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  1. 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.

  2. Heritage Open Days 2026 at Norwood Park

    Southwell

    Visit Norwood Park this autumn, a quintessentially Georgian country house, located in the historic market town of Southwell, as they invite you on a journey to explore the remarkable stories found in the ordinary lives of those who have shaped our…

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  3. 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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  4. Heritage Open Days 2026: Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Newark and its 1644 Battle

    Newark

    The tour will begin at the Gilstrap Centre in Newark Castle Gardens (Castle Gate, Newark NG24 1BG), where the reason Newark became known as 'The Key to the North' can be seen. We will then visit some of the buildings that played a part in the towns…

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  5. 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.

  6. 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…

  7. Raleigh Street

    Nottingham

    Raleigh Street, Nottingham, was the site of a small workshop which in 1886 started producing diamond-frame safety bicycles at the rate of three a week.

  8. Governor's House

    Newark


    This was the residence of the Governors of Newark during the sieges of the Civil War. A diagonal path from the Governor’s House to the south door of the Parish Church was laid, so the Governor could walk to the church without soiling his feet. The…

  9. Heritage Open Days 2026 at Green's Windmill

    Sneinton, Nottingham

    Visit Green's Windmill for a special exhibition to celebrate Heritage Open Days.

  10. Heritage Open Days 2026 - Newstead Abbey

    Nottingham

    Discover the ancestral home of the poet, Lord Byron, with free entry into the Medieval Cloisters.

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  11. Heritage Open Days 2026 at National Holocaust Museum - Everyday Histories

    Laxton, Newark

    Join the museum for Everyday Histories, a reflective day of learning that brings together material from our collections and the lived experience of a Holocaust survivor.

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  12. Makers of Imaginary Worlds Magic Paintbrush

    Nottingham

    Step into an interactive, storytelling playground where you shape the tale using your imagination and immersive technologies.

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  13. Sconce and Devon Park

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    Sconce and Devon Park

    Newark

    A large area of public open grass and woodlands, including Devon Pastures Local Nature Reserve.

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  14. Nottingham Green Festival 2026

    Waverley Street, Nottingham

    The Nottingham Green Festival is due to be held on Sunday 13 September 2026 at the Arboretum.

  15. Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre & National Nature Reserve

    Edwinstowe

    Home of Robin Hood and once part of a royal hunting forest, Sherwood Forest Country Park covers 450 acres and incorporates some truly ancient areas of native woodland.

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  16. Secret and Sacred Libraries from East Midlands Parishes

    Nottingham

    Step into the sacred libraries of the East Midlands parish priests through books that they owned and annotated across the centuries.

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  17. Heritage Open Days 2026: Heritage talk: Exploring Old Occupations

    Retford

    Why not also drop in on the following activities which will be taking place at the Library as part of Retford Heritage Day. No booking is required for these activities:

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  18. Magical Garden

    Nottingham

    Lakeside Arts | Performing Arts Studio Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 October | 11am-2.30pm Tickets: Free Suitable for ages 0-3

    Step into a gentle world of wonder where soft lights glow, colours shimmer, and nature comes alive in a safe, soothing way.…

  19. 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 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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