thebestof retford Shopping Directory

New Year is a time to say goodbye to things you no longer need and look forward to the changes the coming months have to bring. Why not wave farewell to those unwanted items and make a little money at Oldcotes Car Boot Sale and Sunday Market near Retford?

Retail guru, Mary Portas has published her report on the state of the UK’s town centres and the news isn’t good. Can high streets in towns such as Retford survive?

Retford children are sure to be delighted this year, when Mickey and Minnie Mouse drop in to switch on the town’s Christmas lights on November 29th. Locals will also enjoy a range of family fun all day at the The Square

Retford Business Forum has detailed a major drive to the town’s retailers, with the aim of increasing the number of people coming into town to shop over the next 12 months

At last month’s Retford Business Forum, a number of members voiced their opinion that Retford’s historic market should be based on Market Place, now that its £1 million improvements have been completed

From ceramics to handmade jewellery; local honey to cushions and photo frames; there is something for everyone at the monthly Sunday Craft Markets. Visitors will enjoy a huge range of handmade crafts created by small, local businesses.

During the summer, the largest Car Boot Sale in North Nottinghamshire is now open on Wednesdays as well as Sundays, doubling the chances of finding vintage treasures at bargain prices... or making money out of your unwanted items.

Backing Bassetlaw Loyalty Card Scheme members have been benefiting from extra free parking in Retford, and because it has been such a hit Bassetlaw District Council have decided to extend the free parking until October 31st.