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Sunday 6th July 2008

Places to go near Nottingham

From dramatic 12th century castles to military air museums, Nottinghamshire has a host of attractions to suit every member of the family.

Local attractions

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Just three miles from Nottingham on the River Trent, Holme Pierrepont offers some of the most comprehensive water …

  • Country park
  • Leisure attraction
  • Restaurant
  • Cafe
  • Cottages & hotels

Trent Lock sits near the crossroads of the River Trent and the Erewash Canal. For residents of Long Eaton and …

  • Leisure attraction

Attenborough Nature Reserve is a 360-acre site in the Trent Valley. 240 acres are made up of flooded gravel pits and …

  • Nature reserve

As a visitor there are two experiences from different sides of the bars. On the one hand, journey through 300 years …

  • Leisure attraction

Nottingham Castle used to be a medieval castle. It was built by William the Conqueror in the 12th Century, but was …

  • Historic building

The Tales of Robin Hood is your chance to enter the world of this swashbuckler and experience medieval life, legend …

  • Leisure attraction

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