Museums · East Midlands
Sutton-in-Ashfield
In or near South Normanton.
Sutton-in-Ashfield — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Sutton Parkway · 1.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sutton-in-Ashfield is a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Sutton Outdoor Market is a vibrant marketplace offering a variety of goods and local produce. Visitors can explore numerous stalls and enjoy the lively atmosphere.
Place summary
Sutton-in-Ashfield is a museum located in the East Midlands. It showcases local history and heritage, offering insights into the area's past. The museum features various exhibits that reflect the cultural and historical significance of the region.
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Background
History
The area was first settled in the Saxon times and the Saxon suffix "ton" means "an enclosure or fenced in clearing". The town appears in the Domesday Book in 1086 as "Sutone". Sutton-in-Ashfield, like Mansfield, was part the land of Edward the Confessor and later the land of William the Conqueror upon the Norman Conquest in 1066. Both towns are situated close to the ancient Sherwood Forest. There are also documents from 1189 showing that Gerard, son of Walter de Sutton, gave two bovates of land and the church at Sutton to Thurgarton Priory. Edward the Confessor and William the Conqueror were also the lord of the manor house of Sutton in Ashfield. In the 16th century the former manor house…
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- Coordinates
- 53.1250, -1.2610
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Ashfield
- Parish
- Ashfield, unparished area
- Postcode
- NG17 1BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ashfield
- Phone
- +44 1623 551385
- Nearest railway station
- Sutton Parkway — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.ashfield.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Sutton-in-Ashfield (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Sutton Outdoor Market
Farmers’ markets · 0.0 km
The Picture House
Theatres · 0.1 km
Lammas Ice Rink
Ice rinks · 0.5 km
Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Sutton-in-Ashfield
Historic churches · 0.6 km
Sutton-in-Ashfield War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Sutton War Memorial
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Electric Picture Hall
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sutton-in-Ashfield?
- Sutton-in-Ashfield is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG17 1BA), in the parish of Ashfield, unparished area.
- What is Sutton-in-Ashfield?
- Sutton-in-Ashfield — a museum in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sutton-in-Ashfield?
- The nearest railway station is Sutton Parkway, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG17 1BA.
- How do I get to Sutton-in-Ashfield?
- The nearest railway station is Sutton Parkway, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG17 1BA.