Why this ‘time warp’ Nottinghamshire village is the first place I’m visiting on a sunny spring day
The village has barely changed over the past century
We’re now in March, which means that spring has officially sprung.
Those of us in Nottinghamshire will gain more than two hours of daylight by the end of the month, thanks in large part to the clocks going forward on Sunday, March 29.
If spring is your favourite season, you’re certainly not alone.
Over the next three months mother nature will be hard at work with her felt tip, transforming the Nottinghamshire countryside into a palette of colour.
With daytime temperatures set to rise over the coming months, getting out and exploring all the county has to offer is a must.
The 830 square-miles of Nottinghamshire is packed with chocolate box villages just waiting to be explored.
Offering great walking routes, cosy cafes and picturesque cottages, these villages are well worth visiting on a sunny spring day.
There are literally hundreds of villages to choose from, but we think one stands out from the rest.
Why Epperstone is the first village I’m visiting during spring 2026
Located just off the A6097, Epperstone is surrounded by several other popular villages, including Gonalston, Oxton and Calverton.
Home to just over 500 people, Epperstone’s population has barely changed over the past two centuries, with official records stating that the village was home to 422 people in 1801.
Of course, Epperstone has seen a handful of new developments pop up in recent years, but the village certainly isn’t bloated by a large housing estate.
The centrepiece of Epperstone is the Holy Cross Church, with the Grade I listed building dating back to the 13th century.
The village’s red telephone box - which now houses a defibrillator instead of a telephone - only adds to the 1950s vibe.
If you’re on a day trip to Epperstone and fancy a pit stop, look no further than Bumbles Tea Room.
The tearoom, which boasts an impressive 4.8/5 Google rating, even stocks essentials to save village folk driving to the nearest supermarket - now that’s community spirit!
So, if you’re up for stepping back in time 70 years for a day this spring, Epperstone is a great way to do so.