Castles · East Midlands
Worksop
In or near Woodsetts.
Worksop — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Worksop · 0.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Worksop is a castle 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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Place summary
Worksop is a castle located in the East Midlands. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features.
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Background
History
By 1743, 358 families were in Worksop, with a population around 1,500. This had risen by 1801 to 3,391, and by the end of the 19th century had reached 16,455. During the 18th and 19th centuries, Worksop benefitted from the building of the Chesterfield Canal, which passed through the town in 1777, and the subsequent construction of the Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway in 1849. This led to growth that was further boosted by the discovery of coal seams beneath the town. Worksop and area surrounding are known as the "Gateway to the Dukeries" due to the former ducal seats of Clumber House, Thoresby Hall, Welbeck Abbey, and Worksop Manor either owned by the Dukes of Newcastle,…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3042, -1.1244
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Bassetlaw
- Parish
- Bassetlaw, unparished area
- Postcode
- S80 2AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bassetlaw
- Nearest railway station
- Worksop — 0.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Worksop (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Worksop?
- Worksop is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode S80 2AT), in the parish of Bassetlaw, unparished area.
- What is Worksop?
- Worksop — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Worksop?
- The nearest railway station is Worksop, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode S80 2AT.
- Does Worksop charge admission?
- Worksop typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Worksop?
- The nearest railway station is Worksop, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode S80 2AT.