Welcome to Ollerton Village
An historic Domesday Book listed village on the edge of Sherwood Forest
In the heart of Robin Hood country.
What's Happening?
Making a better place:
All our actions are aimed at simply making the village a better place to live, work or visit, working with local, district and county organisations. What constantly needs our attention...........
Buildings:
The historic buildings left empty and unkempt by Samuel Smith's Brewery.
The renovation of Grade 2 listed Ollerton Hall, now completed and the apartments listed for sale.
UPDATE: 24/9/26 The White Hart Inn, including the old cafe building next door and the field to the rear, has been put up for sale, as has the former Sherwood Garage site on Main Street. This is welcome news, and we hope for some sympathetic treatment of these important heritage buildings.
Traffic:
The commencement of the A614 Improvement Project, including Ollerton Roundabout. Will it actually start in 2026? 20/9/26 - work started at the southern end of the project at Kirk Hill and Lowdham.
UPDATE Note for your diary Thursday 29th October a Meet the Contractor session will take place at Ollerton Jubilee Hall between 5pm - 9pm to see and discuss the traffic management arrangements for the construction phase of the roundabout upgrade.
The use and misuse of village roads, notably Station Road, by rat-running traffic.
Events
Our own social events, plus supporting other groups in the area including the famous St George's Day celebrations.
Events
Our friends at Ollerton
Jubilee Hall
Upcoming Events
Remembrance Sunday
8th November
Join us for our annual service as the parade arrives from New Ollerton at 10.45am
What would you like to join in with?
Quiz?
Wine tasting?
Christmas concert?
Street party?
Let us know...we'll try and organise it if there's enough support.
...and from our friends at Paul's Pit Stop:
History and Legends of the Area
Memorial Garden looking North
Hop Pole Hotel
(currently closed by Sam Smith's brewery)
History
Explore the Past
Ollerton Village (formerly Alreton and Allerton) has a rich history signalling it's growth and development since the first settlements in the area by Anglo-Saxons, influence by Viking invaders, and the huge upheaval caused by the Norman invasion in 1066.
Ollerton is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086, notable for its mills and some 15 dwellings. Through the Reformation and 17th century Civil Wars the village later reached its peak as a self-sufficient town in the middle 1850's with some 22 shops and businesses serving approx 1000 residents.
The discovery of extensive coal deposits in the 1920's saw New Ollerton take centre stage, with the village becoming the heritage heart of the area.
Whilst seemingly a backwater in national terms, Ollerton has a rich historical connections to key figures including Henry VIII, the Cavendish dynasty from Chatsworth and Bolsover, Bess of Hardwick, the treason and plot of the Gunpowder Plot era, and the machinations of the staunch Catholic Markham family of Ollerton Hall against the Protestantism of the Talbot/Savile families from Rufford Abbey. St Giles Church stands as a silent witness, and itself has a chequered history.
A guided History Stroll can be arranged for small groups, being a gentle wander around the key sites in the village taking around 90 minutes. If you would like to know more, drop us an email at the address below.
Photo Gallery
Some photos and images from Ollerton as it is now, and some from bygone times.
White Hart Public House (currently closed by Sam Smith's brewery)
Mill Field - current project to create a wildflower meadow
War Memorial Garden framed by the River Maun and the mill race
Ollerton Watermill. There was a mill here from Domesday Book times, with two others nearby
Station Road, formerly High Street, formerly Rufford Road
Station Road around the turn of century with the White Hart on the left
Over time known as Newark Road, Bridge Street and now simply the bus lane
Looking towards Market Place and St Giles Church
The Hop Pole Hotel - a popular coaching inn and centre for visitors to Sherwood Forest
The Hop Pole Hotel in its post-World War 1 heyday
Telegraph poles along the road from Ollerton Roundabout to the village in the 1920's
Local Directory
The businesses that support us - help us by supporting your local traders and service providers
The Curious Monkey
Curiosities and all manner of vintage and collectibles
The Curious Monkey
R. Hood
Wealth Re-distribution Solutions
Alan a Dale
A song, a dance and a fun filled robbery
Left at the Major Oak. Ask for Al.
Bella Vita ItalianRestaurant
www.bella-vita.co.uk
Services
St Giles Church
St Giles Church, Market Place, Ollerton
A place of worship recorded as having a resident Pastor as far back as 1200AD. The church building itself has a chequered history, notably suffering from lack of maintenance from the Reformation under Henry VIII - the main local family remained staunchly Catholic and did not contribute to its upkeep - until its rebuild from 1777 funded largely from the Savile family at Rufford who owned the village at that time.
2027 will mark the 250th anniversary of the rebuild, and we will be marking this occasion with some special events and fundraising activities.
Church services are held:
Services of worship are held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month at 10am, and on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 4pm. Refreshments will be available after the services.
Visitors are welcome to visit the church for prayer and reflection on the 1st Wednesday of each month from 10am - 12noon with refreshments available.
Christmas Carol service 2026 - a joyful, family friendly service Sunday 20th December at 4pm
with mulled wine and mince pies.
Reverend Richard Hanford will be pleased to assist you. Email to rev-richardhanford@hotmail.com