Nottinghamshire’s ‘time warp’ village with a historic pub and idyllic stream running through it
The delightful village is home to just over 500 people
Nottinghamshire is full of options if you’re looking for some day trip inspiration this summer.
The beauty of Nottinghamshire is that the county really does have something for everyone, from the hustle and bustle of Nottingham city centre to the acres of idyllic countryside.
If you’ve lived in the county for a while then you probably think you know it pretty well and presume that you know about the best places to visit.
But Nottinghamshire is a big part of England - 2,160 km2, to be exact - and there are always new places to learn about and then spend time exploring.
There are enough villages scattered across the county to keep even the keenest of day-trippers occupied this summer, with many of them just waiting to be discovered.
Many of these villages receive hardly any visitors, but that only preserves their quaint charm.
We’ve discovered one village in particular that’s well worth a visit over the next couple of months.
Why you should visit Caunton during summer 2025
‘Caunton, where’s that?’ we hear you say.
Located just off the A616 near Newark, it’s fair to say that Caunton isn’t inundated with thousands of visitors every year.
But don’t think for one second that that means the village isn’t worth visiting - far from it.
Home to just over 500 people, Caunton boasts a unique charm that you don’t get with bigger villages such as Papplewick and Edwinstowe.
The village itself comprises just a handful of roads, including Main Street, which is home to the Plough Inn.
The Georgian pub offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with both hot and cold food available throughout the week.
Flowing through Caunton is The Beck, a small river which crosses Ford Lane and Main Street in the village.
The village church, St Andrew’s, dates back to the Medieval period and is protected by Grade 1 listed status.
The countryside surrounding Caunton is perfect for a summer stroll, with many different public footpaths leaving the village in all directions.