Welcome to Ordsall

Ordsall is a small village located in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. It is situated on the outskirts of the town of Retford and is home to a population of around 2,000 people. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human settlement dating back to the Bronze Age. In the Middle Ages, Ordsall was an important agricultural centre, and many of the village's buildings date back to this period.

One of the most notable landmarks in Ordsall is the parish church of St. Peter and St. Paul. This beautiful church dates back to the 12th century and is a Grade I listed building. It features a stunning Norman doorway, a 14th-century tower, and a 15th-century chancel. The church is still in use today and is a popular destination for visitors to the village.

Ordsall is also home to a number of local amenities, including a primary school, a post office, and a village hall. The village has a strong sense of community, with many local events and activities taking place throughout the year. These include an annual summer fete, a Christmas market, and regular bingo and quiz nights at the village hall. Overall, Ordsall is a charming and welcoming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community spirit.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.1°C

Feels Like: 2.8°C

Wind: 6.3 MPH

Wind Dir: ESE

Local Schools

School	Details
Thrumpton Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Letton	Thrumpton Close Retford DN22 7AQ 1777702092 School Website
Ordsall Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard Chapman	Ordsall Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7SL 01777702852 School Website
Bracken Lane Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Letton	Bracken Lane Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7EU 1777705017 School Website
St Josephs Catholic Primary School A Voluntary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Richard Hilton	Babworth Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7BP 01777702850 School Website
St Swithun's Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Paul Charly	Grove Street Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6LD 1777702043 School Website
St Giles School Community Special School Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Rooney	Babworth Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7NJ 01777703683 School Website
Retford Oaks Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Heather Widdup	Babworth Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7NJ 01777861618 School Website
The Elizabethan Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mrs Christine Horrocks	Hallcroft Road Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7PY 01777713700 School Website
Carr Hill Primary And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Sally I Alford	Tiln Lane Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6SW 01777702948 School Website
Hallcroft Infant And Nursery School Community School Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Cook	Whitaker Close Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7QH 01777702728 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Retford Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE 0.72 Miles

Worksop Carlton Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S81 7AG 7.37 Miles

Gainsborough Lea Road Lea Road, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1AH 8.97 Miles

Shireoaks Shireoaks Common, Shireoaks, South Yorkshire, S81 8LW 9.32 Miles

Gainsborough Central Station Approach, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, DN21 1XR 9.78 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Cannon Cabs 07770 688806 Welbeck Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7RP 0.27 Miles
Hinchcliffe Taxis 01777 702049 Retford Railway Station/Station Rd, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE 0.67 Miles
Luke's Private Hire 01777 700213 58 Grove Coach Rd, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7HB 0.79 Miles
Retford Station Taxis 01777 700777 54 Wharton Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EH 0.83 Miles
Dn Cars 01777 700948 49 Dominie Cross Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6NL 0.85 Miles
Ace Taxis 01777 709999 Strawberry Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7EP 0.91 Miles
D J Taxis 01777 701066 43 Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LA 1.09 Miles
Capital Cabs 01777 700888 39 Claters Cl, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6QE 1.38 Miles
Mainline Taxis 01777 708888 5 Woodbeck Rise, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7JX 1.58 Miles
Nines Taxis 01777 700999 10 Sandringham Rd, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7QQ 1.79 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
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Ordsall Po Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
West Hill Road Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whinney Moor Lane Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Whitehouses Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Grove Coach Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stirling Road Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Railway Station Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Allison Avenue Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
London Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
London Road Post Office Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hind Street Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holly Road Uso Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Riverside Health Centre 01777 713330	Riverside Health Centre Riverside Walk Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6FB
Kingfisher Family Practice 01777 702381	Kingfisher Fam. Practice Retford Primary Care Ctr Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7XF
Crown House Surgery 01777 703672	Retford Primary Care Ctr Retford Hospital,North Rd Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7XF
Nmp Newark & Sherwood 0115 9691300	Nhcft Community Services Retford Hospital North Road, Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7XF
Nmp Nottingham North & East 0115 9691300	Nhcft Community Services Retford Hospital North Road, Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 7XF

Local Stores

Ordsall
2 Welbeck Road
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 7RW
01777 703485
Store Website
0.21 miles

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SPAR - Ollerton Road
Ordsall Post Office
114 Ollerton Road
Retford
DN22 7TJ
01777 703576
Store Website
0.2 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Portland House Veterinary Group
Portland House Veterinary Centre 53 Churchgate Retford Nottinghamshire DN22 6PA 01777 703663 portlandhousevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.24 miles
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Worksop Vets4pets Ltd
47-49 Carlton Road Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 1PD 01909 478 666 worksop@vets4pets.com Website 7.36 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Wildbore Veterinary Limited
Wildbore Vetstop Turner Road Worksop Nottinghamshire S81 7AE 01909 472 059 info@thevetstop.co.uk Website 7.44 miles
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Portland House Veterinary Group
Rufford Veterinary Centre Rufford Avenue New Ollerton Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 9PN 01623 860138 portlandhousevets@hotmail.co.uk Website 7.64 miles
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Dixon And Young Veterinary Surgery
The Old Police Houses 1&Amp;2 Forest Road New Ollerton Nottinghamshire NG22 9QZ 01623 259555 partners@ollertonvets.cu.uk Website 7.89 miles

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Raoul Dowding Vets
The Veterinary Centre Narrow Lane Bawtry Doncaster South Yorkshire DN10 6QJ 01302 711922 enquiries@dowdingvets.com 9.52 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Clumber Park
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk At Clumber Park, In Nottinghamshire. This Walk Takes You Through Woodland And By The Lakeside, Introducing You To Historic Aspects Of The Park. S80 3AZ 5.53 miles Located 4.5 Miles South East Of Worksop, 6.5 Miles South-West Of Retford, 1 Mile From A1/A57, 11 Miles From M1 Exit 30.

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Clumber Park
Nice Long Walk Or A Short Riverside Walk. It Is National Trust. Dogs Can Go Off Lead But Not So On The Heathland As There Are Cattle And Sheep But Those Parts Are Well Fenced Off To Stop Ant Dogs Wandering In Accidentally. Can Go Through With Dogs On Leads. They Have Central Bark Which Is A Dog Friendly Cafe Where Dogs Can Be Either Outside Or Inside After A Good Leg Stretch. Plenty Of Parking Unnamed Road Worksop Lancashire S80 3AZ 5.64 miles

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Sherwood Forest
A Circular Dog Friendly Walk Through Sherwood Forest, In Nottinghamshire. This Walk Is Marked As The 'Wildwood Trail' And Will Allow You To Experience The Different Habitats, Landscapes And Wildlife In Sherwood Forest. Sherwood Forest Itself Is Famous For Its Historic Association With The Legend Of Robin Hood. NG21 9QB 9.04 miles Heading From The South Via The M1, Take Junction 29 And Then The A617 / A6191 For Mansfield, Turning Onto The A614 Old Rufford Road, Following Signs To Sherwood Forest. From The North Via The M1, Take Junction 30 And Follow Signs For Worksop Via The A619, Then The A57 To Upper Morton, Where You’Ll Find Signs Directing You Onto Blythe Road, And Then Through Edwinstowe And To Sherwood Forest.

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Rufford Abbey
Large Parkland With Hard Paths And Gentle Lakeside Walks. But Also Woodland Trails And Water. Plenty Of Routes To Suit All Dogs. Parking £3 50. Cafe, Toilets, Ruins, Sculpture Garden. Well Worth A Trip. Nice Meadows For A Picnic. On And Off Lead Areas. May Lodge Dr Newark Lancashire NG22 9DE 9.76 miles Look Out For The Brown Signs And Do Not Confuse With Ruffford Mill Nearby

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Whitwell Wood
Amazing Walk For You And Your Furry Babies. 3 Sign Posted Walks, Red, Yellow And Blue Ranging From.75 Miles To 2 Miles. We Walk The Edge Of The Wood Which Is Around 4 Miles That Leads To A Lovely Brook. Quiet, Beautiful Walk With Plenty Of Picnic Table Stops For A Well Earned Cup Of Tea. If You Dont Fancy A Picnic, There Is A Mobile Cafe In The Layby That Does Food And Drinks Mondays -Saturdays. Also 1/2 Mile From The Wood Towards Worksop Is The Half Moon Pub Which Offers Lovely Food And A Pint. Enjoy!! Clinthill Ln Worksop Lancashire S80 3EE 11.11 miles Pass The Turning For Whitwell On The Right And Follow The Road For 1/2 Mile, Park In Layby On The Left And The Entrance To The Wood Is 20Yards Down On The Left

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Tuetoes Wood
A Lovely Walk With Various Paths And The Benefit Of Onsite Parking. E Ferry Rd Scotter Gainsborough DN21 3QF 16.08 miles What Three Words Location Details Demoted.Exporters.Lined Https://W3w.Co/Demoted.Exporters.Lined

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Weather Forecast

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