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  1. Bennerley Viaduct

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    Bennerley Viaduct

    Ilkeston

    The astonishing Iron Giant of the Erewash Valley. Bennerley Viaduct is a survivor from the age of steam and coal, the longest Victorian wrought iron viaduct still standing the UK.

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  2. Nottingham Arboretum

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    Nottingham Arboretum

    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.

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  3. Hemlock Stone

    Stapleford, Nottingham

    Hemlock stone is a mythical site located in Bramcote Hills Park, surrounded in legend and history. It’s truly worth a visit to gaze upon this bizarre piece. It is accessible by foot along beautiful countryside trails.

  4. Highfields Park

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    Highfields Park

    Lenton, Nottingham

    Since 1921 Highfields Park has remained the home of The University of Nottingham with the original Highfields House being absorbed into the campus as a staff annexe.

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  5. Gedling Country Park

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    Gedling Country Park

    Gedling,

    An award-winning park with play areas, trails, gardens, viewing platforms and a café, all reflecting the mining history of the area.

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  6. Standard Hill (Derry Mount)

    Nottingham

    It was here on 25th August 1642 that the Royal Standard was raised by Charles I, marking the start of the Civil War. Today there is a plaque on Standard Hill to remember this historic event.

  7. Afterlife Benches

    Nottingham

    Afterlife has been a very successful series produced by Netflix to discuss the process around losing a loved one. During the series, many scenes showed actor Ricky Gervais (Tony) sitting on a bench discussing the loss of his wife with a bereaved…

  8. Old Market Square

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    Old Market Square

    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…

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  9. St Peter's Church Clayworth

    Clayworth

    St Peters is home to the largest single work of art in the East of England. The Traquair Murals created by Scottish artist Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852-1936) cover all four walls of the chancel and are visually spectacular. The historic village of…

  10. Patchings Art Centre

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    Patchings Art Centre

    Nottingham

    A unique centre now in its 30th year promoting the enjoyment of art. Three galleries with monthly exhibitions, art materials, gift shops, a restaurant and a framing service.

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  11. Nottingham Market Wall

    Nottingham

    A historic wall which divided Nottingham’s Old Market Square for 700 years has been recreated for the public to see in an augmented reality app.

  12. Southwell Minster and Archbishop's Palace

    Southwell

    FREE admission, donations welcome. (There is a suggested donation of £5 for adults and £3 for concessions).

    Southwell Minster, the Cathedral of Nottinghamshire, is rich historical and architectural interest. It provides fine examples of the…

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  13. Rufford Abbey Country Park

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    Rufford Abbey Country Park

    Ollerton

    Rufford Abbey Country Park is the estate and grounds of a former 12 century Cistercian Monastery and country house.

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  14. Wollaton Hall and Park

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    Wollaton Hall and Park

    Nottingham

    Spectacular Elizabethan Mansion and Deer Park set in the beautiful suburbs of Nottingham.

    Car parking £5 all day and £3 up to 2 hours (before 9 am).

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  15. Inspire: Culture, Learning, Libraries

    Glaisdale Parkway , Nottingham

    Inspire is an innovative new cultural organisation delivering services on behalf of launched by Nottinghamshire County Council. We are a Community Benefit Society that is dedicated to inspiring people to grow, learn and achieve with the help of our…

  16. Sherwood Pines

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    Sherwood Pines

    Edwinstowe

    Sherwood Pines is the largest forest open to the public in the East Midlands with over 3,300 acres to discover, free admission, bike hire, natures trails and Go Ape Treetop Adventure.

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  17. Nottingham Cathedral

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    Nottingham Cathedral

    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…

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  18. Nottingham Central Library

    Nottingham

    The library, which is part of the new Broad Marsh Car Park and Bus Station complex, puts children, young people and learning at the heart of its design, with a high-quality children’s section, immersive storytelling room, extensive book collection…

  19. Chinese guardian lions

    Nottingham

    A pair of Chinese guardian lions gifted to the city by Ningbo, Nottingham's sister city in China, to mark a decade of civic partnership between the two cities.

    The lions are located on the University of Nottingham’s Highfields Park campus.

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