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In between the East Coast Main Line to the east, the A1 to the west and the A57 to the north, East Markham lies about 8 kilometres south of Retford. A smaller sister village called West Markham sits on the other side of the road between Tuxford and Markham Moor.

Being a conservation area, East Markham has good walking and cycling routes. With such a picturesque setting, the village makes a lovely romantic holiday destination. What could be better than taking a stroll with your partner along the many wonderful walking routes in town? All you need are some East Markham flowers to present during a meal and you've got yourself a wonderful weekend getaway. If you can't though, there is always an option to send flowers to East Markham to your accommodation to surprise your date.

HISTORY

Manufacturing used to be a big part of East Markham with the likes of Hermans chicken factory being based here. A lot of orchards used to surround the village, which made East Markham quite popular. However, the orchards were replanted.

Now, East Markham is mostly a commuter village.

ATTRACTIONS

There are a few attractions within East Markham itself that are worth visiting. Also, the surrounding sights in neighbouring towns are well worth the visit. In case you want to make it a romantic trip, don't forget to get some flowers in East Markham to present your partner with.

All that said, here's what you can expect in East Markham and beyond:

Church Spa – housed in a former Methodist church and offers spa facilities on a day basis and serves as a bed and breakfast for overnight stays.

Church of St John the Baptist – a parish church in the Church of England. It's a medieval structure that was restored between 1883 and 1887 by John Oldrid Scott. It is a listed as Grade I by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport for being a building of outstanding architectural or historic interest.

Cleveland Mill – was a notable landmark in the village but is not a house. Constructed in 1837, it used to be a working mill that was powered by wind until 1920. After that, it was powered by steam and oil engines. In 1976, it was sold as a house.

Other places of interest in East Markham include a village hall, a charity playgroup and a primary school. Also located within the village is a bowls club, tennis courts and football pitch.

Nearby Attractions

Clumber Park – a beautiful parkland, heath and woods covering over 3,800 acres. The place features a Gothic-style chapel, a pleasure ground and a Walled Kitchen. Here, you can explore the ducal park with its parkland, gardens, woodlands and lake. Also, it's home to amazing wildlife.

Wetlands Animal Park – home to a range of exotic and domestic animals. Apart from two lakes that is full of natural wildlife, Wetlands also has a natural woodland area, play area and bird hides. Among the animals featured here include monkeys, deer, wallabies and meerkats.

Rufford Abbey Country Park – this is the estate and grounds of a former 12th-century Cistercian Monastery and country house. It's one of the main country parks in the broader Sherwood Forest area. Here, you can take a walk around the lake, head to the gardens or let the young ones play in the children's play area. A huge grass area lies at the side of the abbey for picnics, playing games and just hanging out.

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