Linden Homes, Appendix 2 - Bassetlaw District Council

2.0 Site ContextBridgegate, RetfordRetford Mayflower Trail Lock on Chesterfield CanalRetail2.1 Retford has a wide range ofretail facilities in the town centrewhich includes a large number oflocal independent retailers andnational retailers.Health2.2 There are three doctorsurgeries in Retford, all locatedwithin the town centre,approximately 1200 metres southof the site. Retford Hospital is alsojust over 1200 metres south westof the site. There are 7 dentalpractices, all located within thetown centre.Education2.3 There are 9 schools withinRetford, 2 high schools, 5 primaryschools (2 with nursery schools)and 2 nursery schools.2.4 Carr Hill Primary School iswithin 400 metres south of thesite, approximately 5 minuteswalking distance. The school hasa total capacity for 315 pupils, andthere are currently 264 pupils onroll.2.5 The Elizabethan High Schoolis within 800 metres west of thesite, approximately 10 minuteswalking distance. The school hasa total capacity for 1258 pupils,and there are currently 1198 pupilson roll.Employment2.6 Retford Town Centre offersa wide range of employmentthrough its wide retail offer andother facilities.Leisure and Recreation2.7 There are a wide range ofleisure and recreation facilitiesin Retford, including a swimmingpool, gym, skate park, variousparks and football fields, amuseum and two theatres.Public Transport2.8 The town is served by anumber of busses operated byStagecoach and Yourbus, as wellas smaller local bus operators, todestinations including Worksop,Newark, Robin Hood Airport andBawtry.2.9 Retford is served by fiverailway routes linking to LondonKings Cross, Edinburgh, Hull,Leeds and Lincoln.4Tiln Lane, Retford | Masterplan Report | May 2011