Laxton

Laxton or Lexington as it’s often historically  referred to, is a small rural village in north Nottinghamshire dating back to 1066 and the Norman Conquest. Today’s visitors can still see the castle site at the northern edge of the village and witness Nottinghamshire’s best preserved motte and bailey. You can also visit the beautiful and much better preserved Church of St Michael the Archangel which dates back to 1190 and is still in use today.

However, what makes Laxton truly unique is its continuation of the Medieval Open Field Farming System. This system is the last remaining working open field system in Europe and you can happily walk the fields yourself or take a tour which we can arrange for you. The Visitors Centre, which is located within the Dovecote Inn car park is open all day every day, with free admission and lots more information about Laxton and its history. The village also has a small Holocaust Museum on its outskirts, the first venue in Britain dedicated primarily to the holocaust.

At the heart of the village is the Dovecote Inn where you can find great value, locally sourced food and real ales, as well as friendly locals who will happily tell you a tale or two.

Photo: courtesy of Michael Loudon