With a history dating back to the 1880s, the Retford Park National Trust features a picturesque garden with an extensive collection of deciduous and evergreen trees that perfectly adorn the beauty of the homestead on site. Attractive sculptures, pavilion, a knot garden, and a swimming pool are other points of interest at the place. Also available for weddings, the house is a great example of Italianate style and once served as a host to prime ministers, governor generals, and other royalties. Gifted by James Fairfax to the National Trust, the residence and surrounding parks are of great historic significance and well worth visiting.