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Halfway between the heady summer evenings and the festive December cheer, this time of year can be a bit dismal. But some places are welcoming the darker nights, flinging their doors wide open of an evening instead of shutting the world away. Rufford Abbey has recently launched something called the "Spectacle of Light", which promises an “amazing illuminated trail” and a “magical after-dark adventure”.

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.

Visit Nottinghamshire had the opportunity to try out a new virtual reality escape room at Meetspace VR; a virtual reality, social gaming and e-sports arena at intu Victoria Centre. As excited as we all were, we could not have prepared for the truly mind-blowing experience we encountered.

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. It’s an opportunity to switch off your mobile and shut it in your locker, switch off your mind and shut out the outside world - and that’s exactly what we did at the New Leaf Spa at Muthu Clumber Park Hotel.

If there's one thing Nottinghamshire lacks, it's the seaside; this decidedly land-locked county is just about as far away from the coast as you can get, which probably explains why Robin Hood is rarely depicted making sandcastles on the beach. Our region has a million and one things to offer, but let’s be honest: a seaside resort we are not.

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.