Location Overview – Worksop is a market town in the Bassetlaw district, north Nottinghamshire. It lies close to the borders with South Yorkshire and Derbyshire, sits on the River Ryton, and is near the northern edge of Sherwood Forest. The area just south contains some of the historic Dukeries, grand country estates, including Clumber Park, Welbeck Abbey, and Thoresby Hall. The town’s name likely comes from Old English (a personal name Weorc + hop, meaning a small valley or enclosed place). Worksop Priory is one of its key historic buildings, founded around 1103 as an Augustinian priory.
Our Range of Courses in Worksop
Our tailored driving courses include a variety of formats, including:
* Company driver training – for van and car drivers in your fleet
* Young drivers – Confidence-building sessions for younger or newly qualified drivers
* Pre-court driving courses – speeding and other pending convictions.
* High-powered vehicle training
* Confidence driving courses
* Motorhome confidence courses – Focused training to build confidence driving larger leisure vehicles
* Advanced and defensive courses – bespoke to your needs
* Motorway confidence training – Helping drivers feel safer and more in control on motorways
* UK Familiarisation – for drivers new to the UK
We provide full UK coverage and come directly to you. All training is delivered in your own vehicle and is fully tailored to your individual needs, whether you’re a business or a private customer.
What Our Courses Cover:
Our advanced and defensive driver training is tailored to cover a broad range of key areas, depending on the specific course selected and the individual skills and experience of each driver. Some of the core topics we typically address include:
* Enhancing anticipation and forward-planning skills
* Developing greater speed awareness and control
* Improving driver mindset and attitude behind the wheel
* Mastering safer driving techniques across motorways, rural roads, and urban environments
* Deepening knowledge of road rules and driving regulations
* Understanding the causes of road rage and how to manage emotional responses
* Practising essential manoeuvres with confidence and precision
* Building skills for driving safely in adverse weather conditions
* Recognising different types of skids and how to respond effectively
* Adopting more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly driving habits
* Learning to better anticipate the behaviour of other road users
These points offer a general overview; some may be more relevant to certain drivers, while others might not. This emphasises the customised nature of our training.
Discover Our Course Options and Durations:
Our UK-wide courses are available for both van and car drivers. Here’s an overview of the different duration options:
One Half-Day 3.5hrs – The shortest course option in our range. It’s perfect for companies training multiple drivers or for those who feel they only need a half day.
Two Half Days – 2 x 3.5hrs – This option is ideal for those who can’t commit to a full day of driving and prefer splitting the training into two sessions for better retention. Drivers often receive “homework” between sessions to practice what was covered, helping reinforce learning. It’s a popular choice for older drivers.
Full day (7hr) – A full-day course is more cost-effective per session than two separate 3.5-hour sessions and works well for those with not much available time. This option is also ideal if your employer has requested the training or if you feel a full day would be more suitable for you. For business clients, we also offer the flexibility to split a full day into AM and PM sessions.
Longer Sessions – For those with specific driving challenges or who haven’t driven in some time, we offer extended courses spread over several weeks. These courses are perfect for individuals needing more comprehensive training to address long-standing issues – often those suffering significant driving anxiety or post-RTC stress. These longer sessions run over 3,4 and 5 x 3,5hr sessions.
Get in touch today for more information about how we can help you. Either use the contact form on this page or call us.
Major A-Roads in Worksop
- A57 — A major east-west route through Worksop. The Worksop bypass (opened in 1986) helps route traffic around part of the town rather than through the centre.
- A60 — Connects Worksop northwards and southwards (towards Mansfield, Nottingham) and meets the A57 near Worksop.
- A619 — Links to regions west and connects from Derbyshire into Worksop.
Some of the more notable B-roads and local connections include:
B6024 — Part of the local network; connects areas within and around Worksop.
B6034 — Another B-road connecting Worksop to other local destinations like Rufford.
B6040 / B6041 — Local roads serving suburban and industrial zones; B6041 also forms part of a ring or bypass in parts.