The end of the summer is a love it or hate it kinda thing. While some pine for endless warm days under the sun, others are perfectly ready for woolly jumpers and crunchy leaves. As the seasons change make the most of the beautiful colours, daylight hours, and cosy treats, and have a gander at our top tips for embracing autumn in Nottinghamshire.


Search for the best hot chocolate in town…
 

Hot Chocolate | Visit Nottinghamshire
With the cooler weather we welcome the chance to indulge in mugs of creamy, delicious hot chocolate and Nottingham has some great places to satisfy your sweet tooth. Check out The Pudding Pantry who offer hot chocolate with Baileys or salted caramel, Cartwheel Cafe who can whip up a white hot chocolate, made with real melted callebaut chocolate, or Josephine's Tea Room, who's afternoon tea promises three tiers of heaven.


Go for a walk in the country…
 

Winter Sherwood | Visit Nottinghamshire
Crunchy leaves, changing colours, exhilarating fresh air, and a chance to enjoy nature before it takes its winter sleep. Of course, we all know autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons, but where to make the most of it? Attenborough Nature Reserve has some great walks for those who are in the south of the county, while you are really spoilt for choice in the north with Newstead Abbey, Sherwood Forest and The Dukeries all perfect for atmospheric walks.


Stock up on local goodies for the festive season...


Colston Basset | Visit Nottinghamshire
Don’t leave stocking up on Christmas treats to a last-minute whizz around a supermarket. Instead, why not visit one of Nottinghamshire’s excellent farm shops to get something special, full of flavour and locally sourced? We can guarantee a delicious Christmas with some local Stilton cheese, Castle Rock ale or free-range turkey from Harker's Farm Shop. If you're a whizz in the kitchen and prefer to go DIY, stock up on locally milled flour from Green's Windmill or book on a School of Artisan Food course for a real treat!


Book a treat to beat the January blues…
 

Bluebell Cottage | Visit Nottinghamshire

After the fun final months of the year full of seasonal events, January can be a bit of a blow so now is a good time to start thinking about booking some serious hibernation time to break up the monotony. What could be a better than a weekend retreat in a cosy, quaint cottage? Nottingham has plenty of scenic and peaceful places to stay, such as Bluebell Cottage in the heart of Sherwood Forest. Gather some comforting festive feasts, board games, books and perhaps an extra bottle of Baileys, and organise a weekend in front of the fire. Your future self will thank you.

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Go on an atmospheric tour of the city...


Ghost Walk| Visit Nottinghamshire
With the nights drawing in and Halloween on the horizon this is the best time of year to embrace the uncanny with one of Nottingham’s excellent tours. Learn about the gory history of the Lace Market with Ezekial Bone’s Guts & Gore tour, take in a selection of Historical Pubs with Madame Parboiled on a Sunday evening, or discover what dark relics of the past still linger on The Original Nottingham Ghost Walk


Have a cultural rainy day...
 

Nottingham Contemporary | Visit Nottinghamshire
If the weather is bothersome, (and let’s face it, English weather is capricious!) there’s no need to stay at home. Have a reflective wander around Nottingham Contemporary to take in some fantastic international art (for free may we add!). Got a competitive streak? Why not grabs some freinds and head for a game of crazy golf at The Lost City Adventure Golf or battle zombies in virtual reality at Zero Latency. If you're not the active type, we recommend heading to Ludorati Cafe and whiling away the hours getting lost in the world of board games. Check out our list of things to do on rainy days for more ideas!


Curl up with a book…


Bromley House Library | Visit Nottinghamshire
 

For bookworms, the sound of a blustery day can make one’s heart flutter – the perfect opportunity to curl up with a hot drink and get lost in a good book! Despite the threat of kindles there are still some cracking bookshops around. If you’re in the city centre check out Bookwise in Hockley, a charity shop specialising purely in books (and classical music CDs!) who also have branches in Southwell and Newark. Further afield in Newark, the excellent Strays Coffee Shop has its own little bookshop attached - perfect for after a wander around this historic town. For true bibliophiles who want to invest in their book habit, why not become a member of Bromley House Library, the 200 year old secret subscription library that exudes olde-world charm.


This blog was written by Sophie Gargett - Marketing Assistant at Visit Nottinghamshire

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