Traditional county: Nottinghamshire · District / Borough: Bassetlaw · Region: East Midlands
Explore Retford, Nottinghamshire with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Retford map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Retford, Nottinghamshire, England. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| Place | Retford |
| Traditional County | Nottinghamshire |
| District / Borough | Bassetlaw |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 53.322628 |
| Longitude | -0.942461 |
| Place Type | Town |
Retford reveals itself through the gentle interplay of the River Idle and the historic Chesterfield Canal, which once carried the lifeblood of trade through its heart. It lies 7.5 miles east of Worksop (from Worksop: bearing 82°T, OS grid SK 705 811), and is situated west-south-west of Welham village. The legacy of its medieval charter remains visible in the wide, bustling market square, where the grey stone of the buildings catches the pale, cool light of the afternoon. Agriculture and light industry have long sustained the economy, grounding the prosperity of the inhabitants in the fertile soil of the surrounding plains. These rhythms of commerce continue to pulse through the streets, reflecting a history shaped by industrious hands and the steady passage of inland navigation. The cultural identity of the place finds expression in the ornate facade of the Majestic Theatre, a beacon for those seeking drama and performance amidst the brickwork of the centre. Beyond the urban bustle, the expansive greenery of Kings' Park offers a sanctuary where the quiet shadow of the Broadstone monument stands as a silent witness to the passing seasons. Local memory is carefully curated within the walls of Amcott House, which houses the Bassetlaw Museum and chronicles the lives of those who walked these paths before. Creative spirits have often emerged from such quiet corners, including the renowned actor Richard Armitage, whose early years were spent absorbing the atmosphere of these Nottinghamshire streets. Such landmarks provide a sense of continuity, ensuring that the character of the site remains distinct and anchored in its own particular heritage.
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Explore Retford, Nottinghamshire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 53.322628, -0.942461. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | September 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |