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Nottingham: 08444 77 5678
Sherwood: 01623 824545
Retford: 01777 860780
Worksop: 01909 501148
Newark: 01636 655765
Southwell: 01636 819038
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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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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,...City of Caves
Type
Type
Cave
Location
Nottingham
Discover a hidden world beneath your feet underneath the streets of Nottingham. Explore original sandstone caves on actor-led tours with our friendly characters Archie and Annie the Archaeologists, or wander through at your own pace with our fantastic audio tour.
You will be taken on an...
Wollaton Hall and Park
Type
Type
Museum
Location
Nottingham
Spectacular Elizabethan Mansion and Deer Park set in the beautiful suburbs of Nottingham
Wollaton Hall is was designed by Robert Smythson and built by Sir Francis Willoughby between 1580 and 1588 for his family. Now a prominent Grade One listed building, the stunning Hall houses the city's...Newstead Abbey
Type
Type
Historic Site
Location
Nottingham
A beautiful historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland within the heart of Nottinghamshire. Founded as a monastic house in the late 12th century, Newstead was home to the poet Lord Byron between 1808 - 1814. Inside the Abbey there is much to explore including Victorian room...
Workhouse, The
Type
Type
Museum
Location
Southwell
Discover the most complete workhouse in existence.
Built in 1824 The Workhouse was a means of relief for the Victorian poor. Pioneering in its design and approach it became a blueprint for similar institutions across the country. The Workhouse’s story is told from the perspective of those who...Mr Straw's House
Type
Type
Historic Site
Location
Worksop
Discover the family home of a well-to-do tradesman in the 1920s. This semi-detached house, National Trust property offers a glimpse into the past: nothing has been thrown away for more than 60 years! Family letters, photos, clothing, Victorian furniture and household objects can all be seen in...
Harley Gallery, The
Type
Type
Gallery
Location
Worksop
Discover inspiring art and craft at The Harley Gallery, with top quality contemporary exhibitions and a glimpse of the Welbeck Estate’s Portland Collections in our historical displays.Drop in and relax in our tranquil surroundings, with free entry and free parking. Have fun with the kids in...
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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
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Tourist info centres
Nottingham: 08444 77 5678
Sherwood: 01623 824545
Retford: 01777 860780
Worksop: 01909 501148
Newark: 01636 655765
Southwell: 01636 819038
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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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