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Nottingham: 08444 77 5678
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Retford: 01777 860780
Worksop: 01909 501148
Newark: 01636 655765
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The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard
Type
Type
Museum
Location
Nottingham
Located at the base of the Castle Rock, the museum depicts the social history of Nottingham over the last 300 years. It contains a mixture of reconstructed rooms and shop settings, and gallery displays.
Step back into an air raid shelter, experience being in a Victorian home, see inside a...
Green's Windmill
Type
Type
Windmill
Location
Nottingham
Green's Windmill in Sneinton was built by the father of notable scientist and mathematician George Green in 1807. Today the working Mill is a popular museum and science centre, which teaches new generations of children about the valuable work of George Green.
Sadly, the mill was badly damaged by...
New Art Exchange
Type
Type
Gallery
Location
Nottingham
In September 2003 the New Art Exchange was formed as a new organisation to steer and manage the development of Nottingham’s first dedicated cultural facility for Black contemporary arts.
The New Art Exchange was formed as a partnership between APNA Arts and EMACA Visual Arts. APNA Arts focused...Southwell Minster
Type
Type
Church / Chapel
Location
Southwell
Southwell Minster, the Cathedral of Nottinghamshire, is rich historical and architectural interest. It provides fine examples of the main styles of architecture, particularly Norman and early English. The latter is very evident in the 13th century Chapter House, one of the Minsters most glorious...
Papplewick Pumping Station
Type
Type
Historic Site
Location
Mansfield
Papplewick Pumping Station is the finest working Victorian water pumping station in Britain. The site has recently undergone extensive restoration and once again stands proud as a spectacular example of Victorian craftsmanship. It boasts a range of original features including an ornate Engine...
Capital FM Arena
Type
Type
Event Venue
Location
Nottingham
Situated in the heart of Nottingham city centre, overlooking the historic and ber fashionable Lace Market, Nottingham Arena has hosted the cream of live music, ice shows and sporting events since its doors first opened to a capacity audience in April 2000. Since this time, Nottingham Arena has gone...
The Nottingham Ghost Walk
Type
Type
Walking Tour
Location
Nottingham
Welcome, fellow spirit, and join us, as we reveal the ghostly secrets of this ancient city of Nottingham! In the shadow of the Castle, in a graveyard, and underground in the living rock, we weave our web of chilling tales. Rich and poor, noble and treacherous, young and old, Nottingham’s ghosts all...
Making It! Discovery Centre
Type
Type
Science Centre
Location
Mansfield
Decisions, decisions, should it be the off-the-wall roast chicken flavouring with semi-sweet blue colouring and extra fizz? Or would the more traditional tropical taste, with added sweetener, moderate fizz with orange colour perhaps be the winning combination?
Just one of the choices facing...
Mansfield Museum
Type
Type
Museum
Location
Mansfield
Our dynamic museum and art gallery contains a fascinating mix of permanent displays of local art and artefacts. Let our exquisite Buxton watercolours take you back to the turn of the century. Savour the delicate beauty of the Pinxton porcelain. Discover a new green world in the hands-on XplorActive...
The Nottingham Experience
Type
Type
Walking Tour
Location
Nottingham
Since 1989 over 150, 000 visitors have experienced Nottingham and other towns and cities through our quality and fully customised services. Our tours are personalised and private, accommodating any size of party. We specialise in red carpet, mobile or walking tours of the city and county, including...
Nottingham Arts Theatre
Type
Type
Theatre
Location
Nottingham
Nottingham Arts Theatre is based in the city centre.
It is run by an educational charity established to develop the George Street building into a community theatre serving the people of Nottingham.
The venue contains a proscenium arch auditorium with an orchestra pit, a 50 seat studio theatre...
St Peters Church
Type
Type
Church / Chapel
Location
Clayworth
St Peters is home to the largest single work of art in the East of England. The Traquair Murals created by Scottish artist Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852-1936) cover all four walls within the church and are visually spectacular.
The historic village of Clayworth lies along a stretch of the Roman...
Nottingham Playhouse
Type
Type
Event Venue
Location
Nottingham
Nottingham Playhouse's work is bold, thrilling, world-class and made in Nottingham, encompassing timeless classics, enchanting family shows, and exciting new commissions. Visiting dance, comedy and theatre complete the bill and the Playhouse's listed 1963 building is a drama in itself, enhanced by...
The Framework Knitters' Museum
Type
Type
Museum
Location
Nottingham
A unique collection of restored cottages and workshops arranged around a garden courtyard. Walk round to see how a local Victorian community lived and worked, watch live demonstrations of their machines, try your hand at knitting on a 19th-century sock machine, see a collection of hosiery spanning...
Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre
Type
Type
Craft Centre
Location
Edwinstowe
Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre lies in the heart of ancient Sherwood Forest in the beautifully converted coach house and stables of the former Edwinstowe Hall. The centre houses a variety of artists and crafts people.
The best of British crafts are here, including paintings and prints,...
Creswell Crags
Type
Type
Robin Hood
Location
Worksop
Creswell Crags is a world famous archaeological site, set in a limestone gorge with caves and a lake. It is home to Britain’s only known Ice Age cave art. This is thought to date back 13,000 years and the images of birds, bison, deer and horse provide a glimpse into the fascinating life of our...
Broadway
Type
Type
Cinema
Location
Nottingham
Broadway Media Centre provides a unique cinema going experience with a packed programme of film screenings, festivals, talks, courses, exhibitions and cultural events.
In October 2006 Broadway completed a £6m development that has seen the addition of two new cinema screens (making four in...
D H Lawrence Heritage
Type
Type
Museum
Location
Eastwood
Step back in time to the age of the Victorians and discover more about one of Nottinghamshire's most famous writer's D.H. Lawrence at D.H. Lawrence Heritage. This multi award winning visitor attraction includes a museum, heritage centre, temporary art gallery, gift shop and a nearly opened bistro...
Galleries of Justice Museum
Type
Type
Museum
Location
Nottingham
Based at Nottinghams old courthouse and gaol, there are many ways to explore the Galleries of Justice museum, with free exhibitions, audio & performance led tours and a themed café.
Whatever you choose to do, you will be delving in to the dark and disturbing past of crime and punishment.Travel...
Nottingham Castle
Type
Type
Castle / Fort
Location
Nottingham
Historic site at the heart of the Robin Hood legend and starting point for the English Civil War
Situated on a high rock, Nottingham Castle commands spectacular views over the city and once rivalled the great castles of Windsor and the Tower of London.
Its history is chequered with sieges,...
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Free taxi transfer from the city centre
Book accommodation at the New Gables with the Nottingham Tourism Centre and the hotel will pay your taxi fair from the city centre.
From: Friday, 9th March 2012
To: Sunday, 30th September 2012
Your travel planner
Welcome to the travel planner. Use this tool to save details of accommodation, events, places to eat and things to see & do in Nottinghamshire
To add an item to your planner click the relevant button
Tourist info centres
Nottingham: 08444 77 5678
Sherwood: 01623 824545
Retford: 01777 860780
Worksop: 01909 501148
Newark: 01636 655765
Southwell: 01636 819038
Featured activities
Water Meadows Swimming and Fitness Centre
Water Meadows is one of the premier water based attractions in the East Midlands. Located close to the M1, Water Meadows can easily be accessed from...
The White Post Farm Centre
As East Midlands Visitor Attraction of the Year 2005 the White Post Farm Centre can provide a unique day out with lots of opportunities to get up...
D H Lawrence Heritage
Step back in time to the age of the Victorians and discover more about one of Nottinghamshire's most famous writer's D.H. Lawrence at D.H. Lawrence...
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