The district consists of three towns and many smaller villages situated in beautiful countryside that offers expansive views, especially from the highest points in Nottinghamshire, which sit within Ashfield.

We are proud of our five award winning country and town parks, local nature reserves, endless miles of way-marked  countryside footpaths, sites of historic interest, fascinating churches and its well known personalities, such as Lord Byron, Eric Coates, D.H. Lawrence, Ben Caunt and Harold Larwood.

Leaflets: Attractions, Walks and Events

There are several booklets and leaflets available to help you plan your visit to Ashfield, all of which can either be downloaded in pdf format by clicking on the following links or by sending a request to tourism@ashfield-dc.gov.uk

Heritage

Ashfield's rich natural and man-made heritage forms the majority of the district's tourist attractions, which comes in many shapes, sizes and guises including fascinating churches, historic buildings, industrial heritage, natural history and personalities.

Heritage Bus Tours

These free tours run frequently throughout the summer. There are two different types operating within Ashfield each using 15 seat mini buses.

Hucknall and District Heritage Tours are organised by the Hucknall Tourism and Regeneration Group and last about two and a half hours. They offer a guided tour around Hucknall and the surrrounding villages. Ring 0115 9638566 for further details and for this year's dates or email htrgken_sheilarobinson@hotmail.co.uk

Ashfield Heritage Bus Tours are organised by Ashfield District Council and last for about six hours and take you through the main heritage aspects of the district with the exception of Hucknall.  Check our Events Guide or our Events Page for dates and further information or email tourism@ashfield-dc.gov.uk

Places To Stay

Places To Stay is a directory of accomodation providers within Ashfield.

Events

Ashfield District Council, working in partnership with many organisations, including community groups, produces a series of activities, events and courses to suit all ages and interests. These activities include such things as

• Play days for younger children
• Skate boarding competitions for teenagers
• Family activities
• Craft workshops
• Art events
• Heritage tours
• And much more

Please check our events diary or request a copy of our Events Guide.

Two of our more noted and widely acclaimed activities are the Ashfield Show, held in August each year and the International Byron Festival, held in either June or July each year.

Leisure Centres

For those of you who like to engage in a little sport we have a series of leisure centres across Ashfield. They vary in what they can offer but include:

• Swimming
• Indoor bowls
• Ice skating
• Squash
• Fitness suites
• Basket ball
• Many other indoor sporting activities

Fishing

If you like a spot of fishing then we can offer two idyllic locations on Sutton Lawns and King's Mill Reservoir.

However there are also other private facilities available within Ashfield.