From bustling andvibrant city life of Nottinghamto family days out and outdoor activities in SherwoodForest or Clumber Park, Nottinghamshirehas you covered. With Sherwood Forest, now classified as a National NatureReserve covering over 450 acres, a short distance from the city centre, you’llbe able to escape the busy streets of Nottingham and enjoy the great outdoorsin no time. A city and outdoors break all in one, now that’s something youdon’t find in many cities. There is also an annual Robin Hood festival eachyear and this is well worth getting along to.
For food lovers amongyou Nottinghamshire has a wide selection ofrestaurants to choose from with local produce often shining. Whether it’sMichelin Star fine dining restaurants or a local fish and chip shop they allcan be found in Nottinghamshire. The small town ofSouthwellin Nottinghamshire is also home to the worldfamous Bramley Apple (chances are you’ve enjoyed a Bramley Apple if you’ve evertucked into apple pie over the years). This culminates in the annual BramleyApple Festival which takes place every October in the town, and even crowns anew Bramley Apple King and Queen.
The city of Nottinghamalso has a popular ‘Curry Quarter’ in the city and this is well worth a visitfor those of you who enjoy trying out cuisines from around the world. There arealso many food and drink festivals that take place throughout the year with theRobin Hood Beer and Cider Festival another popular one.
For those of youinterested in exploring the history and culture of the area, a visit to the NationalCivil War Centre should be top of your list. The first centre of its kind inthe UK it focuses solely on telling the story of the British Civil Wars. Newarkwas chosen as this town in Nottinghamshire wasvital in the civil wars as it lay at a pivotal crossroads of the Great NorthRoad, Foose Way and the River Trent.
Alternatively a visit tothe Nottingham Industrial Museum offers a different perspective on the areawith its unique collection of working steam and diesel engines as well asexhibits reflecting local industries such as mining, tobacco andpharmaceuticals.
Theatre lovers willenjoy a visit to the Nottingham Playhouse if staying near Nottingham citycentre. The Playhouse provides a wide variety of drama, music, comedy throughoutthe year, as well as popular pantomime acts for those visiting Nottinghamshireat Christmas.
For those of youtravelling with kids, a visit to the City of Caves should be high on your listof things to do. The caves are carved out of sandstone are accessed from Broadmarsh Shopping Centretaking you deep underground to over 500 caves dating back to the Dark Ages.Suitable for adults as well with audio guides providing interesting snippets ofinformation in the city itself and what life was like over 1,000 years ago.
For the keen sportingfans among you, Nottingham is home to English test cricket ground Trent Bridge.Located along the River Trent, this ground is one of the finest settings inEngland to watch test match cricket, with an international test match takingplace here every summer.
When it comes to lookingfor hotels in Nottingham, you’ll never be stuck for ideas. Like most Englishcities, Nottingham has everything from trendy boutique hotels and to budget andchain hotels. Head out of the city tothe county area of Nottinghamshire for that perfect mix of country luxury,amazing spa breaks and family run B&B’s. Nottinghamshirereally has got something to suit all you travelling needs.