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There’s plenty of cracking Easter events for little ones to enjoy this weekend, from traditional egg hunts to outdoorsy adventures, as well as picturesque photography walks and aviation events.  

Over 150 attendees from across the region’s tourism sector will hear insights from some of the UK’s leading tourism professionals and updates from Nottinghamshire’s key tourist attractions. The Summit will be held at Nottingham Lakeside Arts in a nod to the organisation’s history; this is the venue where Visit Nottinghamshire (previously Experience Nottinghamshire) was launched 15 years ago. 

Nottinghamshire’s vibrant independent food scene has really been blossoming over the past few years. From world-class restaurants, artisan coffee roasteries and sourdough bakeries, to fab farm shops and cutting edge eateries - we’ve got it all. For our final English Tourism Week round-up of all the reasons our county is such a brilliant place to visit, feast your eyes on our extensive guide to the top places to eat and foodie experiences you can only find in Nottinghamshire.

Continuing with our guide to Nottinghamshire’s unique heritage, as part of English Tourism Week, today we’re stepping back in time to the days of bloody battles, skirmishes and sieges, deep into the heart of Britain’s deadliest conflict - the English Civil War.

As a UNESCO City of Literature, on our English Tourism Week lowdown of all the things that make Nottinghamshire such an interesting place to visit, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to talk about our literary legends. Walk in the footsteps of our rebel writers and discover a county with many tales to tell.

Most of us heard about the Mayflower and its epic journey to the New World which took place in 1620, but not as many can say exactly what is the Mayflower Pilgrims’ connection to Nottinghamshire and how it all began.

As part of this year’s English Tourism Week we’d like to bring the history to life and help you walk in the footsteps of the Mayflower Pilgrims, who are considered the founding fathers and mothers of the modern-day America.