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When the world goes awry and you need a break from all the tiring hustle and bustle, why not go for a stroll and connect with nature?  No need to venture out of the city into the picturesque Nottinghamshire countryside for a walk if you don’t have much time to spare – a quiet saunter in the scenic University of Nottingham campus can be just as therapeutic for your eyes and soul.  Read on if you're in for a stroll across the grounds of the University of Nottingham.

Lockdown is slowly lifting, but it might still be a while before we can return to our much-loved pubs, cultural venues and attractions, leaving us all with a bit more time to fill. Luckily, there are plenty of ways you can enjoy a bit of Notts culture from home! Here's our guide to weekly virtual events from Nottingham and Nottinghamshire's venues and cultural institutions to keep you entertained each day of the week. 

Celebrating Nottingham's unique heritage for this unusual English Tourism Week is nearing the end, but not before we've turned our attention to the city’s industrial past and rebellious spirit. From Luddites to lingerie, the story of lace making is woven into the very heart of the city.

As a UNESCO City of Literature, on our English Tourism Week lowdown of all the things that make Nottinghamshire such an interesting place to visit, we couldn’t miss the opportunity to talk about our literary legends. You might not be able to visit Nottinghamshire right now, but you can certainly learn about the lives of our rebel writers and plan your future visit!

From a modest group of radical religious thinkers in the North Nottinghamshire countryside, to one of the most diverse and powerful nations today. Celebrate Nottinghamshire's unique hertiage by commemorating the story of the Mayflower Pilgrims.

Continuing with our guide to Nottinghamshire’s unique heritage, as part of English Tourism Week, today we’re stepping back in time to the days of bloody battles, skirmishes and sieges, deep into the heart of Britain’s deadliest conflict - the English Civil War.