Vantom Village from Mansfield
about 13 miles · around 30–35 minutes by car · free on-site parking.
A half-hour drive from Mansfield to weddings, Christmas party nights, car shows and countryside days out.
Good reasons to come from Mansfield
- Christmas Party Nights at Merchant of Venice (21 November and 5 December 2026)
- Weddings and private celebrations at The Fairmont
- Vantom Overdrive motor shows
Getting here from Mansfield
Head south through Sherwood and the Nottinghamshire villages towards Calverton, then follow Oxton Road to Patchings Art Centre.
Without a car: Public transport is limited for this journey – driving is easiest; there is free on-site parking.
Distances and times are approximate, for normal traffic.

Visiting from Mansfield
How far is Vantom Village from Mansfield?
Vantom Village is about 13 miles from Mansfield – around 30–35 minutes by car in normal traffic. Please check a live route planner on the day.
What is there to do near Mansfield at Vantom Village?
Christmas Party Nights at Merchant of Venice (21 November and 5 December 2026); Weddings and private celebrations at The Fairmont; Vantom Overdrive motor shows.
How do I get there from Mansfield without a car?
Public transport is limited for this journey – driving is easiest; there is free on-site parking.
What are the opening times?
The village and art centre are open Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (temporary times); Merchant of Venice is open Tuesday to Sunday, 8am to 10pm. Please call 0115 965 3479 to check.
Plan your visit
Address: Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6NU
Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (temporary times)
Phone: 0115 965 3479
Getting here: By rail, Lowdham station (Nottingham–Lincoln line) is a few miles from the village; onward travel is by taxi or local bus. Please check current train, bus and taxi options before you travel.

