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Ecotourism can be incorporated into any UK staycation or weekend break easily, and often allows you to save money, experience something unique and learn something new.

When Nottingham’s iconic sports bar, Southbank, announced their bold decision to transform the venue into something rather different, creating a space to relax, drink and dine rather than watch the footie, they certainly raised an eyebrow or two. Following a dramatic £450k revamp it has now emerged, butterfly-like, as the brand-new all-day venue, Waterside Bar + Kitchen, making the most of its fabulous riverside location in the heart of Nottingham’s sporting quarter - a mere stone’s throw from the vibrant suburb of West Bridgford and the city. Having heard on the grapevine about quite the dramatic transformation, Visit Nottinghamshire couldn’t resist going along to check it out.

The festive season is exhausting, and sometimes you just need a bit of time to step back, sit down and relax. Well, this is where Thor’s Tipi comes in. For the first time ever this giant festive tent has rolled into Nottingham’s Trinity Square, just a stone’s throw from intu Victoria Centre and Old Market Square.

Visit Notts can’t help but take our hats off to the seventh Duchess of Bedford, who is believed to be the reason that it is now socially acceptable to consume loads of sugary sweet cakes and scones laden with jam and cream in the middle of the day: that most quintessential of British institutions, afternoon tea. We headed to the St James Hotel to try their version.

The nights have drawn in and there’s a chill in the air that can only mean one thing, Autumn has come a’ knocking. Those chilly days won’t be going anywhere for quite some time, but even though we’ve now firmly entered colder climes, you can revel in the fact that with it comes indulgent food, and Bill’s latest launch of their Autumn menu certainly makes up for the fact that you’ll be nuzzling your nose into your scarf for the next four months.

Botttomless brunch is a pretty big thing in Nottingham right now; it offers all the fun of a big night out mixed with a lazy weekend breakfast and a chance to catch up with your pals. When we  heard about one of the latest brunch offers from the stylish St James Hotel, we couldn't wait to experience it.