Queen’s Park was established in the 1880s to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee and to alleviate the overcrowded conditions in the town at the time.placeholder image
Queen’s Park was established in the 1880s to commemorate Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee and to alleviate the overcrowded conditions in the town at the time. | JPIMedia

10 Mansfield and Ashfield beauty spots to enjoy the great outdoors responsibly this bank holiday weekend

By Andy. Done-Johnson
Published 22nd May 2020, 12:31 BST
Updated 22nd May 2020, 12:31 BST

With the coronavirus lockdown easing, people can take advantage of the rarely-seen combination of sunny weather and a bank holiday weekend in the Mansfield and Ashfield areas.

But anyone visiting the area’s beauty spots and open spaces must stick to the social distancing rules and stay alert.

Here is a list of 10 places around Mansfield and Ashfield you can enjoy with your household or one other person.

Apart from the Reservoir there is a variety of other habitats including farmland and woodland, boasting many species of birds.

1. Ogston Reservoir

Apart from the Reservoir there is a variety of other habitats including farmland and woodland, boasting many species of birds. | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media

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A large country park on the outskirts of Chesterfield with a beautiful lake, which is home to ducks, swans, coots and Canadian geese.

2. Holmewood Valley Country Park

A large country park on the outskirts of Chesterfield with a beautiful lake, which is home to ducks, swans, coots and Canadian geese. | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media

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Described as a “gem in the middle of a residential area”, there is plenty of wildlife to enjoy, and it is cycle friendly.

3. Walton Dam

Described as a “gem in the middle of a residential area”, there is plenty of wildlife to enjoy, and it is cycle friendly. | JPIMedia Photo: JPI Media

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The Cuckoo Way is the Chesterfield Canal Towpath and the full route runs for 46 miles from Chesterfield to West Stockwith and the River Trent.

4. Cuckoo Way - Chesterfield Canal

The Cuckoo Way is the Chesterfield Canal Towpath and the full route runs for 46 miles from Chesterfield to West Stockwith and the River Trent. | Other 3rd Party Photo: Destination Chesterfield

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