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Bagthorpe and Underwood
The pleasant villages of Underwood
& Bagthorpe on the
Derbyshire border are all worth a visit,
offering country walks, a wealth of
heritage and history as well as gentle
pastimes and eating places to suit
everyone.
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Priory
Felley Priory was founded in 1156. The
Priory has close links with Annesley
Hall because the church at Annesley
(the Old Church) was given to the
Canons of Felley in 1158 to save it
from destruction. There is an
enchanting garden, started in 1976,
which contains a large selection of
new and interesting plants. All the
plants and shrubs sold there are grown
in the garden so they can be seen
flowering before purchasing.In the
spring the whole of the orchard is
carpeted with an incredible variety of
daffodils and is really worth a visit.
Refreshments are always available and
the site is only a 3-minute drive from
Junction 27 of the M1 on the A608.
At the end of Felley Mill Lane North
is Felley Mill Farm and Pond, which is
denoted as Strelley Mill in DH
Lawrence's novel 'The White Peacock'.
At one time a watermill on this site
was used by the monks of Felley
Priory. Felley Mill Farm is the ideal
starting point for an attractive walk
around the area.
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Off
Mansfield Road,
Underwood
Open All year - Tuesday, Wednesday and
Friday 9am to 12.30pm.
Also open March-October: second and
fourth Wednesday in the month, 9am to
4pm
FELLEY
PRIORY
CLICK
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Phone:
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Eastwood
One of the most famous writers
of the 20th century was DH Lawrence,
whose groundbreaking novel Lady
Chatterley’s Lover changed
English literature for ever. When
Lawrence was growing up in Eastwood,
this part of Nottinghamshire was
dominated by the coal mining industry. The
town is very different these days, but
take a peep into the past at Durban
House, the former headquarters of the
Barber Walker Mining Company. The D.H.
Lawrence Birthplace Museum is a just
short walk away.
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EASTWOOD CLICK
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D.H. Lawrence
Birthplace Museum
This
is the house where D.H. Lawrence was
born in 1885, and the first of the
family's four Eastwood homes.
Through a guided tour, you will be
able to learn about his family life
and the type of working class home
and mining community that shaped his
formative years. The tour includes
the parlour, kitchen and bedrooms as
well as the outdoor washhouse. In
the adjoining building there is the
chance to watch a D.V.D on Lawrence
and visit our exhibition space,
which houses several original
Lawrence paintings and personal
items such as his traveling trunk.
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8a
Victoria Street, Eastwood,
Nottinghamshire, NG16 3AW
DH
LAWRENCE CLICK
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DH
Lawrence Memorial
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DH
Lawrence Memorial Stone
David Herbert Lawrence's ashes are
buried in a shrine on the Kiowa Ranch,
San Cristobal, Taos County, New Mexico,
USA. There is also a memorial stone for
him in Eastwood Cemetery
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Durban
House Heritage Centre
As a boy, D.H. Lawrence would pick up
his father's wages from this impressive
building, which was the offices of local
coal owners, Barber, Walker & Co.
Today a thriving heritage centre, a
visit here complements the tour of the
museum through its permanent exhibition,
depicting community life for the young
Lawrence and introducing you to some
more of the early influences on his
life. The Heritage Centre also includes
a contemporary art exhibition space, the
Rainbow Gallery, and has a restaurant on
the ground floor, with a choice of
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Durban House
Heritage Centre
Mansfield Road
Eastwood
Nottinghamshire
NG16 3DZ | View map
D.H.LAWRENCE HERITAGE
CLICK |
Tel: +44
(0)1773 717 353
Fax: +44 (0)1773 713 509 |
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The
Blue Line Trail
follows the footsteps of Lawrence
through Eastwood, and links his four
family homes with other Lawrence
related sites. Or, if you want to go
further afield, the local area still
has much of the charm and locations
that inspired Lawrence, which can be
explored on foot or by car.
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Hucknall
Hucknall,
a
historic
mining
and textiles town, where the graceful
River Leen dissects the undulating
landscape. Hucknall is a thriving
market town, with a bustling market on
a Friday and a flea market on Thursday
evenings.The town boasts a number of
famous sons including Byron, his
daughter Ada Lovelace, who worked with
Charles Babbage on the first computer,
Eric Coates, composer of the
Dambusters theme tune and Ben Caunt,
champion boxer of all England, after
whom the Big Ben bell at Westminster
was reputed to have been named. All
these famous people are buried in the
graveyard at St Mary Magdalene Church.
Every July the town hosts the
International Byron Festival. See the
Ashfield District Council events diary
for detailsIn the evening there are
many pubs and restaurants and you can
even catch the 'flicks' at the Byron
Cinema on the High Street. The town
also boasts a modern Leisure Centre
with swimming pool and fitness centre.
There is a town trail available around
the sites of interest in the town,
which was recently used as a location
for the British hit film, 'Once Upon a
Time in the Midlands.'A
visitor information point
is located in the town
centre's library, where
visitor's and residents can
find that all important
information to enable them to
have an enjoyable and
interesting day. This is open
during normal library hours.Hucknall
is
situated
on the Robin Hood Line, just a
15 minute ride from Nottingham
and 20 minutes from Mansfield.
From 2003 the new Nottingham
tram will terminate at
Hucknall. The National Cycle
Network runs through Hucknall
from Nottingham on its way to
Newstead Abbey and Sherwood
Forest.
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Hucknall Library,
Market Place,
Hucknall NG15 7BS
Opening
times: open
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
9am - 7.30pm. Wednesday and
Friday 9am - 5pm. Saturday 9am -
4pm. Closed Sunday and Bank
Holidays. Or call 08444 77 5678
for local tourist information
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Mill
Lakes
and
Bestwood Country Park
Mill Lakes once used to power
the textile mills, and is now an
attractive recreational area, rich in
wildlife and a gateway to Bestwood
Country Park. Bestwood, once a Deer
Park, is now a 650 acre park including
woodlands, heath, grasslands and
wetlands as well as formal gardens.
The park also hosts the Winding House,
to commemorate the industrial heritage
once prevalent in what is now an area
for conservation.
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Off
Wigwam Lane, Hucknall
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Tel :
Rangers Office 0115 927 3674 |
St
Mary
Magdalene
Church
Dating
back
to Saxon times, St. Mary Magdalene
Church is most famous for being the
burial place of the romantic poet Lord
Byron, his body was returned to his
native Hucknall from Messolonghi in
Western Greece. On view are many Byron
memorials including a marble slab
given by King George I of Greece in
1881, which is laid above Byron. At
her own request his daughter, Ada
Countess of Lovelace, was buried
beside her father in the family vault
in 1852. The Church also has the
largest collection of stained glass
windows from the studios of CE Kempe,
perhaps the greatest of the Victorian
stained glass artists, along with
several wall mosaics in pre-Raphaelite
style. There is a Visitors' Centre in
the Church and a sensory garden in the
Churchyard. Visits and tours can be
arranged by telephone.
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Market
Place, Hucknall, Notts
ST MARY MAGDALENE
CLICK
Open: 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm Monday to
Friday and 10am-12pm Saturday morning.
Sundays during and after service times.
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The
One4all Group
Buggyland 2 and Commando
Paintball are part of the One4all
Group.LKQC is the only indoor go
karting circuit in Nottingham. With a
450m of championship indoor karting
track Ideal for team building,
corporate events, stag parties and hen
parties in Nottingham as well as group
bookings.Buggyland 2 at the National
Water Sports Centre Nottingham is
ideal for Corporate Events and Team
Building and includes activities such
as Quad Biking, Off Road Mud Buggies
and White Water Rafting or Water
Skiing.Commando Paintball is
Nottingham's closest Paintballing
site. Only 10 minutes from Nottingham
City Centre, with 52 acres of
broadleaf woodland and multiple game
zones.
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South Hangar, Langar Airport,
Harby Road, Langar,
Notts. NG13 9HY
ONE
4 ALL CLICK |
Tel 01949 86 11 55 |
Naturescape
Naturescape
is
a
novel family-run business engaged in
the production of wildflower seeds,
plants, native trees and shrubs. The
wildflower farm and visitors centre
has 40 acres of wildflower crops grown
for seed, wildlife hedgerows totalling
a mile in length and a wildflower
garden comprising different habitats,
demonstrating wildflower and cottage
garden plants to prodive ideas to take
home. A pleasant cabin provides an
attractive sales area and tasteful
tearoom serving home-made fayre. There
is a woodlandwalk, large dragonfly
pond, picnic area and a one-acre
wetland meadow.
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Lapwing
Meadows
Coach Gap Lane
Langar
Nottinghamshire
NG13 9HP | View map
E-mail: sales@naturescape.co.uk
NATURESCAPE
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 1949 860 592
Fax: +44 (0) 1949 869 047 |
Mansfield
&
Area
Mansfield is said to have
derived its name from the little stream
called the Maun, which runs gently
through it. Ambitious
regeneration projects in recent years
have transformed Mansfield in terms of
retail, leisure, housing and industry.
The bustling 700-year-old open market is
the hub of the town, complemented by
shopping centres, retail parks and
department stores along with boutiques
and specialist stores. Family
attractions within the district range
from the ultimate in swimming fun at
Water Meadows, local heritage at the
Museum and Art Gallery, to innovation at
Making It!.Unique visitor attractions
such as White Lion Yard are tucked away
off the busy streets of Mansfield.
The site is home to caves and buildings,
most of which have been used since the
early 18th Century, and one which dates
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Opening
times: Mansfield
operates a telephone helpline
service from Monday to Friday 9am
to 5pm.
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Tel: 08444
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Edwinstowe
Edwinstowe
is
a
village in the heart of Sherwood
Forest Its name means Edwin's
resting place because King (and
Saint) Edwin of Northumbria's body was
hidden in the church after he was
killed in the Battle of Hatfield
Chase, in 633. References to
Edwinstowe can be found in the
Domesday Book. Legend has it that
Robin Hood married his sweetheart Maid Marion
in St Marys Church,Thoresby Colliery
serves as Edwinstowe's main source of
employment. However, since the
downfall of the British coal industry,
tourism is now becoming a major
influence on the local economy due to
the popularity of the Robin Hood
legend and the alleged location of his
base at the Major Oak.(See The Statues
of Robin & Marion here)
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GO APE,
Fancy
yourself
as a bit of a Tarzan? Then this is the
challenge for you. Go Ape is a high
wire forest adventure course of rope
bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides.
Go ape and trek tree to tree through
the forest canopy. You get three hours
of adrenaline-fuelled fun, laughter
and adventure for your money, so swing
on by and give it a go. They even
encourage corporate days, so get the
whole office down there for some
team-building exercises. You know you
always wanted to see your boss
dangling on the end of a rope...
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Sherwood
Pines Visitor Centre
Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Nr.
Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9JL
GO APE
CLICK
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Tel:
0870 444 5562 |
Kirkfields
Equestrian Centre
Riding Schools, Livery Stables
& Equestrian Centres
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Tel: 01623
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Mansfield Town Football Club
Formed in 1897 this is now a League
Division 2 team.
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Field Mill Ground
Quarry Lane
Mansfield
Notts
NG18 5DA
General
enquries e-mail: info@mansfieldtown.net
MANSFIELD
TOWN
CLICK
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Tel:
0870 7563160
Fax: 01623 482 495
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Making
It!
Discovery Centre
Hands on interactive exhibits based
around the process of making things.
Modern exhibits, computer technology,
The Idea, Design, Testing, Marketing,
Advertising, Waste Management and making
a kit with component parts to take
home.Choose from Rocket, Ball Launcher,
Live Wire Challenge, Plane Launcher,
Torch, Clock, Bug, Buggy, motorised
buggy and others - print your own front
page of the newspaper.
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Littleworth
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 1AH | Contact
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E-mail : info@makingit.org.uk
MAKING IT
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 1623 - 473297
Fax: +44 (0) 1623 - 473201 |
Mansfield
Museum
and Art Gallery
This
museum and discovery centre is
primarily designed for children and is
a great day out for a family. It
allows visitors to have the experience
of actually making things through a
series of interesting interactive
exhibits. The industrial and
technological are explored in an easy
to understand and fun way at this
colourful and exciting museum.
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Leeming Street
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG18 1NG | Contact
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All year, Mon-Sat, 1000-1700. Closed all
Bank Hols
MANSFIELD
MUSEUM
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 1623 - 463088
Fax: +44 (0) 1623 - 412922 |
Palace
Theatre, Mansfield
The
Palace
opened
in 1910 as the Electric Palace
presenting Cine-Variety.
In 1950 there were signs of a partial
refurbishment of the Palace which
would have seated around 600 in stalls
and balcony, there were just plain
side walls, a very small stage and the
follow spotlights were, unusually,
operated from a projection room at the
rear of the Stalls .Direction was in
the hands of Will Collins, this would
have been the well known agent Joe
Collins who often used his Father's
name in business matters. Joe was the
father of Joan & Jackie Collins.
In 2010, the Mansfield Palace Theatre
will be celebrating its 100th
birthday! The year will consist of
events and celebrations to mark such
an achievement.
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Palace Theatre,
Leeming Street, Mansfield,
Nottinghamshire, NG18 1NG
Tel: 01623 633133
PALACE
THEATRE CLICK |
Tel: 01623 633133 |
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Sherwood
Forest Art and Craft Centre
is situated in the former Coach House
and Stables of Edwinstowe Hall in the
heart of the legendary Sherwood
Forest. In this idyllic location the
buildings have been converted into one
of the most creatively designed craft
centres in the country.There are
eleven studios enclosed by a glazed
atrium ensuring that even the most
inclement weather cannot spoil your
visit. Outside the main building there
are five more studios centred around
another courtyard with a small picnic
area nearby.Alternatively,
you
can choose one of the mouth-watering
dishes freshly cooked to order in
the café. The Centre is a working
art and craft centre with an
extensive variety of arts and crafts
where you can see craft workers
putting the finishing touches to
those unusual gifts that you have
been searching for or you can choose
from a wide range of practical items
eminently suitable for the home or
garden.
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Sherwood
Forest
Art and
Craft
Centre is in Edwinstowe next to the
Youth Hostel just off the A614 and is
close to the Sherwood Forest Visitor
Centre.
Opening Times: Summer (1st April
to 30th September) 10.00 - 17.00
Tuesday -Sunday n.b
some studios may be open mondays.
Winter (1st October to 31st
March) 10.00 - 16.00 Wednesday to
Sunday
SHERWOOD
FOREST
ART
CLICK
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Sherwood
Forest
Country Park & Visitor Centre
Former
Royal Hunting Forest and legendary
home of the world’s most famous outlaw
– Robin Hood. Visitor Centre with
exhibitions, two shops and Forest
Table Restaurant for light snacks and
meals. See the famous Major Oak and
enjoy woodland trails. Lively
year-round programme of events,
including summer Robin Hood Festival.
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Edwinstowe
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
SHERWOOD
FOREST
COUNTRY
PARK
CLICK
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Tel: 0871
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Sherwood
Forest
Farm Park
Visit Sherwood Forest Farm Park for a
good old-fashioned day out in the
countryside. The picturesque valley
setting is home to a variety of weird
and wonderful animals, among them some
of the most endangered species of farm
animals in Britain today.You are sure to
be greeted by a very warm welcome at the
farm park. New arrivals are usually a
feature and often include baby piglets,
playful lambs, fluffy baby rabbits and
goat kids.Among the many facilities at
the farm park are a tearoom, gift shop
and picnic spots, play areas for every
age group including ball pools and
adventure playground, beautiful water
gardens and a lovely bird enclosure.A
miniature railway, under separate
ownership, operates daily during the
season (small extra charge payable).
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Lamb Pens Farm
Edwinstowe
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG21 9HL | View map
SHERWOOD
FARM CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 1623 823 558 |
Sherwood
Forest
Fun Park
A
family operated children's fair in
the beautiful Sherwood Forest. An
inexpensive day out for all the family.
Located at entrance to Sherwood Country
Park, Amusements, Rides, Food, Discounts
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Sherwood
Forest Country Park
Edwinstowe Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG21 9QA | View map
1 Mar-31 Oct, 1000-dusk, weather
permitting.
SHERWOOD
FUN PARK CLICK
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Tel 01623 823536
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Sherwood Pines Forest Park
Way-marked
walks, Cycle routes, Visitor
centre, Cycle hire, Off-road area for
mountain bikes, plenty of wildlife to
see.
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Sherwood
Pines
Forest Park, Forestry Commission,
Edwinstowe, Nottingham,
NG21
9JL
SHERWOOD
PINES
CLICK
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Tel
01623 822447 |
Whaley
Thorns
Heritage Centre Museum
Following a major refurbishment of the
Methodist Chapel, the Langwith Whaley
Thorns Heritage Centre is open to the
public.
A focal point of the village, the
Heritage Centre tells the story of the
area. From the agricultural beginnings
and the dramatic impact of
industrialisation, to the consequences
of the colliery closure in 1978. The
Heritage Centre tells how the local
history has helped shaped lives today.
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Cockshut Lane
Whaley Thorns
Langwith
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG20 9HA | View map
General Enquiries : heritagecentre@mail.com
WHALEY THORNS
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 1623 742525
Fax: +44 (0) 1246 813200 |
Mattersey
Priory
The remains, mainly the 13thcentury
refectory and kitchen, of a small
monastery for just six Gilbertine canons
– the only wholly English monastic order
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Mattersey
Nottinghamshire
Open All Year
MATTERSEY
PRIORY
CLICK
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Tel: 0871
716 1941 |
Newark &
Area
Situated on the banks of
the River Trent, Newark is a
picturesque town steeped in history.
The ruins of Newark Castle have had a
huge influence on the unique character
of the town. Though the current
remains were built in the early 12th
century, there has been a castle on
the site since 1068. Left in ruins by
a turbulent history, the grounds
were landscaped in 1887.
Newark’s market place is overlooked by
the Georgian Town Hall. The town has
become famous for its six annual
antiques fairs, held at Newark County
Showground, and thousands of antique
hunters from across the world descend on
the fair’s 4,000 stalls in search of a
bargain.Other attractions in the town
include the Newark Air Museum – home to
65 aircraft and cockpit sections. Nearby
North Clifton is also home to a relaxing
meditation centre and Japanese
garden.And of course renowned for being
the home of Gulliver in Gulliver's
Travels.
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The Gilstrap
Centre , Castlegate , Newark , NG24
1BG
NEWARK
&
OLLERTON
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Tel: +44
(0) 1636 655 765 |
Newark
Treasure Hunt
No
prior knowledge of Newark on Trent is
required as all clues are solved by
observation. Both young and old
will be fascinated whilst getting out
for a couple of hours seeing the sites
and solving the clues. Children will
enjoy beating adults to solve the
clues! We even supply a map just
in case you get lost. The answers
are at the back of the book so you can
check any unsolved ones before you
leave.The hunt starts at the
Tourist Information Centre , Castlegate,
Newark on Trent, NG24 1BG.From
Newark on Trent or just visiting, you
will be surprised at how much you walk
past without even noticing. We so often
walk around blinkered without
appreciating the great features which
make our towns and cities fabulous. By
following our hunt these things will be
highlighted rather than hidden away.Our
Newark on Trent treasure hunt packs
contain all the necessary elements for
you need including maps, clues, answer
sheet, and tips on how to get things
going.
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NEWARK TREASURE
HUNT
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Amen Corner Karting
We are an
established outdoor kart circuit
located at Rufford, about 12 miles
north of Nottingham. It all began
about 17 years ago with two small fun
tracks providing arrive and drive for
all ages. After many years of plotting
and planning we decided to get serious
with a new 550m pro-kart circuit
which opened in 1999 alongside the
other tracks. A brand new 4000
sq ft corporate building with an
office, shop, meeting room and
workshops plus a 5000 sq ft roof over
the prokarts pits area was added a few
years ago.
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Amen Corner,
Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9DB
7 Miles from Mansfield
AMEN
CORNER CLICK
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Tel :01623
822205
Fax: 01623 824552 |
Beth
Shalom
Holocaust Centre
When it opened in
September 1995, it was Britain's first
dedicated Holocaust Memorial and
Education Centre. It was called
Beth Shalom, the place of peace.
It soon became a place of education, a
place of memory, a place of testimony, a
place of art, a place of academia, and
much more besides. The Centre was created in the
grounds of a former farmhouse, in the
village of Laxton on the edge of
Sherwood Forest in North
Nottinghamshire. The surrounding
countryside provides a peaceful
setting and the Centre itself is set
in two acres of beautiful landscaped
gardens.
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Laxton
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 0PA | View map
8 Jan-30 Nov, Wed-Sun, 0900-1700.
BETHSHALOM
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 1623 836627
Fax: +44 (0) 1623 836647 |
British
Horological
Institute
In 956, one hundred and ten
years before the Norman conquest, King
Edwy donated the land on which the
present Upton Hall now stands, to
Archbishop Oscytel of York. The record
of a Hall on the site cannot be found
before 1335 and this Hall was occupied
by one Robert Bagenham. During the
time of the Civil War, circa 1645,
Martin Oglethorpe was Squire of Upton
and lived in Upton Hall; a small part
of Oglethorpe's Elizabethan Hall can
still be seen in the present
structure. By 1795 the land was owned
by the then Lord Carrington.The main
part of the present Hall was built in
1828 by Thomas Wright (1773-1845) a
banker who was also High Sheriff of
Nottinghamshire in 1811. He employed W
J Donthome to design a tall stately
building exhibiting neo-Greek
characteristics in smooth stucco with
low pitched slate roofs behind
corniced parapets, with a central
leaded dome and tetrastyle Ionic
portico with pediment.In 1895, John
Warwick, a brewer of the Newark firm
'Warwick & Richardson' which used
to be in Northgate, Newark, purchased
the Hall for his family home. He added
a large West Wing incorporating a
Ballroom, a Billiards Room, and six
further bedrooms with their
accompanying dressing rooms. He
remodelled the interior of the late
Georgian building adding Jacobean
style decoration to the Main Hall.In
1936 Sir Albert Ball, one time Mayor
of Nottingham and father of the famous
holder of the VC, bought the property
but never actually took up
residence.The Institute bought the
Hall from St Joseph's Roman Catholic
Theological College in 1972. Since
1952 the Hall has been a listed
building and more recently it was
classified Grade II* which places it
within the top 5% of all listed
buildings in the United Kingdom.
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Upton Hall
Upton
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG23 5TE | View map
BRITISH
HOROLOGICAL CLICK |
Tel: +44
(0) 1636 - 813795
Fax: +44 (0) 1636 - 812258 |
Kingshaugh
Camp:
Ancient
Monument and House
Ancient Monument and historical house on
site museum displays evidence of
pre-historic flints,stones,roman, bronze
& Iron Age pottery. The restored
house is open with handcrafted gifts for
sale. Guided walks showing the sites
history are available.
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Lincoln Road
Darlton
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 0TP | View map
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Tel: +44
(0) 1777 871870 |
Meditation
Centre
and
Japanese Garden
The beautiful Japanese garden,
repeatedly one of the finest in the
world, that reflects harmony of nature
and inner purity of man providing a
place for relaxation and reflection for
visitors. The meditation centre offers
you the opportunity to find your inner
peace and your true self through simple
meditation that Maitreya has been
teaching for thirty years.
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Pureland
North Clifton
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG23 7AT | View map
All year, Tue-Fri, 1030-1730, Sat, Sun,
1000-1730.
JAPANESE
GARDEN
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 1777 228567
Fax: +44 (0) 1777 228567 |
Millgate
Museum
of
Social and Folk Life
We have a rich museum
collection
of over 70,000 items that contains
Archaeology,Costume, Natural History,
Art, Photographs, Social History,
Civil War and Military items. A small
selection of objects from all of these
areas are on display at the Museums in
our Permanent
and
Temporary
Exhibitions, so come along and
have a look at Newark Millgate Museum
as there is always something changing
and always something new to look and
marvel at.As well as exhibitions, the
museums also offer an exciting
programme of events ranging from
children's workshops and competitions
to hands on activities and
reminiscence sessions for older
people.
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48 Millgate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 4TS | View map
Mon-Fri 1000-1700, Sat, Sun 1300-1700,
Bank Hol, 1300-1700. Last admission
1630.
NEWARK
MILLGATE
MUSEUM
CLICK |
Tel: +44
(0) 1636 - 655730
Fax: +44 (0) 1636 - 655735 |
Newark
Air Museum
Newark Air Museum is located on the
former World War Two airfield of
Winthorpe in eastern Nottinghamshire.
Its diverse collection of fifty-nine
aircraft and cockpit sections cover the
history of aviation, the aircraft on
display include 10 National Benchmark
aircraft; 29 Significant aircraft and 18
Noteworthy aircraft as listed in the
National Aviation Heritage Register.
Nearly half of the aircraft are
displayed inside and the museum is
currently seeking Lottery Funding for a
second Aircraft Display Hall.In addition
the aircraft the museum displays a
diverse display of aviation artefacts
and a collection of more than thirty
aero engines. On site there is an
excellent Café and an extensive Shop,
which was once described as "An Aviation
Enthusiasts Dream!"Each year the museum
organises and hosts a diverse range of
Special Event Days, details of which are
regularly updated on the museum's
website.
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Winthorpe
Showground
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 2NY | View map
NEWARK
AIR
MUSEUM
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 1636 707 170
Fax: +44 (0) 1636 707 170 |
Newark
Castle
Standing proudly on the banks of the
River Trent in the pretty market town of
Newark, the Castle was bulit in the 12th
century and is said to have the finest
gatehouse in England. The grounds have
recently been restored to Victorian
splendour. Guided tours of the Castle
are available from the Castle Ranger -
for further information call 07971
486324 or enquire at Newark TIC. Take a
guided tour of the Castle’s hidden
places and uncover the secrets of its
turbulent past.Grounds open throughout
the year.No admission charge.
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Castlegate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1BG | View map
Castle gardens open all year, daily,
0800-dusk.
Centre open 1 Apr-30 Sep, Wed, Fri-Sun,
0900-1800 |
Tel: +44
(0) 1636 655765
Fax: +44 (0) 1636 655767 |
| Newark
Indoor Bowls Centre |
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The
Showground
Lincoln
Road, Winthorpe
Newark
NG24
2NY |
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Newark
Town
Treasures & Art Gallery
The town treasures are housed in
Newark’s Georgian Town Hall, which
includes the Mayor’s Parlour and elegant
Assembly Room. Collections consist of
Civic Plate, regalia, furniture and fine
art. Paintings include work by William
Nicholson, Stanley Spencer and notable
local artist, in particular Robert
Kiddey.Temporary exhibitions in the
soptlight gallery. Family Activities
throughout the year. Situated in the
Market Place, close to bus and railway
stations, A1 and A46. Disabled access.
Admission Free
Wheelchair access
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Newark Town
Hall
Market Place
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1DU | View map
All year, Mon-Fri, 1400-1630
Apr-Oct, Sat, 1300-1600.
Closed Bank Hol(s).
NEWARK
TOWN
HALL CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 1636 680333
Fax: +44 (0) 1636 680350 |
Ollerton
Watermill
This early 18th Century Water Mill
has stood virtually unchanged for
three centuries, and an exhibition
and audio visual presentation add to
the spectacle. Guided tours can be
arranged, and the coffee shop offers
excellent home made food.
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Market Place,
Ollerton, Newark,
Nottinghamshire, NG22 9AA
Tel: 01623 822469
OLLERTON
WINDMILL
CLICK
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Tel:
01623 822469 |
Pasture
Farm and Victorian Carriages
are a working horse drawn carriage
driving centre that are located in the
medieval village of Kirton. The
attractions of a great day out include:
A tea room (Winners of the best
Nottinghamshire tea)
Bed and breakfast
Horse riding
Horse drawn carriages
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Main
Street
Kirton
Newark
Nottingham
NG22 9LP
PASTURE
FARM CLICK
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Tel : 01623
836291 |
Rufford
Abbey
& Country Park
Founded in 1147 by Gilbert of Ghent, the
Cistercian Abbey of Rufford later became
home to the Lords Savile who developed
the building as a country residence.
Although many of the buildings were
destroyed, those remaining have
undergone restoration, and now house an
internationally-respected ceramics and
craft centre, a restaurant and café. A
display explaining monastic life can
also be found in the dark, and reputedly
haunted, abbey undercroft. The sculpture
garden continues the artistic theme into
the wooded country park and there are
formal gardens as well as a 25-acre
lake. |
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Ollerton
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 9DF | View map
RUFFORD
ABBEY
CLICK
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Tel: 0871
716 2251 |
Rufford
Craft Centre
Rufford Craft Centre, situated in the
stable block at Rufford Abbey, is
internationally famous for its ceramics
centre - the first in Britain devoted to
the display and study of studio pottery,
including the work of Bernard Leach,
William Staite Murray and Michael
Cardew. The ‘Earth and Fire’ summer
ceramics fair, attracts hundreds of
people every year. The gallery features
ever-changing art and craft exhibitions
and is complemented by a craft shop on
the ground floor. |
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Ollerton
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 9DF | View map
RUFFORD
CRAFT CLICK
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Tel:
0871 716 2251 |
Thoresby
Exhibition
Centre: Thoresby Gallery
Thoresby Estate was originally the seat
of the Earls and Dukes of Kingston. The
imposing Grade I–listed Hall we see
today was not the first mansion to be
present on the estate, but was designed
by the revered Victorian architect
Anthony Salvin to be a romantic palace
in an ‘Elizabethan style’ for the 3rd
Earl Manvers. In recent times the Hall
became empty and was put on the English
Heritage ‘at risk’ register. However,
Warner Holidays acquired the Hall and
renovated it and it is now a luxury
hotel. Non-residents can take a stroll
through the picturesque parkland, visit
the courtyard shops and gallery (read
more about this) [internal link] and pop
into the Bay Tree Café for a bite to
eat. Parts of The Hall, such as the
vivid and ornate ‘Blue Room’ are
accessible to the public, as they have
been converted into dining areas.
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Thoresby Park
Ollerton
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 9EJ | View map
All year, winter, Tue-Sun, 1400-1700;
summer daily, 1030-1700
THORESBY
PARK
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 1623 822365
Fax: +44 (0) 1623 822315 |
UK
Superbowl
12 bowling
lanes
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Newark
Leisure Centre,
69 Castle Gate, Newark, Notts,
NG24 1BE. |
Tel:
01636 677772 |
Vina
Cooke
Museum of Dolls and Bygone Childhood
Thousands of
dolls, toys, prams, costumes, handmade
dolls, dolls' hospital, shops,
tea-room. Free Parking. Groups welcome
day and evening by appointment.
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The Old
Rectory
Cromwell
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG23 6JE | View map
1 Apr-30 Sep, daily, except Fri,
1030-1200, 1400-1700;
DOLL
MUSEUM
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 1636 - 821364 |
Walks
of
Life Heritage Centre
From a milk pram to a knifegrinder's
cart, from an East End costermonger's
barrow to an undertaker's bier, this
unique collection of old trade handcarts
is social history on wheels
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33 Lincoln
Road
Tuxford
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 0HR | View map
1 Apr-31 Oct, Wed, Sun, Bank Hol,
1400-1800.
WALKS
OF
LIFE
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 1777 870427 |
White
Post Farm Centre
A working farm with over 3000 animals
including: chicks, piglets, cattle,
deer, llamas, reptiles and lambs (all
year!). Large indoor play barn with a
new soft play area ideal for the under
8's! Beach Barn, Afternoon Tea Gardens,
gift shop, pet shop and farm amusements.
Large Indoor Sledge Run. NEW large
outdoor play area including trampoline
and pedal go-karts. A great family day
out with exciting events throughout the
year! Over 3,000 animals to see, feed
and hold. For further information please
visit our website. |
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Mansfield
Road, Farnsfield, Newark,
Nottinghamshire, NG22 8HL
E-mail: admin@whitepostfarmcentre.co.uk
.WHITE
POST
FARM
CLICK
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Tel: 01623
882977 Fax:
01623 883499 |
Winkburn
Hall
Winkburn Hall dates from the late 17th
century; the attic storey was added in
the late 18th century
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Winkburn
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG22 8PQ | View map
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Tel: +44
(0) 1636 636465
Fax: +44 (0) 1636 636717 |
Wonderland
Pleasure
Park
Attractive 30 acre park, large
tropical house with exotic
butterflies, reptiles, etc, large
indoor play centre, maze, bouncy
castles, trampolines, huge adventure
playground, slidemania, golf, 7.25
gauge railway, junior rollercoaster
and more. Cafe and picnic areas.
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White Post,
Ireland, Farnsfield, Newark,
Nottinghamshire, NG22 8HX
E-mail: wonderland@btconnect.com
WONDERLAND
PARK
CLICK
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Tel:
01623 882773 Fax:
01623 883559 |
Nottingham &
Area
Nottingham is relatively unusual among big
manufacturing cities
in Britain in having a mediæval and
pre-industrial past of equal importance to
its more recent one. The first evidence of
settlement dates from pre-Roman times, and
it is possible that the Romans also lived
in the area.
In Anglo-Saxon times, around 600 AD, the
site formed part of the Kingdom of Mercia, when it
was known in the Brythonic
language as "Tig Guocobauc" meaning "a
place of cave
dwellings", until falling under
the rule of a Saxon chieftain named Snot, whereby it was
dubbed "Snotingaham" literally, "the
homestead of Snot's people" (Inga =
the people of; Ham = homestead).
Snot brought together his people in an
area where the historic Lace Market in the
City can now be found.Nottingham was
captured in 867 by Danish Vikings and
later became one of the Five Burghs - or
fortified towns - of The Danelaw. |
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1-4 Smithy Row ,
Nottingham , NG1 2BY
The centre is open Monday
to Friday 9am to 5.30pm, Saturday 9am to
5pm, Sundays and Bank Holidays 10am to
4pm. They'll be happy to provide
information, make bookings on your
behalf and you'll get the chance to
browse our new improved range of
merchandise.
Email:tourist.information@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
OFFICIAL
WEBSITE CLICK
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Tel:+44
115 915 5133
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Frequently
asked
questions about Nottingham
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Useful facts |
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1) what transport
links does Nottingham have?
• less
than 10 miles from three
motorways and 14 miles from
East Midlands Airport, the
city's also served
by a comprehensive network of
buses and a modern tram
system. Nottingham railway
station provides access to a
wide variety of destinations.
You can even buy a direct
ticket from Nottingham to
Paris
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1) Nottingham is
home to the world’s smallest public
cinema. The Screen
Room on Broad Street has just 21
seats
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2) is the
Nottingham tourism centre open
on Sundays?
• yes,
it's open seven days a week.
Opening times are Monday -
Friday, 9am - 5.30pm,
Saturday 9am - 5pm,
Sunday and Bank Holidays 10am
- 4pm
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2) Nottingham
Council House is home to ‘Little
John’ a 10½ tonne bell
which is claimed to
have the deepest tone in
the country
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3) does the
Nottingham tourism centre
offer internet access?
• yes,
four computers, including one
with disabled access, are
available for public use.
You'll be charged £1.50 for 30
minutes, £3 for one hour and
30p per sheet for printing
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3) Nottingham was
the first city to install
Braille signs in its
shopping centres to increase
access for visually impaired
people
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4) can coach
trips be booked at the
Nottingham tourism centre?
• yes,
bookings are taken for
trips offered by Nottingham
City Coaches, Premier Travel,
Skills and Sharpes
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4) the
first ever football match to
feature a referee’s
whistle took
place at Nottingham Forest in
1878
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5) can I buy
tickets for events from the
Nottingham tourism centre?
• yes,
tickets are sold for
venues including the
Theatre Royal/Royal Concert
Hall, Nottingham Playhouse,
Mansfield Palace Theatre,
Galleries of Justice Museum
and City of Caves. We're also
agents for Ticketmaster and
often sell tickets for other
events. Telephone 08444 77
5678 for details
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5) Viv Anderson (MBE), the
first black football
player to play in a
full England international
match, was born in Nottingham
and started his career at
Nottingham Forest Football Club
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NOTTINGHAM
TREASURE HUNT
No
prior knowledge of Nottingham is
required as all clues are solved by
observation. Both young and old
will be fascinated whilst getting out
for a couple of hours seeing the sites
and solving the clues. Children will
enjoy beating adults to solve the
clues! We even supply a map just
in case you get lost. The answers
are at the back of the book so you can
check any unsolved ones before you
leave. The hunt starts at the Tourist
Information Centre , Smithy Row,
Nottingham, NG1 2BY. From Nottingham or
just visiting, you will be surprised at
how much you walk past without even
noticing. We so often walk around
blinkered without appreciating the great
features which make our towns and cities
fabulous. By following our hunt these
things will be highlighted rather than
hidden away. Our Nottingham treasure
hunt packs contain all the necessary
elements for you need including maps,
clues, answer sheet, and tips on how to
get things going.
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Alley
Cafe
This
café
and exhibition centre is a popular
fixture at the heart of the city.
There are regular exhibitions held
here that cross a variety of different
genres of art and sculpture. The venue
is a great place to spend an
afternoon, relaxing and soaking up the
rich cultural atmosphere that this
part of the Nottingham arts scene.
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Lang Row West,
Nottingham NG1 6JE
ALLEY
CAFE CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)115 9551013 |
Angel
Row
Gallery
Angel
Row Gallery is a modern, stimulating
space in the heart of Nottingham City
centre. We show the best in national
and international contemporary art as
part of a rich and varied exhibition
programme. Admission is FREE all year
round. Please phone or e-mail for
further details.
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Central Library Building, 3 Angel Row,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG1 6HP
ANGEL ROW CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)115 9152869 - Fax:
+44 (0)115 9152860 |
Annesley Castle
is a large earthwork motte and
bailey fortress, built high on
a ridge. The large flat bailey
has a dividing rampart and
ditch running across the
middle, to make two equal
wards. Although the bailey is
clear, the surrounding dense
cover of trees makes it best
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Annesley
Castle
is
located south of the village
in Annesley Plantation, off
Annesley Road. 9 miles north
of Nottingham, on the A611.
The site is visible from the
road.
Car
parking
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Aspley
Library
This
centrally
located library is one of the most
well known and best loved cultural and
social hubs in the city of Nottingham.
The collection within the library is
large and covers a massive range of
subjects and time periods, including
an extensive collection that is based
around the history of the city. From
time to time small scale exhibitions
are held here.
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Nuthall
Road, Nottingham NG8 5DD
ASPLEY
LIBRARY CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)115 915 5700 - Fax:
+44 (0)115 915 5700 |
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Bakersfield
Library
This interesting
library is one of the main places of
culture and learning in the community.
It contains a large collection of modern
books, video and audio material as well
as many maps and other documents related
to the history of the area. Throughout
the year the library plays host to a
variety of events that include art shows
and craft fairs, amongst many others
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Watson
Avenue, Bakersfield, Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire NG3 7BN
BAKERSFIELD
LIBRARY CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)115 915 0199 |
Basford
Library
One
of several excellent reference
facilities in Nottingham, this library
carries a large collection of
information on the local area as well
as the usual books, audio and visual
pieces that you would expect from a
lending library. A social and cultural
hub, a number of events are held at
the library throughout the year, as
well as exhibitions of art and other
works by local and visiting artists.
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Vernon Road,
Basford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG6
OAR
BASFORD
LIBRARY CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)115 915 5797 - Fax:
+44 (0)845 330 4435 |
Bestwood
Country
Park
Explore woodland heath, meadow and
modern conservation in this 650 acre
country park. Miles of footpaths -
ideal for birdwatching, group camping
and outdoor activities. Special events
throughout the year from teddy bears
picnics to ''hands on'' conservation
days. Open daily. Admission free.
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Alexandra
Lodge, Northern Drive Park Rd, Bestwood
Village, Nottingham, NG6 8TQ
BESTWOOD
COUNTRY PARK CLICK
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Tel:
0115 9273674 |
Bestwood
Library
Bestwood
Library
is located in the suburban area of
Bestwood, close to the centre of
Nottingham city centre. It contains a
great many interesting texts that are
related to the history of not only the
suburb and village, but the history of
Nottingham itself. It is a fully
operational lending library that also
has a full range of reference and loan
facilities, as well as handy
interactive terminals available.
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516
Arnold Road, Bestwood, Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire NG5 5H
BESTWOOD
LIBRARY CLICK |
Phone: +44
(0)115 915 5799 |
Bilborough
Library
Bilborough Library is the centre of the
cultural and social community in this
suburb of the city. As well as carrying
an extensive range of interesting texts,
maps and documents related to the
locality, the library is often used as
an exhibition space for visiting
artist’s works. There is also a large
collection of books, video and audio
media on display for lending and
reference.
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Bracebridge
Drive, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG8
4PN
BILBOROUGH
LIBRARY CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)115 915 5795 |
Brewhouse
Yard
Museum of Nottingham Life
The
Brewhouse
Yard is a museum dedicated to the
history of the people of Nottingham.
The city has of course had a long and
interesting political history, and
although related, this museum is
primarily dedicated to studying the
way that the normal persons life has
developed in the community. There are
a great deal of interesting pieces on
display which range from personal
artefacts to costumes and pictures.
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Castle
Boulevard, Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire NG7 1FB
BREWHOUSE
MUSEUMCLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)115 915 3600 - Fax:
+44 (0)115 915 3653 |
Bonington
Gallery
This
art gallery represents one of the
finest collections in the city and is
part of the university. It offers a
range of excellent pieces that cross a
significantly diverse range of art and
sculpture. The main thrust of the
collection is based on the works of
artists who are based in the local
area or are influenced by the region.
However, there are regular visiting
shows on display.
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Dryden Street,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG1 4GG
BONNINGTON
GALLERY CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)115 848 6131 - Fax:
+44 (0)115 848 6132 |
Bottesford
Library
This library represents a community hub
for this small community on the edge of
Nottingham. It is housed in an
attractive old school building and
carries a large range of books, audio
and video material that is available for
loan and reference. The library also
acts as an exhibition space for local
artists and visiting shows from further
a field.
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Grantham
Road,
Bottesford,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG13 0DF |
Phone: +44
(0)1949 842696 |
Brewhouse
Yard
The Brewhouse Yard is a museum dedicated
to the history of the people of
Nottingham. The city has of course had a
long and interesting political history,
and although related, this museum is
primarily dedicated to studying the way
that the normal persons life has
developed in the community. There are a
great deal of interesting pieces on
display which range from personal
artefacts to costumes and pictures.
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Castle
Boulevard, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
NG7 1FB
BREWHOUSE
YARD
CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)115 915 3600 - Fax:
+44 (0)115 915 3653 |
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Brian
Clough Statue
Nottingham
- home to his beloved
Notts Forest football
club - is where the
memorial has pride of
place after the club's
supporters led a
fund-raising campaign to
pay for it. The
outspoken, controversial
boss nicknamed Old Big
'Ead led the
unfashionable,
provincial side to a
league title, two
European Cup wins and
other honours. He
had previously led
equally unheralded Derby
County to a league
title.
The statue, designed by
sculptor Les Johnson, is
in Old Market Square,
where it was unveiled by
his widow.Barbara Clough
said: "All we can think
is how amazed Brian
would be at the very
idea of a statue. He'd
be so touched, he really
would." Clough, who also
managed Hartlepool,
Derby, Leeds United and
Brighton, died in Derby
City Hospital in 2004 at
the age of 69.
About
Brian Clough
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The
statue is at the junction of
King Street and Queen Street
in the centre of Nottingham
Near Old Market Square
BRIAN
CLOUGH
STATUE CLICK
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Bridlesmithgate
Caves
These 13thC workings and artefacts are
thought to be medieval underground caves
for commercial and domestic use. There is
a unique domed store cave, an ice house
and also butcher's caves.
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52 Bridlesmithgate
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 2GP | View map
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Tel :
+44 0115 915 5330 |
Bulwell
Library
Bulwell Library is an important part of
the local community and stands at the
heart of this suburb of Nottingham. The
centre houses a large collection of
books and audiovisual media which are
available for loan to members as well as
a large research and reference gallery.
The library is often used to stage
speakers who are visiting the area and
to host a variety of art and craft
exhibitions.
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Highbury
Vale,
Bulwell,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG6 9AE
BULWELL
LIBRARY CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)115 915 5708 - Fax:
+44 (0)845 330 4435 |
Burntstump
Country Park
An area of scenic beauty,
Burntstump Country Park is a beautiful
melange of woodland and grassland
glades. It makes an excellent location
for woodland walks and observing
native flora and fauna.Situated in the
park is the Burntstump Inn, providing
licensed drinking and food.Other
attractions include an ornamental pond
and the chance to watch a lazy
afternoon's cricket. During winter the
grassy slopes are transformed into a
sledging dream!
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Mansfield Road
Arnold
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
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Tel: +44
(0) 115 901 3603
Fax: +44 (0) 115 901 3928 |
Calverton
Folk Museum
Calverton
Folk
Museum is a great place for a family
day out. There is a long and
interesting story to be told about
this region, focussing on the social
history of the community rather than
the political history. There are many
fine pieces on display including
costumes, instruments, documents and
tools that would have been used by
normal people over the last few
centuries.
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Main Street,
Calverton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
NG14 6FG
CALVERTON
FOLK
CLICK
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Tel: 0115
965 2836
fax: 0870 137 0332 |
Carlton
Road Library
Carlton
Road Library is the centre of this
small community on the edge of
Nottingham and represents one of the
best used public facilities in the
region. The library is home to a large
collection of audio and visual
materials as well as many books that
cross a great many subjects. The
library is occasionally used for art
exhibitions and as a venue for
visiting speakers.
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Carlton
Road, Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire NG3 2FN |
Phone: +44
(0)115 915 1399 |
Caves
of
Nottingham
(The)
Discover a hidden world beneath the
streets of Nottingham. Explore this
fascinating subterranean attraction
and see the only remaining underground
medieval tannery in the UK. Take cover
in the WWII air raid shelter. Find out
about Nottingham's legendary ale in
the pub cellar. Learn about the
appalling living conditions in the
Victorian slum. Situated beneath the
Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, visitors
experience over 750 years of
Nottingham's history told through this
unique man-made sandstone cave system.
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Upper
Level, Drury Walk, The Broad Marsh
Centre, Nottingham, NG1 7LF
E-mail: info@galleriesofjustice.org.uk
CAVES
OF
NOTTINGHAM
CLICK
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Tel:
0115
9881955
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City
Arts
City Arts is one of the main galleries
in the heart of Nottingham and has
gained a reputation for being one of the
most prestigious galleries in the
region. The gallery carries a large
collection of works that has been
gathered from artists across the region
and country as well as many pieces from
abroad. Rotated regularly, the visiting
works are themed and arranged in both
group and individual shows.
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Provident
Works, Newdigate Street, Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire NG7 4FD
E-mail : info@city-arts.org.uk
CITY ARTS
CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)115 978 2463 - Fax:
+44 (0)115 942 4644 |
Clifton
Library
This
local library is a really important
part of the community and serves as a
cultural hub for all those looking for
education and learning in the
community. The library is well stocked
with a large collection of books
crossing a variety of genres, as well
as having a good-sized reference
collection. There are local history
pieces on display as well as maps and
documents that relate to the growth of
the region.
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Clifton,
Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire NG11 8AB
CLIFTON
LIBRARY CLICK
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Phone:
+44 (0)115 915 2945 -
Fax: +44 (0)115 915 2948 |
Colwick
Park
A haven for wildlife formed from former
gravel workings with grassland and water
course which offer fishing, water sports
and many other leisure activities.
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The Fishing
Lodge
Mile End Road
Colwick
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG14 5BW | View map
enquiries@experiencenottinghamshire.com
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Tel: +44
(0) 115 987 0785 |
Dukes Wood Oil Museum
In the
modern world, probably the most
valuable commodity, and certainly the
most talked about has to be oil. It is
strange how we have come full circle
from a smash and grab raid to divide
up the oil in the earliest
discoveries, to people worrying about
where it will come from next. This
museum is dedicated to the study of
oil, how it is tapped, and what will
happen next in the global industry. It
is also a wildlife area that is
standing on the site of the first oil
field in the country, paid for by the
industry.
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Dukes Wood,
Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire NG4 5WE
DUKE'S
WOOD MUSEUM CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)1623 882446 |
Ferry
Farm
Country
Park
Welcome
to
Ferry
Farm Nottinghamshire. Whether you are
looking for Family days out, a fun
indoor activity centre, go karting or
just a family restaurant in
Nottinghamshire, Ferry Farm is the
ideal place.
Our new and amazing indoor activity
centre is suitable for all ages and
great fun in any weather. This indoor
activity centre is perfect for birthday
parties, with food served in the
adjoining party room.
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Ferry Farm
Boat Lane
Hoveringham
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG14 7HP | View map
FERRY
FARM CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 115 966 5037 |
Funky Pots
Children will love
painting pottery at this craft cafe in
the heart of Nottingham. Paint your own
pottery in our air conditioned,
professional studio. Cafe - Enjoy
delicious refreshments & lunches.
Birthday Parties.
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270
-280 Huntingdon Street, Nottingham, NG1
3NA,
http://www.funkypots.co.uk |
Tel:
0115 959 8866 |
Galleries
of
Justice
Travel
with us through time and experience
the atmosphere of 300 years of crime
and punishment. Witness a real trial
in the authentic Victorian courtroom
before being sentenced and ‘sent down’
to the original cells and maze of
medieval caves. Real life prisoners
and gaolers will act as your guides as
you too become part of the dramatic
history of this unique site. Visitor
attraction of the year. Family
attraction of the year.
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Shire Hall, High Pavement, Lace
Market, Nottingham NG1 1HN
GALLERIES
OF JUSTICE CLICK |
Phone: +44
(0)115 952 0555 - Fax:
+44 (0)115 993 9828 |
Greasley Castle
was originally a large
medieval fortified manor
house, founded by Hugh fitz
Ralph. In 1340, Nicholas de
Cantilupe founded the stone
castle, when he was granted
licence to crenellate but
sadly the site has now been
completely dismantled. An 18th
century house, with the
remains of an underground
passage in the basement,
stands on the site of the
upper ward. In the lower ward,
incorporated in later farm
buildings, are the only
substantial masonry fragments.
Defended by a wide ditch, with
a counterscarp bank, stands a
length of curtain wall, which
was flanked by a round angle
tower. To the south of the
main wards, is a large banked
and ditched enclosure, with a
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Greasley
Castle
is
located in the village
centre, off the B1345. 7
miles north-west of
Nottingham, on the
A610-B600.
The
site
is
visible from the road.
Car
parking
is
by the side of the road |
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Green's
Mill
The Windmill is as Grade 2 Listed
building and one of the few working
inner city windmills in Britain. It was
once home to the 19th century miller,
George Green. Tour the mill (especially
on a windy day!) and discover the
process of turning grain into flour,
just as George Green the miller would
have done two centuries ago. George
Green was also a mathematical genius and
he developed a new form of mathematics
which has helped scientists to
understand the world around us. Test
your brain power with the hands-on
experiments in the Science Centre, which
explore electricity, magnetism and
light.
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Windmill Lane
Sneinton
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG2 4QB | View map
GREEN'S
MILL
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 115 915 6878
Fax: +44 (0) 115 915 6875 |
Greenwood
Bonsai
Studio
This
attractive
bonsai nursery is one of Britain's
longest established bonsai centres,
drawing visitors from all over the
world.Greenwood is set in 12.5 acres
of attractive countryside, with the
site once being owned by Nell Gwynn,
the mistress of Charles II. Offers
courses and workshops on all aspects
of bonsai.
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Ollerton
Road
(A614),
nr Arnold
GREENWOOD
BONSAI CLICK
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Phone:
0115 920 5757 |
Holme
Pierrepont Hall
Holme PierrePont Hall set in 30 acres of
private parkland, the house is 3 miles
from Trent Bridge and 5 miles from the
centre of Nottingham. Still lived in by
descendents of the Pierrepont family,
the house was built in 1500 and is the
oldest brick building in the county.
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Holme
Pierrepont
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG12 2LD | View map
20,21 Apr, 1400-1730.
HOLME
PIERREPON HALL CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 115 933 2371
Fax: +44 (0) 115 933 2371 |
Holme
Pierrepont National Water Sports
Centre
The National Water Sports
Centre is located in 270 acres of
Country Park, just 5 minutes outside
Nottingham City Centre, we can
combine the most exciting and unique
activities with the best possible
facilities at the highest level of
service. The National Water
Sports Centre is the perfect
environment to carry out a wide
range of events, such as corporate
events, Conferences, endless water
sports and any event can be tailor
made to suit. In addition to
accommodating the public and local
community the Centre actively
supports elite British athletes in
their build up to National and
International events such as the
Olympics. On site facilities
include; 2000m Regatta lake, 700m
Slalom Course, 270 acre country
park, Full Conference facilities,
White Water Rafting,
Canoeing, Kayaking.
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Adbolton Lane
West Bridgford
Nottingham
NG12 2LU
Email: hppsales@leisureconnection.co.uk
NATIONAL
WATER
SPORTS
CENTRE CLICK
|
Tel: 0115
9821212
Fax: 0115 9455213 |
Hyson
Green Library
Hyson Green Library is a community
facility that serves the people of this
suburb of Nottingham. Containing a good
sized collection of work that crosses a
wide range of subjects, the library has
a loan collection of texts as well as
audiovisual material. The collection of
local history is extensive and good for
those looking to find out more about the
area and its development.
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Hyson Green,
Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire NG7 6BE
HYSON
GREEN LIBRARY CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)115 915 2483 |
John
King
Workshop
Museum
The Museum is dedicated to history of
Pinxton and South Normanton Parishes and
the Industrial, Social and Family
history. The Museums presentations and
displays are related to the success of
Local people, Local Industry and
Recongnised and Established Landmarks.
Visual display of Untensils from
farming, Mining and Craft Untensils.
Photo's relating to past and present
days of the Parish are displayed in the
museum. Tea & Coffe are available on
request, average visit duration is
between 30-60 Minutes. Museum is opened
between March - November Sundays 2.00pm
- 4.30pm
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Victoria Road
Pinxton
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG16 6LR | View map
Mar-Nov, Sun 1400-1630.
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Tel
:
+44 (0)115 915 5330 |
Jumicar
The
Jumicar
driving experience - a safe, fun and
educational activity.
There can be no
better introduction for kids
to learn the skills of the
roads than with
jumicar on its exciting real
mini road circuit.
On arrival we brief them
on:-
the rules of
the road -the one way
system -the workings
of the cars
On
completion:-all new drivers
receive a free provisional
driving license
All cars
have seat belts and some cars
can even take passengers. So
Mum and Dad, Grandma or
Grandpa can help the little
ones to drive and experience
jumicar too.
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Farnsfield
Nottinghamshire
NG22
8HX
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tel:0115
966 9000 |
Lace
Centre (The)
The
Lace Market Centre, in the heart of a
protected heritage area of the city of
Nottingham, tells the story of an
industry, and it’s people through a
series of visual aids, archive videos,
machinery, exhibitions and
demonstrations of hand made lace and
lace machine. There is a large lace
shop plus tea and coffee facilities.
The centre has disabled access but
unfortunately no disabled toilets. We
are open 10am to 5pm seven days a week
and admission is free.
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Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire NG1 1HF |
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Lakeside
Arts
Centre,
Djanogly and Weston Galleries,
Nottingham
The
Lakeside Arts Centre encompasses the
Djanogly Art Gallery, The Djanogly
Theatre, the Djanogly Recital Hall
and the Weston Gallery.The
Djanogly Art Gallery shows temporary
exhibitons, ranging from themed
historical shows to the newest
contemporary work.The Weston Gallery
has been specially designed to
accomodate fragile archive material
and will offer a rolling programme
of historical exhibitions.
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Telephone: 0115 951 5797 |
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Malt Cross
Welcome to the Malt Cross Café-bar,
found on St James' St, just off the
Old Market Square in Nottingham City
Centre. We're a friendly, relaxed kind
of venue based in an old Victorian
Music Hall (built in 1877 don't you
know!), offering quality coffee /
juice / beer (all of our juice and
coffee is fairtrade) and great
food.Check out the 'What's on' page
for upcoming gigs & exhibitions
and browse the 'Photo Galleries' to
get a feel for this lively old
place.Oh and we do a great Sunday
Lunch on ........er sundays.
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16 St James's Street, Nottingham NG1 6FG
If you have any enquires about
nights/gigs/exhibitions/events,
please email tom@maltcross.com
MALT
CROSS
CLICK
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Tel : 0115
9411048 |
Meadows
Library
The Meadows Library is one of several
that make up the Nottingham libraries
network. This collection of books and
audiovisual material is one of the best
in the local area and is constantly open
to the public. The library also has a
large reference and local history
section where you can learn more about
the way that this part of the city has
developed throughout the years.
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The Meadows,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG2 2DR
MEADOWS
LIBRARY CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)115 915 9279 |
Megazone
Nottingham’s largest
indoor laser game adventure centre
with video games, pool tables and
football tables.
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22
Cranbrook Street
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG1 1ER | View map
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Tel:
+44 (0) 115 958 9178
Fax: +44 (0) 115 924 3450 |
Moot Gallery,
Nottingham
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Unit 3, The
Factory, Dakeyne Street, Sneinton,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire,
Open
: Thursday-Saturday 12-6, Sunday
12-4
MOOT GALLERY
CLICK |
Tel :
07771 866 822 |
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National
Ice Skating Centre
Opened
in 2000 by Olympic Champion Jayne
Torvill, the £43 million National
Ice Centre was the first twin
Olympic-sized (60m x 30m) ice rink
facility in the UK. Situated in the
city’s fashionable Lace Market, the
NIC is just a short
stroll from the Old Market Square
and provides top class facilities
and coaching staff for a whole range
of ice sports from Free Skating and
Ice Dance to Synchronized Skating,
Ice Hockey and Short Track Speed
Skating. The Nottingham Panthers
also train here and use the venue
for their home games.The National
Ice Centre is also the home of
Nottingham Arena – East Midlands
hottest concert venue hosting the
very best live music & sporting
events to audiences up to 10,000.
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Tel: 0115 853
3000 |
Nottingham
Brass
Rubbing
Centre
A selection of replica brasses moulded
from original brasses from various
churches including the Willoughby Brass
of Wollaton.
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St
Mary's Church, High Pavement
The Lace Market
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NC1 1NF | View map
St
MARYS CLICK
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Tel:
+44 (0) 115 958 2105 |
Nottingham
Industrial Museum
The
Midlands has been one of the
powerhouses of the country since heavy
industry was developed in Britain.
This museum looks at the way that
people of this city and the county
that surrounds it have worked in
various industries throughout the
decades and centuries. Some of the
most popular displays here include a
fully operational analogue telephone
network, Basford steam engine and many
working examples of local engineering.
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Wollaton Park,
Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire NG8 2AE
NOTTINGHAM
INDUSTRIAL
MUSEUM
CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)115 915 3910 - Fax:
+44 (0)115 915 3910 |
Nottingham
Castle
Nottingham
Castle
commands spectacular views over the
city and once rivalled the great
castles of Windsor and the Tower of
London. Totally destroyed after the
civil war, it was replaced by a
magnificent ducal mansion which now
houses: spectacular fine and
contemporary art galleries, decorative
art displays, regimental museum and
children’s gallery. There are caves to
explore, an award-winning café and
children’s playground.
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Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire NG1 6EL
NOTTINGHAM
CASTLE CLICK
|
Phone: +44
(0)115 915 3687 - Fax:
+44 (0)115 915 3653 |
Nottingham Central
Library
The Central Library is spread
over 5 floors :
Ground
Floor -Floor
1 - Sound
&
Vision
Library
Floor
2 - Floor
3 - Floor
4
-
Local Studies Library
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Nottingham
Central Library , Angel Row, Nottingham,
NG1 6HP, Nottinghamshire, England
Open : Mon-Fri 9.00 - 19.00
Sat 9.00 - 13.00
Closed : Sat after 13.00
NOTTINGHAM
CENTRAL LIBRARY CLICK |
Tel
: 0115 915 2828 |
Nottinghamshire County Cricket
Club
Nottinghamshire
County
Cricket
Club is one of the 18 major
county clubs which make up the English
domestic cricket structure,
representing the historic county of
Nottinghamshire. Its limited overs
team is called the Nottinghamshire
Outlaws.The club plays most of
its home games at the attractive Trent
Bridge Ground in West Bridgford, just
outside Nottingham, which is also a
venue for Test matches. The club has
also played games around and outside
the county at Worksop, Cleethorpes and
Newark.
drawing with each other in the last
round of matches.In the 2005 season,
Notts won Division One of the County
Championship, this being the club's
fifth title since 1890. However, in
2006, they were relegated from the
County Championship First Division
after an innings and 245 run defeat to
Sussex combined with Yorkshire and
Durham Notts were close runners-up in
the 2006 Twenty20 cup, losing to
Leicestershire after a thrilling
finals day at Trent Bridge.
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Trent
Bridge, Nottingham,
Notts
NG2 6AG
Email: administration@nottsccc.co.uk
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
COUNTY
CRICKET CLUB CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0)115 982 3000
Fax: +44 (0)115 945 5730 |
Notts County Football Club
Notts
County Football Club is
a football
club based in Nottingham, , and
the oldest of all the clubs that are
now professional.The club currently
plays in Football League Two of the
Coca-Cola league section of the
English football league system. "The
Magpies" play their home games
at the Meadow Lane stadium in black
and white striped shirts, which were
the inspiration for Juventus's strip
of the same design, after an English
player at the club brought over some
Notts County shirts from England.The
club have had several spells in the
top division of English football, the
most recent in 1991–92, when they
played in the last season of the old
First Division before creation of the
Premier League.
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NOTTS COUNTY FC CLICK |
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Nottingham Forest Football
Club
Nottingham
Forest
Football Club is an English
professional football
club based at The City Ground in West
Bridgford a suburb of
Nottingham, . The club is
currently in League One of the
Coca-Cola Football League and has an
illustrious history which encompasses
winning two consecutive European Cups,
along with the domestic title, two FA
Cups and four League Cups.Nottingham
Forest takes its name from the Forest
Recreation Ground just north of the
city centre which is where the team
first played and is now the site of
the annual Nottingham Goose Fair. The
club is often referred to simply as Forest
(not to be confused with the entirely
unrelated older amateur side, Forest
F.C., which is better known as The Wanderers
F.C.), the name the club
carries on its badge.Notts is
the correct abbreviation of
Nottinghamshire (hence Notts County),
but
not of Nottingham itself. Therefore
Forest fans dislike the club being
referred to as Notts Forest. The
appropriate abbreviation of Nottingham
Forest is Nott'm Forest. Relegation
to English football's third tier made
Forest the first European Cup-winning
club ever to fall into its country's
third division. Many of today's
footballing rules and features,
including floodlighting, shinpads, and
even lettering on the stands have been
pioneered by Forest.
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City
Ground , Nottingham, NG2 5FJ
NOTTINGHAM
FOREST
FC CLICK |
Tel:
0115 9824444 |
Nottingham
Ghost
Walk
We
lead you around the older parts of the
City near the Castle, where the street
plan is almost 1000 years old, and
tell you lots of ghost stories. Not
just where ghosts haunt, but something
of why they haunt and the different
types of ghosts that exist. A bit of
history, the odd gory execution, a
graveyard (of course!). You may even
encounter the real ghost who has been
seen on several occasions during our
tours!
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Maid
Marion Way, Nottingham
Tel: 01773 719490
GHOST WALK CLICK
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Tel:
01773 719490 |
Nottingham
Panthers Ice Hockey Club
The old
Nottingham Ice Stadium, now a
fading memory, was home to the
Panthers from the team's
inception up to the turn of the
millenium but the saga of the
Panthers did not start with the
opening of the old barn. Instead
of sticks and pucks the
completion of the old building
coincided with the war and she
housed guns and bullets as a
makeshift munitions dump.
A couple of
years later plans for the first
ever team took shape and a
policeman on his rounds in
Canada got to hear about the
try-outs. Even drafty, damp digs
in Nottingham had more appeal
than walking the beat in
Winnipeg and Les Strongman and
eleven colleagues boarded the SS
Aquitania on a journey that
would change not only their
lives but those of thousands of
sports fans in a city made
famous by a legendary outlaw who
robbed the rich to feed the
poor. Certainly Les Strongman
and his team mates fuelled the
imaginations of the sell-out
Nottingham crowds and the city
soon became a hockey hotbed."Nottingham
Panthers supporters are the best
in the world and always have
been. Even now, 54 years after
playing in the opening season in
Nottingham, I still see some
familiar faces at the home
games," said Les, who still
lends a hand to try to encourage
and develop local wannabe hockey
stars of the future.
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Nottingham
Arena
Bolero Square
The Lace Market
Nottingham
NG1
1LA
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Tel: 0870 121
0123 |
Nottingham
Playhouse
The Nottingham
Playhouse was first
established as a repertory theatre in
the 1950s when it operated from a
former cinema. Directors during this
period included Val
May and Frank Dunlop.The
current Modern
movement theatre was opened
in 1963. The architect was Peter Moro. It
was initially controversial as it
faces the gothic
revival Roman
Catholic cathedral designed by Augustus Pugin.
Despite the modern external appearance
and the circular auditorium walls, the
theatre has a conventional proscenium
layout, seating an audience of 770.
Since 1996, it has been a Grade II*
listed building and in 2004, the
theatre was sympathetically restored
and refurbished with a grant from the
Heritage
Lottery Fund. The sculpture Sky
Mirror by Anish Kapoor was
installed between the theatre and the
adjacent green space of Wellington
Circus in 2001. It is one of the main
features of the 160 seat patio area of
CAST Restaurant and in autumn 2007 won
the Nottingham Pride of Place in a
public vote to determine the City's
favourite landmark.
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Wellington Circus, Nottingham,
NG1 5AF
NOTTINGHAM
PLAYHOUSE
CLICK
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Tel:
0115 9419419 |
Nottingham
Racetrack
Set in 280 acres in Colwick Park just
2 miles from the city centre,
Nottingham Racecourse has a rich
100-year history, hosting Flat racing
only for the first time in 1996. It
now has 21 days racing from March
through to November and is becoming
increasingly popular after significant
improvements to its facilities in
recent years. |
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Colwick Park,
Nottingham
NG2 4BE
:NOTTINGHAM
RACETRACK
CLICK |
Tel:
0870 850 7634 |
Nottingham
Princess
The Nottingham Princess operates all
year round allowing you to take in the
changing seasons and breathtaking
countryside in pleasant surroundings.
Facilities onboard include two fully
stocked bars (one per deck) Tea/Snack
Bar, Dance Floor, Open air viewing
deck/dance floor (Summer). Individual
& Group Bookings or Private
Charter are available to cater for
Theme Evenings/Fancy Dress, Cabaret
Cruises, Disco/BBQ Nights, Hen Nights,
Special Occasions, Corporate
Entertainment. Relax, let your hair
down and enjoy the party atmosphere
aboard one of our deluxe river
cruisers. You can dance the night away
to your favourite sounds, relax with a
drink from the bar or just enjoy the
enchanting floodlit atmosphere of the
river by night. For more details see
website.
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Endeavour
Trent
Ltd,
Park Yacht Inn, Trent Lane (South),
Colwick, Nottingham, NG2 4DS.
E-mail: endtrent@aol.com
NOTTINGHAM
PRINCESS
CLICK
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Tel: 0115
910
0400 Fax:
0115 910 0403 |
Nottingham Rugby Football Club
Nottingham
Rugby
Football Club are a rugby union
club representing Nottingham, .
The club are currently members of
National League One.Nicknamed the
Green & Whites in reference to the
club's kit, the first XV play at
Meadow Lane, the home of Notts County.
The club has new facilities at Lady
Bay in the West Bridgford area of
Nottingham, having played at Ireland
Avenue in Beeston until the end of the
2005/06 season.
The club was established in around
1877 by Alexander Birkin after
returning from Rugby School where he
was introduced to the sport. The
Birkin family later purchased the land
at Ireland Avenue that would be the
home of the club until 2006.The
club's heyday was in the late 80s with
a number of top international players
representing the first XV.
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Nottingham
Rugby, The Bay, 1 Holme Road, West
Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2
5AA.
email:
enquiries@nottinghamrugby.co.uk
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Tel :0115 907 0070
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Nottingham
Transport
Heritage Centre
The Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre
is the home of the preserved Great
Central Railway in Nottinghamshire and
is based in Ruddington alongside
Rushcliffe Country Park. The Centre and
Park make a fantastic day out for all
the family. Take a look around - enjoy
your stay at our website and come and
visit us soon!
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Mere
Way
Ruddington
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG11 6NX | View map
NOTTINGHAM
TRANSPORT HERITAGE CLICK
|
Tel:
+44 (0) 115 940 5705
Fax: +44 (0) 115 940 5905 |
Papplewick
Hall
Papplewick
Hall
dates from the early 1780s and is
probably the work of William Lindley
of Doncaster
The Hall is open on the
first, third and fifth Wednesday
of every month,
2-5pm, throughout the year,
and also by appointment.If your
group is more than five people,
we would prefer that you contact
us in advance to arrange an
appointment.
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Papplewick
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG15 8FE | View map
PAPPLEWICK PARK CLICK
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Tel:
+44 (0) 115 963 3491 |
Papplewick
Pumping
Station
Britain’s
finest
working Victorian water pumping
station with a range of buildings,
cooling pond, covered reservoir and
landscaped grounds. Ornate Engine
House and Boiler House contain
original beam engines and boilers,
further engines on site plus a model
railway and model boat club. In steam
on special days throughout the year.
Education service, special events,
catering and private functions.
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off Longdale
Lane, Ravenshead, Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire NG15 9AJ
Papplewick
Pumping
Station
Click
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Phone: +44
(0)115 963 2938 - Fax:
+44 (0)115 963 2938 |
Patchings
Farm
Restaurant
& Arts Centre
Patchings
has
been described by The Artist Magazine
as 'one of the foremost art centres in
the country'. Restored farm buildings
set within 60 acres contain art and
craft galleries with monthly
exhibition changes, art materials,
framing and licensed restaurant. There
is a range of resident artists working
in textiles, pottery and various
painting mediums.A full Art School
programme for all levels and an annual
4-day Art and Craft Festival takes
place each June.Patchings
is open daily throughout the year
apart from Christmas Day and Boxing
Day from 9.00am to 10.00pm. Free
admission. Grounds are open
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Patchings
Farm, Calverton
PATCHINGS
FARM CLICK
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Phone: 0115
965 3479 |
Portland
Park
and Visitor Centre
The Visitor Centre, opened in
October 1994, is an environmentally
friendly building and a centre of
excellence for energy conservation.
As well as the outstanding walks
within the Park the centre is an ideal
starting point for the Three Centres
Trail, plus the many other adjoining
walks. The centre and many of the
park's routes are accessible to
wheelchairs, and an electric scooter
is available for hire.
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Lindleys Lane
Kirkby-in-Ashfield
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG17 9AL
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All year, daily, dawn-dusk.
Visitor Centre open Tue-Fri, 1000-1400,
Sat, Sun, 0900-1500. Closed 25 Dec
PORTLAND
PARK
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 1623 721617
Fax: +44 (0) 1623 721412 |
Rock
City
Rock
City is a live rock venue in the heart
of Nottingham, run by Daybrook House
Promotions. With a capacity of 1900,
the club is renowned for its intimate
atmosphere. The likes of Def Leppard,
U2, REM, Slipknot, Madness, Oasis,
Robbie Williams, Nirvana and The Stone
Roses have all performed here.
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8
Talbot Street, Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire NG1 5GG
ROCK
CITY CLICK
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Phone:
+44 (0)871 3100 000 -
Fax: +44 (0)115 9418438 |
Ruddington
Framework
Knitters Museum
The
museum is located in a unique restored
19th Century workshops, cottages and
frameshops containing the collection
of handframes, which can be seen
working daily. There is also a working
collection of circular sock machines
on which you can try out your knitting
skills. Experience the sight and sound
of working machinery and gain a
fascinating insight into the life and
labour of a 19th Century framework
knitting community.
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Chapel Street,
Ruddington, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
NG11 6HE
RUDDINGTON
MUSEUM CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)115 984 6914 |
Rushcliffe
Country
Park
Set in the beautiful south
Nottinghamshire countryside - about
half a mile south of Ruddington -
Rushcliffe Country Park is an ideal
place to get away from it all. With a
network of over 8 kilometres of
footpaths, grassland, conservation and
landscaped areas, the park is
excellent for walking, jogging,
cycling, spotting wildlife and
exercising your dog (please don't
forget your poop scoop!).Bring your
family and a picnic and encourage your
children to let off steam either by
visiting the extensive play area,
which has some 20 pieces of modern and
exciting equipment, or simply use the
open spaces to fly a kite.
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Mere Way
Ruddington
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
RUSHCLIFFE
COUNTRY
PARK
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 115 921 5865 |
St
Barnabas church
is the Roman Catholic
cathedral just opposite the Albert Hall
and Nottingham Playhouse. Walk to the
top of Maid Marian Way and it is on your
right at the bottom of Derby Road. |
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St
Mary's church,
the
largest
in Nottingham, is one of the three
city centre Anglican churches offering
a range of forms of worship from
formal to informal. This is
Nottingham's mother church and was
founded before the Doomsday Book. Look
out for the leaning pillars! The
colourful Lion and Unicorn at the back
of the church show the long history of
use for official celebrations. Robin
Hood is said to have come to St Mary's
to challenge The Sheriff. Much dates
from the 15th century including the
tower, vaulting and windows. The
church is along High Pavement in the
Lace Market area and close to the Galleries
of Justice.
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St
Nicholas church,
re-build in 1673, is the least
formal of the three churches and is the
“Lively Evangelical church”. It may not
be open during the week, but all are
warmly welcomed on Sunday at 9.00am,
10.30 am and at 7.00 pm. The church is
on Maid Marian Way, not far from the
castle.
The original church was demolished in
the civil war to prevent Royalist troops
firing on the castle from the tower. |
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79 Maid Marian
Way,
Nottingham,
NG1 6AE
email:
office@stnics.org
ST
NICHOLAS CLICK
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Telephone: +44
(0)115 952 4600
Fax: +44 (0)115 952 4624
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St
Peter's church
is a mediaeval building in the middle of
the main shopping area with its worldly
bustle. The tower and spire date from
the 14th century and the roof of the
nave from 1480. |
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St Peter's Square
Nottingham
NG1 2NW
VIEWMap-
in the centre of Nottingham,
next to Marks & Spencer's.
ST
PETERS CLICK
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Tel. 0115 948
3658 |
Tales
of
Robin Hood
Young
outlaws
love our exciting adventure ride with
the sights and smells of Medieval
England. Step back in time with Robin
Hood, England’s best loved outlaw and
his archenemy, the Sheriff of
Nottingham. The days when good was
good and evil were most foul. After
the adventure try your hand at archery
and brass rubbing or relax in the
Greenwood café.
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30-38 Maid
Marian Way, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
NG1 6GF
ROBIN
HOOD
TALES CLICK
E-mail:
enquiries@robinhood.uk.com
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Phone: +44
(0)1159 483284 - Fax:
+44 (0)1159 501536 |
Trent
River Cruises
Trent River
Cruises are the owners of ''The
Trent Lady'', a riverboat that has
graced the waters of the Trent since 1991.
''The Trent Lady'' sports two fully
stocked bars with disabled access
and is licensed to carry
seventy-four passengers. This figure
represents the maximum passengers we
are permitted to carry but in the
interest of comfort we recommend a
maximum of between fifty to sixty
five. It is our policy to ensure
that any party of thirty-five or
more is given exclusive use of the
boat, but we do however reserve the
right to mix parties below that
number should we be required to do
so. ''The Trent Lady'' is available
52 weeks of the year.
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Trent Lane South, Colwick,
Nottingham, NG2 4DS
E-mail: info@trentcruising.com
TRENT
CRUISING
CLICK
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Tel: 0800 9521152 |
Tumble Town,
Great
fun but can get a bit crowded,
especially when there are multiple
birthday parties going on. They have
a safety gate at the entrance so no
little ones can escape - very good!
Great for birthday parties too -
great party bags for all children,
present for the birthday child and
staff take the children and play.
They have a wide range of food and
best of all no cleaning up - all for
a great price. no worries!
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107
High
Street,Arnold,
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 7DS |
Tel:
0115
967
1161
fax: 0115 967 1161 |
Wheatcroft
Garden
Centre
The Wheatcroft
Garden Centre is situated in the south
of Nottingham on the A52 ring road.
The Garden Centre has a
great horticultural heritage and was
formally operated by the world famous
rose grower, Harry Wheatcroft's son,
Christopher.The centre offers a unique
gardening experience with an extensive
range of gardening accessories,
plants, furniture, barbecues, gifts
and lifestyle ranges and our Gourmet
range of locally sourced produce.
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Landmere Lane
Edwalton
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG12 4DE | View map
WHEATCROFT
GARDEN
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 115 921 6061 |
William
Booth
Memorial Complex
Number 12 Notintone Place is the house
where William Booth was born on 10 April
1829. The plan of NOTTINGHAM of 1827
(immediately on the right as you enter
the museum) shows the three houses
standing independently as they do today.
In the 1830s they became part of a
terrace of three-storey houses, which
were eventually demolished in the city
redevelopment schemes of the late 1960s.
The three original houses, numbers 10,12
and 14, were retained and restored and
the site around developed by The
Salvation Army to include an elderly
persons' home and a goodwill community
centre, thus becoming a living memorial
to the life and work of William Booth,
Founder and first General of The
Salvation Army. |
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14 Notintone
Place
Sneinton Road
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG2 4QG | View map
WILLIAM
BOOTH
MUSEUM
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 115 - 950 3927
Fax: +44 (0) 115 - 959 8604 |
| Wollaton
Hall
Standing
on a natural hill 3 miles west of
Nottingham City Centre, Wollaton Hall
is a flamboyant 16th century Robert
Smythson building set within 500 acres
of historic park. Wollaton Hall is one
of the finest Elizabethan houses in
England and is now home to
Nottingham‚s Natural History
Collection.The Hall holds the Natural
History Museum whilst the Wollaton
park 18th Century Stable is home to
the Visitors Centre, Industrial Museum
and the Yard Gallery. The Yard Gallery
is a vibrant exhibition space with a
changing programme for visual arts
exhibitions exploring art, science and
the environment.The park is home to a
diversity of habitats and species.
Where herds of free-roaming red and
fallow deer. Visitors have the choice
of a variety of walks or can simply
stroll around the lake or relax in the
formal gardens.
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Wollaton Park
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG8 2AE | View map
WOLATTON
HALL
CLICK
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Tel: 0871
716 2146 |
Woodthorpe
Grange Park
Woodthorpe Park is a park of
horticultural excellence. A landscape
rich in mature trees, ornamental
gardens, historical features and
enjoyable walks. Included in the
attractions are the plant nursery,
tropical house, herbaceous borders and
picnic areas.
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Woodthorpe
Drive
off Mansfield Road
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG5 4HA | View map
WOODTHORPE
GRANCE
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 115 915 2072
Fax: +44 (0) 115 915 2084 |
Yard
Gallery
A vibrant exhibition space with a
changing programme of exhibitions
exploring art and the environment with
many nationally acclaimed exhibitions
displayed since its debut exhibition in
late 1996.
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Courtyard
Buildings
Wollaton Park
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG8 2AE | View map
E-mail : wollaton@ncmg.org.uk
YARD GALLERY
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 115 - 9153900 |
Ye
Olde Trip to Jerusalem
This is reputedly the oldest inn in
England. The inn dates back to 1189 when
the crusaders rested here en-route to
the Holy Land. Serves drinks and food
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Brewhouse
Yard
Nottingham England
NG1 6AD
The Trip (as it is known
locally)
is at the foot of Castle Rock in
city centre.
YE OLDE TRIP TO
JERUSALEM CLICK
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Tel: 0115 947 3171.
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Ravenshead
& Area
Ravenshead
is an affluent area of the East
Midlands with higher than average
property prices and diverse population
of professional people, elderly people
and skilled workers. Farming was the
main occupation in the area until the
arrival of the local shops and
schools. The only other industry in
Ravenshead was sand quarrying, the
first of which was opened in 1919 for
building sand for Nottingham and
Hucknall. Present day occupants of
Ravenshead tend to commute out to
Mansfield or Nottingham, or are
retired.
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The Hutt at Ravenshead
Built opposite Newstead Abbey,
the original building was recorded in
1400 as one of the Royal Huts put up
in Sherwood Forest by King John, used
to house the men patrolling the forest
to protect the King's deer.A tunnel
leading from the Hutt to Newstead
Abbey was used during the late 17th
Century and it is said that the ghost
of a monk remains who travelled
through the tunnel before being
chained to a wall and left to
perish!Today the Hutt is a pub and
restaurant but still has traditional
character and charm - a perfect place
for those seeking refreshment and
relaxation.
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Nottingham
Road, Ravenshead, Nottingham,
Nottinghamshire NG15
9HJ
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Phone:
01623 792325 |
Longdale
Craft Centre
Recreated
Victorian Streets are the settings for
the workshops at the craft centre in
Ravenshead where you can observe
artists working on a whole range of
crafts. Longdale Craft Centre is
reputedly Britain's oldest and first
'real' craft centre and has now become
a craft centre of international
reputation, incorporating workshops, a
museum and a gallery. A gift shop and
licensed restaurant are also
available.
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Longdale
Lane, Ravenshead
LONGDALE CRAFT CENTRE
CLICK
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Phone/fax:
01623 794858 |
Newstead
Abbey
Newstead
Abbey
is a beautiful historic house
converted from a monastery, set in
extensive formal gardens and parkland.
It is the former home of the poet Lord
Byron, and many of his possessions can
still be seen. We are off the main A60
between Nottingham and Mansfield. The
grounds are open all year round
(except the last Friday in November),
and the house is closed in the a.m.
and October-March.
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Newstead Abbey
Historic House & Garden, Ravenshead,
Nottinghamshire NG15 8NA
NEWSTEAD ABBEY
CLICK
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Phone: +44
(0)1623 455900 - Fax:
+44 (0)1623 455904 |
Retford &
Area
The ancient market town of
Retford was granted its first charter
(the right to hold a fair) by Henry
III in 1246. This was extended by
Edward I in 1275 to holding a Saturday
market: a tradition that continues
today. The town features fine Georgian
buildings, a spacious square, and two
theatres – the Little Theatre on Wharf
Road and the Majestic on Coronation
Street. The town played a remarkable
part in the story of the Pilgrim Fathers, who fled
to America in 1620 after being
persecuted for their religious
beliefs. Explore their story on
the Mayflower Trail, a circular tour
starting at nearby Babworth
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40 Grove
Street , Retford , DN22 6LD Tel: +44 (0)
1777 860 780 e: retford.tourist@bassetlaw.gov.uk
Visit Retford website
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Tel:
+44 (0) 1777 860 780 |
Kidzquadz
Children's Quad
Bike, 4x4 and Apache Rally Karts parties
- Yorkshire or UK wide. If you have
space we visit you. Great Family Fun
Days and Corporate Events where children
are attending
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Eel Pie Farm, Markham Moor, Retford,
Nottinghamshire, DN22 0QX,
Tel 0845 390 0845
http://www.kidzquadz.co.uk |
Tel
0845 390 0845 |
North
Leverton Windmill
North Leverton Windmill was first built
in 1813. Originally it started by being
a very low tower to enable the common
sails to have the cloth put on from the
ground. Each sail was turned round to
the bottom in turn. A major refit in
1884 lifted the tower several feet, and
new patent sails and working parts were
fitted into the cap now at it's higher
present level. The three-storied mill is
built of brick and coated with tar to
keep out the weather.
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North Leverton
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 0AB | View map
Some
Sundays 2pm
– 5pm
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Tel:
+44 (0) 1427 880573
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Sundown
Kiddies
Adventureland (Pets Garden)
This attraction is aimed at children
up to the age of ten. Based on
storybook characters with indoor and
outdoor activities, it includes fairy
castles, a witches cave and Father
Christmas. Tractor, Train and Water
Boat rides.
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Treswell Rd,
Rampton, Retford,
Nottinghamshire, DN22 0HX
SUNDOWN
ADVENTURELAND
CLICK
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Tel: 01777
248274 |
| Wetlands
Waterfowl
and Exotic Bird Park
Wetlands primary objective is
to enable people of all ages to view
and get close to animals they wouldn’t
normally have the chance to see. Our
23-acre parkland also provides a
fantastic location for a relaxing
stroll in the countryside.
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Off Loundlow
Road
Sutton-cum-Lound
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 8SB | View map
WETLANDS
CLICK
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Tel:
+44 (0) 1777 818099
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Southwell
& Area
Southwell has many elegant
Regency houses but its architectural
jewel is the Minster church, boasting
some of the best medieval stone
carving in England. Just outside town
is the Workhouse, an authentic 19th
Century institution restored by the
National Trust. Find out what life was
really like for Victorian paupers in
this starkly atmospheric building. Ironically
for the location of an attraction
about poverty, the Nottingham Evening
Post recently declared Southwell
Nottinghamshire’s millionaire capital.
In fact, this prosperous small town of
6,000 has never been short of
admirers. Lord Byron once claimed that
“I shall never be so happy again as I
was in old Southwell.” Centuries on,
Sir John Betjeman reported that “the
Georgian elegance of Southwell ensures
that few small towns are as unspoilt.”
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The Minster
Centre, Church Street, Southwell
NG25 0HD
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Taylor's
Swan
and Wildfowl Sanctuary |
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Reg Taylor's
Garden Centre
Hill Farm Nurseries
Southwell
Nottinghamshire
NG25 0PR | View map
All year, Mon-Fri, 1000-1730, Sun,
1030-1630.
Closed 18-21 Apr, 25,26 Dec.
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Tel: +44
(0) 1636 813184
Fax: +44 (0) 1636 815407 |
Southwell
Leisure Centre
At
Southwell Leisure Centre our aim is to
provide high quality, affordable
leisure facilities in a welcoming and
friendly environment.
Whether you are a
serious sports person, an occasional
visitor or looking for family fun,
Southwell Leisure Centre is the
perfect place to visit.
25m Main Pool with
viewing area and 10m Teaching Pool
Sauna (included with
Swimming) and Sun Bed
50 Station Fitness
Suite
4 Court multi-use
Main Hall and nearby Social Hall
4 Squash Courts
House of Fun
children's softplay area
Shokk Gym for young
people
5 a side Synthetic
Outdoor Pitch
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Nottingham
Road
Southwell
Nottinghamshire
NG25 0LG
Location Map
E-mail southwell@nsdc.info
SOUTHWELL
LEISURE CENTRE CLICK
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Telephone
01636 813000
Fax 01636 816096 |
Southwell
Minster
Although Christian worship has taken
place on this site for over 1000 years
the present Romanesque building
celebrates its commencement 900 years
ago in 2008. Southwell Minster became
the Cathedral Church of the Diocese in
1884. As the Cathedral Church of
Nottinghamshire it seeks to serve
diverse communities from the farms of
the Dukeries in the north, with mining
and ex-mining towns, and in the south
the colourful city of Nottingham with
its industry, universities and teaching
hospitals of international repute. This
stunning place still brings visitors to
their knees in wonder and awe to glimpse
the glory of God.
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The Minster
Office
Bishop's Drive
Southwell
Nottinghamshire
NG25 0JP | View map
SOUTHWELL
MINSTER CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 1636 812649
Fax: +44 (0) 1636 815904 |
The
Workhouse
The best-preserved workhouse in
England -Explore the workshops and
dormitories of this imposing early
'welfare' institution - Meet
19th-century inhabitants with our
audio guide - Interactive displays
chart poverty through the ages - Play
'The Master's Punishment' game
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Upton Road
Southwell
Nottinghamshire
NG25 0PT t
| View map
Tel: +44 (0) 1636 817250
Fax: +44 (0) 1636 817251
THE
WORKHOUSE
CLICK
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Tel: +44
(0) 1636 817250
Fax: +44 (0) 1636 817251 |
Sutton-in-Ashfield
& Area
The area
was first settled in Saxon times and the Saxon
suffix "ton" means "an enclosure or
fenced in clearing". The town appears
in the Domesday Book as "Sutone". There are
also documents from 1189 showing that
Gerard, son of Walter de Sutton, gave
two bovates of land and the church
at Sutton to Thurgaton Priory. The
main tourist attraction in
Sutton-in-Ashfield, is the largest
sundial in Europe. It is located in
the middle of Portland Square,
adjacent to the Idlewells Shopping
Centre and Sutton Centre Community
College. Another tourist attraction in
Sutton-in-Ashfield is The Ashfield
Show, held in August on Sutton Lawn,
and includes everything from
fairground rides, local businesses and
services showing their presence, live
music, classic cars and steam engines
and much more.A further local
attraction stands on the former site
of Silverhill Colliery close to the
scenic village of Teversal on the
North West edge of Ashfield. The area
has been transformed from the colliery
to a woodland, which features several
walks for all abilities and also
features the highest point in
Nottinghamshire. At the highest point
stands a monument to all the miners
whom have worked in the areas
coalfields. |
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Brierley
Forest
Park and Visitor Centre
Brierley Forest Park Visitor Centre was
opened in December 1999 and is located
at the end of Skegby Road in Huthwaite.
The Centre has full access for
disabled people including free
wheelchair hire. Information on some
beautiful routes around the park
suitable for wheelchair users is
available.The Park, 100 hectares (250
acres), provides many trails, nature
conservation areas, recreation
facilities (such as a golf club and a
football pitch), art and sculptures, and
areas of local historical interest. The
Park was launched in May 1994, marked by
the pit wheels from Sutton colliery
installed in the park.The most
outstanding feature of Sutton colliery
was the pit tip that smouldered and
glowed red at night time. Buried deep
under the spoil heap was Brierley Pond
once alive with minnows, sticklebacks,
newts, tadpoles and frogs. Take a walk
up Rooley Lane towards the site of the
old railway bridge and the former mine.
The miners would walk this route each
day up to Sutton Colliery. |
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Skegby Road
Huthwaite
Sutton-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 2PL | View map
1 Apr-30 Sep, daily, 1100-1600
1 Oct-31 MAr, 1100-1500.
Closed 25 Dec
BRIERLY
PARK
CLICK
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Tel:
+44 (0) 1623 550172 |
Kings Mill
is a large reservoir and area
of natural beauty on the
Sutton-in-Ashfield and Mansfield
border.A medieval mill pond expanded
in the 1830s it acted as a head of
water for a dozen mills along the
River Maun, along with water meadows
several miles away. It is now a
spectacular wildfowl sanctuary with
a pleasant 1.5 mile walk around the
perimeter.The newly
opened visitor centre offers
refreshments, exhibitions and toilet
facilities in an idyllic location.
Kings Mill is home to the
Sutton-in-Ashfield Sailing Club and
The Mill Adventure Base for young
people (contact 01623 556110 for The
Mill). The area is a birdwatchers
paradise being abundant with a wide
variety of land and water species,
but don’t forget to look at all
other aspects of the outstanding
natural history alongside the walks.
At the northern end of the reservoir
you will discover England’s oldest
railway viaduct.
Kings Mill
is the start of the Timberland Trail
and overlaps on the Maun Valley Trail
both of which present walkers with
idyllic settings, including several
heritage ponds along the river.
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Sutton-in-Ashfield
Sailing Club
Kings Mill Reservoir
Sutton-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
KINGS
MILL
CLICK
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Tel :
01623 559605 |
Sutton
Leisure Centre
A diverse centre providing facilities
such as a fitness suite, indoor bowls
hall, ice rink, and Sutton's only
theatre. Also home to Sutton Community
College.
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Sutton
Leisure
Centre
High Pavement,
Sutton-in-Ashfield
Nottingham NG17 1EE
SUTTON
LEISURE
CENTRE
CLICK
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Tel:01623
457
700
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Teversal
Trails
Visitor Centre
The Visitor Centre first
opened in 1993, and has wheelchair
access to the centre, the toilets, and
parts of the trail.The Teversal Trail
Visitors Centre is located at an ideal
access point to the Pleasley Trails
network and other walks,offering a wide
variety of local information on both the
trails and other attractions in
Nottinghamshire. There
is ample free parking directly outside
the Centre, and the extensive
surrounding grassland areas are ideal
for picnics and recreation. |
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Carnarvon
Street
Teversal
Sutton-in-Ashfield
Nottinghamshire
NG17 3HJ | View map
1 Apr-30 Sep, daily, 1100-1600,
exept Tue 1100-1500
1 Oct-31 Mar, daily, 1100-1500.
Closed 25 Dec
TEVERSAL
TRAIL
CENTRE
CLICK
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Tel:
+44 (0) 1623 442021 |
Thieves
Wood Visitor Centre
Hundreds of years ago trees from
these woods provided timber for the
construction of Nottingham Castle. Since
that time they have virtually remained
untouched until 1976 when the violent
storms destroyed thousands of mature
trees. A large scale replanting followed
this disaster in subsequent years and
acres of woodlands were gradually
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Thieves'
Wood car-park is 12 miles north of
Nottingham on the Mansfield Road
(A60). Before entering Mansfield, take
the Kirkby road shortly after Newstead
Abbey. After 500 metres turn right
into the B6139 (Coxmoor Road) and park
in the first car park, on the right,
or the second, on the left.
THIEVES
WOOD
CLICK
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Thrumpton Hall
Ideally situated for easy
access, Thrumpton Hall is an exquisite
Jacobean stately home 4 miles from
Nottingham East Midlands Airport.Tranquil
and elegant, Thrumpton retains the magical
atmosphere of a private
family home. Flexible and friendly,
the Thrumpton team are ready to help
advise you on how to make the most of
it.
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Thrumpton
Hall
Thrumpton
Nottinghamshire
NG11 0AX
THRUMPTON
HALL CLICK
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Tel:
0795 855 6442 |
Worksop &
Area
Believed
to have been in existence since Anglo
Saxon times, this unique market town
in the north of Nottinghamshire is
aptly dubbed the ‘gateway to the
Dukeries’. This influence is even
reflected in the town centre. At
Bridge Street and Bridge Place – the
heart of Worksop’s thriving retail
community – coloured stone is set into
the paving on the pedestrian streets,
depicting the local heraldic crests.
There is also a paved maze featuring a
heraldic lion and unicorn, giving the
town a sense of real historical
character.The Augustian Priory of St
Cuthbert and St Mary was founded in
1103 and the surviving part consists
of the nave, western front and twin
towers, built in the late 12th
century.
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Worksop
Library , Memorial Avenue , Worksop ,
S80 2BP worksop.tourist@bassetlaw.gov.uk
WORKSOP CLICK
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Tel: +44 (0)
1909 501 148e: |
Clumber
Park
One of the largest country parks in
Europe, covering over 3800 acres,
Clumber Park was once the seat of the
Dukes of Newcastle-under-Lyme. The grand
house built in 1770 was demolished in
1938, though the stable block (now used
as a café), walled garden and dramatic
gothic chapel remain. The National Trust
now owns the estate and, through a
careful management programme, ensures
that the diverse landscape of heathland,
woods and parkland is preserved for the
public. Highlights of the Estate include
the vast lake and the beautiful 'Lime
Tree Avenue' - a sight not to be missed
in Autumn.
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Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S80 3AZ | View map
All year, daily, dawn-dusk.
Closed 25,26 Dec.
CLUMBER
PARK CLICK
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Tel:
+44 (0) 1909 - 476592
Fax: +44 (0) 1909 - 500721 |
Creswell
Crags
Visitor Centre
Creswell Crags is a
limestone gorge honeycombed with caves
and smaller fissures. Stone tool and
remains of animals found in the caves
by archaeologists provides evidence
for a fascinating story of life during
the last Ice Age between 50,000 and
10,000 years ago. Creswell Crags was
among the most northerly places on
earth to have been visited by our
ancient ancestors, a story that is
unique on a European and World scale.
All of the caves are protected by
metal grills to preserve the rare
archaeological deposits that remain
inside. At the east end of the gorge
is the Museum and Education Centre.
The gorge is part of the Creswell
Heritage Landscape Area.
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Crags Road
Welbeck
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S80 3LH
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1 Feb-31
Oct, daily, 1030-1630
1
Nov-31 Jan, Sun, 1030-1630
CRESSWELL
CRAGS
CLICK
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Tel: +44 (0) 1909 720378
Fax:
+44 (0) 1909 724726 |
Harley
Gallery
The award-winning Harley Gallery
has a national reputation for
excellence and innovation. Situated on
the Ducal estate of Welbeck in North
Nottinghamshire, this free entry venue
offers a unique mix of contemporary
exhibitions, craft shop and museum.The
diverse programme of events and
exhibitions includes displays of
contemporary craft, visual art,
photography and design; Christmas Art
Market, Open Studio Days; Lectures and
Practical Workshops, aiming to appeal
to all audiences from family groups to
those with specialist
interests.Additional attractions on
site include The Lime House cafe with
its sleek interior and stylish menu,
The Portland Collection of fine and
decorative arts on show in the Harley
Museum and work for sale by leading
British craftspeople in the Harley
Craft Shop.
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Welbeck
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S80 3LW | | View map
1 Feb-24 Dec, Tue-Sun, Bank Hol
Mon, 1000-1700.
HARLEY
GALLERY
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Tel:
+44 (0) 1909 501700
Fax: +44 (0) 1909 488747 |
Hodsock
Priory
Gardens
Hodsock Priory is the home of
Sir Andrew and Lady Buchanan. The 5
acre garden and adjacent 12 acre wood
are uniquely only open in the winter
with a magnificent display of carpets
of snowdrops, hellebores and many
other winter flowering plants and
shrubs.
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Blyth
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S81 0TY | View map
Feb - Mar for 5 weeks only
HODSOCK PRIORY CLICK
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Tel:
+44 (0)1909 591 204
Fax: +44 (0)1909 591 578 |
Mr
Straw's House
Fascinating 1920's tradesman’s
home. This modest semi-detached
Edwardian house was the family home of
well-to-do grocers William and Florence
Straw from 1923. It is remarkable
because the Straws’ two sons preserved
it almost unaltered till it came to the
National Trust in 1990. The interior
with its 1920s wallpaper, heavy
Victorian furniture and household
objects provides a rare glimpse into
interwar middle-class life.
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7 Blyth Grove,
Worksop, S81 0JG
Tel: 01909 482380
E-mail: mrstrawshouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
MR
STRAW'S
HOUSE
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Tel: 01909 482380
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Worksop
Priory
and
Gatehouse
Priory
church
dating back to 1103 with 14th century
Gatehouse. Nottinghamshire County
Council regularly gives advice and has
a close involvement here.
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Worksop
Priory
Church
of Our Lady and St. Cuthbert Priorswell
Road
Worksop
Priory open Monday, Tuesday, and
Saturday 9.00-12.00 and open daily for
service.
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+44 (0)1909 472180 |
ANGLO
SAXON NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Staying in
Nottingham University
accommodation is a convenient
and affordable way to stay in
Nottingham. With
centrally-located bed and
breakfast (B&B) rooms from
£20, it is a cost effective
alternative to staying in a hostel
or a hotel. Rooms are mainly
available in the Christmas,
Easter,
and summer vacation
periods (July, August, September),
when students clear their
rooms. Rooms typically
become available two to
three months in advance, so
please revisit the website within
that period if nothing is
available now.
