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From start to finish this latest adaptation of A Christmas Carol by Mark Gatiss makes effort to invoke a truer version of the novel by Charles Dickens than most. The frightful story is brought to life with a mixture of practical and special effects to immerse you in a night of haunting and ghoulish horror as Scrooge is visited by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

On a sunny Saturday October afternoon, we decided to venture into North Nottinghamshire to experience the popular Dino Kingdom event that every one of our friends had been roaring about, I mean raving about. Held at the picturesque Thoresby Park, Dino Kingdom stomped into North Notts and took over a portion of the 1000-acre English countryside.

For those of us who have grown up in and around Nottinghamshire, hearing about the tale and legend of Robin Hood is nothing new. Many of us take the story of Robin Hood and his connection to Nottingham and the wider region for granted, as part of the local furniture. We all know the stories (or at least so we think). Been there. Seen it. Done it. Got the green stockings.

If you’re familiar with Nottingham’s Wollaton Hall, you’ll know it has quite the legacy for hosting ground-breaking dinosaur themed events and experiences. After the roaring success of the world exclusive Dinosaurs of China exhibition, it’s definitely the place to be for budding palaeontologists. But now in 2021, get ready for a brand-new exhibition with real teeth… Titus: T-rex is king.

When was the last time you really noticed a weathered statue or explored a local landmark? (That primary school museum trip doesn’t count!)

Wanting to rediscover local history, I teamed up with Visit Derby and partners for a day of exploring Nottingham—and it was well worth it!

Kate Dawson takes you along on her visit to Mill Waters Heritage Site in Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. Read on to find out more about the cafe, heritage centre and the Kings Mill reservoir at Mill Waters!