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Retford (pronounced rɛt-fʌd, RET-fud) is a market town in Nottinghamshire in the East Midlands of England, 31 miles (50 km) from Nottingham, and 23 miles (37 km) west of Lincoln. The population at the 2011 census was 22,013. The town is in the valley of the River Idle and the Chesterfield Canal passes through the centre.

Retford United Football Club (also known as the Badgers) are an English football club based at Cannon Park in Retford, Nottinghamshire. They currently play in the Central Midlands Football League.

Retford bus station serves the town of Retford, Nottinghamshire, England. It is managed by Nottinghamshire County Council.The bus station, of eight stands numbered alphabetically, is situated on Beardsall's Row, between Arlington Way and Spa Road in the town centre.The main operators at the bus station are Stagecoach in Bassetlaw, Stagecoach in Lincolnshire and TM Travel.

Hayton is a village in Nottinghamshire, England. It is located 4 miles north-east of Retford. According to the 2001 census it had a population (including Tiln) of 386, decreasing marginally to 385 in the 2011 Census.The parish church of St Peter is Norman, with 14th century windows.

The Albert Road drill hall is a former military installation in Retford.

St Michael the Archangel’s Church is a Grade II* listed parish church in the Church of England in Retford.

St Saviour’s Church, Retford is a Grade II listed parish church in the Church of England in Retford.

Sloswicke's Hospital is an almshouse in East Retford, Nottinghamshire, England.

St Swithun’s Church is a Grade II* listed Church of England parish in the Diocese of Southwell and Nottingham in East Retford.