Places to go near Nottingham

Boat moored on the River Trent in Newark, Nottinghamshire

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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  1. Image for National Water Sports Centre

    Principal attraction marker image National Water Sports Centre »

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

  2. Trent Lock

    Principal attraction marker image Trent Lock »

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

  3. Attenborough Nature Reserve. © Garth Newton - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Attenborough Nature Reserve »

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

  4. Entrance to Beeston Lock. © Christine Hasman - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/

    Beeston Lock »

    A popular spot, Beeston Lock is made so by a historical circular walk and Attenborough Nature Reserve, which is …

  5. Castle Wharf

    Castle Wharf »

    Situated in Nottingham city centre, Castle Wharf can be found on the banks of the Nottingham Canal. Castle Wharf is …

  6. Galleries of Justice Museum »

    The Galleries of Justice Museum is situated in the heart of Nottingham, based in its old courthouse and gaol. It …

  7. Gunthorpe Lock

    Gunthorpe Lock »

    Gunthorpe Lock is a popular part of the River Trent and a great place to stop off and explore the Nottinghamshire …

  8. Holme Lock

    Holme Lock »

    Holme Lock is a delightfully rural location, right next to the National Watersports Centre. The lock gates at Holme …

  9. Nottingham Castle »

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

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