The first record of the church is in 1258, and the oldest floor slab Memorial dates from 1496. This large church is now mostly the work of a 17th-century restoration, after the tower collapsed in 1651 destroying much of the chancel and south transept. It was rebuilt in 1658. The church is in a cruciform plan with north and south transepts, a central four stage crossing tower, nave with north and south aisles and clerestory windows, chancel, and south porch. There is also a Lady Chapel, Vestry and Sacristy. The oldest part of the church is the north transept which has two arches and an octagonal pier with fine leaf decoration on the capital. This was revealed during a restoration in 1873. The four bay chancel was refurbished around the same time, and it was extended to its original size. The north aisle was rebuilt using original material as well as the clerestory, battlements, and other parts church in 1854. The south porch was also added. There was further restoration in 1905. The church has numerous stained glass windows from the nineteenth century by several well-known artists. The west window of the south transept contains mediaeval glass, and is unusual in having two coins set into the glass. The organ was originally on a gallery at the west end, and in 1841 a new organ was placed on the south side of chancel. It was subsequently enlarged and has been overhauled several times since. In 1980 it was completely rebuilt with a new movable console. The tower has a ring of 10 bells. In 2009 a toilet and kitchen were installed in the west end of church. In 2010 the nave and south aisle roofs were repaired with the aid of a grant from English Heritage.

Search Shopping Hotels in Retford

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check availability on Retford Shopping Hotels

Tonight

16 Dec - 17 Dec

Tomorrow

17 Dec - 18 Dec

This weekend

19 Dec - 21 Dec

Next weekend

26 Dec - 28 Dec

Our top choices for Retford hotels with shopping nearby

Standard Double Room, Accessible Bathtub | Bed sheets

Premier Inn Chesterfield Town Centre

Chesterfield

1.793.899 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026

2 restaurants, breakfast served

Hex Wildlife Hotel

Doncaster

United Kingdom

patricia

Lobby

Days Inn by Wyndham Chesterfield Tibshelf

Alfreton

United Kingdom

Michelle

1.329.596 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

21 Dec - 22 Dec

Romantic Apartment, Private Bathroom (Whole apartment) | Shared kitchen

Hursley Lodge

Lincoln

United Kingdom

Stewart

3.693.322 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

19 Dec - 20 Dec

View all properties

Top Retford Hotel Reviews

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Nearby Cities

Choose Your Retford Hotel Style

More accommodation types in Retford

Hotels near popular Retford Attractions

Hotels in Retford by Star Rating

Expedia's Latest Trends

Hotels

General

2887f52c-9246-461a-bd76-5d8e8eab1252a340057e-5946-4f69-a06c-c7c9376a6d15