Lifestyle

A scene from the Christmas lights switch-on and fireworks display in Worksop town centre last weekend. Now find out what's in store this weekend with our guide to 21 things to do and places to go.

Christmas, lights, action! 21 things to do in the Worksop area this weekend

Be prepared to be surprised by what this four-bedroom, detached property on Doncaster Road, Langold has to offer, both inside and round the back. It is an amazing house that is on the market for £475,000 with Nottingham-based estate agents, Tristram's Sales And Lettings.

Amazing Langold home with outdoor swimming pool and bar is a surprise package

Sticky Vicky in her hey day.

Benidorm legend Sticky Vicky dies aged 80

The new range.

Restaurant quality pizzas and pasta with pizzazz from PizzaExpress

Just £4.

Celebrations and Quality Street tubs now on sale at Aldi for under £4

Lanique Spirit of Rose.

Something for everyone at Carluccio’s, Mariage Frères and Lanique this Christmas

Homes and Gardens

Welcome to The Stables, a three-bedroom, stone-built barn conversion at Haven Hill, Firbeck. Estate agents Portfield, Garrard and Wright are inviting offers in the region of £450,000.

Take a look inside barn conversion in idyllic village setting close to Worksop
Imagine moving in for Christmas to a stone-built barn conversion in an idyllic setting within a historic village close to Worksop.

Winter Stags Blue Double Reversible Duvet Cover Bedding Set.

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The Knightsbridge II show home which is on sale at Jones Homes’ Van Dyk Village development, Clowne.

Luxury show home at Van Dyke Village is ready to move into

Ryan Taylor, Site Manager at Barratt Homes' Gateford Park development in Worksop

Award win for Worksop housing development site manager

Offers of more than £570,000 are invited by Mansfield-based estate agents Staton & Cushley for this stunning four-bedroom barn conversion in the idyllic setting of Mansfield Road, Creswell.

We all love a barn conversion, so feast your eyes on £570,000 Creswell stunner

Pets

The RSPCA is this year backing Guinea Pig Awareness Week, as it deals with a big spike in the tiny critters coming through its doors (RSPCA/Supplied)

RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs

Guinea pigs can become pregnant again within hours of giving birth, and the RSPCA says breeding can quickly spiral out of control

Amber Allott

Cocker spaniels have been named the most expensive pet to own in 2023

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The Bellflower in Preston, Lancashire, won the accolade of the official best pub for dogs in the UK

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Top 20 list of abandoned dog breeds as 50,000 dumped in three years

Top 20 abandoned breeds: List of dogs most dumped as 50,000 ditched in last three years

13 items dog owners should always take on summer walks to keep pets safe - including tick tweezers & blankets

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Tegu lizard that ‘runs like a T. rex’ currently on the loose

Cars & Motoring

Suzuki Ignis

The diminutive Suzuki Ignis has plenty going for it, says Julie Marshall

Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line

Compact SUV Volkswagen T-Roc is an ideal choice, says Julie Marshall

Retro & Heritage

Evacuee schoolboys from London at work using a motorised Rowtrac harrowing machine on the grounds of the Ashley House School for the Dig for Victory campaign on 11th August 1941 in Worksop.

21 fascinating retro pictures showing life across North Notts

Our latest retro gallery takes a look at life across North Nottinghamshire over the last century.

In photos: Can you spot anyone you know in our Worksop 2011 archives?

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Prospect Hill Junior School's boys and girls football teams celebrate their victories. The girls team as Bassetlaw Schools FA league winners and boys the Parry Cup winners.

Do you know anyone in this gallery of Worksop schoolkids enjoying their sport?

Playing sport at school can often lay the foundations for a long leisure sporting career in adult life.

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Phoebe Cox

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Become a part of Worksop’s history at heritage open day

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Staycation

Landal Kenwick Woods is set in abundant greenery as far as the eye can see.

Kenwick Woods: A hot tub break with countryside and coastline on the doorstep
Whether it’s romance, rambling or a family reunion, Landal Kenwick Woods is the ultimate woodland holiday retreat

This enchanting country house hotel offers a warm welcome and traditional hospitality.

Reconnect on a romantic spa break or friends’ reunion in the Cotswolds

Enjoy the perfect pamper day at Eden Hall Day Spa. One recent Tripadvisor review stated "This was an incredible spa and it was so relaxing the food was just amazing and they had a wide range of facilities."

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Santa is settling in at his grotto as we count down the days to Christmas. Check out our guide below to things to do and places to go in your area this weekend, which is packed with festive events and activities.

Festive fever is here! 20 things to do and places to go in Worksop at weekend

In this alternative take on the traditional Christmas Grotto, doughnut lovers will be invited to tell Santa not what they want for Christmas, but who they’d like to treat this year and why.

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The planned Heartwood Community Forest cover and area totalling 750 square kilometres

Plans for a community “forest” could see 300,000 trees planted

How well you do you know your partner, family and friends.

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A combination of Ferrero chocolates and treasured memories.

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Santa returns to spread some festive cheer at Brewers Fayre.

Santa returns to spread some festive cheer at Brewers Fayre

The Liquorice Gardens has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2023.

Worksop pub awarded ‘Loo of the Year Awards’ for top notch toilets

New at Aldi.

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Our weekly guide to things to do and places to go over the weekend proves that the countdown to Christmas is well and truly on. For many festive events are included in our list of 20 ideas for your area.

Countdown to Christmas is on! -- 20 things to do in Worksop area this weekend

Anita Marsh on her Appaloosa, Sully.

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Hilton Prague Old Town luxurious lobby awaits.

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House prices have risen in Bassetlaw. Photo: Other

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Everything you need for a Christmas dinner with all the trimmings.

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Vax Onepwer Edge Dual Pet & Car cordless vacuum.

Check out some great deals on Vax products this Black Friday

Subaru Solterra

The Solterra is Subaru’s first electric car. Julie Marshall tries it out

The Cannon, newly refurbished in Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Matt Johnson and his staff at the pub

Worksop pub serves up brand-new look following refurbishment