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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Retford

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Retford, England

Updated June 19, 2026
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Earlier days in use as a resteraunt.

Retford, England

1960s Hyperbolic Paraboloid Gas Station Canopy

One of the earliest large-scale "hyper" roofs in the U.K. is now a derelict roadside attraction.
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Retford, England

Saint Peter's, Clayworth

This 12th-century church is home to England's largest Phoebe Traquair murals
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Chapel of Saint Mary the Virgin

English Protestants once criticized this enormous private chapel for being too ornate.
6 miles from Retford
Gainsborough Old Hall

Gainsborough, England

Gainsborough Old Hall

A medieval relic whose great hall once hosted Mayflower pilgrims, one of Henry VIII’s ill-fated wives, and plenty of royal intrigue.
8 miles from Retford
Topiary on nearby roundabout.

Gainsborough, England

Marshall's Yard

Once the largest factory complex in all of Europe, this converted shopping center celebrates its industrial past in a big way.
8 miles from Retford
The Giant’s Staircase.

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The Giant's Staircase at Chesterfield Canal

This centuries-old canal known as the Cuckoo Dyke has a staircase of locks suitable for a giant.
9 miles from Retford
Major Oak

Mansfield, England

Major Oak

The largest oak in England is said to have been the hideout of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
9 miles from Retford
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