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The Engine Yard is one of our favourite places to go for a bit of fresh air, so when Visit Nottinghamshire started hearing stories about the latest addition to the village – the intriguingly named Balloon Bar – we couldn’t resist dropping by to find out whether the hype was deserved or whether it was all just a load of hot air.

When the stresses and strains of daily life get too much, sometimes there’s only one thing for it: book yourself onto a spa day of course. It’s an opportunity to switch off your mobile, switch off your mind and shut out the outside world - and that’s exactly what we did when we checked into 'The New Leaf Spa at Muthu Clumber Park Hotel'

Land- locked in the heart of the midlands, Nottingham is often lacking some seaside fun but fear not ... Welcome Penny Lane, the all all new arcade bar located in Hockley, bringing some permanent summer sunshine to the city. 

Hoping to uncover hidden talents as wine connoisseurs, Visit Nottinghamshire headed over to the family-run Hanwell Wine Estate to try out their intriguing Vineyard Experience.  

Let's face it, school holidays are exhausting. You need just the right mix of activities on a daily basis, not just to keep the little darlings happy but more importantly to tire them out! Yes, be honest, if you've been up since the crack of dawn all we as parents want to do is ensure sleepiness takes hold and prompts an early bedtime.

Family time at a weekend is something we all look forward to after a long week at work and school, it’s a great chance to catch up with everyone’s news. We tend to gravitate towards dining at family friendly offerings in the city centre but more often than not descend into chaos as my tribe try to decide on just what they want to eat, everyone’s different after all.