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On this site Katherine Swynford, mistress of John of Gaunt, lived and worshipped, come and find our about their famous love affair and court scandal at the Katherine exhibition.

Beautiful 13th century limestone, cruciform church with a stunning reredos created by WD Caröe featuring of agriculture and textile working.

A 14th century church, restored in 1868-9 by George Gilbert Scott.

This quaint 13th century church stands at the heart of the historic parish of Ordsall and is visible over the river Idle for a scenic stroll and view.

The church is Victorian and was built by the 10th Duke of St Albans for use by his family, estate workers and the villagers.

Opened in 1887 largely to serve an area developed as a consequence of the work undertaken by the Bestwood Coal and Iron Company, founded in 1872.

Welcome to our quintessential English parish church, surrounded by greenery and lovingly cared for it has been described as ‘the church among the trees’ and certainly lives up to visitors expectations!

St Peter's dates from the 12th century with later extensions, have an interesting font with a Spode font basin that was installed in 1814 and the front of the altar is formed from the tomb stone of the last abbess of Torksey.

The first recorded reference in history to a church in East Retford comes from 1258 but most of the church was rebuilt in the 1650s, following the collapse of the tower in 1651.