Parking in Retford

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Retford is an early market town in Nottinghamshire, England, with the right to hold a market being granted by Henry III in 1246. 
The town is 31 miles (50km) north of Nottingham and 23 miles (37km) west of Lincoln. 

Retford is well known for its markets (Thursday-Saturday), Georgian buildings, and for playing a role in the story of the Mayflower Pilgrims who fled to America in 1620.    

Below is a list of the council-run car parks in Retford

Carolgate, (shopper) DN22 6AS

•       24 hours, 7 days a week
•       16 spaces; 3 disabled
•       Charging times: 10am – 4pm, Monday to Saturday (except bank holidays, but including Good Friday)
•       Maximum Stay: 3 hours
•       Charges: Up to 1 hour/ 50p; Up to 2 hours/ £1.00; Up to 3 hours/ £2.00

Chancery Lane (North) Central (shopper), DN22 6EU

•       Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
•       17 spaces, 0 disabled,
•       Charging times: Charging times: 10am – 4pm, Monday to Saturday (except bank holidays, but including Good Friday)
•       Maximum Stay: 3 hours
•       Charges: Up to 1 hour/ 50p; Up to 2 hours/ £1.00; Up to 3 hours/ £2.00
•       Motorcycles can park in designated spaces free of charge

Chancery Lane (South) Central (shopper), DN22 6EU

•       Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
•       34 spaces, 4 disabled
•       Charging times: Charging times: 10am – 4pm, Monday to Saturday (except bank holidays, but including Good Friday)
•       Maximum Stay: 3 hours
•       Charges: Up to 1 hour/ 50p; Up to 2 hours/ £1.00; Up to 3 hours/ £2.00

Chapelgate (visitor), DN22 6PL

•       Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
•       69 spaces, 4 disabled
•       Charging times: 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, Mondays to Saturdays except Bank Holidays but including Good Friday
•       Maximum Stay: All Day
•       Charges: Up to 1 hour/ £1.00; Up to 2 hours/ £2.00; Up to 3 hours/ £3.00; All day/ £4.00; Season Ticket: 3 months/ £156; 6 months/ £312; 12 months/ £624

Churchgate Central (visitor), DN22 6PA

•       Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
•       168 spaces, 18 disabled, 1 motorcycle park
•       Charging times: 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, Mondays to Saturdays except Bank Holidays but including Good Friday
•       Maximum Stay: All Day
•       Charges: Up to 1 hour/ £1.00; Up to 2 hours/ £2.00; Up to 3 hours/ £3.00; All day/ £4.00; Season Ticket: 3 months/ £156; 6 months/ £312; 12 months/ £624

New Street (visitor), DN22 6EA

•       Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
•       174 spaces, 12 disabled, 5 motorcycle parks
•       Charging times: 8.00 am to 6.00 pm, Mondays to Saturdays except Bank Holidays but including Good Friday
•       Maximum Stay: All Day
•       Charges: Up to 1 hour/ £1.00; Up to 2 hours/ £2.00; Up to 3 hours/ £3.00; All day/ £4.00; Season Ticket: 3 months/ £156; 6 months/ £312; 12 months/ £624

West Street Central (shopper), DN22 6ES

•       24 hours, 7 days a week
•       37 spaces; 3 disabled, 0 motorcycle parks 
•       Charging times: 10am – 4pm, Monday to Saturday (except bank holidays, but including Good Friday)
•       Maximum Stay: 3 hours
•       Charges: Up to 1 hour/ 50p; Up to 2 hours/ £1.00; Up to 3 hours/ £2.00

Retford Train Station Car Park

•       101 spaces
•       Charges: £10/ Per Day; £37/ Week; £134/ Month; £350/ Three Months; £1030/ Year Hourly not available

Retford Hospital Parking DN22 7XF (Visitors Only)

•       310 Spaces
•       Open Monday to Sunday, 24 hours
•       Charges: Up to 1 hour/ £1.50; Up to 2 hours/ £2.80; Up to 4 hours/ £4.10; Up to 6 hours/ £5.00; Maximum/ £8.50
•       Disabled parking is free

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By Train: 

The East Coast Main Line, between London and Scotland, and the Sheffield to Lincoln Line go through Retford station. This is an important British Rail interchange. Trains are operated by London North Eastern Railway.

By Bus: 

Retford is served by a number of bus services, such as Stagecoach in Bassetlaw, Stagecoach in Lincolnshire, TM Travel, as well as local bus services to destinations like Worksop, Newark, and Nottingham. 

The National Express coach service from London’s Victoria Coach Station also arrives at Retford’s bus station.

Retford provides designated disabled spaces across all its car parks, except Chancery Lane (North) Central (shopper). Make sure to correctly display your Blue Badge permit. Disabled parking is free at Retford Hospital.

To see a map with all disabled bays close to Retford, visit the Blue Badge Parking website.

Parking at council run car parks throughout Retford is free on Sundays and bank holidays (except for Good Friday).

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How long does it take to drive from Nottingham to Retford?

Depending on the time of day Retford is 1 hour, 40 minute, drive from Nottingham, 1 hour in off peak.

What is there to do in Retford?

The Bassetlaw Museum and Pilgrim Gallery is a top attraction. All Saints Church is one of the key landmarks. St Peter’s Church Clayworth is home to the largest single work of art in the East of England. Retford has two theatres, Little Theatre on Wharf Road and the Majestic on Coronation Street.  

What is the address of the Retford Railway Station?

Retford Railway Station is located at Station Rd, Retford DN22 7DE, United Kingdom.