1Mattersey Priory
Priory in Mattersey, Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
Attractions in Mattersey
Around Mattersey: Lincoln Cathedral and more
The one place on our list close to Mattersey is Mattersey Priory, within 5 km of its edge. A day out takes you to Lincoln Cathedral, 34 km away. Go further, within 40 km, and there are 12, including 4 castles and 3 cathedrals.
For a day out
12
within 40 km
The best known
34 km
Lincoln Cathedral
Close by
1
within 5 km of its edge
Close by
Starting nearby
You will find Mattersey Priory 1.4 km from the middle. Mattersey Priory is a priory in Mattersey, Bassetlaw, Nottinghamshire.
The map
Map view
The 7 numbers match the tiles below.
Mattersey is the orange dot; the numbers match the places below. © OpenStreetMap contributors · ONS built-up area 2022
By kind
A breakdown by kind
11 of the 13 are castles or historic places, more than any other kind.
Museums & galleries 1 museum0 in town · 1 nearby
Castles & historic places 4 castles · 3 abbeys or priories · 3 cathedrals · 1 historic house0 in town · 11 nearby
Zoos, theme parks & days out 1 zoo0 in town · 1 nearby
Green: inside Mattersey. Grey: the rest, within 40 km.
6 places are cared for: 5 by English Heritage and 1 by the National Trust (Mattersey Priory, Conisbrough Castle, Roche Abbey and Bolsover Castle, and 2 more).
Every place
The complete list
Its 13 places all lie within 40 km.
Conisbrough Castle
Grade I listed historic house museum in Conisbrough, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England, UK.
Gainsborough Old Hall
Medieval manor house museum in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
Cathedral Church of St Marie
Roman Catholic cathedral in Sheffield, England.
Newstead Abbey
Historic house museum, home of Lord Byron, in Nottinghamshire, England, UK.
What is in or close to Mattersey comes first, then the best known within 40 km, close and well known first. Churches and listed buildings are on the History page, not here.
14 listed buildings are on Mattersey’s History page → · Parks, footpaths and green space in Mattersey →
A day out
Days out from Mattersey
Best known first, these lead 12 places within 40 km.
2CathedralLincoln Cathedral34 km southeastCastle3Castle · English HeritageConisbrough Castle20 km northwest
4CastleLincoln Castle33 km southeast
5CastleTickhill Castle10 km west
6Abbey or priory · English HeritageRoche Abbey15 km west
7Castle · English HeritageBolsover Castle29 km southwestHistoric houseHistoric house · National TrustHardwick Hall34 km southwest
Museum · English HeritageGainsborough Old Hall12 km east
ZooYorkshire Wildlife Park13 km north
CathedralSheffield Cathedral34 km west
CathedralCathedral Church of St Marie34 km west
Abbey or prioryNewstead Abbey38 km southwestThe best known within 40 km, the closest and best known first.
The nearest town with more to see: Tickhill →
Before a day out in Mattersey
What is there to see near Mattersey?
No attraction is mapped inside Mattersey itself. Within 5 km of it are Mattersey Priory.
Does Mattersey have a museum?
No museum or gallery is mapped in or within 5 km of Mattersey.
Is there a National Trust or English Heritage property near Mattersey?
Yes. In or within 5 km of Mattersey, 1 place is cared for by English Heritage (Mattersey Priory).
What are the best-known days out near Mattersey?
Within 40 km: Lincoln Cathedral (34 km), Conisbrough Castle (20 km), Lincoln Castle (33 km), Tickhill Castle (10 km).
Where are Mattersey’s historic buildings listed?
Mattersey has 14 listed buildings, 1 of them Grade I. They are on its History page, from Historic England’s list, not repeated here.
How is this list made?
From OpenStreetMap (museums, galleries, zoos, theme parks and attractions, castles, forts and abbeys, and historic houses and gardens that are open to visitors) and Wikidata (what each place is, who runs it, its website and visitor counts). A place counts for Mattersey when it is inside the ONS 2022 built-up area, and as nearby within 5 km of its edge. Opening times and prices are not shown: check the official site.
Places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence) and Wikidata (CC0), placed in the ONS 2022 built-up area (Open Government Licence v3.0). Visitor counts are the latest Wikidata gives, with their year.
Photos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (6)
- Mattersey Priory: Alison Stamp, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lincoln Cathedral: DrMoschi, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Lincoln Castle: Dmitrij M, CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Tickhill Castle: original: Michael Patterson derivative work: Paravane, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Roche Abbey: Alison Stamp, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Bolsover Castle: Stephen G Taylor, CC BY-SA 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
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