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  • Things You Didn't Know About Nottingham - City of Literature

    Things You Didn't Know About Nottingham - City of Literature

    To celebrate the launch of the brand-new Nottingham City of Literature Map, we’re diving headfirst into the city’s rich literary heritage, past and present. Named an international UNESCO City of Literature in 2015, it’s no wonder Nottinghamshire’s stories by rebel authors and lovelorn poets have been intriguing visitors for many years. Including the legendary tales of Robin Hood and our famous Literary Heroes such as Lord Byron and D.H. Lawrence. This new map offers a unique perspective on the city’s literary landmarks, highlighting the places and stories that have shaped its narrative. Read on to uncover 6 fascinating literary facts you probably didn’t know before and discover Nottingham, the city of literature.

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    Unleashing our inner Robin Hood at Go Ape

    If ever there were a quintessentially Nottinghamshire-esque activity, Go Ape at Sherwood Pines has got to be it. Gallivanting through the trees at Sherwood Forest like a certain outlaw hero you may have heard of? You can’t get much more Nottinghamshire than this.

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  • Eden Hall Day Spa in Nottinghamshire

    Trying out the Cherries and Berries Spa Day at Eden Hall

    When we were invited to trial the new Cherries and Berries Spa Day at Eden Hall - recently crowned the UK’s Day Spa of the Year - we practically bit their (manicured and moisturised) hand off. A Grade II listed manor with gloriously ornate turrets and conservatories around a courtyard, set in acres of landscaped gardens, we knew we'd be in for a treat...

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  • Unlimited Wellbeing Festival Launch

    Unlimited Wellbeing Festival Launch

    Ahead of the Unlimited Wellbeing Festival at Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on Sunday 12 May, we were invited along to a launch event for the festival. Eager to discover just what this unique festival would have to offer, we went along full of excitement and in need of some serious relaxation, especially after a hectic day in the office!

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  • The Demon Barber of Long Row: puzzles and pies at Nottingham’s newest escape room

    The Demon Barber of Long Row: puzzles and pies at Nottingham’s newest escape room

    There’s no escaping the fact that Nottingham’s escape room scene is absolutely thriving. Nottingham’s appetite is so great that even Pieminister – famed, of course, for their scrumptious pies and tongue-in-cheek wordplay – want a slice of the action. 'The Demon Barber’ is an inspiered a Sweeney Todd themed escapology experience that Visit Nottinghamshire simply had to try out. 

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  • Walk in the footsteps of the Mayflower Pilgrims

    Walk in the footsteps of the Mayflower Pilgrims

    Most of us have 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 the Mayflower Pilgrims’ connection to Nottinghamshire is 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.

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