The Harley Foundation
Coal Mining Stories
Explore the connections between the Welbeck Estate and coal mining – and celebrate the creativity of Nottinghamshire’s mining communities.
Nestled in the heart of Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, Welbeck is conveniently located on the A60, just 15 minutes from the A1 and M1.
The nearest train station is Creswell (Derbyshire). Creswell is on the Robin Hood Line, which runs an hourly service between Nottingham and Worksop. From Creswell Station, there is a 2 mile (45 minutes) walk through Creswell Crags’ picturesque limestone gorge.
Trains to Retford are very convenient. Retford is on the East Coast Main Line, approximately 1.5 hours from London Kings Cross. We recommend booking a taxi for onwards travel. The drive from Retford is approximately 30 minutes.
Chesterfield Station is located on the East Midlands Railway route from London St Pancras to Sheffield.
The local railway station in Worksop is on the Sheffield to Lincoln line.
Please note: It is advisable to pre-book a taxi for your journey from your arrival station to Welbeck. We recommend Hinchcliffe Taxi's of Retford, 01777 702 049 and Nunn's Taxis, Worksop, 01909 500 005.
Journey times and prices vary according to the time of day – please check the National Rail website, call 03457 484 950, or download an app such as trainline.com from your smartphone app store.
Welbeck Estate - Main Reception
The office is open
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
If you are planning a visit to Welbeck, please see the individual listings:Â
Explore the connections between the Welbeck Estate and coal mining – and celebrate the creativity of Nottinghamshire’s mining communities.
Visit to discover a museum of extraordinary objects and fascinating stories. See silver, tapestry, paintings and jewels, plus returning star items that visitors know and love – such as Michelangelo’s ‘Madonna of Silence’ or the pearl earring worn by Charles I at his execution.
Discover new ceramic works by Serena Korda in this exhibition exploring the three archetypes of a woman’s life: Maiden, Mother, and Crone.
