Retford, Nottinghamshire Weather
About Retford, Nottinghamshire
Retford reveals itself through the gentle interplay of the River Idle and the historic Chesterfield Canal, which once carried the lifeblood of trade through its heart. It lies 7.5 miles east of Worksop (from Worksop: bearing 82°T, OS grid SK 705 811), and is situated west-south-west of Welham village. The legacy of its medieval charter remains visible in the wide, bustling market square, where the grey stone of the buildings catches the pale, cool light of the afternoon. Agriculture and light industry have long sustained the economy, grounding the prosperity of the inhabitants in the fertile soil of the surrounding plains. These rhythms of commerce continue to pulse through the streets, reflecting a history shaped by industrious hands and the steady passage of inland navigation.
The cultural identity of the place finds expression in the ornate facade of the Majestic Theatre, a beacon for those seeking drama and performance amidst the brickwork of the centre. Beyond the urban bustle, the expansive greenery of Kings' Park offers a sanctuary where the quiet shadow of the Broadstone monument stands as a silent witness to the passing seasons. Local memory is carefully curated within the walls of Amcott House, which houses the Bassetlaw Museum and chronicles the lives of those who walked these paths before. Creative spirits have often emerged from such quiet corners, including the renowned actor Richard Armitage, whose early years were spent absorbing the atmosphere of these Nottinghamshire streets. Such landmarks provide a sense of continuity, ensuring that the character of the site remains distinct and anchored in its own particular heritage.
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About This Retford, Nottinghamshire Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Retford, Nottinghamshire, England, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, real-time aviation weather (METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport), precipitation radar and Meteosat satellite imagery. Public safety alerts are sourced from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS), covering wind, rain, snow, ice, fog, thunderstorm and extreme heat warnings. Soil temperature, soil moisture and evapotranspiration data are provided for agricultural planning in this town. Live river level data is sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring API. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Retford includes coordinates 53.322628, -0.942461, in the county of Nottinghamshire, England. Times are shown in local UK time (GMT in winter, BST in summer). A street and satellite map of Retford is available on the Retford map page, and forecasts for neighbouring towns are listed on the Nottinghamshire weather hub.
Weather data is sourced from the Met Office and the open-source Open-Meteo API, whose ensemble includes the Met Office UKMO model. Severe weather warnings come from the Met Office National Severe Weather Warning Service (NSWWS). River level and tidal data are sourced from the Environment Agency Flood Monitoring and National Tide Gauge Network APIs. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate shown where no reporting station is in range. Radar is provided by RainViewer and satellite imagery by EUMETSAT. All data updates automatically on every page visit.