# Edingley Staycation Guide — Where to Stay & What to Do > Discover Edingley, a small Nottinghamshire village near Southwell and Sherwood Forest, plus nearby camping, glamping and places to stay. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/edingley (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Quiet lanes on the doorstep of Sherwood Forest Photo © [Alan Murray-Rust](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AHalam%20Mill.jpg), CC (Wikimedia Commons) [Guide](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley) [🏨 Hotels](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/hotels) [🏡 Cottages](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/cottages) [⛺ Camping](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/camping) [🎟️ Attractions](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/attractions) [🍽️ Restaurants](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/restaurants) Edingley is a small, unassuming village in the Newark and Sherwood district of Nottinghamshire, sitting around three miles north-west of the minster town of Southwell. With a population of only a few hundred, it is the kind of place defined by farmland, hedgerows and quiet lanes rather than visitor attractions, and that is very much part of its appeal for anyone looking to escape into genuinely rural Nottinghamshire. The village takes its name from the Old English for 'Eddi's wood or clearing', a nod to its origins as a woodland settlement long before the surrounding land was given over to agriculture. Today Edingley is largely agricultural, centred on the Norman parish church of St Giles (rebuilt in 1890), the old village schoolroom that now serves as the community hall, and The Old Reindeer public house. It is a base for slow days out rather than a destination in its own right, with Southwell's Georgian streets and Sherwood Forest's ancient oaks both within easy reach. ## Getting to Edingley Edingley sits just off the road linking Southwell and Farnsfield, at the top of what locals know as Edingley Hill, making it an easy detour for anyone touring this part of Nottinghamshire by car. The A614 and A617 both pass within a few miles, giving good connections to Newark, Mansfield and the A1. The nearest railway stations are at Newark Castle and Newark North Gate, both roughly a 20-minute drive away, with regular services to Nottingham, Lincoln and London. There is no direct rail or regular bus service into Edingley itself, so a car is by far the easiest way to reach the village. ## Best time to visit Edingley Spring and summer bring the surrounding farmland and hedgerows to life and are the most comfortable months for walking the lanes around the village or venturing into Sherwood Forest. Autumn has its own appeal, with Sherwood Forest's ancient woodland turning gold and Southwell's orchards (this is, after all, the birthplace of the Bramley apple) at their most productive. Winter is quiet, and many countryside attractions keep shorter hours, so it suits those simply after some peace and a cosy pub fire. ## Where to stay in Edingley [All hotels in Edingley →](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/hotels) About staying in Edingley Edingley has no hotels of its own, being far too small a village to support one, but it makes a peaceful rural base for exploring this corner of Nottinghamshire if you are happy to stay just a short drive away. The obvious choice is Southwell, only three miles to the south-east, whose historic streets around the Minster hold a mix of traditional inns, guesthouses and bed and breakfasts, many in handsome Georgian buildings. Newark-on-Trent offers a wider spread of hotel options, from chain hotels to independent townhouse stays, and is well connected by rail if you are arriving without a car. For something closer to Edingley itself, the surrounding villages and farms host a scattering of bed and breakfasts and self-catering cottages, ideal for those who want genuine countryside quiet at night while still being within easy reach of Southwell, Sherwood Forest and Newark by day. These tend to be small, family-run operations rather than large hotels, so booking ahead is worthwhile, particularly around race days at Southwell Racecourse or during the busier summer months. Whichever base you choose, Edingley's position just off the Southwell to Farnsfield road makes it a straightforward addition to a day's touring, whether you are visiting for the church, the pub, or simply the pleasure of a proper English lane with no traffic on it. [Three Gables In Kirklington Main Street, Newark-on-Trent](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-on-trent/hotels/three-gables-in-kirklington) [The Reindeer Inn 26 Westgate, Southwell](https://staycation.co.uk/southwell/hotels/the-reindeer-inn) [The Saracens Head Hotel Market Place, Southwell](https://staycation.co.uk/southwell/hotels/the-saracens-head-hotel) [The Bramley Apple Inn 51 Church Street, Southwell](https://staycation.co.uk/southwell/hotels/the-bramley-apple-inn) [🏨B&B The Oaklodge 4 Main Street, Newark-on-Trent](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-on-trent/hotels/the-oaklodge) [The Old Ship Inn Main Street, Lowdham](https://staycation.co.uk/lowdham/hotels/the-old-ship-inn) [Innkeepers Lodge Nottingham - Lowdham Old Epperstone Road, Lowdham](https://staycation.co.uk/lowdham/hotels/innkeepers-lodge-nottingham-lowdham) [Gonalston Boutique B&B Fff Southwell Road, Lowdham](https://staycation.co.uk/lowdham/hotels/gonalston-boutique-b-b) ## Things to Do in Edingley [All attractions in Edingley →](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/attractions) Top things to do near Edingley Edingley's own attractions are modest, but it is well placed for exploring some of Nottinghamshire's best-known sights. - **Southwell Minster** — a stunning Norman cathedral in the nearby minster town, just a few miles south-east of Edingley. - **The National Trust Workhouse, Southwell** — the most complete workhouse in existence, giving a vivid sense of Victorian poor relief. - **Sherwood Forest and the Major Oak** — the legendary home of Robin Hood, around a 30-minute drive north. - **Southwell Racecourse** — a popular all-weather racecourse with a full calendar of race days, a short drive from the village. - **Newark Castle and the River Trent** — riverside walks and medieval ruins in the market town of Newark-on-Trent. [Pumpkin Picking at Maxeys Farm Shop ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/attractions/pumpkin-picking-at-maxeys-farm-shop) [White Post Farm Centre ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/attractions/white-post-farm-centre) [Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park ⭐ 4.3](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/attractions/robin-hoods-wheelgate-park) [Southwell Minster ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/attractions/southwell-minster) [The Adrenalin Jungle ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/attractions/the-adrenalin-jungle) [Sherwood Riding School ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/attractions/sherwood-riding-school) [Papplewick Pumping Station ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/attractions/papplewick-pumping-station) [Rufford Abbey Country Park ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/attractions/rufford-abbey-country-park) ## Where to Eat in Edingley [All restaurants in Edingley →](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/restaurants) Food and drink near Edingley The village pub, The Old Reindeer, is the natural focal point for a drink or a meal in Edingley itself. For more choice, Southwell has a good selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants around its Minster and market square, while nearby villages such as Farnsfield and Kirklington each have their own traditional country pubs worth seeking out. [The Waggon At Halam ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/restaurants/the-waggon-at-halam) [The Rustic Crust Pizzeria ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/restaurants/the-rustic-crust-pizzeria) [Kirklington Village Hall Club](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/restaurants/kirklington-village-hall-club) [The Old Boiler Room Coffee Lounge And Bistro ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/restaurants/the-old-boiler-room-coffee-lounge-and-bistro) [The Old Lodge ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/restaurants/the-old-lodge) [White Post Caterers ⭐ 3.9](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/restaurants/white-post-caterers) [Topiary Tea Room ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/restaurants/topiary-tea-room) [Connections At Holy Trinity ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/restaurants/connections-at-holy-trinity) ## Attractions Near Edingley [All attractions in Edingley →](https://staycation.co.uk/attractions) Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Edingley. [2 mi Pumpkin Picking at Maxeys Farm Shop Newark · ⭐ 4.5](https://staycation.co.uk/newark/attractions/pumpkin-picking-at-maxeys-farm-shop) [2 mi White Post Farm Centre Farnsfield · ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/farnsfield/attractions/white-post-farm-centre) [3 mi Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park Newark · ⭐ 4.3](https://staycation.co.uk/newark/attractions/robin-hoods-wheelgate-park) [3 mi Southwell Minster Southwell · ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/southwell/attractions/southwell-minster) [5 mi The Adrenalin Jungle Nottingham · ⭐ 4.7](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/attractions/the-adrenalin-jungle) [5 mi Sherwood Riding School Kneesall · ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/kneesall/attractions/sherwood-riding-school) [6 mi Papplewick Pumping Station Nottingham · ⭐ 4.8](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/attractions/papplewick-pumping-station) [6 mi Rufford Abbey Country Park Newark · ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/newark/attractions/rufford-abbey-country-park) ## Camping in Edingley(1) [All campsites in Edingley →](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/camping) About camping in Edingley Camping around Edingley trades big-name attractions for genuine rural quiet, and that is exactly the draw. As with anywhere in England, wild camping is not legally permitted without the landowner's permission, so pitching up in a farmer's field or roadside verge on a whim is not an option here — stick to licensed sites, of which this stretch of Nottinghamshire has a good, if select, choice. New Hall Farm, reached via New Hall Lane at the top of Edingley Hill on the Southwell to Farnsfield road, is a small, adults-only campsite on a working conservation farm, offering a peaceful pitch amid open countryside just minutes from the village. A short distance away, an adults-only glamping site near Edingley offers ensuite pods with fire pits and, on some pitches, private hot tubs, set across a hillside with panoramic views and plenty of wildlife — a comfortable way to enjoy the countryside without the packing list. Southwell itself, a ten-minute walk from some of these sites, adds pubs, shops and the Minster to the mix, while Sherwood Forest and its ancient oaks are around half an hour's drive north for those wanting a proper woodland walk. The terrain here is gentle farmland and low hills rather than dramatic scenery, so this is camping for slowing down rather than epic hiking — good books, short walks and long pub evenings suit the area well. Late spring through early autumn is the best window for camping, when the farmland is at its greenest and evenings are long enough for a fire pit and a clear Nottinghamshire sky. Sites here tend to be small and increasingly adults-only, so it is worth checking policies and booking ahead, especially around Southwell Racecourse race days or in peak summer. For those without their own kit, the local glamping pods offer a low-effort way to experience the same countryside in comfort. [New Hall Farm Touring Park ⭐ 4.9](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/camping/new-hall-farm-touring-park) [Robin Hood Retreat Caravan Park ⭐ 4.2](https://staycation.co.uk/nottinghamshire/camping/robin-hood-retreat-caravan-park) [Lurcher Farm Cottage ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/nottinghamshire/camping/lurcher-farm-cottage) [Haywood Oaks ⭐ 4.6](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/camping/haywood-oaks) [Southwell Retreat ⭐ 5.0 · from £119/night](https://staycation.co.uk/southwell/camping/southwell-retreat) [Boat Lane Caravan And Camping Site ⭐ 4.1](https://staycation.co.uk/nottinghamshire/camping/boat-lane-caravan-and-camping-site) [Boat Lane Caravan and Camping Site ⭐ 4.2 · from £25/night](https://staycation.co.uk/nottingham/camping/boat-lane-caravan-and-camping-site) [Riverside Country Lodges ⭐ 5.0](https://staycation.co.uk/nottinghamshire/camping/riverside-country-lodges) ## Self-Catering Cottages in Edingley [All cottages in Edingley →](https://staycation.co.uk/edingley/cottages) [🏡Cottage Carver's Rest 2 bed · sleeps 6 · from £525](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-and-sherwood/cottages/carvers-rest-syk1071403) [Gables Retreats - The Retreat 1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £547](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-and-sherwood/cottages/gables-retreats-the-retreat-uk45099) [🏡Cottage The Snug 1 bed · sleeps 4 · from £497](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-and-sherwood/cottages/the-snug-uk45323) [Little Corkhill Farm Holidays 3 cottages · from £477](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-and-sherwood/cottages/little-corkhill-farm-holidays-the-cowshed-uk37349) [🏡Cottage The Coach House 1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £393](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-and-sherwood/cottages/the-coach-house-uk46960) [🏡Cottage Wrangler’s Den 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £483](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-and-sherwood/cottages/wrangler-s-den-qu7147) [🏡Cottage Lanes Farm 3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £701](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-and-sherwood/cottages/lanes-farm-uk50414) [🏡Cottage Ikkle Cottage 2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £807](https://staycation.co.uk/newark-and-sherwood/cottages/ikkle-cottage-uk13342) ## Common questions about Edingley How many campsites are there in Edingley? We list 1 campsites in and around Edingley, of which 1 take tents. Are there dog-friendly campsites in Edingley? Yes — 1 of the 1 campsites we list in Edingley accept dogs, including New Hall Farm Touring Park. Which campsites in Edingley have electric hook-up? 1 of the 1 campsites we list in Edingley offer an electric hook-up. ### 🏨 Find Hotels in Edingley Search hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com. 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