Explore Ollerton

Ollerton is a welcoming town offering a delightful blend of traditional architecture and modern conveniences, making it the perfect gateway for Sherwood Forest and Sherwood Pines.

Whether you are looking for outdoor adventure or rich local heritage, Ollerton and its surrounding villages are always ready to greet you.

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Things to do

Find the very best things to do when visiting Ollerton, no matter what time of year you visit.

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Food and drink

You’ll find plenty of places to get fantastic food & drink in Ollerton.

Shopping

Browse a variety of shops for all your needs when shopping in Ollerton.

Where to stay

Find out where to stay in Ollerton, with accommodation to suit every kind of visit.

Local highlights

The National Holocaust Museum

A reflective space with award-winning exhibitions, artefacts and memorial gardens, commemorating victims and exploring the impact of the Holocaust.

The Royal Lancers & Nottinghamshire Yeomanry Museum

A small museum at Thoresby Park with rich artefacts telling 300 years of cavalry history and soldiers’ stories.

Rufford Abbey Country Park

Set in beautiful parkland, the abbey is full of history, from its origins as a 12th Century Cistercian monastery to its period as a Jacobean era family home.

Thoresby Park

A beautiful country estate offering walks, shops, picnic spaces, events, weddings, and family-friendly activities year round.

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Discover more of Ollerton

Visitors can stroll between both New and Old Ollerton, exploring unique independent shops and enjoying vibrant nature trails that are ideal for a leisurely walk.

Nearby, Rufford Abbey Country Park features atmospheric 12th-century ruins and family-friendly adventures. Thoresby Park offers beautiful parkland walks through historic estate grounds and a bustling Victorian courtyard packed with independent craft shops, local galleries and a café.

Ollerton is also ideally located for discovering some of the area's unique attractions. The National Holocaust Museum in the nearby village of Laxton offers a powerful and thought-provoking visitor experience, while the picturesque village of Wellow is renowned for its historic maypole and traditional rural charm.

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