Chesterfield Canal and country roads in Retford

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 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.

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

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

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