Worksop is a town in the Bassetlaw district of Nottinghamshire, England on the River Ryton at the northern edge of Sherwood Forest. It is about 19 miles ESE of the City of Sheffield and its population is estimated (mid-2004) to be 39,800. Worksop is known as the "Gateway to the Dukeries", so called for the number of ducal residences in the area. An important manufacturer in the town is Premier Foods UK, which produces products such as Batchelor's Soups and Super Noodles and Oxo. Oxo is solely produced in Worksop. Wilkinson's Distribution Centre is also an important employer as well as the recently opened B&Q Distribution Centre. The Wilkinson UK headquarters are at JK House, south of the town near the A60.
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www.wikipedia.org.uk
Local Attractions :
Clumber Park :
http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-vh/w-visits/w-findaplace/w-clumberpark/
Hodsock Priory Gardens :
www.snowdrops.co.uk
Creswell Crags Visitor Centre :
www.creswell-crags.org.uk
Other Popular Attractions in Nottinghamshire