About Cuckney, Norton, Holbeck and Welbeck
Cuckney, Norton, Holbeck and Welbeck are four small villages situated in North Nottinghamshire between the towns of Worksop and Mansfield. Their combined population is less than a thousand residents. At the heart of the area lies the Welbeck Estate, the home of the former Duke of Portland.
Welbeck Estate dates back to the time of the Domesday Book and the four villages developed within and around the estate area. In previous times almost every village resident would have been involved in the day to day working of Welbeck. Some residents remain closely tied to Welbeck – involved in farming, forestry, the School of Artisan Food for example – whereas others commute to surrounding towns and villages for work.
There is a host of history to be seen in the area. Ranging from the ancient Creswell Crags, through the churches of St Mary’s and St Winifred’s, and into the country parks of Clumber and Rufford. More recent history is evidenced by the now completed coal mining industry which brought wealth and employment to the area, and is now the centre of an active restoration project.
Changing times lead to changes in work and leisure activities. The area has seen the development of high-tech workshops on the Welbeck Estate which are now the home to several modern businesses run in a quiet rural environment. Many footpaths and trails link surrounding areas and give easy access to Sherwood Forest and surrounding parks. Cycling, both on and off-road, has become very popular and paintballing is now available. The future opportunities for further development of leisure activities are many fold.
Rural North Nottinghamshire is a great place to live and work. We need to maintain our unique environment, whilst looking after all members of our community. This may mean appropriate housing for older people, attracting young families to keep the school thriving, and work opportunities for people wanting to move to the area. Our Neighbourhood Plan hopes to address these issues.
Welbeck Estate dates back to the time of the Domesday Book and the four villages developed within and around the estate area. In previous times almost every village resident would have been involved in the day to day working of Welbeck. Some residents remain closely tied to Welbeck – involved in farming, forestry, the School of Artisan Food for example – whereas others commute to surrounding towns and villages for work.
There is a host of history to be seen in the area. Ranging from the ancient Creswell Crags, through the churches of St Mary’s and St Winifred’s, and into the country parks of Clumber and Rufford. More recent history is evidenced by the now completed coal mining industry which brought wealth and employment to the area, and is now the centre of an active restoration project.
Changing times lead to changes in work and leisure activities. The area has seen the development of high-tech workshops on the Welbeck Estate which are now the home to several modern businesses run in a quiet rural environment. Many footpaths and trails link surrounding areas and give easy access to Sherwood Forest and surrounding parks. Cycling, both on and off-road, has become very popular and paintballing is now available. The future opportunities for further development of leisure activities are many fold.
Rural North Nottinghamshire is a great place to live and work. We need to maintain our unique environment, whilst looking after all members of our community. This may mean appropriate housing for older people, attracting young families to keep the school thriving, and work opportunities for people wanting to move to the area. Our Neighbourhood Plan hopes to address these issues.