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Nottingham
A historic, beautifully maintained park that is home to an important collection of over 800 trees, award winning Nottingham Arboetum is Nottingham's oldest public park and the closest park to the city 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…
Nottingham
Anish Kapoor's Sky Mirror is a must see piece of art, located at Nottingham Playhouse within the city centre.
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.
Edwinstowe
Sherwood Forest, a 450-acre country park and nature reserve, is home to the well-loved veteran oak tree the Major Oak, a tree renowned for its connection to Nottinghamshire’s legendary hero Robin Hood.
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…
Nottingham
A focal point for residents and visitors, Old Market Square is where friends meet, shoppers have a rest, and many great days and nights begin. It is the largest public space in the UK after London’s Trafalgar Square and is a major hub for the…
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…
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’.
Newark
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church sits at the heart of the historic market town of Newark-on-Trent.
Newark
Robin Hood is Nottingham’s most culturally significant attraction; our local hero represents freedom, strength and liberty. If you want to catch a glimpse of Nottingham’s favorite vigilante, you should take a trip to Thoresby p ark to see Robin…
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.
Nottingham
During the English Civil War in September 1643, St Nicholas Church was held for five days by the Royalists, who used its spire as a lookout point during their sieges on the castle. However, it was destroyed during the sieges and the current church…
Newark
Milton Mausoleum stands close to the A1 Great North Road roundabout at Markham Moor in Nottinghamshire.
Newark
A museum dedicated to the history of the horse and its role in transport, sport, and everyday life.
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.
Nottingham
Go Quest Adventures is turning the streets of Nottingham into an Adventure Playground!
Nottingham
Meet amazing, costumed characters from Nottingham's history in our Grade II* listed, Shire Hall. Explore the Victorian Courtroom, Georgian gaol, and ancient cells - all spread over five fascinating floors.
Nottingham
The Adams & Page Building dates back to 10th July 1855 and sits proudly as the largest building in the Lace Market district of Nottingham City Centre.
Bilsthorpe
Bilsthorpe Heritage Society began after the mine closed and was formed by a handful of residents who had the foresight to collect artefacts and memoribilia from the local mine and surrounding area before it was lost in time.
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