Mansfield

Mansfield
Town
Market Square in Mansfield
CountryEngland
RegionEast Midlands
CountyNottinghamshire
Population
110,500
Websitehttps://www.mansfield.gov.uk/

Mansfield is a large market town in Nottinghamshire, England. It lies north of Nottingham and is the main town of the Mansfield District. It is one of the largest towns in Nottinghamshire.

History

The area around Mansfield has been lived in since Roman times. The town grew during the Middle Ages around its market, which still runs today.

During the Industrial Revolution, Mansfield became an important centre for coal mining and textiles. Many people moved to the area to work in mines, factories, and mills.

Geography

Mansfield sits in a small valley surrounded by woodland and countryside. The River Maun flows through the town. Nearby places include:

Economy

The economy used to depend on coal mining, but today it includes retail, services, warehousing, and manufacturing. The town has a large shopping centre, the Four Seasons Centre.

Transport

Mansfield has road links to Nottingham, Worksop, and Chesterfield. The town is served by Mansfield railway station on the Robin Hood Line.

Education

Mansfield has many primary and secondary schools, as well as a large further-education college:

Culture and landmarks

Some notable places in and around Mansfield include:

Mansfield is also known for its historic viaducts and old market square.

Sport

The town is home to:

Notable people

References