles and clerestory windows, chancel, and south porch. There is also a Lady Chapel, Vestry and Sacristy. The oldest part of the church is the north transept which has two arches and an octagonal pier with fine leaf decoration on the capital. This was revealed during a restoration in 1873. The four bay chancel was refurbished around the same time, and it was extended to its original size. The north aisle was rebuilt using original material as well as the clerestory, battlements, and other parts church in 1854. The south porch was also added. There was further restoration in 1905. The church has numerous stained glass windows from the nineteenth century by several well-known artists. The west window of the south transept contains mediaeval glass, and is unusual in having two coins set into the glass. The organ was originally on a gallery at the west end, and in 1841 a new organ was placed on the south side of chancel. It was subsequently enlarged and has been overhauled several times since. In 1980 it was completely rebuilt with a new movable console. The tower has a ring of 10 bells. In 2009 a toilet and kitchen were installed in the west end of church. In 2010 the nave and south aisle roofs were repaired with the aid of a grant from English Heritage.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179918/d5135c34-c4bd-4911-ab3c-45b811bbfd92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179918/d5135c34-c4bd-4911-ab3c-45b811bbfd92.jpg) by [Jules & Jenny](https://www.flickr.com/people/78914786@N06) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ![And emerging out of the trees](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179918/5cbbcb5c-b51b-449f-87a1-a9a01c07f314.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179918/5cbbcb5c-b51b-449f-87a1-a9a01c07f314.jpg) by [Gareth Hart](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3267502?with_photo_id=22924491) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ![Bellmoor Lake - looking east from lookout point](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179918/cd7f8797-e54e-4d66-96c9-5da3cb1a234c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179918/cd7f8797-e54e-4d66-96c9-5da3cb1a234c.jpg) by [Gareth Hart](https://www.panoramio.com/user/3267502?with_photo_id=22924491) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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[Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Retford #### Sundown Adventureland Bring the family to Sundown Adventureland and enjoy some excitement at this theme park in Treswell. Make time to visit the area's stunning cathedral, or simply enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Sundown-Adventureland-Retford.d553248621555971465.Vacation-Attraction) #### Idle Valley Nature Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Idle Valley Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Retford. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Idle-Valley-Nature-Reserve-Retford.d553248621555971462.Vacation-Attraction) #### Bassetlaw Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Bassetlaw Museum during your travels in Retford. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Bassetlaw-Museum-Retford.d553248621555971461.Vacation-Attraction) #### The Well Retford Baptist Church After visiting The Well Retford Baptist Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Retford. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/The-Well-Retford-Baptist-Church-Retford.d553248621555971460.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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