Mansfield
Things to do in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
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Mansfield works as a base for families looking for indoor entertainment. Sherwood Pines, rated 4.8 from around 650 reviews, stands out among the attractions, while Mansfield Superbowl and several play centres offer reliable options for keeping children occupied on rainy days. The town has a solid choice of places to stay, from budget chains like Travelodge through to guesthouses with strong ratings—Bridleways and Ravenscroft both score 4.9. There is also a campsite at Tall Trees if you prefer that style of visit.
For eating, the town offers more variety than you might expect. Tiki Coffee Shop rates exceptionally highly at 4.9 from 79 reviews, and Market Street Cafe and Ju's Cafe also score well. The Royal Society of Protection of Birds, rated 4.5 from over 4,000 reviews, suggests there is a decent food scene beyond the cafés. Willow Tree Family Farm provides another option if you want something with grounds to explore.
The ODEON and Mansfield Superbowl give you standard leisure options for an evening or a wet afternoon. Water Meadows offers outdoor space and leisure facilities. For somewhere to lay your head, Bridleways Guesthouse and Ravenscroft B&B both have particularly good ratings, though the hotels provide the familiar comfort of established chains if that is what you prefer.
Where to stay in Mansfield(7)
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Bridleways Guesthouse & Holiday Homes
Newlands Road, Mansfield
Mansfield Lodge Hotel
27 & 28 Woodhouse Road, Mansfield
Midlands Hotel
Station Rd, Mansfield
Peaceful Place
17 Raylawn Street, Mansfield
Ravenscoft B&B
9 Crow Hill Drive, Mansfield
The Dukeries Lodge Edwinstowe Nottinghamshire
High Street, Mansfield
Travelodge Mansfield
Lakeside Point, Mansfield Road, Mansfield
Things to Do in Mansfield(7)
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Where to Eat in Mansfield(14)
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Attractions Near Mansfield
All attractions in Mansfield →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Mansfield.
4 mi
Sherwood Forest Country Park
Edwinstowe · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Bolsover Castle
Chesterfield · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Creswell Crags
Worksop · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Hardwick Hall
Chesterfield · ⭐ 4.8
Jimmy Beans
Sutton in Ashfield
Sherwood Observatory
Sutton in Ashfield
5 mi
The Asylum Skatepark
Huthwaite · ⭐ 4.7
6 mi
Sherwood Forest Railway
Edwinstowe · ⭐ 4.7
Camping in Mansfield(1)
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Tall Trees Touring Park
⭐ 4.2
Sherwood Forest Holiday Park
⭐ 4.6 · from £82/night
Bridleways Holiday Homes and Guest House
⭐ 4.9
Teversal Camping and Caravan Park
⭐ 4.6
Silverhill Woodland Retreats
⭐ 4.6 · from £30/night
Sherwood Pines Campsite
⭐ 4.8 · from £25/night
Stanfree Road Farm
⭐ 4.9 · from £24/night
Poolsbrook Country Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
Self-Catering Cottages in Mansfield
All cottages in Mansfield →Jug and Glass Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £373
Bathurst Cottage
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £503
Bryn Tor - The Gardener’s House
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £737
Meadowrise Barn
3 bed · sleeps 5 · from £668
Hillcrest
5 bed · sleeps 10 · from £931
Greenwell Cottage
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,007
The Pantiles
5 bed · sleeps 12 · from £1,162
Peaceful Holidays
2 cottages
Common questions about Mansfield
How many campsites are there in Mansfield?
We list 1 campsites in and around Mansfield, of which 1 take tents.
Which campsites in Mansfield have electric hook-up?
1 of the 1 campsites we list in Mansfield offer an electric hook-up.
Where can I stay in Mansfield?
We list 7 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Mansfield.
What is there to do in Mansfield?
We list 7 attractions and things to do in and around Mansfield.
Where can I eat in Mansfield?
We list 14 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Mansfield.
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