Retford Library

The library will be open from 9am - 3.30pm with a heritage talk taking place in the library's meeting room: 'Architectural Curiosities of Retford' at 1.30pm - 2.30pm.

Bassetlaw District Council’s Conservation Manager Michael Tagg will explore the town’s special architecture, focusing on what makes each building unique and how they contribute to Retford’s special character and appearance.

The talk is free to attend but pre-booking is essential (limited spaces available).

Visitors can also drop in to the library's heritage room from 10am - 3pm to view historical photographs and documents relating to local buildings. No booking is required for this.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 13 September:

'Architectural Curiosities of Retford' talk at 1.30pm - 2.30pm

Location & directions

Retford Library, 17 Churchgate, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6PE

Contact on day:

Retford Library

Telephone number:

+441623677200

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Book in advance for the talk by visiting the Inspire website, by calling Ask Inspire, or by visiting Retford Library (who will make the Eventbrite booking on your behalf.)

Booking contact name:

Inspire Culture Learning and Libraries

Booking telephone number:

+441623677200

Booking website:

https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/whats-on/events/architectural-curiosities-of-retford-retford-library/

Booking opens:

07 Aug 2025 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

12 Sep 2025 12:00 AM

Additional information

Due to unforeseen circumstances, 'The Architecture of the Chesterfield Canal' talk (previously arranged for 11am - 12pm on Saturday 13th September) has been cancelled.

Max no of people per tour:

40

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