Laxton itself is a popular destination for visitors interested in the history of the village, which is the last example in the country of a working three field strip farming system. Laxton's Court Leet is the last such court in the country which retains the jurisdiction to hear and determine legal proceedings.

Laxton is also home to the best preserved motte and bailey castle in Nottinghamshire which is only a short walk from Crosshill House and most people can manage the walk up to the earth works, if not the climb to the top of the castle mound itself.

The Laxton Visitor Centre is opposite Crosshill House, within the grounds of The Dovecote Inn. It is open every day and visitors can purchase literature and maps for three different walks, browse the interpretation boards, or view the introductory film about the village for a slot metre charge of £2. Anyone wanting a guided walk can arrange this in advance through us or directly with a local guide.

Just outside Laxton on the road to Ollerton is Beth Shalom, the Holocaust Centre. This is also open to visitors.

Only three miles from Crosshill House in the opposite direction is Tuxford Windmill, a working mill where you can take a guided tour, purchase flour from the mill and enjoy a delicious tea with Fari's fabulous home made cakes. If you like home made cakes and cream teas, Ollerton Watermill, which is only a short drive in the opposite direction and open during the summer months is a 'must', having won the 'Best Tea Place' award in 2006. Booking advised here.

Crosshill House is situated 12 miles from the market town of Newark with its Civil War history. There you can view the castle and also enjoy a trip on the River Trent. Also nearby is Southwell, the home of the bramley apple, with its famous Minster, all weather race course and the best preserved example of a workhouse in the country. This is in the keeping of the National Trust and is open to visitors.

Notts Info shows attractions in this area and you can select those you may wish to visit by the type of attraction and the distance from Crosshill House. Click here to use our personalised programme to select places to visit.

More information about all these places can be found by clicking on the buttons for the pages listed to the left. Some also have their own web sites, which are shown under 'Links'.