The first record of the church is in 1258, and the oldest floor slab Memorial dates from 1496. This large church is now mostly the work of a 17th-century restoration, after the tower collapsed in 1651 destroying much of the chancel and south transept. It was rebuilt in 1658. The church is in a cruciform plan with north and south transepts, a central four stage crossing tower, nave with north and south aisles and clerestory windows, chancel, and south porch. There is also a Lady Chapel, Vestry and Sacristy. The oldest part of the church is the north transept which has two arches and an octagonal pier with fine leaf decoration on the capital. This was revealed during a restoration in 1873. The four bay chancel was refurbished around the same time, and it was extended to its original size. The north aisle was rebuilt using original material as well as the clerestory, battlements, and other parts church in 1854. The south porch was also added. There was further restoration in 1905. The church has numerous stained glass windows from the nineteenth century by several well-known artists. The west window of the south transept contains mediaeval glass, and is unusual in having two coins set into the glass. The organ was originally on a gallery at the west end, and in 1841 a new organ was placed on the south side of chancel. It was subsequently enlarged and has been overhauled several times since. In 1980 it was completely rebuilt with a new movable console. The tower has a ring of 10 bells. In 2009 a toilet and kitchen were installed in the west end of church. In 2010 the nave and south aisle roofs were repaired with the aid of a grant from English Heritage.

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Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 60°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 41°F. Average annual precipitation for Retford is 27 inches.

What is there to see and do in Retford?

In general, Retford is known for its gardens, bars, and festivals. Get out into nature with places like Idle Valley Nature Reserve, Clumber Park, and Sherwood Forest Country Park. Cultural attractions include Bassetlaw Museum, RAF Scampton Heritage Centre, and British Horological Institute. Locals like to shop at Hemswell Antique Centres.

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Keep this information about transit options in Retford on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Doncaster (DSA-Sheffield), located 11.6 mi (18.7 km) away from the city center. An alternative is Hull (HUY-Humberside), which is 26.7 mi (43 km) away. When you're out and about, you might want to use public transit to get around. If you're looking to see more of the surrounding area, head over to Retford Station to catch a train.

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