Pilgrim Fathers

Welcome to Pilgrim Country

Pilgrim Country nestles on the crossroads of three English counties. It overlaps the district of Bassetlaw in North Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, covering roughly 50 square miles of picturesque villages and charming market towns.

Don't miss the Mayflower Trail during your visit. A circular tour, it takes you to the historic sites associated with the principal players in the Pilgrim Father's story, whose lives are well documented.

There's much more to see in Pilgrim Country. So take advantage of the area's other historic attractions. Nottingham, Lincoln, York, the Yorkshire Dales, and the great outdoors of Derbyshire and the Peak District are all nearby. The legendary Sherwood Forest and literary landscapes of DH Lawrence and Byron country are also just a stone's throw away, so your short break can easily turn into an extended stay.

2007 marked the 400th anniversary of the founding Pilgrim Fathers leaving Bassetlaw to start their new life in Holland. It was 13 years later, in 1620, when the Pilgrims finally reached Plymouth, USA.