Mansfield
United Kingdom · EnglandGB
Market town in Nottinghamshire, England
Mansfield is a market town and the administrative centre of the Mansfield District in Nottinghamshire, England. It is the largest town in the wider Mansfield Urban Area and the second largest settlement in Nottinghamshire, after the city of Nottingham. Henry III granted Mansfield the Royal Charter of a market town in 1227. The town lies in the Maun Valley, 12 miles (19 km) north of Nottingham. The district had a population of 110,500 at the 2021 census. Mansfield is the one local authority in Nottinghamshire with a publicly elected mayor, the Mayor of Mansfield. In ancient times, it became the pre-eminent in importance amongst the towns of Sherwood Forest.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 79,921
- Coordinates
- 53.133, -1.200
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Mansfield
Located in England, United Kingdom, Mansfield is best described as a compact city. The headcount is close to 79,921. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards family and water sports.
Things to do in Mansfield
Family in Mansfield
(1)Mansfield's family entries include Water Parks. All of it is drawn from Mansfield's recorded activities. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Water Sports in Mansfield
(1)Mansfield records Wakeboard under water sports. It is a direct read of Mansfield's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Mansfield
Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Mansfield is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is Europe/London.
Similar destinations
Places near Mansfield that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Mansfield known for?
- Mansfield is mainly a destination for family and water sports, set in England, United Kingdom with around 79,921 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Mansfield?
- You can plan around Water Parks and Wakeboard in Mansfield. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Mansfield?
- Plan water days for June to September. Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Mansfield located?
- Administratively, Mansfield sits in England, United Kingdom — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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