City Tailored Discover Nottinghamshire

Discover
Nottinghamshire
By
City Tailored

Introduction 3
Contents
Historical Places Of Interest 4
Nottingham Castle 5
Galleries Of Justice 6
Wollaton Hall 7
Greens Windmill 8
Newstead Abbey 9
City Of Caves 10
Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre 11
Rufford Abbey Country Park 12
D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre 13
Southwell Minster 14
Sherwood Forest 15
Annual Events & Festivals 16
Sports & Activities 18
Nottingham Forest Football Club 19
Notts County Football Club 19
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground 19
Nottingham Racecourse & Greyhound Stadium 20
National Ice Centre 20
Dive In The Blue 20
Holme Pierrepont 21
University Park 21
The Arboretum 21
Culture 22
Nottinghamshire Museums A-Z 23
Event Venues 24
Galleries 25
Theatres 26
Plenty More! & Contact Details 27
© City Tailored 2015
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Introduction
Welcome to our beautiful City of Nottingham. From poet
Lord Byron, to the designer Paul Smith, Nottinghamshire
has always taken center stage for creativity. After all,
Nottingham is regional capital and one of the UK’s most
stylish cities. Set within a county of outstanding natural
beauty that includes Sherwood Forest, lively market towns
and wonderful historic buildings. It is also of course home to
the world’s best - loved outlaw, Robin Hood.
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Historic Places Of Interest
v Nottingham Castle
v Galleries of Justice
v Wollaton Hall
v Greens Windmill
v Newstead Abbey
v Nottingham Transport Heritage Center
v City of Caves
v Rufford Abbey
v D.H Lawrence Heritage
v Southwell Minster
v Sherwood Forest
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Nottingham Castle
Nottingham Castle has a rich, turbulent and intriguing history waiting to be explored. Many
people think of Nottingham Castle and see local legend Robin Hood and his arch-enemy the
Sheriff of Nottingham in his medieval stronghold.
Art at the Castle
The long gallery houses an outstanding fine art collection spanning the last 650 years. The
collection includes work by local artists.
Museum collections
In 1878 the Castle became the first municipal art museum in the country outside of London. The
collections include no less than 15 centuries of Nottingham history, the world renowned Felix
Joseph collection of Jasperware, medieval alabasters, textiles from around the world, the Mercian
Regiment Museum Collection and a large collection of decorative arts including glass, silver and
jewellery.
Grounds & Gardens
The Castle is situated in 6 acres of
beautiful Victorian inspired gardens.
With its magnificent bandstand
boasting spectacular views of the
City and beyond.
History
• 1067 William the
Conqueror built the very
first Castle
• 1150 – 1189 Henry II
rebuilt parts of the Castle in
stone
• 1194 The Castle was besieged by Richard the Lionheart
• 1331 Roger Mortimer was dragged out of the Castle to face trial for the murder of Edward
II
• 1346 King David II of Scotland was held prisoner here
• 1485 Richard III set off to Bosworth where he died in battle
• 1642 Charles I raised his standard to start the English Civil War
• 1651 The remains of the Castle were demolished
• 1678 A Palace was built here by the first Duke of Newcastle
• 1831 The Ducal Palace was burnt down in the Reform Act Riots
• 1878 The building was opened as a museum &art gallery
Events & Activities
The Castle hosts many enjoyable events & activities all year round, including tours, talks, outdoor
& indoor theater performances, Robin Hood events, family activities, festivals & fairs. A truly
wonderful wedding venue too!
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Galleries Of Justice
If you are interested in England’s criminal justice system, then a visit to the Galleries of justice is
a must!
Recently voted England’s Best Small Visitor Attraction of the year 2014, based at Nottingham’s
old court house and gaol, they are many ways to explore the museum of Crime and Punishment,
with free exhibitions, audio and performance – led tours plus an on – sight café and gift shop.
There is an engaging Robin Hood exhibition perfectly suitable for children of all ages. The legend
of Robin Hood as a particular importance and connection to the Galleries of Justice museum, as
for centuries, this historic was the base of the Sheriff of Nottingham!
The Galleries of Justice museum has been voted, ‘the most haunted building in the UK’ by
paranormal investigators Fright Nights and one of the most haunted buildings in the world by the
most Haunted Team! New from 2015 there will be
Ghost Tours and Terror Tours where visitors will
hear tails of the Shire Halls dark and sinister past
and be led around the haunted corridors, cells and
dungeons, some of which are not usually open to
the public.
The Villainous Sheriff hosts children’s birthday
parties and Christmas parties as well as the
extremely popular Sheriffs Medieval Banquets.
The Medieval Banquets include a superb fourcourse
dinner, served by wenches whilst medieval
minstrels provide unique entertainment! Also
hosted are exciting Murder Mystery events, where
guests play sleuth, explore the gaol, interrogate the suspects and take part in the most fascinating
‘whodunnit’ in Nottingham!
The Galleries of Justice are proud to be one of Nottingham’s most unique wedding venues.
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Wollaton Hall
As one of the country’s finest
Grade One listed Elizabethan
mansions, Wollaton Hall has a
unique history to tell. This
magnificent site invites visitors of
all ages to experience a wealth of
beautiful architecture and exciting
exhibitions, along with an array of
wildlife. Not forgetting that Warner
Bros chose it in 2012 as the set of
‘Wayne Manor’ in the blockbuster
Batman movie, The Dark Knight
Rises!
Natural History Museum
Visit the museum for free! Located within the Hall it includes galleries, which showcase some of the
best specimens from the museum’s collections.
Nottingham Industrial Museum
This museum showcases Nottingham’s rich industrial heritage and is a proud celebration of how and
where people worked in the city. The collections include: transport, steam engines, technology and
lace making machinery.
The Park & Gardens
The most spectacular gardens and parkland, where herds of red & fallow deer roam free. The park
contains an array of important wildlife habitats, including wetlands, grasslands, woodlands and
avenues of ancient trees. Located on the grounds is Camellia House, the oldest cast iron glasshouse in
Europe.
Courtyard Stables
The café, a stylish edition to the Courtyard Stables, serves a variety of delicious refreshments
including: home-­‐made soups, sandwiches, and hot & cold seasonal specials. The shop also located
within the Courtyard Stables, stocks a selection of local produce, gifts & books.
Events & Activities
Wollaton hosts many enjoyable events all year round for visitors of all ages, including: tours & talks,
outdoor & indoor theatre performances, wildlife & Superhero events, family activities, festivals, fairs
and much more!
Tours
Daily tours that bring Wollaton Hall’s history to life are available. Venture to the Prospect Room at
top of the building or right down to the cellars.
Wollaton Hall is fully licensed for weddings & civil partnerships.
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Greens Windmill
Greens Windmill is a restored and
working 19 th century windmill. It was
built in 1807 by the father of notable
scientist and mathematician George
Green and later was owned and
operated by George Green (1793-1841).
George Green was one of the most
remarkable scientists of his – or any
other age.
You may tour the mill and discover the
process of turning grain into flour
(especially on a windy day!) and in the
Science Center, which is located next
to the mill you can discover the
remarkable story of George Green and his achievements. You can test your brain power with
hands-on experiments in the Science Center, which explore electricity, magnetism and light.
Admission to the museum is free of charge.
The award winning flour produced is organically grown and available to buy at the Mill shop or by
mail order. Green's Windmill has won 'best flour' in the Soil Association Organic Food Awards in
partnership with You magazine; 2001 Winner for wholemeal spelt flour, 2002 Winner for white
spelt flour and Commended for wholemeal spelt
flour.
During your visit why not pop into the museum
shop? There are gifts suitable for all ages available to
buy including, books, scientific games, toys and
drinks.
For children there is also a park and playground
which surrounds the windmill, where plenty of
running around and playing can be done!
Various tours and workshops are planned throughout the year.
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Newstead Abbey
Experience the romance and mystery of Newstead Abbey, a beautiful historic house set in a
glorious landscape of gardens and parkland, once home to the poet Lord Byron.
Newstead Abbey was originally a monastery, founded by Henry II between 1164 & 1174 in
memory of his Godfather. In the 16 th century, King Henry VIII sold it for £810 to Sir John Byron
of Colwick during the dissolution of monasteries. Surviving earthquakes and Civil War, the
original façade of the old church, the West Front and the medieval cloisters still stand. Most
famous as the home of poet Lord Byron.
Visitors today can see Lord Byron’s private apartments as well as letters, objects and the furniture
that belonged to him. Also can
browse in the Gothic Revival
Library and marvel at the carved
angels at the splendid Minstrels’
Gallery in the baronial Great Hall.
Visitors can admire the romantic
priory church West Front, with its
beautiful sculpture of the Virgin
and Child. Younger visitors can
even try on replica clothing of
Byron’s favorite wardrobe items.
Byron was a poet scholar, freedom fighter, athlete and lover.
Newstead Abbey still retains its
idyllic charm and it is easy to see
how it inspired Byron to write some
of the most romantic poetry of his
time. Not only was he ‘mad, bad
and dangerous to know’, but also
Over 300 acres of lush parkland, with paths that meander past lakes, ponds and waterfalls, await
visitors to the gardens. The formal gardens are the perfect place to escape from the hectic pace of
life; with something to offer in all seasons, from the bright colours of the rhododendrons in late
spring to the Japanese maples in autumn. Newstead as a garden for all tastes – from the formality
of the Walled Gardens, to the lush green Fern Garden and the Rockery with its alpine flowers. The
gardens are open all year round with just one exception the last Friday in November.
All year round the Abbey hosts many enjoyable events for visitors of all ages, including: tours,
talks, outdoor and indoor performances, historical events, family activities, festivals, fairs and
much more!
Newstead Abbey is fully licensed for weddings and civil partnerships.
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City Of Caves
City Of Caves is accessed at the upper mall level of the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre. It is a
subterranean family attraction that is part of a complex of over 500 caves dating back to the Dark
Ages, the last of which were in use until as late as the 1940’s. Indeed, the City of Nottingham has
more man-made caves than anywhere else in Britain, and the cave network has Ancient
Monument Protection. The area was originally known as Tiggua Cobaucc, meaning ‘Place of
Caves’, and the first extent reference to Tiggua Cobaucc was in The Life Of King Alfred, by Welsh
monk and historian, Asser, the Bishop
of Sherborne, who visited Nottingham
around 900 AD.
The City Of Caves was almost lost
forever when the Broadmarsh
Shopping Centre was built in the late
1960’s. A family day out – or down, for
that matter – also takes in guidance
from an on-site archaeologist
character, and in fact archaeologists
are still investigating the maze of
tunnels to see where they lead and
discover new vistas within the
attraction.
Visitors can visit the Enchanted Well,
the Medieval Tannery where you can experience the sights, sounds and smells of the only
Medieval underground tannery in the country, The Slums of Drury Hill which in Medieval
Nottingham was a wealthy neighbourhood but by 19 th century some of the worst slums in Britain
could be found here and can experience War Time Alert – you will be safe here until the air raid is
over…
The City Of Caves provides the perfect setting for a unique overnight paranormal investigation in
Nottingham. Reflecting a lifetime of Nottingham’s local history in its original setting, will you
experience any paranormal activities?
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Nottingham Transport Heritage
Centre
The Nottingham Transport Heritage Center is the
home of the preserved Great Central Railway in
Nottinghamshire and is based in Ruddington
alongside Rushcliffe Country Park. The center and
park make a fantastic day out for all the family.
Along with access to nearly ten miles of the
ex.GCR mainline in Nottinghamshire, the centre is
host to a road and rail transport heritage vehicle
collection, the Nottingham Society of Model &
Experimental Engineers, a large model railway
and the GCR Rolling Stock Trust. Ambitious plans
are afoot to eventually to reconnect the centre and its section of mainline railway to the existing
GCR based at Loughborough. This will provide visitors with the unique experience of traveling on
one of the longest heritage railways in the UK in a realistic recreation of mainline travel of the
1950’s and 1960’s.
On the Trains
All of the trains feature on-board catering. Many services feature first-class buffet cars that serve
hot and cold beverages and snakes for the journeys. Many of the coaches feature enhanced
facilities and spaces for prams, pushchairs and buggies.
Ruddington main station area
The main site at Ruddington is the base for the railways operations and is the principal station.
There is a cafeteria selling hot and cold food and drinks, there are toilets, baby change facilities,
gift shop, narrow gauge line operated by the NSMEE and a collection of historic busses as well as
a building hosting 3 model railway lay outs.
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Rufford Abbey Country Park
Located near Ollerton, on the edge of historic Sherwood Forest, this 150-acre park is one of
Nottinghamshire’s most popular visitor attractions.
The Abbey is approached from the car park
over the 19 th century Jacobean-style Bridge.
The roofed porch formed the original main
entrance to the Earl of Shrewsbury’s 16 th
century house. At the heart of the park are the
picturesque remains of a 12 th century
Cistercian monastery and later country house.
Around them lie gardens, meadow and
woodland.
The attractions of Rufford range from a
contemporary craft centre with gallery
exhibitions to peaceful walks around the lake.
There are various sculptures around the park,
which are found along the sculpture trail, children’s garden and The Wheel of Fortune Maze.
Cycling is not allowed within the park, but bike racks are provided so that visitors can park up and
enjoy the paths and woodland walks on foot.
Savil Restaurant and the Coach House Café serve fresh home cooked food as well as cakes and
desserts. Fresh coffee and Twinnings tea is also available. There is a gift shop full of gifts for
visitors of all ages.
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D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre
Step back in time to the age of the Victorians and discover about one of Nottinghamshire’s famous
writers D.H. Lawrence. This multi award winning visitor attraction includes a museum, heritage
centre, temporary art gallery, gift shop and a bistro for a truly novel day!
The re-creation of the birthplace and early home of the writer D.H. Lawrence gives a fascinating
glimpse into the cramped realities of a Victorian mining family. Take a guided tour of the D.H.
Lawrence Birth Place Museum to discover more about this famous writers working class roots
and the community that influenced his life and work. Visitors of all ages can enjoy this journey
back in time, with Family Friendly tours available at weekends and selected school holidays.
While at the Centre, you can be inspired by the on-site Rainbow Gallery, with its changing
exhibition programme. For the more energetic, you can take a stroll a long Blue Line Trail, a three
mile self guided walk, which incorporates four of the Lawrence family homes and eight other
related sites.
After all of that you
will probably be very
hungry and thirsty
so grab a tasty bite
to eat and a
refreshing drink at
the D.H. Lawrence
Bistro and also a
souvenir or two from
the well-stocked gift
shops.
D.H. Lawrence
Heritage
is
Nottinghamshire’s newest registration office, offering wedding and civil partnership ceremonies.
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Southwell Minster
This is one of England’s loveliest cathedrals. With its majestic Norman nave and glorious 13 th
century Chapter House, it is one of the least known jewels in the crown of Nottinghamshire. In
965 a Minster church was first established. The Normans decided to rebuild it in 1108 and the
work was completed by approximately 1150.
During the Civil War, the building was damaged by Scottish troops, who completely vandalized
the Archbishops Palace. In 1881, the Minsters distinctive ‘Pepperpots’ (pyramidal spires of lead),
unique in the UK, were added to the west towers.
Children will enjoy hunting for the mysterious
‘Green Men’ faces among the carved stone foliage of
the Chapter House and the ten carved mice created
by modern craftsman, Robert Thompson.
The Archbishops Palace and the recently created
Education Garden
are an exciting new
visitor attraction
adjacent to Southwell
Minster. The Palace
as we see it today
dates from the 14 th century and the ruined part can be admired upclose
for the first time from the Education Garden.
With a rich heritage the State Chamber now makes an excellent
and flexible resource space for wedding receptions, exhibitions,
conferences, social gatherings and committee events. Access is via
a lift, and newly installed kitchens allows for a much expanded list
of potential uses. Flexible interpretation within the State Chamber
engages and informs visitors.
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Sherwood Forest
The Legendary home of Robin Hood and
an awe-inspiring nature reserve of
accent oak trees. Once part of a royal
hunting forest, Sherwood Forest
National Nature Reserve covers 450
acres and incorporates some truly
accent areas of native woodland where
slender birch trees grow alongside more
than 1000 veteran oaks, most of which
are over 500 years old. The largest and
most famous of these is the Major Oak –
linked throughout the world to
Sherwood’s legendary hero Robin Hood.
There are free self-guided leaflet available in the
visitor information and reception. The Blue Trail
takes you on a 45-minute circular path around the
Major Oak. The Green Trail takes about an hour
and skirts along the Longhorn Cattle enclosure.
The Red Trail takes approximately two hours and
leads around the forest. Suitable for all ages.
willow tits.
Sherwood is home to a variety of birds including
nightjars, woodlarks, hawfinches, marsh and
At the entrance to the country park is the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre with an exhibition on
Robyn Hodes Sherwode. Also relax with a coffee or hot snack in the Forest table restaurant.
Each year in August, the week long Robin Hood Festival is a colourful celebration of the best
loved outlaw. The Festival celebrated 30 years in August 2013.
Be like Robin Hood and Maid Marian – get married in Sherwood Forest! Weddings and Civil
partnership ceremonies take place in the Oak Room at the Sherwood visitor centre.
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Annual Events And Festivals
v Goose Fair
v Nottingham Beer & Cider Festival
v Robin Hood Pageant
v Newstead Summer Stage
v Splendour In The Park
v Gay Pride Festival
v Riverside Festival
Please visit our website www.citytailored.com and our Facebook page for the
up to date Nottinghamshire event calendar containing many more events
throughout the year.
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Do you need a Festival fix while visiting Nottingham? There
are several Festivals held all year round that will soothe your
Festival-parched soul.
First, if you are in Nottingham in October, don’t miss the
Nottingham Goose Fair, held on the first weekend of the
month. This event is one of the oldest traveling fairs in Europe
and features more than 500 attractions including rides and
games for adults and children. It also features an old-fashioned
cakewalk; this event dates back more than 700 years.
Two weeks after Goose Fair is the Nottingham Beer and Cider
Festival, starting on the third Thursday of the month and
running for three days. Organised by CAMRA (The Campaign
For Real Ale) it offers over 400 different traditional English
ales plus over 60 traditional ciders. This Festival is held at
Nottingham Castle.
Towards the end of October, you can catch the Robin Hood
Pageant, which features all your favorite Robin Hood
characters and historical re-enactments. You can learn how to
make a bow and arrow and watch a jousting match.
During the summer months, theater lovers will appreciate the
Newstead summer stage, which features unique outdoor
performances. This event is held on one weekend each month
of the summer.
Also during the summer set in the stunning grounds of
Wollaton Hall, Splendour Festival as grown to become
Nottingham’s largest music event. It is a one day festival held
every July.
The Gay Pride Festival is usually held on the last Saturday of
July. Held on the Forest Recreation Ground, they regularly
attract 20,000 + people.
If you are in Nottingham during August, don’t miss the
Riverside Festival, which includes three full days of
entertainment ranging from arts and crafts items to a variety of
arts activities and music, and fireworks and street
performances. This is a fun family event, which is held along
the banks of the River Trent.
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Sports And Activities
v Nottingham Forest Football Club
v Notts County Football Club
v Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
v Nottingham Racecourse And Nottingham Greyhound
Stadium
v National Ice Centre
v Dive In The Blue
v Holme Pierrepont
v University Park
v Nottingham Arboretum
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Nottingham is big on sports. If you like football (soccer), horse and greyhound racing or just
about anything else, there is sure to be something here that suits your fancy!
Nottingham Forest Football Club
Nottingham Forest Football Club have
played home matches at the City Ground
since 1898. Founded in 1865, Forest
were founder members of the Football
Alliance in 1889 and joined the Football
League in 1892. Forest won the FA CUP
in 1898 & 1959. Their most successful
period was under the management of
Brian Clough between 1975 & 1993,
winning the League, back-to-back
European Cups, four League Cups and
two Full Members Cups. You can catch a
match at the City Ground between
August and May.
Notts County Football Club
Notts County Football Club formed on the 28 th
of November 1862 and is proud to be the oldest
football club in the world to play at a
professional level. Between 1888-89 and 2013-
14 they played a total of 4,746 Football League
matches – more than any other English team.
County play their home games at Meadow Lane
in black and white shirts. The Italian football
club Juventus F.C derived its famous black and
white striped kits from Notts County in 1903
when some Notts County shirts were sent out to
Turin to replace Juventus’ original and
constantly fading shirts.
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground
Trent Bridge is a Test, One-day
international and County Cricket Ground.
In 2009 the ground was used for the ICC
World Twenty20 and hosted the semifinal
between South Africa and Pakistan.
The Ground is located in West Bridgford
and takes its name from the bridge over
the River Trent and is also close to
Meadow Lane and the City Ground, the
football stadia’s of Notts County and
Nottingham Forest Football Clubs
respectively.
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Nottingham Racecourse & Nottingham Greyhound
Stadium
Nottingham Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse
racing venue located in the beautiful Colwick Park
just 3 miles away from the City. There are two
courses, one inside the other. The inner is used
during spring and autumn and the outer is used
during summer. Also located in the same complex
is the home of Greyhound racing – The
Nottingham Greyhound Stadium. It offers great
entertainment, along with a top restaurant, three
bars and a snack bar with plenty of viewing inside
so customers can enjoy the thrill of live racing whatever the weather. The track races every
Monday, Friday and Saturday evening throughout the year.
The National Ice Centre
The National Ice Centre (NIC) is the first twin
Olympic-sized ice rink in the UK, which was
opened in 2000 by Olympic Gold Medalist Jayne
Torvill. Located East of the City centre, close to
the historic Lace Market area, the facility
includes the Capital FM Arena Nottingham. The
arena is home to the Nottingham Panthers ice
hockey team. Founded in 1946, it was disbanded
in 1960 and reformed 20 years later. The team
has won 8 out of 12 cup finals since 1994. The
Ice Centre is also the base for the GB Short Track Speed Skating Squad. For those of you that
enjoy ice-skating there is a public and family rink.
Dive In The Blue
If you like the water then why not try
scuba diving at Dive In The Blue, a PADI
diving company and school, which is
based in Nottingham. The highly
experienced team is made up from Dive
Masters and Instructors that have
taught for many years all over the world.
They do Discover Scuba Dives (DSD),
which are 3-hour tasters in a variety of
local pools. There are many other diving
courses on offer, so why not pop along
and dive in?
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Holme Pierrepont
If you love sports then Holme Pierrepont is for
you. Holme Pierrepont, home of The National
Watersports Centre, is used for many different
types of sport. Set in 270 acres of parkland,
Holme Pierrepont not only offers a host of
water activities, but also a range of land based
activities including: rowing, a white water
canoe slalom course, water ski lagoon, sky
trail, mini golf, Segway’s, cycle hire, ECombat,
fitness gym, various holiday accommodation
and a café. There are many water sport courses
available from powerboat handling to
kayaking.
University Park
If you are a walker or a hiker, consider heading
to University Park, where you can freely roam
and enjoy the outdoors before returning to
your sightseeing and museum hoping.
University Park is beautifully placed within
330 acres of rolling parkland. It is a mix of
stunning architecture traditional features and
modern facilities. Established since 1929,
University Park is widely regarded, as one of
the largest and most attractive campuses in
the UK and is the only University campus to
have achieved the Civic Trust Green Flag
Award every year since 2003.
Nottingham Arboretum
This Green Flag Award winning park is
Nottingham’s oldest public park and the
closest park to the City centre. A historic,
beautifully maintained park that is home to an
important collection of over 800 trees, some of
which are from the original collection planted
in the 19 th century. The Arboretum was opened
on the 11 th of May 1852 in front of 30,000
people. The Arboretum hosts a busy and
varied program of entertainment throughout
the year including The Green Festival which is
a family friendly event where everyone gets to
explore and try the latest in everything
environmentally friendly and ethical, whilst having lots of fun.
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Culture
v Nottinghamshire Museums A – Z
v Entertainment Venues
v Galleries
v Theatres
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Nottinghamshire Museums A – Z
Nottingham is host to many museums…
• Bassetlaw Museum – Local History
• Beth Shalom Holocaust Centre – History
• British Horological Institute – Horology
• Calverton Folk Museum – Local History
• Creswell Crags – Archaeology
• D.H Lawrence Birthplace Museum – Historic House
• Dukes Wood Oil Museum – Industry
• Durban House Heritage Centre – Multiple
• Flintham Museum – Local History
• Framework Knitters Museum – Industry
• Galleries Of Justice Museum – Prison
• Greens Windmill And Science Centre – Multiple
• Harley Gallery – Art
• Holme Pierrepont Hall – Historic House
• Mansfield Museum – Multiple
• Mr. Straws House – Historic House
• Museum Of Nottingham Life At Brewhouse Yard – History
• National Civil War Centre, Newark Museum – History
• Newark Air Museum – Aviation
• Newark Castle And Gilstrap Heritage Centre – History
• Newark Town Hall Museum And Art Gallery – Multiple
• Newstead Abbey Historic House – Historic House
• Nottingham Castle Museum – Multiple
• Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre – Transportation
• Papplewick Pumping Station – Technology
• Ruddington Village Museum – Local History
• Tuxford Windmill – Mill
• Vina’s Doll Gallery – Toy
• Walks Of Life – Agriculture
• William Booth Birthplace Museum – Biographical
• Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum – Local History
• Wollaton Hall – Multiple
• The Work House – History
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Entertainment Venues
Nottingham is home to some of the UK’s leading live music venues
and has been voted second most musical City in the UK. Nottingham
has hundreds of fantastic entertainment venues. Here is a minute
selection…
• Capital FM Arena – Live Venue
• Royal Concert Hall – Concert And Theatre Venue
• Maze – Live Music With An Eclectic Music Policy
• Rock City – Live Music And Independent Night Club
• Albert Hall Conference Centre – Live Venue
• Rescue Rooms – Live Venue And Club
• The Bodega – Music Venue, Bar And Club
• Glee Club – Comedy And Music
• Bunkers Hill – Live Music
• Golden Fleece – Open Mic Mondays. Live Music Tuesdays
• The Guitar Bar – Intimate Live Music
• The Intake – Live Music
• The Malt Cross – Live Entertainment
• The Old Angel Inn – Live Music
• The Sal Rock N Ale Pub – Karaoke Fridays. Live Music
• The Vaults Cider And Ale House – Live Music
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Galleries
You will find many galleries in Nottinghamshire…
• Angel Row Art Gallery – Nottingham City
• Big Sky Fine Art – Nottingham
• Bonnington Gallery – Nottingham City
• Castle Galleries – Nottingham City
• Christian Art 4 All – Bulwell
• Dukeries Art Gallery – Worksop
• Focus Gallery – Nottingham City
• Friar Lane Gallery – Nottingham City
• Henry Brewer Gallery – West Bridgford
• Images Gallery – Arnold
• Labeaux Art Gallery – Mapperley
• Lakeside Art Centre – Nottingham
• Nottingham Contemporary – Nottingham City
• Nottingham Society Of Artists – Nottingham City
• Page And Siveier Gallery – Nottingham City
• Park Gallery – New Lenton
• Art Organisation – Sneinton
• The Fletcher Gate Gallery – Nottingham City
• The Harley Gallery – Worksop
• West End Studio – Nottingham City
• Whitewall Gallery – Nottingham City
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Theatres
You can catch a fantastic show or two here…
• Theatre Royal Concert Hall – Nottingham City
• Playhouse Theatre – Nottingham City
• Lace Market Theatre – Nottingham City
• Nottingham Arts Theatre – Nottingham City
• Palace Theatre – Newark
• Acorn Community Theatre – Worksop
• Mansfield Palace Theatre – Mansfield
• The Retford Majestic Theatre – Retford
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There is plenty more to do in
Nottinghamshire!
• If you fancy catching a movie, you can go to one of our many cinemas.
• Nottinghamshire caters for all tastes, from award winning restaurants to the
best fish & chips in the UK. Not forgetting all of the fabulous café’s and
bistros.
• Nottinghamshire is a walker’s paradise; from country strolls to City
walkabouts, Nottinghamshire has it all.
• Nottinghamshire has beautiful waterways including canals and the River
Trent where you can go on river tours or even hire a canal boat.
• Nottinghamshire as many indoor and outdoor activity centers which are
suitable for all the family - no matter what the weather throws at us.
• Nottinghamshire is a, shopping haven where you can find anything you are
looking for.
• Nottinghamshire as a fantastic transport network that can get you from A - B
- Z with great ease.
• As well as Nottingham City we have several picturesque market towns and
beautiful villages ready to be discovered.
City Tailored can arrange the most fantastic Nottinghamshire experience. We can
inspire you even further and tailor-make unforgettable memories. Please don’t
hesitate contacting us.
www.citytailored.com
info@citytailored.com
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