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Nottingham
Unveiling in January 2025, this powerful new sculpture stands in Nottingham's Green Heart, recognising the thousands of unnamed and forgotten women involved in the East Midlands' textile industry.
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…
Newark
St Mary Magdalene Parish Church sits at the heart of the historic market town of Newark-on-Trent.
Nottingham
Nottingham Lakeside Arts is The University of Nottingham's unique public arts centre and museum presenting an eclectic programme of music, dance, theatre, visual art, special collections and family events all year round.
Edwinstowe
Sherwood Forest, a 450-acre country park and nature reserve, is home to the well-loved veteran oak tree the Major Oak, which is known throughout the world for its connection to Nottinghamshire’s legendary hero Robin Hood.
Nottingham
Anish Kapoor's Sky Mirror is a must see piece of art, located at Nottingham Playhouse within the city centre.
Nottingham
Meet amazing, costumed characters from Nottingham's history in our Grade II* listed, Shire Hall. Explore the Victorian Courtroom, Georgian gaol, and ancient cells - all spread over five fascinating floors.
Babworth
All Saints' Church is one of the key landmarks in the story of the Pilgrim Fathers who left England to form English settlements in what was to become America.
Located in Babworth, a small village close to Retford, the church dates back to the…
Worksop
Situated on the ducal Welbeck estate, the award-winning Harley Gallery shows contemporary exhibitions by leading visual artists. Exhibitions change five times a year, and range from ceramics to photography.
Nottingham
Brewhouse Yard has been part of Nottingham’s changing story and important cloth trades for hundreds of years; affecting the lives of many of the city’s different communities.
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).
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.
Nottingham
The Brian Clough statue stands proudly in Nottingham city centre just off Old Market Square.
ALFRETON
Silverhill is an artificial hill near Teversal in Nottinghamshire, and is one of the highest points in the county at 204.3 metres (670 ft). It offers panoramic views over five counties.
Nottingham
Bromley House Library, founded 1816, is a flourishing independent lending library situated in the centre of Nottingham, one of the few remaining subscription libraries in the country.
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…
Worksop
Tucked away in a private cul-de-sac in Worksop, Nottinghamshire, you’ll find Mr Straw’s House
Ruddington
A unique collection of restored cottages and workshops arranged around a garden courtyard. Walk round to see how a local Victorian community lived and worked, watch live demonstrations of their machines or try your hand at knitting on a 19th-century…
Newark
Newark Castle and Gardens are lovely, formal gardens bordered by the remaining walls of Newark Castle which was partly destroyed in 1646 at the end of the English Civil War. The Castle has stood proudly on the banks of the River Trent for nearly 900…