Scrooby & Babworth, Nottinghamshire
The leading religious Separatists who voyaged to America in 1620 were originally from the Bassetlaw area of Nottinghamshire, where their beliefs were shaped. Regarded as dangerous religious renegades who rejected fundamental principles of the State and the established Church of England, they worshipped in secret to avoid arrest and persecution.
Among them was William Brewster who was brought up in Scrooby. Inspired by the radical words of Richard Clifton, the rector of nearby All Saints' Church, Babworth, Brewster is believed to have founded a Separatist Church in his family home - the (privately owned) manor house at Scrooby. He was fined for non-attendance at St. Wilfrid’s Church in Scrooby but was respected as an elder and spiritual guide, and played a significant role in the congregation’s later journeys.
The delightful All Saints’ Church dates back to the 15th century, Richard Clifton was parson here from 1586 until 1605. The church contains many interesting items recalling the Pilgrims.
The Pilgrim Roots trail includes Scrooby, Babworth and other nearby destination including Gainsborough, Austerfield, Retford and Boston.
Visiting Nottinghamshire
Scrooby and Babworth area in the Bassetlaw district of north Nottinghamshire. Today, the county is also well known for the city of Nottingham, Sherwood Forest - the Home of Robin Hood and being a centre of cultural, sporting and retail excellence. The surrounding countryside of Nottinghamshire has beautiful rural English villages, art galleries, excellent food and significant heritage.
Follow the Pilgrim Roots itinerary through north Nottinghamshire and take time to visit some of the county’s highlights
Scrooby & Babworth Mayflower Highlights
- Events
- Attractions
- Accommodation
18 Jul-09 Jan 21
Bassetlaw Museum - Open Art Exhibitions
Scrooby & Babworth
11 Sep 20
Three Sisters Planting Competition Deadline
Scrooby & Babworth
16 Sep 20
An Evening with Adrian Gray
Scrooby & Babworth
19 Sep 20
Pilgrims Gallery Anniversary Event
Scrooby & Babworth
17 Oct-09 Jan 21
Where It Began
Scrooby & Babworth
21-28 Nov 20
Babworth Arts Exhibition
Scrooby & Babworth
13 Feb 21
Pilgrim Roots and Mayflower 400
Scrooby & Babworth
21 Aug 21
Scrooby Manor Heritage Day
Scrooby & Babworth
31 Aug 21
Pilgrim Crafts
Scrooby & Babworth
20-27 Sep 21
The Wampanoag Perspective
Scrooby & Babworth
Mayflower Pilgrim Tours
Personal guided tours of the home villages of Brewster, Bradford, Robinson and Smith.
Pilgrims & Prophets Tours
Driving Tour
Tours of the Pilgrim Roots region and sites connected with the Pilgrim people and congregations.
Brackenbury’s Britain
Guided Walking Tour
Brackenbury’s Britain specialises in cultural walking tours of the Pilgrim Roots region.
All Saints' Church
Historic Site
Babworth Church where Bradford and Brewster went to hear Richard Clifton preach.
Bassetlaw Museum
Visitor Attraction
A small and very attractive museum in the market town of Retford.
Mayflower Pilgrim Visitor Centre
Visitor Attraction
Pilgrim Museum and Tourist Information centre, with displays, interactive content and artefacts in Retford.
Select South West Tours
Driving Tour
Unforgettable private 5 day adventure across the UK tracing the journey of the Pilgrims who set sail on the Mayflower in 1620.
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa Exterior
Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Spa
Hotel
A 60 bedroom hotel with suites, lodges and a luxury spa.
Bedroom Suite
Browns of Holbeck
Bed & Breakfast
One of five finalists in the Visit England Awards for Excellence 2014 in the Bed and Breakfast/Guest Accommodation category, The Old Orchard Cottage is a 1730 stone country cottage.
The Sherwood Hideaway Bedroom One
The Sherwood Hideaway
Self-Catering
Thoresby Hall
Thoresby Hall
A grade 1 listed 19th century country house retreat with spa, gardens and fine dining.
The Separatist Inn
The Separatist Inn
Hotel
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