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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.

Surrounded by The Dukeries and the home of the legendary Sherwood Forest, North Nottinghamshire is a beautiful part of the country. With expansive countryside, an array of interesting and exciting attractions to visit and excellent cycle routes popular with every level of cyclist, this area is waiting to be explored. If you're visiting for the OVO Energy Tour of Britain, why not have a browse of the list below and see if anything takes your fancy.

With its exposed timber and over-hanging windows, The Prince Rupert pub is one of the most distinctive in Newark . Dating back to medieval times, the building was first licensed as a public house i..

One of my first experiences with the English Civil War was at school. A rather overweight middle-aged man with a beard came into the class dressed as a Roundhead and showed off muskets, pikes an..

As all eyes turn to Newark this weekend for the Elemental Force event, we caught up with Ivy Farm, a three-star Farmhouse just on the outskirt of the pretty market town. Ivy Farm celebrates its 10t..

Oxjam is coming to Mansfield this October, with plans for the UK's biggest festival line up to grace the town, next weekend. We caught up with Emma Stringfellow, one of the key promoters of th..