November may officially be the final month of autumn, but there’s no denying that things are starting to feel very wintry.
Whether it be a thick layer of frost first thing in the morning or darkness descending by 4pm, the initial hallmarks of winter are often present by mid-November.
If you’re someone who tends to hibernate during the winter months, attempting to brave the cold and dark days by leaving the house can be something of a challenge.
But winter is actually the perfect time to dust off your walking boots and experience the very best of Nottinghamshire.
Our county’s many villages come into their own in the lead up to Christmas, with cute light displays, cosy pubs and frost-covered countryside.
We’ve hand-picked 15 chocolate-box Nottinghamshire villages that are well worth a daytrip this November.
Discover them in the gallery below:
1. 15 picture-postcard Nottinghamshire villages that look even better on a crisp November day 2025
Explore these beautiful Nottinghamshire villages on a crisp day this November | Getty Images Photo: Getty
2. Fiskerton
Nestled on the banks of the River Trent, Fiskerton is a village ideal for a daytrip this winter. The Bromley at Fiskerton pub is popular among visitors. | Trevor Rickard Photo: Trevor Rickard
3. Hardwick Village
Hardwick Village is a fascinating rural settlement within Clumber Park in the Bassetlaw district of the county, near Worksop. It consists of former labourers' cottages and a couple of farms, including Hardwick Grange. Created in the late 19th century, it was designed in a picturesque, neo-Elizabethan style specifically to give the impression of a traditional village. Photo: Graham Lee
4. East Markham
East Markham, historically also known as Great Markham, is a small village south of Retford. It includes a church and a village hall, as well as a pub, the Queens Hotel on High Street. It even produces its own cider, known as Bad Apple. A very sporty village, it is home to a football club, a BMX track, tennis courts, a bowling green and the Bassetlaw Bulldogs rugby league team. Photo: Submitted