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History & Heritage

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From the Ice Age drawings at Creswell Crags to a perfectly preserved snapshot of a typical 1920s home at Mr Straw’s House in Worksop, Nottinghamshire is crammed with historical attractions.

So, whether you like your history ancient or modern, elegant or gory, interactive or informative, we’ve got it all in Nottinghamshire.

There are lots of opportunities to take the family out for the day to experience something totally new and with a whole host of trails around the city and county, exploring our heritage doesn't have to cost the earth. 

With fun experiences at the Galleries of Justice, City of Caves and Great Central Railway Nottingham to name but a few, you'll find engaging heritage for all the family.

If you have a keen interest in history, heritage and culture then browse through the different sections below to discover lots places to visit whilst you’re in Nottinghamshire.  

    • Castles

      Castles

      Travel through centuries in Nottinghamshire and discover Nottingham and Newark Castles. There's plenty to explore ...

    • Cathedrals & Churches

      Cathedrals & Churches

      Nottinghamshire has many historic churches to visit which share their cultural heritage and collections with the community and visitors alike.

    • Caves

      Caves

      Nottingham has more man-made caves than anywhere else in Britain, and the cave network has Ancient Monument Protection.

    • Historic Houses

      Historic Houses

      Explore our magnificent country houses that are set in beautiful surroundings and discover how our ancestors lived.

    • Historical Nottingham

      Historical Nottingham

      Nottinghamshire has been at the heart of many world changing events from Civil War to the founding of America.

    • Industrial Heritage

      Industrial Heritage

      Industrial heritage deals specifically with the buildings and artefacts of industry which are inherited from past generations.

    • Museums

      Museums

      Nottinghamshire has a great wealth of interesting Museum’s to visit, both in the City centre and also a little further into the County.

    • Must See

      Must See

      If you have a real keen interest in history and heritage and you’re short on time – here’s a few places that you should try and visit.

    • The Lace Market

      The Lace Market

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Things to Do Highlights...

Wollaton Hall and Park

Wollaton Hall and Park

Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Elizabethan mansion designed by Robert Smythson and built by Sir...

The Cross Keys

The Cross Keys

Steeped in hundreds of years of history and renovated to the highest standards The Cross Keys one...

Mr Straw's House

Mr Straw's House

Discover the family home of a well-to-do tradesman in the 1920s. This semi-detached house,...

Debbie Bryan Studio & Shop

Debbie Bryan Studio & Shop

More than just a gorgeous shop, this ‘hidden gem’ is located in the heart of Nottingham's Lace...