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Newark
St Mary’s is a vibrant and welcoming church at the heart of Newark-on-Trent.
Newark
The National Holocaust Museum is so much more than a museum. It is a vibrant memorial, a place of testimony, and a centre of education for communities from all backgrounds, all faiths, and all walks of life.
Nottingham
The Brian Clough statue stands proudly in Nottingham city centre just off Old Market Square.
Nottingham
St Peter’s Church is one of the three mediaeval churches in Nottingham, the others being St Mary's and St Nicholas'. It is thought to be the oldest building in the city to be in continuous public use. The present building shows traces of many stages…
Chesterfield
Welcome to Hardwick Hall, more glass than wall, a spectacular Elizabethan prodigy house filled to the brim with an exquisite 16th century textile collection and rich furnishings.
ALFRETON
Silverhill is an artificial hill near Teversal in Nottinghamshire, and is one of the highest points in the county at 204.3 metres (670 ft). It offers panoramic views over five counties.
Nottingham
Nottingham Cathedral (the Cathedral Church of St Barnabas) was designed and built under renowned architect A.W.N. Pugin and the foundation stone was laid by Bishop Nicholas Wiseman in 1842, who had brought with him the relics of Saint Barnbas from…
Grantham
Belvoir Castle is an imposing castle that stands to the North East of Leicestershire, commanding outstanding views from where its name derives from the meaning `beautiful view’.
Nottingham
A volunteer-run heritage railway and transport heritage organisation based at the Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre in Ruddington.
Eastwood
D.H. Lawrence was born here, at 8a Victoria Street in 1885, the first of the Lawrence family’s four Eastwood homes. Today you can visit this authentically recreated miner’s cottage, birthplace of world renowned Nottinghamshire author, then explore…
Sneinton, Nottingham
Green's Windmill in Sneinton was built by the father of notable scientist and mathematician George Green in 1807. Today the working Mill is a popular museum and science centre.
Nottingham
Cave Escape is the newest addition to Nottingham's amazing escape room scene. Based within a unique site - a sandstone cave system once used as cellars; Cave Escape aims to bring you some seriously immersive escape games, jam-packed full of riveting…
All year round, Hanwell Wine Estate offers vineyard tours, wine tasting and events. The Hanwell Café Bar and Shop selling wine by the bottle and serving hot drinks, wine, cake and light lunches is open every Friday and Saturday from March-December.…
Nottingham
Nottingham's leading architect Watson Fothergill has some magnificent buildings within the city, characterised by a Gothic Revival style with red brick and turrets.
Babworth
All Saints' Church is one of the key landmarks in the story of the Pilgrim Fathers who left England to form English settlements in what was to become America.
Located in Babworth, a small village close to Retford, the church dates back to the…
Newark
Built in the mid-12th century, Newark Castle has stood proudly on the banks of the River Trent for nearly 900 years. Today, the medieval stronghold stands as a testament to the rich history of Newark-on-Trent and Nottinghamshire.
Nottingham
Mercian Archaeological Services offers Cultural Heritage Tours that provide exclusive, interactive, and informative archaeological and historical experiences.
Old Market Square, Nottingham
Beloved by locals as a famous ‘meeting place’, Nottingham’s Left Lion is one of two stone lions situated either side of the steps leading to the front entrance of the Council House.
Newark
Civil War Cannonball Hole on Newark Church
The spire on Newark Parish Church dates back to around 1220 and as the fierce battles of the English Civil War raged, it was used as a look-out post. Today, there is a hole in the spire where a…
Nottingham
Spectacular Elizabethan Mansion and Deer Park set in the beautiful suburbs of Nottingham.
Car parking £5 on weekdays and £6 at weekends.1 year parking at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park (£95).
Coach parking is available for £50 - to arrange please…
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