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to welcome you with open arms Nottinghamshireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s heritage is rich and varied. Our heroes are legendary and our innovations have helped change the world.

Come and explore our friendly county, and create new memories as you discover our rich tapestry of legends, outdoor adventures, local life, culture and sport. Discover infamous legends, from Robin Hood to literary heroes such as Lord Byron and D.H. Lawrence, and create your own legendary tales inspired by fresh country air, friendly people and exciting events in the county of Nottinghamshire. Escape with a city break in our buzzing capital Nottingham, and soak up the culture of our creative theatres, art galleries and attractions, and exceptional nightlife and shopping. Enjoy the convenience of a quality city centre hotel, perfect as a base for your Nottingham adventure. Explore the outdoors at your own pace, whether thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the thrill of white water rafting or the serenity of a woodland walk. Learn about our local life and traditions, get hooked on lace, visit the home of the Bramley Apple or wander a traditional market, complete with fresh farm produce. Visit historic houses and estates, such as Hodsock Priory, the Thoresby Estate, Newstead Abbey, the Welbeck Estate and Clumber Park. Meet our local characters, from friendly farm animals to producers of artisan food and experts on everything from caves to lace to our haunted history. Indulge in culture and sport, with a rich programme of events, world-class venues and historic sports grounds. Sleep under the stars in a yurt or wigwam, treat yourself to the luxury of a forest cabin, or let our friendly B&Bs make you feel right at home. With so much to offer, in Notts we love to share our stories with visitors from around the country and the world. What will you discover?

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Introduction

Rural walks - set in country parks and gardens

Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme Quality Assured Visitor Attraction Awarded to attractions showing a particularly high level of quality and customer service.

Green Flag Award National standard for parks and green spaces in England and Wales.

Nottinghamshire Farm Tourism

2 Welcome 5 Architectural Gems 6 A year in the life of Robin Hood 8 In Notts we love to explore outdoors 10 In Notts we love our locals 12 Favourite places 14 In Notts we love the school holidays

In Notts we love... 16 Legends, Outdoors & Family 26 Heritage & Local Life 32 Sports, Culture & Entertainment 44 Shopping & Local Produce 50 We are Derby Road 53 Drinking & Dining

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Attractions and accommodation on working farms.

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68 Key to symbols 70 The City - Hotels 75 The City - Bed & Breakfasts 76 The City - Self-Catering 77 The City - Hostels 77 South Nottinghamshire - Hotels 78 South Nottinghamshire - Bed & Breakfasts 80 South Nottinghamshire - Self-Catering 81 Robin Hood Country - Hotels 82 Robin Hood Country - Bed & Breakfasts 84 Robin Hood Country - Self-Catering 87 Camping, Caravanning and Canal Boats

Further Information 90 Travel Information 91 Tourism Centres Inside back cover - City and County maps

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Architectural Gems The experts at the East Midlands branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) shared their picks of the best architectural gems in Nottinghamshire with us. These must-see attractions are some of the most interesting buildings in Notts. How many have you been to?

Creswell Crags Museum and Education Centre

Located on the border of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, Creswell Crags is one of Britain’s most important archaeological and geological sites, with discoveries including the bones of woolly mammoth, hippopotamus, bison and rhinoceros, as well as delicately carved tools left behind by Ice Age hunters. Designed by OMI Architects, the Museum and Education Centre act as a gateway to the history and culture of the region and of the Crags themselves. In 2011 the building received a RIBA Award.

Nottingham Contemporary

Situated in the historic Lace Market, Nottingham Contemporary is one of the largest contemporary art centres in the UK, exhibiting four to five major exhibitions a year. Designed by architects Caruso St John, it has four galleries, as well as a performance and film space, a learning room, study, shop and café bar. The building appears larger on the inside than outside, since much of its north end is sunk into the sandstone cliff that runs the length of the city centre. In 2010 Nottingham Contemporary won a RIBA Award.

Old Market Square

Situated in the heart of the city, Nottingham’s Old Market Square is the largest square of its kind in the UK. Re-designed by Gustafson Porter in 2004, the new-look Square opened in 2007 and received a RIBA Award in 2008. The square provides a vibrant hub for events taking place in the city throughout the year, including fairs, markets, family events, concerts and exhibitions. © David Baird

New Art Exchange

Designed by Hawkins/Brown Architects, the New Art Exchange in Nottingham won a RIBA Award in 2009. New Art Exchange is the largest space in the UK outside of London dedicated to culturally diverse contemporary visual arts, with a strong history of working with minority communities. It works with partners locally, nationally and internationally, connecting audiences and artists from all over the world with new and innovative collaborations and opportunities.

Attenborough Nature Centre

Opened by Sir David Attenborough in March 2005, the centre is surrounded by the tranquil waters of the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve, owned and managed by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust. Designed by Groundworks Architects, this flagship sustainable building is perched on a small floating island on a lake within the former gravel works. In 2006 the Centre won a RIBA Award. The Nature Centre houses a host of facilities including meeting rooms, education facilities, interactive displays, a nature shop, and café.

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1,000 ancient oak trees. 900 years of legendary story-telling. 4 major Robin Hood events. 1 infamous outlaw.

A year in the life of

Robin Hood Explore the legend that is Robin Hood, Nottinghamshire’s favourite man in tights!

A guide to Nottinghamshire just wouldn’t be complete without our favourite man in tights, Robin Hood. His legend lives on amongst the ancient oaks of Sherwood Forest, the walls of Nottingham Castle, and the tales told over the centuries, keeping his much loved memory alive. At any time of year, you will find Robin and celebrations of his life in Nottingham at venues like Nottingham Castle and the Galleries of Justice Museum, and around our historic county.

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In Notts we love our legendary hero, and we invite you to keep his spirit alive on a visit to our ancient forests, historic city and Robin Hood trail hot spots.

3 Star Self Catering cottages, quiet location, beautiful views, large garden. Approx 10 minutes drive from Sherwood Forest.

Although he roamed Sherwood Forest almost 900 years ago, Robin Hood’s spirit is alive in others today and he keeps himself busy throughout the year with events, appearances and experiences sure to please you and all of your Merry Men.

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The Church of St Mary in Edwinstowe is said to be where Robin and his fair Maid Marian tied the knot. Visit this pretty village to learn more about their love story, and be sure to say hello to their statue in the high street.

The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest (01) is over 800 years old and still producing acorns! Its impressive structure is said to have been used as a hideout by Mr Hood and his Merry Men. Whether dusted with snow in the winter or green with leaves in summer, it is a must-see when in Notts. The Galleries of Justice Museum in Nottingham (02) is the former law courts and gaol, and home to the villainous Sheriff himself! Did you know Nottingham still has an official Sheriff, although their role is much friendlier, focused on welcoming people to our grand city? Coming to Nottingham? Make your first port of call the Robin Hood statue outside the walls of Nottingham Castle (03). Be sure to have a go at ‘Robinhooding’ while here thousands of people replicate Robin’s pose with the statue every year (04). Send us your pictures and share with us on social media! Robin Hood lives in Nottinghamshire! Join one of the city’s Robin Hood tours to meet the man himself and hear his legendary tales. Explore with Robin on foot for the perfect introduction to Nottingham.

The Sanctuary Bar & Restaurant has a beautiful interior with a lovely mix of modern and classic including stunning chandeliers, large Victorian mirrors and lots of natural light. The food is brasserie style with an excellent early bird menu, daily specials and an unbeatable Sunday lunch. There is a lovely outside area for sunny days and also a private dining room perfect for parties of between 14 and 36 people. The Sanctuary is also available for exclusive hire for weddings, christenings, birthday parties and corporate events. For further details call

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Robin’s Rewards

We all know Robin Hood loves to give back. So don your Robin Hood hat for great special offers across Nottinghamshire (04). Head to the tourism centre in Nottingham to pick up your Robin Hood Hat, and find out more about offers including free drinks and discounted entry to attractions. You can also find details on Robin’s Rewards on our website at experiencenottinghamshire.com/ special-offers.

Dates for your diary

Robin Hood Festival, August Come and make merry with us in the forest! A celebration of Robin Hood and his time, featuring jousting, falconry, ballads, music and woodland crafts all in beautiful Sherwood Forest (05). Robin Hood Pageant, October Inside the walls of Nottingham Castle you’ll find a medieval village, home to people from times past bringing Robin Hood and his story to life (06). Top tip; don’t miss the theatrical performances on the green! Robin Hood Game & Country Show, October A game and country show with a difference! Robin Hood will be there to keep everyone on their toes with fun for all the family at this popular event at Newark Showground.

Robin Hood Beer Festival, October Offering 1,000 different ales and beers, plus ciders and perries, fine food and entertainment, this festival at Nottingham Castle is the perfect place to get merry with Robin.

Legendary Notts

Robin Hood isn’t the only legend who calls Nottinghamshire home...

• We’re the home of literary legends such as Lord Byron, D.H. Lawrence and Alan Sillitoe

• Legendary designer Sir Paul Smith started out in Nottingham and his first shop is still open. Broadway Cinema features a screen room designed by him • Infamous football manager Brian Clough called Nottingham home, his statue stands proud in the city • Torvill & Dean trained for their gold-medal winning Bolero in their hometown Nottingham. Visit the National Ice Centre to create your own skating glory

• Hear about Nottingham’s haunted past on a tour with Nottingham Ghost Walk, or try the Heroes & Villains tour to hear tantalising tales of legends past and present

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01 Highfields - Alan Metheringham 02 Nottingham Riviera - Gerry Molumby 03 Bestwood Country Park Rex Johnson 04 Lime Tree Avenue, Clumber Park Paul Jones 05 Wollaton Park - Steve Adams 06 Canal, Worksop - Tony Brewer

Nottinghamshire is home to a myriad of outdoor delights, whatever your pace. From leisurely lakeside walks and secret gardens, to forest mountain biking and white water rafting, discover a new adventure in our vibrant green spaces.

Swing from the trees at Go Ape!, take a segway tour of Sherwood Forest, try archery in the land of Robin Hood, visit award-winning nature reserves, or see how it’s done at one of our world-class sporting facilities. Hire bicycles to explore on two wheels, take a pony trek on four legs, or get a little muddy with a motorsport experience guaranteed to thrill on four wheels.

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At the end of a big day, relax in your very own yurt or wigwam, roll out a tent, or enjoy the luxury of a forest cabin. Even treat yourself to a luxury spa experience, perfect for unwinding after all that exertion. Go on, you deserve it.

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We teamed up with passionate photographers to find some of the best shots of Notts. Send us your favourite pics to marketing@experiencenottinghamshire.com Join a wildlife tour of Nottinghamshire with Verdant Wildlife, and discover secret habitats nestled in the forest, made all the more memorable by the five star packed lunch and a stop for afternoon tea. If it’s thrills you’re after, then how about blind folded 4x4 driving, paintball and muddy dirt buggy adventures? All available at Adrenalin Jungle, Nottingham Off Road Events or ELK Motorsport. Fancy some fresh air? Take a walk by the water at Clumber Park, Attenborough Nature Reserve, Rufford Abbey Country Park or Highfields Park. Take to the water for a splashing time in Nottinghamshire. Enjoy thrills and spills at the National Water Sports Centre with a white water rafting, skiing or canoeing experience. Self-drive a boat for the day, or stay overnight on one of our beautiful canal boats to explore the county at a leisurely pace. Looking for a watery adventure? Aye aye captain!

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our locals Shopping in Notts with Mulberry at Le Chien et Moi Nottingham is a top place to hit the shops, and prides itself on having the second highest number of independent retailers outside of London. From speciality comic book stores to vintage boutiques and furniture retailers, you’ll be spoilt for choice if you’re looking for some retail therapy.

In Notts we love our artisan food with Joe Schneider, Stichelton Dairy

Nottinghamshire is full of temptation when it comes to locally produced food and drink. A penchant for preserves? Look no further. Batty for beers? We can help you. Champion of cheese? You’ve come to the right place! Joe Schneider is the owner of Stichelton Dairy on the beautiful Welbeck Estate in north Nottinghamshire. His unique Stichelton cheese was recently named as one of the top 10 British cheeses by the Independent newspaper.

We enjoyed a pow wow with resident basset hound Mulberry, from boutique, Le Chien Et Moi on Derby Road. What is your role at the shop? I’m in charge of meet & greet and I take my role very seriously! It’s my job to make sure everyone receives a friendly welcome and is made to feel at home. Can you tell us a bit about Le Chien Et Moi? We offer an eclectic mix of old and new, for you and your home. With an everchanging selection of stock no two visits are the same, so there’s always a reason to come back and see me! Mulberry at Le Chien et Moi

Joe Schneider

What makes Stichelton cheese so special? It’s an authentic farmhouse cheese, made from a single herd’s milk and produced on the historic Welbeck Estate. Do you have a favourite foodie place in Nottinghamshire? It has to be the Welbeck Farm Shop, most of the meat, bread, and cheese we eat is from there.

Where is the best spot in the shop to enjoy some doggy dreams? On a sunny day you’ll find me sprawled out on the floor opposite the front door, basking in the warmth and waiting to entice passers-by into the shop. When you take time off from the shop for walkies, whereabouts in Nottinghamshire do you enjoy taking your owners? Nottinghamshire has so many wonderful green spaces, parks and forests to choose from, so me and my fellow four-legged friends are spoilt for choice but I love Woodthorpe Park- it’s big enough for my little legs and there are lots of other friendly bow-wows to socialise with! Visit Derby Road to discover a number of wonderful independent shops including Le Chien et Moi, Brown Dog Interiors, Celia’s Vintage, Danish Homestore and The Worm that Turned. Celia’s Vintage

How long have you been a cheese maker? 18 years

Wellbeck Farm Shop

Best recipe for enjoying Stichelton cheese? Warm spinach salad, with stichelton, pine nuts, and bacon.

Welbeck Estate is home to a number of artisan food producers, and the School of Artisan Food. For your local food fix in Nottinghamshire visit one of our many wonderful farm shops; head to one of our speciality cafe, sample cheese at Colston Bassett, one of the only Stilton dairies in the country; or enjoy the heady experience of a brewery tour at one of our breweries such as Pheasantry Brewery, Castle Rock Brewery and Navigation Brewery. Castle Rock Brewery

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Celebrate our local traditions - from maypole dancing to lace making - or taste some of our famed local produce. Bramley apples, the best brewed beer, stilton cheese, artisan bread and homemade ice cream. Delightful!

We caught up with some of our favourite locals around the county, to find out from them about what makes local life in Nottinghamshire so special.

In Notts we love the underground with Bev Baker, City of Caves

Historic Notts with George Buchanan, Hodsock Priory

Nottingham is famed for its network of secret caves, the most extensive of its kind anywhere! From pubs inside caves to the City of Caves attraction, which features caves dating back to medieval times, come underground with us to find out about the world beneath Nottingham. Tell me again, just how many caves are beneath Nottingham? Nottingham is built on a maze over around 400 caves carved from sandstone. How did Nottingham come to have so many caves? The locals of Nottingham used to carve into the sandstone themselves pub est old d’s an gl En in order to make their living quarters, carving sandstone was the easiest method to create a home and cellars and provided the ideal conditions. How old are Nottingham’s caves? People have lived and worked in Nottingham’s cave system for over 10,000 years. Nottingham has been known as the ‘place of caves’ since 1900AD. Do you have a favourite cave? Sam Hancock’s cave, as this is where secret meetings would take place.

Inside the caves!

Want to experience underground Notts for yourself? Why not have a pint in a cave at the Hand & Heart pub or Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem? Take a tour of the caves beneath Nottingham Castle, visit the City of Caves, or see Ice Age art at the Creswell Crags caves in north Nottinghamshire.

Nottinghamshire is home to a number of historic homes open to the public. From Lord Byron’s ancestral home at Newstead Abbey, to Thoresby Estate, Rufford Abbey, the Workhouse in Southwell and Mr Straw’s House in Worksop - which is an intriguing 1920s time capsule. We caught up with George Buchanan, who lives at Hodsock Priory in north Nottinghamshire. What’s it like calling Hodsock Priory home? It’s a great privilege and we consider ourselves very lucky to be custodians of Hodsock for this generation. We are inspired by the family history and all the people who have lived and worked here before us. We say we are borrowing Hodsock from our children rather than inheriting it from our parents - it’s all about passing it on to the next generation. We live in the Butler and Housekeeper’s pantries so we can be part of everything that goes on but blend discreetly into the background. We have a lot of fun - making the best of Hodsock as a family home and a beautiful place for our wedding guests and snowdrop visitors to enjoy. Snowdrops at Hodsock Priory

What can visitors expect when they visit? Secluded splendour whatever the event. Do you have a favourite time of year at the Priory? It has to be May for the peonies and bluebells.

A spring walk at Hodsock Priory

Any other recommended spots in the area? I love the Lime House Cafe at Welbeck where I can escape for a quick lunch and particularly good cake.

Hodsock Priory is a private estate in the north of Nottinghamshire, which George Buchanan and his family call home. Don’t miss their annual events such as snowdrop and bluebell displays, and fabulous outdoor theatre.

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Locals and celebrities tell us their

Favourite places © Marzia Falcone

Wollaton Park is one of my favourite places. It’s absolutely beautiful there and if it’s sunny or snowy you’re guaranteed a fun day. The Hall is a beautiful Elizabethan mansion with lots to see inside and there’s always lots of exciting events throughout the year!

The Broadway has been showing the best international releases and art house titles since the sixties and has long been a creative hub in Nottingham. If you go you might even sit in the Paul Smith Auditorium which I opened in 2006 - it has seats covered in Paul Smith stripes.

Vicky McClure, actress

Sir Paul Smith, design legend

There is always plenty to see and do at Rufford Park and I’ve spent many happy Sundays wandering through the ancient monastery, enjoying the public art scattered around the grounds and visits to the craft centre.

Lakeside Arts Centre is one of my favourite places in Nottingham. Annual highlights include the International Children’s Theatre and Dance Festival in the summer and the Chinese New Year fireworks. And Lakeside borders Highfields Park so while we’re there we can go to the playpark and enjoy a walk around the boating lake too.

Steve Mapp, Broadway Cinema

Alison Moore, author

Newstead Abbey is one of my favourite places to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. I love the lakes, the wildlife and the history of the Abbey itself, but what I love most is kicking off my shoes and paddling in the cool, refreshing waterfall on a hot summer’s day! My favourite parts of the grounds are the Japanese gardens and the Rose garden. Faye Rollinson, Galleries of Justice Museum

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem may not look like one of England’s oldest pubs at first glance - but step inside this Nottingham institution and you’ll find yourself in a cave where people have been brewing and drinking since 1189. Order a pint and settle down on one of the padded leather benches that line the soft sandstone walls, as generations of people have done before you. Emma Field, VisitEngland

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Want to know the best spots in Notts? We’ve done the leg work for you. From celebrities to lovely locals, we’ve asked them all for the best recommendations in the county, from cultural hotspots to internationally renowned sporting venues...

Newark is a charming market town with Georgian architecture, a castle, a wide variety of restaurants and pubs, not to mention the huge number of antique shops; just the place in fact, to spend a weekend. Only a short ride on the train from Nottingham or Lincoln, just over an hour from London, with a wealth of delightful B&Bs and hotels to stay in - a hidden gem!

Mr Straw’s House is a wonderful time capsule full of period features, but its fascination for me lies in the story of two brothers who, out of respect for their late parents, lived on the surface of the house. It’s a tender story of two unusual men who sought to preserve this Victorian home and consequently lived their lives out of time. You’ll have not seen anywhere like it before.

Lisa Holloway, Compton House

Paul Baker, Framework Knitters Museum

These days we’re lucky to live near to Trent Bridge, one of the best grounds in England. On a warm summer’s day with a Test match in full swing it’s a glorious place to be. Lord’s has the tradition but Trent Bridge has chaps in panama hats mingling with groups of comedy nuns. Unbeatable. Alan McDonald, author

Nottingham Contemporary is a building which, in itself is a work of art and which invariably contains exhibitions which make me smile. I love to wander though the galleries and marvel at the wit and the passion of the contributors. I also adore the fact that a world renowned facility sits in my home town, not in London or Manchester! William Ivory, playwright

A place held dear in many Nottingham hearts is the monument to the arts that is the Theatre Royal. Built and re-built by the greatest Victorian architects, it breathed life into a derelict part of old Nottingham and transformed the area in the middle of the 19th century into a new and elegant quarter of the town.

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6 weeks to explore the county. 5 secret gardens. 4 farm parks. 3 family adventure parks.

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The School Long summer days filled with ice cream and tree climbing, jumping in piles of autumnal leaves, spotting wildflowers in the rural outdoors and crisp winter excursions taking in the best culture for kids. Nottinghamshire spoils for choice when it comes to family days out.

Explore Ice Age art at Creswell Crags (06, 09 & 11) and taste homemade produce at local cafes and farm shops. Discover your inner Robin Hood in Sherwood Forest (07 & 10), head backstage at a local theatre, see history come to life at The Workhouse (02) or wonder at the grand setting of Southwell Minster. Meet our friendly furry locals, or take in the view at Batman’s pad Wollaton Hall (01 & 05). For inspiring entertainment, try family holiday events at Nottingham Contemporary and New Art Exchange, Robin Hood story telling at Nottingham Castle, or the Wheee! International Children’s Festival at Lakeside Arts Centre.

Last year, local family The Tinneys enjoyed a staycation in Nottinghamshire, taking in some of the best days out for families. Molly and Maisy and their Mum and Dad had adventures all over the county. Nottinghamshire according to the Tinneys... Must do activities: “Enjoying exclusive backstage access at the Nottingham Playhouse (12), and a Workhouse tour with Sarah Godson at The Workhouse, Southwell.” Best places to eat: “Our favourite places to eat included the Lime House Cafe (03 & 13) (next to The Harley Gallery), Newfield Dairy Ice Cream Parlour & Cafe (04) for delicious homemade local ice cream, and Cafe Couture at Nottingham Contemporary” See the sights: “The inside of Southwell Minster (08), the view from the top at Wollaton Hall and the prehistoric surroundings of Creswell Crags”

Top fact discovered: “That Nottinghamshire has some amazing places to visit!”

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• Feed your imagination at the Clumber Park Discovery Centre - bringing the wildlife of this beautiful park to life in fun, interactive displays just perfect for little ones.

• Meet our friendly locals! Birds of paradise at Wheelgate Theme Park, furry farm folk at Floralands and goats, llamas, bats and everything in between at White Post Farm. • Get hands on at Making It! Discovery Centre in Mansfield. • See history come alive at the D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre and the Galleries of Justice Museum.

• Nottinghamshire is home to the UK’s only Angry Birds theme park, at Sundown Adventureland. • Conquer our castles in Notts. Visit Nottingham Castle and Newark Castle, or make your own sandcastle at the Nottingham Riviera beach each summer. • Make the most of rainy days with soft play fun at Pirates play centre and The Big Tops play centre.

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Adrenalin Jungle

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Nottinghamshire’s largest outdoor activity centre, based in 150 acres of Sherwood Forest. The Adrenalin Jungle offers a wide range of activities, including paintball, quads, archery, assault course, 4x4 off-road, segway, laser tag, karting and more. So whether it’s a stag do, office do, children’s party, team building or a few friends getting together, there’s something for everyone. Go to the website to see clips of the main activities and find out what to expect. For more information or to arrange a bespoke itinerary call 01623 883980.

The Attenborough Nature Centre is an award winning eco-friendly visitor attraction surrounded by the tranquil waters of the beautiful Attenborough Nature Reserve. The centre has activities throughout the year for people of all ages. The café provides an excellent menu of home cooked, local, fair trade and organic produce with stunning views across the lakes.

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This beautiful complex of flooded former gravel pits and islands provide 360 acres of exceptional habitat for a wide range of plants, birds and other wildlife.

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Aztec Events

Newark Showground, Winthorpe, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire NG24 2NY T: 01702 549623 E: newsdesk@aztecevents.co.uk W: www.aztecevents.co.uk Aztec Events are a professional events company who have been successfully running shows for over 20 years. They hold a number of family fun events at Newark Showground in Nottinghamshire ranging from the Robin Hood Game and Country Show, and the Festive Gift & Food Show, to the Newark & Notts Garden Show and the brand NEW All About Dogs Show. Last year the Robin Hood Game and Country Show was hugely popular and attracted around 40,000 visitors over the 2 day weekend with the help of some fantastic attractions and Olympic gold medallist Peter Wilson! Aztec Events’ 2013 shows promise to be bigger and better than ever before!

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The Big Tops Children’s Play and Party Centre Bookers Way, Dinnington, Sheffield, S25 3SH T: 01909 560110 E: enquiries@thebigtops.co.uk W: www.thebigtops.co.uk

Big Tops is the premiere indoor activity play area for children in South Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. It provides a safe and healthy environment for children to learn and play, and aims to stimulate strength, imagination, confidence, fitness and social skills. The huge play structure provides a variety of slides, walkways, ropes, steps and hideaways for youngsters to explore and let their imaginations run wild. There is a large seating area in which to relax and enjoy fresh coffee and homemade food. Enjoy the large selection of magazines and newspapers or bring your laptop and hook into our FREE Wi-Fi.

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Clumber Park

Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3AZ T: 01909 544917 E: clumberpark@nationaltrust.org.uk W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumberpark Discover and explore Clumber Park’s 3,800 acres. With picturesque parkland and gardens, peaceful woodlands and a magnificent lake to enjoy there is plenty of space to relax with family and friends. Whether you’re looking for a place to stop off on a long journey and enjoy homemade scones in the café, a gentle stroll followed by a relaxed picnic by the lake, or to play games then hire a bike and explore further, Clumber has got it all for you to enjoy all year round. See our website for opening times and special events.

Creswell Crags

Creswell Crags Museum, Crags Road, Welbeck, Worksop S80 3LH T: 01909 720378 E: info@creswell-crags.org.uk W: www.creswell-crags.org.uk Home to the oldest known art in Britain, Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures. Visit the award-winning museum which displays stone tools and remains of animals found in the caves providing evidence for a fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago. Discover what Creswell Crags was like during the last Ice Age on a tour of Robin Hood Cave, the largest cave on site. Find out who was here, what was here, why they were here and how we know about it. (Disabled access is available in the centre and gorge, but not in the caves).

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

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D.H. Lawrence Heritage

Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire NG16 3DZ T: 01773 717353 E: culture@broxtowe.gov.uk W: www.dhlawrenceheritage.org Explore the life and works of the ground-breaking writer D.H. Lawrence, from his humble beginnings at the nostalgic D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum; to the mining community he grew up in at the D.H. Lawrence Heritage Centre. Voted the 2012 ‘Best Visitor Attraction’ in Notts it is a must-see destination, bringing together a museum, heritage centre, the Blue Line Trail, art gallery and bistro. A varied annual events programme is on offer, including themed guided tours, children’s arts and craft workshops and the popular D.H. Lawrence Festival each September, this year celebrating the centenary of Sons and Lovers.

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Floralands Farm Park

Catfoot Lane, Lambley, Nottinghamshire NG4 4QL T: 0115 962 8137 E: info@floralands.co.uk W: www.floralands.co.uk Floralands is situated on the outskirts of Nottingham in Lambley. It has an Animal Farm Park which is open from April to the end of September each year. There is a coffee shop/restaurant which has ample seating outside that overlooks the countryside. The home-cooked meals cater for all the family. Alongside the Farm Park is a vast Garden centre with large plant area, gift shop and an extensive landscaping display. Please see our website for opening times www.floralands.co.uk

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Funky Pots

189 Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7JR T: 0115 9811639 E: info@funkypots.co.uk W: www.funkypots.co.uk Our contemporary pottery painting & craft studio is situated in the heart of Nottingham. In our fully air conditioned, professional studio you can paint your own pottery and decopatch whilst enjoying delicious refreshments from our café. People of all ages and abilities are warmly welcome to join us, relax and enjoy some creative quality-time with family and friends.

Go Ape

Sherwood Pines Visitor Centre, Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire NG21 9JH T: 0845 094 8634 E: questions@goape.co.uk W: www.goape.co.uk Just 20 miles from Nottingham, our tree top adventure in Sherwood Pines features some of the only tree to tree zip wires in the country. Take to the trees and speed down zip wires on our classic Tree Top Adventure or jump on a Forest Segway for a totally unique way to tackle the trails in the forest.

Come in as an individual or in a group. We also offer birthday parties for children, bookings for rainbows, brownies, beavers etc. Also for groups of adults and company for team building etc. Or purchase our craft kits to enjoy at home.

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Green’s Windmill and Science Centre

Windmill Lane, Sneinton, Nottingham NG2 4QB T: 0115 915 6878 E: greensmill@nottinghamcity.gov.uk W: http://greenswindmill.co.uk/ Once home to the 19th century mathematician and miller George Green, this Grade II listed building is one of three inner-city windmills in the UK. Climb the levels of this working windmill and see award winning organic flour being made, before purchasing your own bag from the shop. In the Science Centre, children and adults can test their minds with fun puzzles and experiments. There’s also a special Mini Millers area for young scientists to start learning. It is an ideal location for children’s birthday parties, or ask about exclusive evening group tours of the mill. Suitable for Children aged 3-12.

Hodsock Priory & Gardens

Hodsock Priory, Blyth, nr Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 0TY T: 01909 591204 E: events@hodsockpriory.com W: www.hodsockpriory.com Put on your wellies and see the first signs of spring at our famous Snowdrop event. Explore 17 acres of woodland and gardens. In the Snowdrop village there’s a luxury tea room, gifts, plant sale and daily history talks. On weekdays there’s bird walks, floral craft and don’t miss Free Tea Tuesdays. In the glade there’s a children’s play area and outdoor café. Come to Hodsock throughout the year for garden events, theatre and music. Become a Friend of Hodsock for offers and discounts.

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Making it! Discovery Centre

Naturescape Wildflower Farm

Find fun and excitement at the Making it! Discovery Centre. Fully hands on interactive galleries where everyone gets to be busy pushing, bashing, drawing, designing and testing. Make a working model to take home - rocket, motorised buggy, ball launcher - the choice is yours. A great day out for the family. Adult/ child ticket £7.95, family of four ticket (max two adults) £27.50, family of five ticket (max two adults) £35 (all prices include component parts to make up a kit to take home).

Naturescape is a family run company in Nottinghamshire growing and supplying native wildflower and grass seeds, plug plants, bulbs and trees to public and trade. With 90 acres of farm open to the public, including walks amongst the wildflower fields, 2 acres of wetland meadow, dragonfly pond area and woodland walks. Naturescape offers a tearoom for refreshments with home-made cakes and the opportunity to purchase plants, seeds and gifts. The farm and tearoom are open from Easter - 30th September, 11am-5pm, seven days a week (including bank holidays). Entrance is free.

Littleworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 1AH T: 01623 473297 F: 01623 473201 E: info@makingit.org.uk W: www.makingitdiscoverycentre.co.uk

NEW this year, Brewhouse Crafts - workshops offering modern and vintage crafts for adults and children: www.brewhousecrafts.co.uk

Coach Gap Lane, Langar, Nottinghamshire NG13 9HP T: 01949 860592 E: sales@naturescape.co.uk W: www.naturescape.co.uk

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Newark Showground

Lincoln Road, Newark on Trent NG24 2NY T: 01636 705796 E: events@newarkshowground.com W: www.newarkshowground.com Home to the county’s flagship celebration every May, The Nottinghamshire County Show, Newark Showground hosts over 500 events annually. Every day is different! From six world-famous Antiques Fairs, The Vintage Tractor Show and Americana International - a weekend of American music and astonishing vehicles - to Auto and Boat Jumbles, Classic Bike Shows, Mind, Body and Spirit Exhibitions, Garden Shows, Gift Fairs, Caravanning and Motorhome weekends and many special interest events - even weddings. The well-tended 128 acre site, combining huge indoor and outdoor exhibition spaces, is at the A1, A46, A17 junction, with free parking for thousands of cars.

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Newstead Abbey

Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire NG15 8NA T: 01623 455900 E: Newstead.abbey@nottinghamcity.gov.uk W: www.mynottingham.gov/newsteadabbey Newstead Abbey House is set in gardens which cover nearly 300 acres including lakes, ponds, parkland and waterfalls. The Abbey was founded in the 12th century, and the house retains much of its medieval character. Inside the house the medieval cloisters and Chapter House (now the Chapel) enable visitors to discover its early history. It was home to the Byron Family from the 1500s until 1814. Lord Byron, heralded as the greatest romantic poet of his age, lived at Newstead Abbey between 1808 and 1814. Visitors to the Abbey can discover some of his items in the Byron collection.

Newstead and Annesley Country Park

Nottingham Castle

A beautiful 220 acre eco-friendly park, three minutes from Newstead Railway Station and eight minutes drive from Junction 27 of the M1.

Nottingham Castle is a magnificent 17th century ducal mansion built on the site of the original Medieval Castle. The Castle has a turbulent past, linked to kings and conquerors, and still has a maze of original caves hidden beneath its imposing walls. A stunning Ducal Palace stands proudly on the site where a medieval castle once stood. Whilst it may not be a traditional castle, this fabulous building is still every bit as precious.

Station Road, Newstead Village, Nottinghamshire NG15 OBS E: info@newsteadandannesleycountrypark.com W: www.newsteadandannesleycountrypark.com

Our park is owned by RCAN; a local charity run in partnership with Newstead Enterprise and the people of Newstead Village for the benefit of our community. We have many events and attractions throughout the year including family activities, music and arts events, angling and an eco-build visitor centre being launched later in 2013. The park is currently under development. Seasonal car parking charges apply.

Lenton Road, Nottingham NG1 6EL T: 0115 876 1400 E: Nottingham.castle@nottinghamcity.gov.uk W: www.mynottingham.gov.uk/nottinghamcastle

It now plays host to Nottingham’s main Museum & Art Gallery which features items, artefacts and painting that show Nottingham’s past and present.

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Nottingham Medieval Banquets

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

Join Robin Hood, The Sheriff of Nottingham, Will Scarlet and Alan O’ Dale for a night of medieval mayhem. Sing along with Alan O’ Dale’s live music, be thrilled by Will Scarlet’s acts of daring and boo loudly at the Sheriff.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is the county’s largest environmental charity, run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife.

Via Fossa, 44 Canal Street, Nottingham NG1 7EH T: 07771882619 E: medievalbanquets@hotmail.com W: www.nottinghammedievalbanquets.co.uk

Hosted by our man in green tights, Robin Hood, with audience participation. Four course meal, bar open throughout the evening, costume hire available and a disco until 1am. Friday 8.30pm / Saturday 8.00pm minimum booking 2 people, groups welcome. Private events, Medieval Scavenger Hunts and Walking Tours also available.

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The Old Ragged School, Brook St, Nottingham NG1 1EA T: 0115 958 8242 E: info@nottswt.co.uk W: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org

We care for over 70 nature reserves across Nottinghamshire, and offer everyone free entry so they can enjoy wildlife on their doorstep. Each year, we also organise over 800 events across the county. Whether you like wildlife talks, nature walks, or fancy learning a new skill, there’s something for everyone. Our family and children’s activities are very popular with younger nature-lovers. Many of our events are free or have a minimal fee. To find out more visit www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org

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Pirate’s Play Centre

Rowley Drive, Sherwood, Nottingham NG1 IGD T: 01159 603 363 E: info@piratesplay.co.uk W: www.piratesplay.co.uk Pirates play centre is a new and exciting indoor play centre, and can be found off Hucknall Road, at the bottom of Kelham Drive. For the Kids: Junior play structure with three levels of fun, featuring a giant two lane astra slide, rope-bridge, sky glide and rollers and little tikes car track. Toddler area with dizzy disk, ball pond and slide, with a separate baby area and baby toys, bouncers and walkers!

Razzle Dazzle Pots

852 Woodborough Road, Mapperley, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG3 5QQ T: 0115 905 6029 E: enquiries@razzledazzlepots.co.uk W: www.razzledazzlepots.co.uk Looking for a creative family fun day out that’s suitable for all ages? Come along to Razzle Dazzle Pots in Mapperley, Nottingham. We are a friendly Paint your Own Pottery studio with lots of exciting pottery items to decorate with your very own designs. Our staff are always on hand to offer help and suggestions for those feeling artistically challenged!

For the Grown Ups:

Choose from a wide selection of plates, mugs, trinkets, animals and money boxes etc.

Relax and unwind in our seating area, we serve speciality teas, freshly ground coffee, a selection of delicious cakes and a full menu.

Looking for a party that’s a bit different? See our website for more information about having a Pottery Painting Party here or in your own venue.

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Rufford Abbey Country Park

Rushcliffe Country Park

Rufford Abbey sits in 150 acres of historic parkland, woodland and gardens in the North Nottinghamshire area known as the Dukeries.

Rushcliffe Country Park is built on the site of a former Ministry of Defence bomb-filling factory; the site was reclaimed, redesigned, and opened as Rushcliffe Country Park in 1993. The park is now managed by Rushcliffe Borough Council and has a full-time ranger service. The park is set in beautiful south Nottinghamshire countryside, with a network of over eight kilometres of footpaths. Conservation woodlands, grasslands, a two-hectare lake with reed bed, wildflower meadows, a children’s play area, 4X/ BMX cycle track, community garden and community woodland, all make this an excellent venue for a wide variety of activities.

Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9DF T: 01623 281 338 E: info.rufford@nottscc.gov.uk W: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ruffordabbey

This varied FREE park includes the ruins of a medieval monastery, a contemporary craft centre, gardens, woodland walks, children’s play village, sculpture trail, and a lake. There are a range of special events taking place throughout the year. The site is managed by Nottinghamshire County Council and each year welcomes around 450,000 visitors. Bring the family for a relaxing and inexpensive day out. Admission to the park is FREE, with a small car park charge at peak times.

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Mere Way, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6JS T: 0115 9215865 E: countrypark@rushcliffe.gov.uk W: www.rushcliffe.gov.uk/rushcliffecountrypark

Free and pay for parking is available (donation basis).

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Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve

Sherwood Pines Forest Park

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve, world famous home of legendary outlaw Robin Hood, is the most popular FREE attraction in the East Midlands* and home to the 800 year old Major Oak.

Sherwood Pines Forest Park is a fantastic and inspiring place to experience the outdoors. There is something for everyone all year round, from walking and family cycling to mountain biking, Go Ape! and adventure play. Our café is open every day and you can hire bikes here too.

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG21 9HN T: 01623 823 202 E: sherwood.forest@nottscc.gov.uk W: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/sherwoodforest

This 450 acre country park, which forms part of the nature reserve, has something for everyone, from selfguided trails to the annual Robin Hood Festival. The site is managed by Nottinghamshire County Council and each year welcomes 350,000 visitors. It is located near the village of Edwinstowe. Come and visit one of the world’s most famous woods!

Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire NG21 9JL T: 01623 822447 E: sherwood.fdo@forestry.gov.uk W: www.forestry.gov.uk/sherwoodpines

Managed by the Forestry Commission, we also host a range of events and activities throughout the year, from the Forest Live concerts to traditional woodland skills see the website for more details. The forest park is open from 8am till dusk all year round. Admission is free (car parking charges apply).

Admission to the park is FREE, with a small parking charge at peak times. *VisitEngland, 2012

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Sundown Adventureland

Tresswell Road, Rampton, nr Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 0HX T: 01777 248274 E: info@sundownadventureland.co.uk W: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk Sundown Adventureland is a well established theme park uniquely designed for the under 10s, but great fun for the whole family. Journey back in time into Robin Hood’s world, ride the Rocky Mountain Railroad, enjoy the Pirate Adventure, Wild Barrel Ride, Smugglers Cove and the incredible Crash Landings; a huge jungle themed indoor play area. We have the first UK Angry Birds Activity Park, which brings together the digital and physical world. Imaginative and stimulating educational activity packs makes Sundown a great place to learn. The Xmas Spectacular is a must for your diary each year.

Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre

Woodsetts Road, North Anston, nr Sheffield, South Yorkshire S25 4EQ T: 01909 569 416 E: info@ butterflyhouse.co.uk W: www.butterflyhouse.co.uk Encounter the exotic and experience a wild family day out! Get close to free-flying butterflies and birds, as well as friendly, free-roaming farm animals. Meet the residents of Meerkat Mansion and Prairie Dog Camp, along with snakes, birds of prey and creepy crawlies in unforgettable Animal Encounters. See magnificent birds of prey and free-flying Macaws in the Aerial Antics display and enjoy themed events throughout the year with crafts, activities and games for all ages. New for 2013! Lemur Heights: Walk through, close encounter Lemur experience, opening Spring. Open daily year round, just 5 minutes from the M1, junction 31.

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Twinlakes Family Theme Park

Wheelgate Adventure Park

For the very best in family entertainment Twinlakes is jam-packed with a variety of rides and attractions, set in 70 acres of glorious countryside. Home to the UK’s Biggest indoor play centres, plus rides and attractions galore, Twinlakes provides a great family day out whatever the weather. Lots of exciting events and special character appearances throughout 2013. Visit our website for more details and regular updates. www.twinlakespark.co.uk

An amazing all-weather park set in 30 acres of beautiful countryside, with lots of thrilling attractions and massive indoor action! Experience the UK’s biggest indoor play centres Alien Galaxy and Pharaoh’s Funderdrome. Packed full of awesome rides, super high slides, daring tower climbs, secret mazes and ball pools. Down in Gruff Goats Farm meet lots of exciting animals, from cuddly rabbits to slippery snakes. Lots of exciting events and special character appearances throughout 2013. Visit our website for more details and regular updates. www.wheelgatepark.com

Melton Spinney Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 4SB T: 01664 567777 E: fun@twinlakespark.co.uk W: www.twinlakespark.co.uk

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White Post, Farnsfield, Newark, Notts NG22 8HX T: 01623 882773 F: 01623 883559 E: info@wheelgatepark.com W: www.wheelgatepark.com

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White Post Farm

Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire NG22 8HL T: 01623 882977 E: hello@whitepostfarm.co.uk W: www.whitepostfarm.co.uk White Post Farm is 25 acres of free range, family size fun. Lots of animals to meet and feed including goats, llamas, deer, meerkats and reptiles! There’s plenty of indoor and outdoor play - Morag’s Mini Golf, peddle go-karts, adventure trail, trampolines and indoor sledge run will keep everyone busy all day long. In 2013 White Post Farm turns 25 so we are celebrating with a year full of events. Special Character Days, animal shows, and special evening events make every visit full of surprises. Keep an eye on our website, Facebook and Twitter feed for the latest events and animal news!

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Wollaton Hall and Deer Park

Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2AE T: 0115 915 3900 F: 0115 915 7602 E: wollaton.hall@nottinghamcity.gov.uk W: www.mynottingham.gov.uk/wollatonhall Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Grade One Elizabethan mansion set in 500 acres of historic parkland in the heart of Nottingham. There’s always plenty to do on your visit, take a look around the Natural History Museum with displays of some of the best items from the three quarters of a million specimens that make up our zoology, geology, and botany collections. Come and see the reconstructed room settings from different periods in the Hall’s history. You could go behind the scenes with a tour of ‘Hidden Wollaton’, or enjoy a drink in our Café in the Courtyard.

Welbeck Farm Shop A60 Mansfield Road Welbeck Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 3LW Tel: 01909 478725 welbeckfarmshop.co.uk Opening Hours Monday - Saturday 10am - 5pm Sunday 10am - 4pm Bank Holidays 10am - 4pm Follow us:

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Bestwood Winding Engine House

Alexandra Lodge, Northern Drive, Park Road, Bestwood Village, Nottinghamshire NG6 8ZA T: 0115 927 3674 E: linda.hardy@nottscc.gov.uk W: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/ bestwoodwindingengine Explore Bestwood Winding Engine House, a fantastic piece of industrial heritage on site and the last remaining part of Bestwood Colliery. The winding engine lowered colliers into the mine shaft and winched mined coal up to the surface. The engine dates back to 1876, the heyday of Victorian industrial engineering and is situated in Bestwood Country Park. This area was once a sprawling industrial site and at its heart stood Bestwood Colliery, one of the busiest coal mines in Nottinghamshire. Today it is a peaceful green oasis covering 650 acres. Open: Saturday mornings, Easter to the end of October. FREE.

City of Caves

Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, Nottingham NG1 7LS T: 0115 9881955 E: info@cityofcaves.com W: www.cityofcaves.com Discover a hidden world beneath your feet underneath the streets of Nottingham. Explore original sandstone caves with our actor led tours and meet our friendly characters Archie and Annie the Archaeologists, or wander through at your own pace with our fantastic audio tours. You will be taken on an archaeological journey under the cobbles of some of Nottingham’s most famous streets and up through Drury Hill, which was the main street where the poorest residents of Nottingham once lived in Nottingham’s smelliest slum, Narrow Marsh!

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Ezekial Bone Tours of Nottingham Nottingham M: 07941 210986 E: contact@ezekialbone.com W: www.ezekialbone.com

Ezekial Bone is the twenty-first century Robin Hood and has participated in official VisitEngland events. The Robin Hood Town Tour is a top Nottingham attraction on TripAdvisor and is the ideal way to see key sites of interest and learn about the history and culture of the city. Visit places associated with Robin Hood, explore the evolution of the legend and discover the truth of the ‘Hooded Man’. Also Robin Hood Sherwood Forest Tours. In other guises, Ezekial Bone hosts the Magic Lantern Tour of the Theatre Royal and the Guts & Gore Tour of the Lace Market.

Framework Knitters’ Museum

Chapel Street, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6HE T: 0115 984 6914 E: Rfwk-mus@btconnect.com W: www.frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk Discover the poor knitters’ living and working conditions which started the Luddite revolt at this living Textile Museum. See a Framework Knitter in action in an authentic workshop and learn about the traditional craft that gave birth to the lace industry. Create your own souvenir on our machines and explore the many period buildings. Our historic collection of hosiery includes Queen Victoria’s stockings and our Textile Emporium sells contemporary crafts. April-November, Wed - Sat (and Bank Holiday Mon) 11am-4.30pm and Sun 1.30pm-4.30pm. December-March Fridays 10am-3.30pm and Saturday in December 10am-3.30pm. Adults £4, Children £2, Family £10

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Galleries of Justice Museum

Great Central Railway - Nottingham

The Galleries of Justice Museum is home to the Villainous Sheriff of Nottingham and is the biggest and best museum of its kind in Europe! Based at Nottingham’s old county gaol the museum portrays Nottingham’s horrible history and crime and punishment through the ages in a fun and interactive environment. Many tours are actor led making the Galleries of Justice Museum an excellent family friendly attraction and a perfect day out for all ages whatever the weather!

The Great Central Railway (Nottingham) offers 10 miles of heritage railway running through the scenery of South Nottinghamshire and North Leicestershire. The railway is entirely owned and operated by a dedicated group of volunteers who continue to develop the line as one of Nottinghamshire’s premier visitor attractions.

High Pavement, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1HN T: 0115 952 0555 E: info@galleriesofjustice.org.uk W: www.galleriesofjustice.org.uk

There are many ways to explore our Museum with our After dark Events including Ghost Tours, Terror Tours, Murder Mystery Nights and Sheriff’s Banquets! PLUS! Special events held throughout the year. See website for full details.

Mere Way, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6NX T: 0115 940 5705 E: info@gcrn.co.uk W: www.gcrn.co.uk

Services are pulled by heritage Steam and Diesel locomotives, re-creating the experience of train travel from a time when it was more than just a means to get from one place to another. The Great Central Railway (Nottingham) is a great experience for all the family. Come and enjoy a day with us!

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Mayflower Pilgrim Tours

Brook Cottage, Seggimoor Glentham, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire LN8 2EP T: 01673 878398 E: www.mayflowermaid.com W: admin@mayflowermaid.com Sue Allan is a well-known historical novelist and Official Historian of Scrooby Manor who delights in promoting the story of the Pilgrim Fathers and guiding modern day ‘pilgrims’ around the Mayflower Trail as she vividly retells their story in the places many of them knew so well. The Mayflower Pilgrim Tour guides visitors around the Mayflower Trail, spanning the Pilgrim sites in the three counties of Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, and Lincolnshire (visiting Babworth, Austerfield, Gainsborough Old Hall, Scrooby Church and with exclusive authorised access to the site of Scrooby Manor). Don’t miss out on this very special, one-of-a-kind tour!

Mr Straw’s House

7 Blyth Grove, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S81 0JG T: 01909 482380 E: mrstrawshouse@nationaltrust.org.uk W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk Discover the semi-detached family home of a local grocer in the 1920s where nothing has been thrown away for more than 60 years! Family letters, photos, clothing, Victorian furniture and household objects can all be seen where their owners left them. Intriguing family stories and treasured everyday objects. This must-see “ordinary house, extraordinary home” is a rare treat for welcome guests and is brought to life by our knowledgeable friendly guides. Opening dates for 2013: 12 March - 3 November, Tues - Sat, 11am-5pm. Admission by timed ticket, please telephone in advance.

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard

Castle Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 1FB T: 0115 915 3700 E: Nottingham.castle@nottinghamcity.gov.uk W: www.mynottingham.gov.uk/nottinghamlife Step back in time and glimpse at city life over the last 300 years. In these picturesque 17th century cottages and grounds you can experience a Victorian home, peer into 1920s shop windows and relive World War II in the cavernous air raid shelter. The ground floor, including the cave system, is accessible to those with mobility problems. Admission to the Museum of Nottingham Life will be £2.50 or joint admission with Nottingham Castle is also available. Pre-booked tours are available Monday - Friday, from 10am-5pm, for parties of 10 or more only. Tours must be booked in advance.

Nottingham City Tours

Nottingham Tourism Centre, Smithy Row, Nottingham NG1 2BY T: 0793143162 E: Mick.ahern@ntlworld.com Nottingham City Tours will lead you through the streets of Nottingham for a detailed 90 minute walking tour of the city, taking in the main places of interest. The tour takes in the sites and culture of the Lace Market, High Pavement, and Nottingham Castle, plus many more! You will finish your tour of Nottingham at the Market Square alongside the Brian Clough statue and the Council House, making a full circle of the city and discovering a wide range of things you never knew existed on your doorstep. A perfect tour for locals and tourists alike.

The Nottingham Experience

10 Northdale Road, Bakersfield, Nottingham NG3 7GD T: 0115 911 5005 M: 07710 293348 E: chris.slade@ntlworld.com W: www.thenottinghamexperience.com Since 1989 over 200,000 visitors to Nottingham have experienced Nottingham and other towns through our fully customised services. Our professional tours can accommodate any size of party. We specialise in red carpet, mobile or walking tours of the city and county, inc. the Royal history of Nottingham, the Robin Hood legend, the historical Lace Market, Sherwood Forest and more. We can arrange re-location tours, transport or accommodation, and provide partner programmes for corporate events. We also offer over 25 entertaining walks by a blue badge guide. Winner of the Ambassador to the Nottingham Award 2008 and the Nottingham STARS Best Ambassador for the industry 2008. Check out our reviews in the Experience Nottinghamshire’s Tours section of ‘What to do in Nottinghamshire’

The Nottingham Ghost Walk

Starts at The Salutation Inn, Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6AJ T: 01623 721003/0843 289 3895 (24hr information) E: nottinghamghostwalk@gmail.com W: www.ghost-walks.co.uk Without doubt Nottingham’s most successful regular walking tour! Now in our 20th fantastic year! Including haunted caves, our ghost tour takes you to the shadow of the Castle walls, a graveyard, and underground in the living rock, where we weave our web of chilling tales. Phantom screams, gory executions and haunting histories are all grist to our ghoulish mill. Since 1993 our accomplished story-telling has been chilling the spines of locals and visitors alike, not to mention the real ghost who sometimes appears! The Heroes & Villains of Nottingham Tour: see also details of our award-nominated heritage tour at www.toursofnottingham.co.uk 9+

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The Open Churches Project

Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham, Dunham House, Westgate, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0JL T: 07736 286 056 E: heather.sirrel@southwell.anglican.org W: www.nottsopenchurches.org.uk The Church History Project was set up in 1998 in conjunction with the University of Nottingham to provide an accurate historical and archaeological record for each Church of England church and church site in Nottinghamshire. The recent award of a Heritage Lottery Grant has enabled this work to expand into both education and tourism under the heading of the Open Churches Project. The main attraction of the Open Churches Project is our annual Open Weekends. For info about these and all of our resources please see www.nottsopenchurches.org.uk

Peter’s Perambulations

Nottingham T: 0115 9145520 E: petersperambulations@aol.com Historic guided walks of Nottingham City Centre, Lace Market, General Booth trail, and Nottingham General Cemetery by experienced local historian and qualified archaeologist. Discover lots of fascinating features adorning many city centre buildings and revel in true stories of Nottingham’s eventful past. Your guide can even appear in Victorian costume! Ideal for groups, families, and schools. Also separate tours of some selected south Nottinghamshire villages on request. Plus: lllustrated talks for clubs and groups. School workshops such as the archaeology of the Romans, Anglo-Saxons, Vikings, and Great Fire of London, and role-play and artefact workshops on the Victorians and WWII.

Papplewick Pumping Station

Off Longdale Lane, Ravenshead NG15 9AJ T: 0115 963 2938 E: director@papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk W: www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk Papplewick Pumping Station is regarded as Britain’s finest Victorian fresh water Pumping Station. It is now a museum, wedding venue and Scheduled Ancient Monument. The Station holds eight steam weekends a year when the original beam engines and boilers are steamed along with a colliery winding engine and miniature railway. The Underground reservoir is also opened during these events. The Station is also open for static viewing every Sunday. We are not open during the week except for pre-booked groups. For further information and precise opening times please see our website: www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk

Shaw’s Heritage Services and Guided Tours

58 Grove Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 4DX T: 0115 925 9388 E: bill.shaw87@ntlworld.com W: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/northnotts/ shaws_1.htm Tour guide service in Nottingham and throughout the region. Coach tours of Robin Hood country are our speciality, taking in attractions like Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, the Major Oak and Rufford Abbey. Refreshment stops at picturesque village pubs can be arranged. We’ll show you many interesting places and things you might miss. Guided walks are ideal for clubs, families, school groups and students. We arrange walks and can tailor set tours to suit your group’s requirements.

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

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Sherwood Forest Railway

Gorsethorpe Lane, nr Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire NG21 9HL T: 01623 515339 E: dave@sherwoodforestrailway.com W: www.sherwoodforestrailway.com/ Take a mile-long ride on this fun narrow gauge railway that trundles through the heart of Sherwood Forest. The Sherwood Forest Railway is a real steam railway with five locomotives, seven coaches, signals, level crossings, and a tunnel, all perfectly recreated in miniature which kids love. Rediscover the charm of shining brass and the smell of steam with our stable of small locomotives and hear the whistle blow. We offer free of charge an adventure play area, an under-fives play area and a picnic area. Drinks and refreshments are also available at a reasonable price.

Southwell Minster

Church Street, Southwell NG25 OHD T: 01636 812649 E: office@southwellminster.org.uk W: www.southwellminster.org.uk Southwell Minster is a superb Cathedral and Minster Church with a Norman Nave which is one of the finest in Europe. Other features include the magnificent Angel Window and the world renowned stone carvings the ‘Leaves of Southwell’ in the Chapter House. The Visitors’ Centre incorporates the Minster shop, Refectory and the audio-visual centre. Admission free, donations welcome Open: Daily 7am-7pm For all events including services, exhibitions and concerts look at our website - www.southwellminster.org.uk

New this year we offer train driving lessons at £59.00 for an experience lasting up to 1 hour. Photograph: © Richard Jarvis

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St Peter’s Church, Clayworth

Wiseton Road, Clayworth, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 9AD T: 01777 816 498 E: info@stpetersclayworth.org W: www.stpetersclayworth.org St Peter’s is a beautiful 12th century Parish church, serving Clayworth and picturesque ‘estate’ village Wiseton. It has attractive stained glass windows, a peel of eight bells and the renowned Traquair murals decorate the walls of the chancel. It is situated on an ancient Roman Road. The facilities have recently been updated to include a servery, meeting room and disabled toilet. The church is open to visitors from dawn to dusk every day. Entry and parking is free. Services are held most Sundays at 11.00am. There are delightful country walks around the village and along the Chesterfield Canal.

The Storytellers of Nottingham

Broadway Cinema, Broad Street, Nottingham NG1 3AL T: 0115 955 8054 E: teapottwins@aol.com W: www.nottinghamstorytellers.co.uk Storytelling for adults performed by Nottingham’s oldest and best group. Throughout the year we perform a varied programme of stories ranging from ghost stories, traditional tales, stories of old Nottingham and even Bawdy Nights. We meet monthly. Our venue is the Broadway cinema which has a great bar and restaurant and is fully accessible. We promote storytelling in the community and we offer a yearly beginners workshop as well as mentoring for aspiring Storytellers who wish to join us. Groups are welcome. Please let us know you are coming. We are able to offer exclusive group nights please ask for details.

www.experiencenottinghamshire.com

Treasure Trails Nottinghamshire

Verdant Wildlife

Treasure Trails are a fun and unique way to explore the most scenic, historic and interesting locations in Nottinghamshire. An easy to follow route will enable you to crack the clues covering a distance of around one to three miles. There are over 20 trails in Nottinghamshire to choose from, and three themes. You could decide to become detective and solve a Murder Mystery, hunt for missing loot in a Treasure Hunt themed trail or take the challenge of a Spy Mission. Simply visit www.treasuretrails.co.uk/ nottinghamshire/things-to-do.html and select Buy a Trail to choose your adventure.

At Verdant Wildlife we have enabled hundreds of people to get outside to enjoy the countryside in every season and every weather. We want to get you closer to nature so we keep our group sizes small giving us the chance to get to know you and to make sure you get the best possible opportunity to see the wonderful wildlife that we encounter on a daily basis. Small groups, friendly staff and a relaxed and enjoyable environment make days out with us ideal for beginners and improvers alike, or a perfect way to celebrate a special occasion or anniversary.

T: 07563 243982 E: notts@treasuretrails.co.uk W: www.treasuretrails.co.uk

North Nottinghamshire T: 01777 291862 E: info@verdantwildlife.co.uk W: www.verdantwildlife.co.uk

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The Workhouse

Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0PT T: 01636 817260 E: theworkhouse@nationaltrust.org.uk W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/theworkhouse Discover the most complete Workhouse in existence; a refuge for those in need but a terror to the idle and dissolute. Built in 1824, The Workhouse was a means of relief for the Victorian poor. It influenced the New Poor Law of 1834 which established similar institutions across the country. Hear its story, told from the perspective of those who lived and worked here and imagine the austere rooms as they were in the 1840s.

Nottingham City Centre Goldsmith Street, Nottingham NG1 5LT

Nottingham Arena Island Site, London Road, Nottingham NG2 4UU

Nottingham South Loughborough Road, Ruddington NG11 6LS

Nottingham North 101 Mansfield Road, Daybrook NG5 6BH

Opening times: 27 Feb - 3 Nov 2013, Wed-Sun, 12 noon-5pm. Last admission one hour before closing. Guided welcome tour (outside) at 11am. Open Bank Holidays. Varied events programme. Adult £7.50, child £3.75, family £18.75, family (one adult) £11.25, pre-booked group £6.50 per person.

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

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Alea Casino

Backlit

Alea has fast gained a reputation as being one of the best entertainment venues in the East Midlands.

Backlit was established in 2008 with an aim of supporting emerging artists with affordable studio space as well as development opportunities through collaborative Visual Art exhibitions. Housing 21 studio artists, the venue continues to build a strong reputation for artistic innovation, with participatory workshops, screenings, talks, open studios and unique critical sessions on works in progress. Backlit is a diverse artist led space that excites and inspires audiences and acts as an ideas hub; increasing cultural participation in a regenerative area of Nottingham City.

108 Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham NG1 6LA T: 0115 8717 861 E: infonottingham@aleacasinos.com W: http://nottingham.aleacasinos.com

Owned by Caesers Entertainment which owns the world famous Caesers Palace in Las Vegas, its pedigree is second-to-none. With a new Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill restaurant, those looking for a great place to eat and a fun night out will be hard pushed to find a better place to go. With regular ‘theatre-style’ shows, live music, events, Salsa dancing classes and gaming tables, Alea has become the place to be seen in Nottingham.

Alfred House, Ashley Street, Nottingham NG3 1JG T: 0115 837 2426 E: info@backlit.org.uk W: www.backlit.org.uk

For more information please visit http://nottingham. aleacasinos.com

The Bonington Gallery

Broadway Cinema

Based within Nottingham Trent University The Bonington Gallery delivers a cultural programme of exhibitions, events and publications to encourage student engagement and enable public involvement with the work of University and the wider discourses of Art, Design and Visual Culture.

Broadway is an independent cinema bringing you the best films from all corners of the globe, from Hollywood’s must-see blockbusters to the most indie and cult work around. We have four screens with top quality digital projection, sound and 3D. But we offer more than just movies... you can dine in either of our café bars, and take your favourite tipple into the screens with you too. Plus, we offer opportunities to learn about cinema and filmmaking. Our public spaces are available to hire for parties and conferences including our auditorium specially designed by local legend Sir Paul Smith!

Bonington Building, Dryden Street, Nottingham NG1 4GG T: 0115 8488268 E: boningtongallery@ntu.ac.uk W: www.ntu.ac.uk/boningtongallery

The Gallery offers an interdisciplinary platform for practitioners and researchers within the University, combined with a programme of visiting exhibitions by local, national and international artists and curators. The gallery is committed to experimental curatorship providing a platform for new concepts, debates and collections, and to strategic partnerships both locally and internationally.

14-18 Broad Street, Nottingham NG1 3AL T: 0115 952 6611 E: info@broadway.org.uk W: www.broadway.org.uk

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Calm Water Floatation

Rear of 1a Mabel Grove, West Bridgford, Nottinghamshire NG2 5GT T: 0115 9825259 E: calm.water.floatation@gmail.com W: www.calm-water.co.uk For most of us modern life is often a full-on assault of our senses, but imagine being able to escape for just one hour and take yourself to an impenetrable silent sanctuary - an oasis of divine calm where the stresses, strains, aches and pains of life simply drift away. Floating effortlessly, freed from gravity and other stimuli, inside the I-sopod your mind and body are allowed to relax like never before and this will replenish your soul, revitalise the senses and leave you feeling very, very chilled out! Rest, relax and rejuvenate with a float at Calm Water Floatation.

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Capital FM Arena Nottingham

Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1LA T: 0843 373 3000 E: generalenquiries@capitalfmarena.com W: www.capitalfmarena.com W: www.national-ice-centre.com The Capital FM Arena Nottingham is the East Midlands’ premier entertainment venue based in Nottingham’s vibrant city centre. With a 10,000 crowd capacity, the Arena showcases the biggest names in music, comedy and sport. The versatile venue has an intimate feel where all visitors are treated to fantastic stage views. The Arena is based within the National Ice Centre complex, the UK’s first twin ice pad facility and centre of excellence for ice sports in the UK. The ice rink is open for public skating on a daily basis (session times are listed on the National Ice Centre website). The NIC also comprises the biggest ice sports store in the UK - Ice Locker

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Central Helicopters Ltd

Nottingham Airport, Tollerton Lane, Tollerton, Nottingham NG12 4GA T: 0115 981 4401 E: info@centralhelicopters.com W: www.centralhelicopters.com Central Helicopters offer a wide range of services to cover all your helicopter requirements. Using our company owned fleet of aircraft; we provide a variety of helicopter pleasure flights and helicopter tours across the UK as well as conducting trial lessons and pilot training from our base in Nottingham. In addition, we also offer a bespoke helicopter charter service for business, aerial photography, weddings and other special occasions.

Church Spa Boutique Bed & Breakfast

High Street, East Markham, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG22 0RE T: 01777 871 811 E: info@churchspa.co.uk W: www.churchspa.co.uk This late 19th century former Methodist Church has been restored into a luxurious and peaceful Spa and Detox Retreat with luxury accommodation. With its three beautifully appointed contemporary bedrooms Church Spa offers an exclusive luxury spa experience within the surroundings of Sherwood Forest. An oasis of relaxation facilities awaits you. Bathe in privacy in the exclusive indoor heated swimming pool, or use the therapy hot tub, with a host of water massage features. Aesthetic, beauty and holistic treatments by accredited therapists.

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

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The Cornerhouse

Burton Street, Nottingham NG1 4DB T: 0115 950 5168 E: info@landsecurities.com W: www.cornerhouse.tv Nottingham’s top leisure and entertainment complex The Cornerhouse has it all under one roof! Whether it’s the movies, a beauty treatment, a meal, a relaxing drink or a visit to a nightclub, The Cornerhouse is the perfect leisure and entertainment venue for all ages. Anchored by a 13 screen including Imax Cineworld cinema, The Cornerhouse is home to 20 fantastic outlets including Nando’s, Pizza Hut, Subway, TGI Fridays, Icon Hair, Slug & Lettuce, Revolution, Wagamama, Bella Italia, Strada, Circus Casino, Tamatanga Urban Indian Canteen, Chiquito, Just the Tonic Comedy Club, Rocket at Saltwater, plus Red Hot World Buffet (which is the largest restaurant in the Midlands) and Simspot - a flight simulator offering fun experience packages and professional pilot training. There is really no need to leave the complex and, located opposite the Royal Centre tram stop; it is smack bang in the centre of the city.

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Eden Hall Day Spa

Eden Hall, Elston Village, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5PG T: 01636 525 555 E: info@edenhallspa.co.uk W: www.edenspa.co.uk Set within acres of luscious lawns this beautiful listed mansion, built in 1875 will be your sanctuary for the day. There is a selection of day packages to choose from, all including use of our salt water vitality pool, heated rooms, gymnasium, exercise and relaxation classes, lounges and chill out areas, complimentary robes and towels and a delicious three-course lunch. Eden also offers an extensive range of luxury treatments which can be added to your day. Our aim is to make your visit the best it can be - if you want to unwind and relax or be pampered and preened, each experience is tailored to meet your needs.

ELK Motorsport

Drove Lane, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 2RB T: 01636 673322 E: info@elkmotorsport.co.uk W: www.elkmotorsport.co.uk A premier outdoor karting venue with over 27 years of experience in the karting market; the only place in Nottinghamshire to get your adrenalin fix. The Circuit is an all-weather track with a top quality, high grip tarmac surface. Find a range of karts to suit most ages (8yrs upwards). The circuit is floodlit for evening events for karting outside of our normal opening times to suit you. State of the art tag Heuer electronic timing technology gives our drivers highly accurate lap times and speed readings. Equipment, clothing and tuition is provided, and our policies on safety ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone involved.

Gala Casino

4 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6HS T: 0115 979 9288 E: Event.Nottingham.Int.Casino@galacasino.co.uk W: www.galacasino.com Gala Casino is the home of great gaming in Nottingham with traditional table games and brand new state of the art electronic roulette terminals. Our two slots areas have £4000 jackpot machines offering you comfort and style with a selection of complimentary drinks served throughout the casino. Tournament Poker is available on a Thursday and we have cash game poker on the main gaming floor every evening. We have a licensed bar open from 10.00am to 4.00am daily, food served 24 hours and all live sports. On site secure discounted car parking with a lift direct into the casino.

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The Glee Club

British Waterways Building, The Waterfront, Nottingham NG1 7EH T: 0871 472 0400 E: rebecca@glee.co.uk W: www.glee.co.uk/nottingham Nottingham’s No. 1 Comedy Club. Every Friday & Saturday Night. Every weekend four of the hottest comedy acts, from the best rising stars to the biggest TV faces, keep the crowds of Nottingham laughing. The Glee Club takes comedy to another level. We promise you brilliant comedy, a tempting club menu from our head chef, your favourite drinks and we’ll reserve your seats to make sure you can fully enjoy your evening! What are you waiting for? Get down here and experience why The Glee Club’s have been voted the best comedy clubs in the country for the past 20 years.

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Gunthorpe Leisure Boats Ltd

Trentside, Gunthorpe, Nottinghamshire NG14 7FB T: 07854004333 E: Gunthorpeleisureboats@aol.com W: www.gunthorpeleisureboats.co.uk Self-drive day boat hire and skippered trips along the beautiful River Trent. Boats take up to 12 people each and are equipped with kitchen, flush toilet, heating and sound system. Available from two hours to a full day or evening - all year round. Perfect for small group celebrations, family days out or a skippered party cruise. Bring your own food and drink on board or enjoy one of many riverside pubs/restaurants. Prices from £60-£180 per boat. Short skippered trips and special events, plus a BRAND NEW four berth holiday boat are available. See website or ring for more details.

The Harley Gallery

Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3LW T: 01909 501 700 E: info@harleygallery.co.uk W: www.harleygallery.co.uk Discover inspiring art and craft at The Harley Gallery, with top quality contemporary exhibitions and a glimpse of the Welbeck Estate’s Portland Collections in the historical displays. Drop in and relax in tranquil surroundings, with free entry and free parking. Have fun with the kids in the ‘Creative Space’, browse and learn about art, or come along to an exciting event. Treat yourself in the Harley Gallery Craft Shop, which stocks an impressive range of top British makers, or indulge with the Lime House Café’s delicious menu. Don’t forget to visit The Welbeck Farm Shop next door!

Just The Tonic Comedy Club

The Forum, The Cornerhouse, Burton Street, Nottingham NG1 4DB T: 0115 910 0009 E: bookings@justthetonic.com W: www.justthetonic.com/nottingham-comedy Just The Tonic is an independent comedy club which has been providing the East Midlands with the best in stand-up comedy for the last 19 years. Staging names such as Ross Noble, Bill Bailey, John Bishop, Russell Howard, Michael Winslow, Ed Byrne, Johnny Vegas, Michael McIntyre amongst others, it is no wonder we have maintained a loyal fan base over the years. We run regular weekend comedy shows as well as some award winning touring shows. We are also on the lookout for the future stars of comedy to showcase in our Edinburgh Big Value Comedy Show.

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

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Lace Market Theatre

Halifax Place, Nottingham NG1 1QN T: 0115 950 7201 E: info@lacemarkettheatre.co.uk W: www.lacemarkettheatre.co.uk The Lace Market Theatre presents exciting, innovative performances throughout the year, with drama for all tastes. All productions are open to the public. A listed building in the heart of Nottingham’s Lace Market, the theatre is run entirely by its members and belongs to the Little Theatre Guild. We welcome visitors Monday - Friday 7.30pm 10.00pm and Saturday 12.30pm-2pm. Members are able to take part in all activities, including social events, and purchase reduced price tickets. For more information call 0115 950 7201.

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University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD T: 0115 846 7777 E: Lakeside-marketing@nottingham.ac.uk W: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Lakeside, the University of Nottingham’s public arts centre and museum is set in the grounds of Highfields Park and comprises the Djanogly Art Gallery, Djanogly Recital Hall, Djanogly Theatre & Weston Gallery alongside the University of Nottingham’s Museum of Archaeology, hosting a renowned and lively programme of exhibitions, drama, dance, music, comedy and work for children and families. The Pavilion & Gallery cafes, small shop and craft displays selling work by leading craft makers make it a great place to visit for all the family.

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Langar Karting and Quad Centre (One4all group)

Langar Airfield, Harby Road, Langar, Nottinghamshire NG13 9HY T: 01949 861155 E: enquiries@one4allgroup.com W: www.one4allgroup.com Experience the thrill of racing powerful 270cc karts on one of the largest indoor circuits in the UK. Tackle the 450m circuit with 150ft flyover, tight chicanes and high speed straights where you can reach speeds of over 60kph. Make a day of it and experience our huge range of outdoor activities including: 150cc quad bike safari, 400cc off road buggies, go anywhere Argocat 8x8, Robin Hood’s archery range or hit our 52 acre paintball site. All only 15 minutes from the city centre. Ideal for corporate and team building events, individuals and groups. Conference room and full catering facilities available.

Lakeside Arts Centre & Museum

Maluwa Holistic Therapies

West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7JU T: 07870704765 E: anne@maluwatherapies.co.uk W: www.maluwatherapies.co.uk We’re a group of skilled holistic therapists offering massage, aromatherapy, facials, holistic manicures, pedicures, gel nails and nail art. We also create our own natural oils, creams, soaps and balms to compliment our services. We bring to you our Pop Up Spa offering luxurious, soothing and invigorating treatments, set up in a location to suit you such as corporate events, ladies evenings, at home parties and children’s parties. Our philosophy? Keeping things natural and offering an oasis of calm in a busy world, allowing you to relax and feel pampered. Contact us today to book your party or event.

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National Water Sports Centre

Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham NG12 2LU T: 0115 982 1212 F: 0115 945 5213 E: nwscsales@nottscc.gov.uk W: www.nwscnotts.com The National Water Sports Centre, home of Olympians, boasts some of the best white water and flat water you will find anywhere.

NCF Comedy

E: info@ncfcomedy.co.uk W: www.ncfcomedy.co.uk Regular comedy nights plus corporate and private events around Nottingham and Nottinghamshire featuring many acts from the UK comedy circuit including up-and-coming comedians to the well known.

Whether you want to ride the rapids on our 700m purpose built white water course or simply laze away an hour or two, there is an activity to suit you.

NCF Comedy also organise the Nottingham Comedy Festival which will be celebrating its 5th year in Nottingham and the county from 20-28 September. Featuring a wide range of comedy shows, acts, workshops and special events.

Looking for exciting school holiday activities? The Wet ‘n’ Wild club is suitable for 8 - 16 year olds guaranteeing an adrenaline fun packed day.

For full information on these events, and NCF Comedy Nights please see www.ncfcomedy.co.uk or www.nottscomedyfestival.co.uk

Book a premier outdoor activity experience or just wander our beautiful trails and relax.

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New Art Exchange

39-41 Gregory Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 5BE T: 0115 924 8630 E: info@nae.org.uk W: www.nae.org.uk ‘Culturally Diverse Arts for All’ New Art Exchange (NAE) is a contemporary visual arts space in Nottingham that celebrates the region’s cultural richness and diversity. The venue presents an ever-changing programme of art exhibitions, creative activities for families and young people, live music, dance and theatre, plus film screenings, exhibition talks and debates. Entry to NAE is free! In addition to three gallery spaces the venue also has a café-lounge serving delicious homemade food from around the world. Located just a couple of minutes on the tram from the city centre; alight at ‘The Forest’. Parking near New Art Exchange is plentiful.

Nottingham & Notts Lesbian & Gay Switchboard

7 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG1 3FB T: 0115 934 8485 / 01623 621515 Text: 07624 080 9362 E: notts@lgswitchboard.fsnet.co.uk W: www.nottslgs.org.uk Staffed by trained volunteers. Contact us in confidence for all your lesbian, gay, bi and trans info; pubs, clubs, groups, publications, accommodation, support services, sexual health information, legal issues, activities, events or even if you just want to chat. Our information is accurate, up-to-date and comprehensive. We provide excellent training on LGB+T awareness - we are the “preferred supplier” of that training for the City Council. We produce QB; the Notts LGBT newsletter - available on “the scene” from the Tourism Centre or download from our website. We support Nottinghamshire’s Rainbow Heritage, our local LGBT history project - see www.nottsrainbowheritage.org.uk

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Nottingham Arts Theatre

George Street, Nottingham NG1 3BE T: 0115 947 6096 E: info@artstheatre.org.uk W: www.nottingham-theatre.co.uk Based in the City Centre, Nottingham Arts Theatre is run by an educational charity established to develop the George Street building into a community theatre serving the people of Nottingham. The venue contains a proscenium arch auditorium with orchestra pit, a 50 seat studio theatre and two bars. A varied programme of plays, musicals, pantomime and concerts is presented by a large number of amateur and professional visiting companies. Adult and youth education is available with drama and singing, and Nottingham Youth Theatre - which is partly based in the theatre - enables Nottingham Arts Theatre to offer a wide range of other educational opportunities to young people in Nottingham.

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Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB T: 0115 948 9750 E: info@nottinghamcontemporary.org W: www.nottinghamcontemporary.org Nottingham Contemporary, designed by the award winning architects Caruso St John, is one of the largest contemporary art centres in the UK. It has four galleries lit by 132 skylights, a performance and film space, a learning room, The Study, The Shop and Cafe.Bar.Contemporary. The gallery runs a range of special events and children’s workshops, and entry is free. Open: Tuesday-Friday 10am-7pm, Saturday and Bank Holidays 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-5pm.

Nottingham Off Road Events Ltd

Lockwell Hill Activity Centre, Kirklington Road, Farnsfield, Newark, Nottingham NG22 8JG T: 01159539865 E: info@nottsoffroad.co.uk W: www.nottinghamoffroadevents.co.uk Off road activities for corporate events, stag & hen, children’s parties and arrive and drive. Activities include Dirt Buggies, 4x4 Driving & Training. Quad biking, archery, rifle shooting, assault course, crossbows, indoor cricket, tank driving, clay pigeon shooting, go karting, zorbing, paintball, airsoft. Café facilities & car parking on site. Close to Sherwood Forest and approximately 12 miles from Nottingham city centre. Open every weekend (and midweek for pre bookings & enquiries). Office open 7 days 9am-9pm.

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Nottingham Playhouse

Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF T: 0115 941 9419 F: 0115 924 1484 E: boxoffice@nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk W: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk The Playhouse’s diverse range of work is fun, engaging and world-class. It encompasses timeless classics, enchanting family shows, and exciting new commissions. Visiting dance, comedy and theatre complete the bill. Along with Cast, a superb modern restaurant, bar and deli, the Playhouse goes a long way to satisfy your mind, body and soul. Choose and buy seats online, or call us on 0115 941 9419. The 700 seat auditorium and 90 seat studio are also available for hire.

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Nottingham Society of Artists

St Luke’s House, 71 Friar Lane, Nottingham NG1 6DH T: 0115 948 0476 E: info@nottinghamartists.org.uk W: www.nottinghamartists.org.uk There is always plenty to see at the home of The Nottingham Society of Artists. Situated only a few yards from the entrance to Nottingham Castle, the splendid gallery has a vibrant programme of exhibitions throughout the year, showing a wide and varied selection of work from members of the society as well as from amateur and professional artists from all over the county. The current membership comprises artists of all ages whose exciting and innovative work ensures that the standards set in the past are upheld. It has a long and close relationship with the city and is well worth its place on the tourist trail.

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Nottingham Tennis Centre

University Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 2QH T: 0115 876 1600 F: 0115 876 2378 E: sportandleisure@nottinghamcity.gov.uk W: www.mynottingham.gov.uk/tenniscentre Nottingham Tennis Centre is one of the largest in Europe with eight indoor and 19 outdoor acrylic courts and is the venue for many international and domestic tennis tournaments. The centre offers both indoor and outdoor floodlit courts which are available for hire. The Tennis Centre also has a range of fantastic fitness facilities including a modern gym, two studios for fitness classes including Vibe Cycle, plus sauna and steam rooms with a relaxation and shower area. You can also enjoy a bite to eat or a refreshing drink in our Baseline Café.

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Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club

Patchings Art Centre

Trent Bridge, the historic home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, is one of the world’s best loved Test Match venues with a proud reputation for providing a friendly welcome for global visitors.

A unique art centre set in delightful grounds and gardens now celebrating 25 years. Four galleries with monthly exhibitions, art materials, gift shops, café and framing service.

Chosen to stage Ashes Test Matches in 2013 and 2015, Trent Bridge also hosts regular domestic matches from April - September each year and provides guided tours for curious guests.

A team of self employed artists are based at Patchings working in a variety of media. Art courses for all ages and abilities are available, plus work with schools.

Trent Bridge, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AG T: 0115 982 3000 E: info@trentbridge.co.uk W: www.nottsccc.co.uk

Trent Bridge serves as a thriving community hub with a charitable Trust working to provide opportunities for disadvantaged young people. It retains a fine reputation for hosting meetings and events in rooms which offer a prime view of the famed playing surface.

Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottingham NG14 6NU T: 0115 965 3479 E: info@patchingsartcentre.co.uk W: www.patchingsartcentre.co.uk

Annual four day Art, Craft and Design Festival 6-9 June, Indoor Christmas Market 22-24 November. Open every day 9am to 5.30pm except Christmas day to New Year’s Day inclusive. Free admission (except during Festival) Free parking.

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

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Princess River Cruises

The Park Yacht Inn, Trent Lane South, Colwick, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG2 4DS T: 0115 910 0400 E: endtrent@aol.com W: www.princessrivercruises.co.uk If you are looking for a venue with a difference, an original way to celebrate a special occasion from hen parties to corporate events, or just a leisurely outing with family or friends, then we are sure you will find it cruising the tranquil River Trent. The Nottingham Princess is our twin decked vessel and licensed to carry up to 150 passengers, and the Nottingham Prince is our single decked vessel, licensed to carry 60 passengers. The Nottingham Prince and Nottingham Princess operate all year round allowing you to take in the changing seasons and breathtaking countryside in pleasant surroundings.

Pure Land Japanese Garden and Meditation Centre

North Clifton, nr Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 7AT T: 01777 228567 E: ftaquality@yahoo.co.uk W: www.buddhamaitreya.co.uk The gardens feature in The AA Book “The Inspirational Gardens”, “The Good Garden Guide”, and “The Most Amazing Gardens to Visit in Britain” by Readers Digest. Meditation centre offers individual tuition for relaxation and meditation, group meditation, and regular meditation meetings. The Perfect Relaxation and Meditation CD is now available “I am sure you will experience deep relaxation, pure peace and true self realisation” “The goal of all religion and spiritual teaching is in it” Maitreya. You can order the CD or download tracks at www.buddhamaitreya.co.uk Gardens Open from end of March to end of October. There is disabled access to some parts of the garden

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Quasar Elite

22 Cranbrook Street, Nottingham NG1 1ER T: 0115 958 9178 E: info@quasarnottingham.com W: www.quasarnottingham.com Nottingham’s largest three-level laser arena for allweather laser blasting fun! Challenge your group to an ice-breaking laser game session. Ideal for family fun, birthday parties, schools and groups. Full pre-game briefing for all players. Minimum age seven years.

Redhill Marina and Tuggyland Boat Trips Redhill Marina Ltd, Ratcliffe on Soar, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG11 0EB T: 01509 672770 E: enquiries@tuggyland.co.uk W: www.tuggyland.co.uk

Redhill Marina and Tuggyland Boat Trips are located on the River Soar approximately half a mile from Trent Lock. We are a small rural site with boat moorings and boat sales. Redhill is the home of Tales from Tuggyland children’s books, and Trixie our trip boat is featured in the books. Trixie is licenced for 12 passengers, and trips usually last approximately 40 minutes. The River Soar is very beautiful and peaceful and there is usually lots of wildlife to see, as well as other Tuggyland characters. Children can also take part in Mr. Boata’s Look ‘n’ Learn quiz.

www.experiencenottinghamshire.com

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Screen 22

Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre

“The comfort of your living room coupled with a big screen cinema experience”.

Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre is a large working art and craft centre open all year round with 16 individual studios. You can watch craft workers putting the finishing touches to a wide variety of unusual & often unique gifts. Special events throughout the year, including craft demonstrations and exhibitions. Family friendly with on site café, heated glazed atrium and toilets.

25 Broad Street, Nottingham NG1 3AP T: 07891004431 E: info@screen22.co.uk W: www.screen22.co.uk

Visit the smallest cinema in the world, screening cult classics, local filmmaker’s features and newer releases. Screen 22 is available to hire to make a birthday party, hen/stag-do, special celebration or a night out with a difference memorable. With a quaint 22 seats and a state of the art sound and visual system, we are one of a handful of cinemas in the UK to have Active 3D, and also have the rare and sought after facility of being able to screen films in their original letterbox format, via anamorphic projection.

Nottinghamshire NG21 9RN T: 01623 824976 E: customerservices@nsdc.info W: www.sherwoodforestartcraftcentre.co.uk

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Southwell Racecourse

Rolleston, nr Newark, Nottinghamshire NG25 0TS T: 01636 814481 E: info@southwell-racecourse.co.uk W: www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk Southwell Racecourse offers a unique blend of charm, excitement and comfort, making it one of the premier sporting venues in the East Midlands. With racing on both all-weather and turf tracks taking place throughout the year we are sure to have a race day for you! Make a lasting impression on business clients and entertain guests in style at Southwell Racecourse. Modern, private hospitality suites, set within the Premier Enclosure are ideal for entertaining guests in a high profile environment with superb views of the entire racecourse. Under 18s are free of charge.

Grab a booth and enjoy sophisticated dining with a Nicholson’s twist. Enjoy a classic cocktail or one from the Nicholson’s range. City centre location on Milton Street, next to the Victoria Shopping Centre. Open every day from 12 noon until late! /nicholsonsnottingham /@nicholsonsnotts Hilton Nottingham, Milton Street, Nottingham NG1 3PZ T: 0115 934 9777 W: nicholsons-nottingham.co.uk

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

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Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall

Thoresby Courtyard

Brimming with history, the Theatre Royal is not only a city centre landmark but also one of the most beautiful theatres in Britain.

Thoresby Courtyard is a Grade II* listed, former stable block set in several acres of beautiful parkland.

Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND T: 0115 989 5555 E: tickets@trch.co.uk W: www.trch.co.uk

Our exciting and diverse programme of top-quality entertainment offers the very best touring drama, opera, ballet and contemporary dance alongside blockbuster West End musicals, comedy and pantomimes. The Royal Concert Hall’s superb acoustics and modern architectural design continues to attract the world’s most renowned orchestras, soloists and conductors.

Thoresby Park nr Ollerton NG22 9EP T: 01623 822365 E: gallery@thoresby.com W: www.thoresbycourtyard.com

Thoresby Gallery displays a permanent collection by Marie Louise Roosevelt Pierrepont and a lively exhibitions programme. A new military museum has recently been developed at the Courtyard to complement existing attractions including a stylish café, glass blower, jeweller and several inspiring shops. The old indoor riding school has been developed into a stylish wedding, conference and theatre venue with capacity of 300. Enjoy outdoor events, theatre, walks and heritage events throughout the year. The Stonebridge Trust manages the venue. Parking/Entrance is Free of charge.

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Thoresby Hall Hotel & Spa

Thoresby Park, nr Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9WH T: 01623 821000 E: thoresbyhall@bourne-leisure.co.uk W: www.warnerleisurehotels.co.uk/hotels/thoresbyhall-hotel/overview Set in 30 acres of gardens designed by Humphrey Repton. Lovingly restored over a decade ago, this fabulous house has a stunning exterior and you’ll find an award winning Blue Room restaurant, 2AA Rosettes. Bars, shops, leisure pool and a state of the art spa. Sherwood Forest on your doorstep. Just for grown ups.

Water Meadows Swimming & Fitness Complex

Bath Street, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG18 1BA T: 0345 0000 232 W: www.mansfieldleisure.com/water_meadows One of the premier indoor water based attractions in the East Midlands, where you can swim, ride the flumes and work out all under one roof. The centre offers three water rides, a wave machine, fun pool and new water features for young children and babies to ensure a fun day out for the whole family - all within a warm, sub-tropical atmosphere. For the more serious swimmer and fitness fanatic, there’s a 25 meter competition pool and newly refurbished fitness suite. There isn’t anything available like this within Nottinghamshire or surrounding areas, so visit us today for a unique, fun family day out - whatever the weather. Parking charge is refunded up to 4hrs

www.experiencenottinghamshire.com

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Wetlands

Low Road, Sutton Cum Lound, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 8SB T: 01777 818099 E: wetlandsfishing@yahoo.com Wetlands has two large, coarse stocked, fishing lakes ideal for family days out or some much needed ‘me time’. Suitable for beginners or experienced fishermen or women alike. Set in natural surroundings the lakes stock Carp, Bream, Roach, Perch and Tench, with specimen fish weighing up to 30lbs. The pegs are well maintained and offer space for tents or bivvys, with night fishing available. Match, specimen and pleasure fishing catered for. Day tickets and advance bookings can be made by telephone or email. The onsite café serves a hearty full English breakfast. Toilets, easy access parking and disabled facilities available. Gates open at 7.00am daily.

Wollaton Park Golf Club

Lime Tree Avenue, Nottingham NG8 1BT T: 0115 978 7574 E: secretary@wollatonparkgolfclub.com W: www.wollatonparkgolfclub.com/ The Golf Club is located close to the City Centre, in the idyllic surroundings of Wollaton Park with a magnificent Elizabethan Hall and herds of red and fallow deer roaming freely. The 6,461 yards, par 71 (5,699 yards, par 74 for ladies) course is a fair test for all standards of golfer and, with a fast draining sandy sub-soil, is renowned for being open in all weathers. Bookings for visitors can be made via the Professional’s Shop on 0115 978 4834. The inaugural “Robin Hood Open” will be held at this prestigious club on 12 September 2013 and all are assured of good golf, good food and a warm welcome.

HOLISTIC THERAPIES

Pop up Spa Pamper Parties Corporate Events Office Treatments Ladies Evenings At Home Parties Pamper Breaks Childrens Parties To make a booking please contact Anne on 07870 704 765 or anne@maluwatherapies.co.uk

www.maluwatherapies.co.uk Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

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200 Degrees Coffee Roasters

The Bead Shop

200 Degrees Coffee Roasters are artisan small batch hand roasters based in the heart of Nottingham. Supplying both the wholesale and home markets, our beans can be found in many cafés, restaurants and farm shops around the county and beyond.

Established in 2000, The Bead Shop in the heart of Nottingham city centre has a wide range of beading and jewellery making products, as well as offering an engaging range of workshops, parties, and 1-2-1 tuition.

Heston House, Meadow Lane, Nottingham NG2 3HE T: 07733 446503 E: info@200degs.com W: www.200degs.com

We supply all the equipment that the professional barista may require, from a simple tamper to a fully installed espresso machine, as well as many other ingredients such as syrups, hot chocolates and whole leaf teas.

The Bead Shop, 7 Market Street, Nottingham NG1 6HY T: 0115 958 8899 E: info@mailorder-beads.co.uk W: www.mailorder-beads.co.uk

Stockist of SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS, Beadalon, Miyuki, Presiosa and much more they cater for all beaders needs in both their retail and wholesale departments. They also stock more specialist items such as Silver Art Clay, resin and glass fusing supplies. With friendly knowledgeable staff on hand to help with any queries it’s well worth a visit.

Broadmarsh Shopping Centre

Castle Rock Brewery

Broadmarsh shopping centre is home to over 50 high street retail and fashion stores, restaurants and cafes. Based in the heart of Nottingham, the shopping centre has convenient transport links with bus, train and tram.

Castle Rock Brewery’s ales are brewed in the heart of Nottingham. You’ll find these award winning ales in many of the city’s leading pubs & bars, but nowhere excels more than the Vat & Fiddle, the brewery tap, where the widest choice is expertly showcased. Enjoy a pint or sample a smaller measure from a taster tray of various brews, which always includes seasonal and one off specials. With prior appointment take a brewery tour to see the Home of Harvest Pale, Supreme Champion Beer of Britain 2010, and learn how our beers are lovingly crafted from natural ingredients into complex and beautiful well balanced beers.

Nottingham NG1 7LL T: 0115 840 4555 E: broadmarsh@capshop.co.uk W: www.broadmarsh.uk.com

Queensbridge Road, Nottingham NG2 1NB T: 0115 985 1615 E: admin@castlerockbrewery.co.uk W: www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk

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Classy Cupcakes & Posh Patisserie

21 Grove Avenue, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 4ED T: 07850 650885 E: info@classy-cupcakes.co.uk W: www.classy-cupcakes.co.uk Established since October 2009, Classy Cupcakes & Posh Patisserie has built up an impressive portfolio of products and valued customers. We provide high quality, delicious, beautiful and quirky bespoke cupcakes, large cakes and posh patisserie and consistently receive exemplary customer feedback. Ideal for gifts, weddings, birthdays, corporate events and all celebrations. Freshly made in a home kitchen which has been awarded the top possible hygiene rating by Broxtowe Council. Delivery in Nottingham and environs. We were shortlisted in the National Cupcake Championship Final 2011 and 2012, the only business in Nottinghamshire to do so. We specialise in quirky bespoke designs and excellent customer service.

Colston Bassett and District Dairy Ltd

Harlby Lane, Colston Bassett, Nottingham NG12 3FN T: 01949 81322 E: stilton@colstonbassettdairy.com W: www.colstonbassettdairy.com Blue Stilton has been made here for over 100 years to a traditional Vale of Belvoir recipe. The dairy uses milk from a small cooperative of four local farms and our products include Stilton and Shropshire Blue Cheese. Shropshire Blue is a creamy veined cheese with a distinctive orange body and milder flavour than Blue Stilton. Opening Times: Monday-Friday 9am-4pm (closed 12.30pm-1.30pm) Saturday 9am-11.30am (closed 12.30pm-1.30pm), closed Sunday and Bank Holidays.

Debbie Bryan Studio & Shop

18 St Mary’s Gate, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1PF T: 0115 9507776 Mon - Sat 11am-5pm E: info@debbiebryan.co.uk W: www.debbiebryan.co.uk Debbie Bryan Studio & Shop is an award winning creative space located in the heart of Nottingham’s historic Lace Market. The shop sells beautiful British-made textiles, lighting, ceramics, jewellery and glassware, as well as Debbie’s own signature scarf and brooch collections. The shop is also home to a collection of original lace industry draughtman’s drawings and lace samples, which are sold alongside exquisite Levers Lace made in the local area. Debbie Bryan also hosts monthly creative workshops and caters for special parties, each lead by specialist designers with materials, tea and the shop’s famous homemade cakes!

HARTSNoTTiNg NoTTiNgHAm THE PLACE To mEET EAT & SLEEP T: 0115 988 1900 F: 0115 947 7600 E:reception@hartsnottingham.co.uk W: www.hartsnottingham.co.uk

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

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Doctor’s Orders

The Exchange

Doctor’s Orders is Nottingham’s first micropub a very small pub focussing on serving quality beer and the art of conversation. Top quality local cask conditioned beer is served at your table. Cider, wine and pub snacks are also available. The absence of TV screens, gaming machines and piped music, plus the restrictions on talking into mobile phones, encourages a convivial atmosphere. Run and staffed by three partners who live locally, Doctor’s Orders is recreating the best aspects of the public houses of old - meeting a need in the community that is also very welcoming to visitors from further afield.

The Exchange has been associated with retailing in Nottingham since it opened in 1929. Home to a premium selection of some of the country’s most popular designer stores, including Dr Martens, Austin Reed, Karen Millen, Oasis, Jaeger and Warehouse, as well as leading art retailers Castle Galleries. Its Grade ll* listed buildings are also ideal for a relaxing lunch or coffee at Patisserie Valerie or Pret A Manger.

351 Mansfield Road, Carrington, Nottingham NG5 2DA T: M:07443118674 M: 07443118637 W: www.doctorsordersmicropub.co.uk

Independent stores are also key to the centre’s appeal, with fashion boutique TUTU, fine jeweller Stuart Thexton and Gauntley’s Fine Wines meaning there’s always something different at The Exchange.

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G-star

9 Victoria Street, Nottingham NG1 2EW T: 0115 985 9421 E: service.uk@g-star.com W: www.g-star.com Nottingham has a wealth of shops surrounding Old Market Square. Take a short walk up Victoria Street and you’ll find denim specialist G-star. G-star promote the inherent beauty of denim creating washes and treatments that bring out its unique characteristics and qualities. G-star is known for its innovative and cutting edge style in the world of denim. Rough, rudimentary and raw characteristics maintain its distinct and unorthodox style to give the collection a strong sense of identity. Far reaching and experimental. Alternative and traditional.

High Street, Nottingham NG1 2DD T: 0115 947 0591 E: info@theexchange.uk.net W: www.theexchange.uk.net

Gonalston Farm Shop

Southwell Road, Gonalston, Nottinghamshire NG14 7DR T: 0115 966 5666 E: info@gonalstonfarmshop.co.uk W: www.gonalstonfarmshop.co.uk This most impressive multi award winning food hall, in the top ten in the country, is a place not to be missed. We have an outstanding butchery selling our own well hung beef reared on this farm, with over 100 years in the trade. Our fresh fish counter, delicatessen and cheese counters, fresh Southwell grown fruit and vegetables, amazing breads, preserves and condiments provide everything under one roof for a great meal! See www.gonalstonfarmshop.co.uk Open: Tuesday - Saturday 9am-6.30pm Sunday 10am-4pm, Bank Holidays 10am-4pm.

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Harker’s Farm Shop

Blackberry Farm, Clipston-On-The-Wolds, Near Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5PB T: 0115 9892260 E: enquiries@harkersfarmshop.co.uk W: www.harkersfarmshop.co.uk A hidden gem worth discovering, this local family farm shop is tucked away in the middle of a working farm. The shop offers a wide selection of meat, poultry and game (majority reared on the farm); locally grown fruit and vegetables; Cropwell Bishop bread; fish and lots of delicious produce including Clipston and Hickling honey, jams, chutneys, free range eggs, cakes and biscuits.

High and Mighty

13 Flying Horse Walk, Nottingham NG1 2HN T: 01159 588 763 E: enquiries@highandmighty.co.uk W: www.highandmighty.co.uk/shop Since the 1950s High and Mighty have built a reputation as specialists in size and fit for menswear. Their range of premium brands include Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, and Lacoste, from size M to 5XL. They also offer a full range of formalwear including bargain £150 mix’n’match suits; or treat yourself to a bespoke made to measure suit from £400.

There are lots of farm animals to see and a tractor play area for the toddlers. A visit to this traditional farm with wonderful local produce is highly recommended.

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Navigation Brewery

Trent Navigation, Meadow Lane, Nottingham NG2 3HS T: 0115 9869 877 E: enquiries@navigationbrewery.com W: www.navigationbrewery.com Navigation Brewery opened in 2012 and has proved popular with real ale drinkers both in Nottingham and further afield. Using only the finest quality ingredients and traditional brewery methods to produce 5 main ales; Traditional, Pale, Golden, Classic IPA and Stout they also enjoy great success with 12 seasonal one-offs. Sitting just a stone’s throw from Trent Bridge behind the historic Trent Navigation Inn the brewery combines Victorian premises with state of the art brewing technology. Tours and the new Brewery Shop are already popular with cask ale fans, people going to football, rugby or cricket and visitors to Nottingham.

Nottingham Robin Hood Beer Festival

Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Nottingham NG1 6EL E: festival@nottinghamcamra.org W: www.nottinghamcamra.org The 2013 Nottingham Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival will take place from October 9th to 12th 2013. The festival is held in the atmospheric grounds of Nottingham Castle, right in the city centre. There are over a thousand different real ales plus a large selection of real ciders and perries - in fact the world’s largest-ever selection! This includes many from local brewers and cider makers. Advance tickets are advisable, although at off-peak times not essential. More details at www.nottinghamcamra.org

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

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Pheasantry Brewery and Visitors Centre

Saint Bar

Our modern micro brewery with restaurant and bar is situated in a range of renovated buildings on our farm. We welcome visitors to tour the brewery, have a meal, drink or snack, try the beer and enjoy the beautiful countryside. We are conveniently located just minutes from the A1 on the Nottinghamshire/Lincolnshire border.

Cocktail lovers will be right at home in the hotel’s Saint Bar. Angelic cocktails, service that is super sweet and interiors that are dripping with class and style. Saint is for glamorous girlie nights, fabulous pre-dinner drinks and late-night martinis.

Our chefs prepare fresh cooked dishes, using home grown and locally sourced produce, including some dishes made with our own beer. We also have a children’s menu and locally made ice creams. When you have enjoyed your meal, why not have a walk in the gardens and visit the brewery to learn more about how we brew our traditional beers.

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High Brecks Farm, Lincoln Road, East Markham, Newark NG22 0SN T: 01777 872728 E: email@pheasantrybrewery.co.uk W: www.pheasantrybrewery.co.uk

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Tuesday to Saturday from 6pm ‘til late (Licensed to 3am). Join us at Saint Bar for afternoon tea with a twist! Enjoy a delicious array of finger sandwiches, homemade cakes and freshly baked scones with fruit jam and clotted cream, accompanied by two cocktails of your choice.

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The School of Artisan Food

Lower Motor Yard, Welbeck, Nottinghamshire S80 3LR T: 01909 532171 E: info@schoolofartisanfood.org W: www.schoolofartisanfood.org At The School of Artisan Food we have passion, expertise and understanding - all under one roof. Our courses are designed with you in mind, whether you join us for a day to learn how to make chocolate truffles, or for an Advanced Diploma on your way to an exciting career in the food industry. From our historic listed building with state-of-the-art facilities, an award-winning team of practitioners will guide you through the fascinating world of artisan food, as you master the skills of baking, brewing, butchery, cheesemaking, preserving and much more.

Lace Market Hotel, 29-31 High Pavement, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1HE T: 0115 852 3232 E: stay@thelacemarkethotel.co.uk W: www.thelacemarkethotel.co.uk

Sneinton Market

Sneinton Community Traders, Freckingham Street, Sneinton, Nottingham NG1 1DS T: 07793389323 E: info@sneintonmarket.co.uk W: www.sneintonmarket.co.uk A walk down Hockley will take you to Sneinton Market, a conservation area at the melting-pot between Lace Market and Sneinton. It is a jumble of restored landmarks, ramshackle old buildings, galleries and smaller attractions, including a new Square planted with apple trees and fountains that light up at night. A market has been held here since 1860, and nowadays Sneinton market is run by the local community. From Spring 2013, a new food market every Saturday will sell organic and affordable food, as well as many vintage, rummage and bargain stalls. From 9am till 2pm, with Heritage Markets and events throughout the year.

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Stick and Ribbon

3 Flying Horse Walk, Nottingham NG1 2HN T: 0115 941 4555 E: style@stickandribbon.com W: www.stickandribbon.com Stick and Ribbon is an independent ladies fashion boutique in the Flying Horse Walk. We offer a range of unique collections perfect for the modern and stylish 40+ woman, including Hudson jeans, Perfect White Shirt, Second Female, Feel the Piece, Soaked in Luxury, Almost Famous and many more. As well as offering you a personal shopping experience where you can browse and relax, we also offer style consultations to help you really understand which clothes are going to suit you best. Pop down to see us just a couple of minutes walk from the Market Square or M&S in Nottingham.

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Thaymar Farm Shop and Tea Room

Haughton Park Farm, Nr. Bothamsall, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 8DB T: 01623 862632 E: sales@thaymar.co.uk W: www.thaymaricecream.co.uk Thaymar Real Luxury Dairy Ice Cream and Real Fruit Sorbets have been made at Haughton Park Farm since 1988. Come and visit our farm shop and Ice Cream Parlour, we have a fantastic selection of local and homemade produce. After browsing the Farm shop, feel free to come and enjoy a cup of tea or a glass of wine in our Tea Room which serves a delicious selection of homemade cakes and meals, and of course ice cream sundaes.

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Thoresby Sunday Market

Thoresby Park, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG22 9EW T: 01623 822301 E: market@thoresby.com W: www.thoresbysundaymarket.com Thoresby Sunday Market is the largest outdoor Sunday market in the region. It has been held for over 20 years on the picturesque Thoresby Estate in Sherwood Forest. The market opens on Sunday 10 March and runs every Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday until Sunday 22 December. You will find a variety of stalls selling a wide range of goods, and with rides and games for the children, it’s a great day out for all the family. Visit our website, like us at ThoresbySundayMarket on Facebook or follow @ThoresbyMarket on Twitter. Come along for a shop in the park!

Welbeck Farm Shop

Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3LW T: 01909 478725 E: farmshop@welbeck.co.uk W: www.welbeckfarmshop.co.uk At the Welbeck Farm Shop we take pride in offering local produce, which has earned us both a local and national reputation. Most recently we were delighted to win the FARMA ‘Best on Farm Butchery’ Award 2013. We feature produce from the Welbeck Estate, home to Stichelton cheese, Welbeck Bakehouse breads, Welbeck Abbey Brewery real ales, and Boutique Aromatique chocolates and confectionery. Our award winning butchery stocks meat and game from the Welbeck Estate, our deli features British Cheese from Neal’s Yard Dairy along with our own delicious sausage rolls and pasties, and our fruit and vegetable displays offer seasonal produce from our trusted network of local growers.

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

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Brown Dog Interiors

Celia’s Vintage Clothing

BROWN DOG INTERIORS for all your interior must haves.

Celia’s Vintage Clothing established in 1980, still going strong! Since relocating to our charming period shop we can concentrate on sourcing handpicked vintage clothes and accessories for ladies and gentlemen! This is our passion and hopefully it shows! Our customers come from far and wide; an eclectic mix of loyal followers and new adventurers!!! We offer a friendly, knowledgeable service and will purchase or offer a sale or return service to anyone wishing to dispose of quality vintage items!

96-98 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5FB T: 0115 945 9466 E: enquiries@browndoginteriors.co.uk W: www.browndoginteriors.co.uk

We are a new retail furniture supplier based on Derby Road, Nottingham. We are suppliers of fantastic bespoke wooden furniture, high end German kitchens and bathrooms, ultra modern fitted bedrooms, carpet, tilling and wonderful accessories to compliment all of the above. We also have a full range of one off gifts. Don’t be a sheep: stand out from the rest and come and see us here at BROWN DOG INTERIORS Nottingham.

80 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5FD T: 0115 947 3036 E: infocelias@aol.com W: www.celias-nottm.co.uk

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Danish Homestore

Framework Lime Gallery

Danish Homestore is a shop where every room, and there are lots of them, reveals an amazing selection of vintage Danish furniture that changes every time you visit. The showroom is bursting with restored classics from Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Kai Kristiansen to name but a few of Denmark’s internationally renowned furniture designers.

Framework was set up at the end of 1990 and our shop opened to the public in May 1991 with the aim to bring you the very best in picture framing. Our customers quickly wanted more and so we started to buy beautiful pieces of work to go into our frames. Our framing service is second to none.

If you are furnishing your first home or a serious collector of modern mid-century classics you must visit the shop. You will be in for a treat with the huge selection of furniture and the knowledgeable and friendly staff.

Framework offers gold and silver leaf finishes through to simple aluminium frames. Contemporary and traditional styles.

88/94 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5FD T: 01159484428 M: 07905865157 E: simon@danish-homestore.com W: www.danish-homestore.com

56 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5FD T: 0115 947 2132 E: frameworklime@hotmail.co.uk W: www.limegallery.co.uk

We only use the finest acid free Bainbridge mount board.

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Le Chien Et Moi

60 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5FD T: 0115 979 9199 E: pip@lechienetmoi.com W: www.lechienetmoi.com Housed in an elegant listed building, with a lovable resident Basset Hound, Le Chien Et Moi offers an everchanging eclectic mix of unusual and beautiful things, old and new, for you and your home. Wares include hand-distilled scents from Brooklyn, jewellery from New York and Japan, handmade ceramics and stationery, artisan chocolate and smallbatch preserves, uncommon books, exquisite handpoured candles and a covetable collection of vintage, antique and recycled furniture, objects and curiosities. Opening hours Tuesday-Saturday 10.30-5.30 (Sundays during December).

Melville Kemp Ltd

79-81 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5BA T: 0115 941 7055 W: www.mkempjewellers.com/ M. Kemp the jewellers have been trading at the top of Derby Road since 1947. We are a family business run by members of the Kemp family. Our extensive stock of silver and jewellery ranges from inexpensive silver charms, lockets etc., perfect for gifts, up to rare and costly items of 18th century silver and jewellery. Kemps are members of the National Association of Goldsmiths and the Institute of Registered Valuers; we are also members of the London Provincial Antique Dealers Association. We have our own workshop, but send a certain amount of work out to specialists.

The Number One Bead Shop

Smalleys

The Number One Bead Shop has a large selection of beads, findings, chain, natural beads and so much more. Our spacious shop has two floors packed with everything you need to make your own jewellery. We also have a full range of classes available to both beginners and those with more experience.

Smalleys Gentlemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Outfitters was established in Nottingham in 1888. It is still an independent shop which has been in the same ownership for the last 12 years. We specialise in hats and caps, and made to measure suits and shirts. We also stock a wide range of menswear items ranging from bow ties to starched collars. If we do not have the item you require in stock, we are only too pleased to order specific items on request. Personal service is what we pride ourselves on. Please call in or telephone us with your requirements.

25-29 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5AW T: 01159586444 E: beadshopnottingham@live.co.uk W: www.mylerscrystals.com

54 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5FD T: 0115 947 3853 E: info@smalleysgentsoutfitter.co.uk W: www.smalleysgentsoutfitters.co.uk

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Tim Foster Hairdressing

Warsaw Diner

Tim Foster Hairdressing is a premium hair stylist in Nottingham.

Looking for interesting and well-prepared food in American or Polish style?

The salon creates a relaxed atmosphere for some of the best hairdressing in the UK. We offer an exceptional level of customer service by a selection of Nottinghamshire’s finest stylists with support from a collection of bright, up and coming talent.

Warsaw Diner follows the well-tried and tasty recipes which will satisfy even the most demanding customers.

49 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5AW T: 0115 941 2266 E: info@timfoster.co.uk W: www.timfoster.co.uk

We have great ideas and a dedication that will ensure you get the look you want. The Tim Foster salon is within walking distance of the main market square and is easily accessible, having ample on-street parking.

93-95 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG1 5BB T: 0115 950 8500 E: warsawdiner@aol.com W: www.warsawdiner.co.uk

Building our experience over last 20 years make us convenient in delivering highest customer service. Your breakfast is prepared from the best quality ingredients to order we do not keep your food waiting, we keep you waiting for your food.

Windblowers

The Worm That Turned

Windblowers is a delightful, well established music shop specialising in woodwind and brass instruments and all kinds of sheet music. You can leisurely browse through their huge selection of titles in a relaxed atmosphere and have the opportunity to try their ‘Aladdin’s cave’ of musical delights!

More Kings Road than Derby Road, ‘Worm’ has a mission to help gorgeously turn your outdoor space into a thing of beauty. With an edited selection of fine garden decor, furniture and gifts, Gloster and Fermob furniture resides alongside lighting, clocks and water features. You’ll also find outdoor games, rare garden books, plus one-off pieces/vintage finds. 5 minutes walk from the city centre, there is plenty of on-street parking and great pubs nearby. Open 7 days/week.

75-77 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5BA T: 0115 941 0543 E: sales@windblowers.com W: www.windblowers.com

Their friendly, knowledgeable staff are on hand to help with any enquiries and their passion for music is reflected in their support for the local music scene. On-site repairers insure a prompt turnaround of any general maintenance or emergency repairs, and the on street parking makes the shop easily accessible.

120-122 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5FB T: 0115 948 2800 E: derbyroadnottingham@worm.co.uk W: www.worm.co.uk

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Alley Café

Cannon Court, Longrow, Nottingham, NG1 6JE T: 0115 9551013 E: info@alleycafe.co.uk W: www.alleycafe.co.uk Looking for creative vegetarian and vegan food in a relaxed atmosphere? With chilled beats, organic and fair trade coffee and teas, beer, wine, food and friendly staff? You might have just discovered it. Our ethos is to create an atmosphere that combines the style of a bar with the relaxed feel of a European café. We aim to provide imaginative vegetarian and vegan food without having a negative impact on the earth. We also provide the highest quality entertainment from some of Nottingham’s most innovative acts and events. One local artist per month exhibits across our infamous gallery wall space, and countless musical maestros can be found at our open mic nights.

Annie’s Famous Burger Shack

The Navigation Inn, Castle Lock, 6 Wilford St, Nottingham NG2 1AA T: 0115 837 1930 E: www.the-navigation.com/contact.asp W: www.anniesburgershack.com Voted ‘Best Burger in The UK’ for the last two years running, all of Annie’s burgers are made the traditional American Diner way. Using fresh homemade award winning locally sourced ingredients with an enormous selection of burgers to taste from. Everything on the menu comes as a choice of either vegan, vegetarian or meaty. The pub provides a friendly outgoing atmosphere and also includes cask mark hand pulled ales and is situated on a lock. Great for sitting outside to gaze at the passing narrow boats. Two minutes walk from the train station or tram.

Antalya

31-32 Forman Street, Nottingham NG1 4AA T: 0115 49418420 E: info@antalya.co.uk W: www.antalya.co.uk At the Antalya Restaurant we specialise in bringing you the finest culinary delights of Turkey; for gourmets, the Turkish Cuisine is, without doubt, one of the finest in the world. We pride ourselves not only on the superb quality of our food but also on the traditional relaxed atmosphere in which you can enjoy your meal. All dishes are made according to tradition using only the finest available ingredients to give true taste and flavour to our selections. The Antalya restaurant has been established in Nottingham for over 25 years, as the city has developed and grown; so have we.

The Approach

Friar Lane, Nottingham NG1 6DQ T: 0115 950 6149 E: sales@theapproachnottingham.com W: www.theapproachnottingham.com The Approach is Nottingham’s first choice for live sport and music with two great nights out every weekend. The philosophy is to let people really enjoy themselves in comfortable surroundings with great food. There’s live music four nights a week, HD screens and acres of room for you to enjoy it all. The extensive menu serves all the usual favourites including a popular Sunday Lunch, with a good range of real ales, wines or cocktails for a big night. Take advantage of special offers including a daily happy hour, 2-4-1 pub classic grub, and a range of lunchtime meal deals.

Share the enjoyment of the art of Turkish cuisine with friends.

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The Bell Inn

Browns Bar & Brasserie

The Bell Inn invites you to take a step back to 1437 into our sandstone cellar caves and discover the very beginning of Nottingham’s oldest inn. After a cellar tour you’re sure never to forget, enjoy some traditional pub food overlooking Nottingham’s market square in our Belfry restaurant sampling a wide range of locally brewed ales. With live music throughout the week you’re in for a great night out in the heart of Nottingham. Whether it’s just for a pint in one of our three bars or private dining in Flynn’s room come and embrace the warmth of a historic pub in Nottingham’s city centre.

Serving up a dining experience with a dash of understated elegance, Browns Bar & Brasserie is the perfect pause from the bustle of Nottingham’s cultural castle district, serving beautiful food and stylish cocktails in the spacious restaurant and atmospheric bar area.

18 Angel Row, Nottingham NG1 6HL T: 0115 9475241 E: 4637@greeneking.co.uk W: www.bellinnnottingham.co.uk

20 Park Row, Nottingham NG1 6GR T: 0115 958 8183 W: www.browns-restaurants.co.uk/locations/ nottingham

Described by many as ‘a great example of proper food’, we use the best ingredients and cook fresh to order. Browns is a place where you can relax, enjoy a drink, a fine meal and good conversation. Our staff truly know how to look after you, leaving you free to enjoy the food and the atmosphere.

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Belle and Jerome

66 High Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2LF; and 33 Central Avenue, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5GQ T: 0115 967 7779 [Beeston] T: 0115 981 7070 [West Bridgford] E: info@belleandjerome.co.uk W: www.belleandjerome.co.uk Belle & Jerome are a pair of independently owned continental bistro & coffee houses that are proud to be that little bit different - the wine list is not secondary to the food, and the importance we place upon the service of fabulous coffee is inspired by the café culture of our European neighbours.

In the evening absorb the understated sophistication as the versatile venues transform into suave bistros to transport you to a little corner of the continent. So whether you are after a wickedly rich homemade chocolate brownie to accompany your afternoon coffee, or one of our continental-style sharing platters whilst working your way through our incredible wine list, Belle & Jerome has something up its stylish sleeve. We aim not to be your ordinary café or wine bar; we offer friendly and attentive table service throughout the day, allowing you to avoid the usual Saturday night crush at the bar and providing a totally relaxed and refined feel for the more discerning customer.

By day, we present ourselves as lively coffee houses serving satisfying & indulgent breakfasts and freshly cooked lunches alongside probably the best coffee in town, locally roasted in Nottingham to our own blend by 200 Degrees Coffee Roasters.

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Canterbury’s Delicatessen

93a Melton Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6EN; and 4a Main Street, Keyworth NG12 5AD T: 0115 9812365 [West Bridgford] T: 0115 9373116 [Keyworth] E: enquiries@canterburysdeli.com W: www.canterburysdeli.com Canterbury’s offers bespoke baguettes/sandwiches, homemade cakes, Italian breads, speciality wines and local beers, a wide selection of cheeses, Willie Harcourt-Cooze cacao, home & business catering, local honey, chocolate pizzas, gift baskets & hampers and much more! We operate a loyalty card scheme for regular customers - the tenth baguette is free We also sell pizzas at our West Bridgford shop, which is open in the evening until 8pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. During the fine weather, the garden area behind the West Bridgford shop, which we call the Hideaway, will be open, where you can relax with a Canterbury’s special and a wine or local beer.

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Cock and Hoop

25 High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HE T: 0115 852 3231 E: stay@lacemarkethotel.co.uk W: www.cockandhoop.co.uk The Cock & Hoop serves up wholesome British cooking and superb real ales. A traditional Victorian ale house tastefully restored and right in the heart of Nottingham’s social hub, the Lace Market. This quintessentially British Gastropub oozes charm and has all the character you could dream of, with cosy corners, comfy armchairs, well-chosen antiques, and beautiful artwork. A perfect retreat for those looking to escape the buzz of the city centre. Nestle into a comfy seat and indulge in some quality pub food, enjoying a taste of the country in the city, and a well stocked bar complete with superb real ales.

Copper Bar Café

21-23 Central Avenue, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5GQ T: 0115 981 4254 E: chef@coppercafe.co.uk W: www.copperbarcafe.co.uk Copper has now become established as West Bridgford’s favourite daytime café and by night becomes a comfortable bar ideal for a relaxed night out. Doors open for early birds at 8am with a comprehensive breakfast menu as well as teas, coffees and juices. An extensive café menu is served from noon until 9pm, complemented with an extensive wine list, imported beers and traditional ale. The “pavement café” seating is a great spot to watch the world go by whilst the Upstairs Lounge is a stylish mix of gentlemen’s club and boutique hotel with free Wi-Fi and discreet service.

No buggies please

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Cross Keys - City of Nottingham

The Cumin

Steeped in hundreds of years of history and renovated to the highest standards, The Cross Keys is one of Nottingham’s finest gems. This late Victorian pub serves a modern British based menu washed down with a high quality range of real ales, ciders and wines. The décor is a mix of classic and modern and the Alice In Wonderland inspired dining room is a real treat for food lovers. Breakfasts both hearty and healthy are served throughout the week and Sunday Lunch is extremely popular so book early and enjoy the comforts of a proper English pub.

The Cumin is a family-run Indian restaurant that offers the most authentic taste of the Punjab infused with a touch of the modern. It has quickly become established as one of Nottingham’s finest restaurants; having been given 5 stars in the Metro, and being awarded several nominations in the National Restaurant Awards.

15 Byard Lane, Nottingham NG1 2GJ T: 0115 914 7898 W: www.crosskeysnottingham.co.uk

Sublime and understated in its appearance, with its plush and luxurious interior, The Cumin provides a comfortable and majestic dining experience. The contemporary restaurant is able to accommodate for intimate dining affairs as well as larger group bookings.

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Delilah Fine Foods

12 Victoria Street, Nottingham NG1 2EX T: 01159 484 461 E: Food@delilahfinefoods.co.uk W: www.delilahfinefoods.co.uk Our traditional delicatessen, combined with our tapas style food offering, gives us the opportunity to taste, buy, and sell thousands of fine foodstuffs, and to create great dishes. Our mission is to find unique products from around the world; our philosophy is that only the finest, the freshest, the best will do-allowing our customers to try new and exciting foods with the confidence that they are tasting only the best. This passion, alongside our phenomenal range of award winning food and wines, and the laid back atmosphere of Delilah has won us a wide variety of accolades; including ‘UK Best Deli 2012/13’.

62-64 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 1PS T: 0115 9419941 M: 07970 286 825 E: info@thecumin.co.uk W: www.thecumin.co.uk

Eaton’s Brasserie at Holiday Inn Nottingham Castle Marina

Castle Bridge Road, Castle Marina Park, Nottingham NG7 1GX T: 0115 9935000 E: holidayinn.nottingham@btconnect.com W: www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/nottingham/ notuk/hoteldetail Eaton’s is a busy 70 seat restaurant which is set in a peaceful Castle Marina. Eaton’s restaurant provides a comfortable and stylish interior, and serves modern British cooking. The seasonal menu changes quarterly to ensure optimum choice for our guests and delicious dishes are freshly prepared using the freshest ingredients. A popular choice is our chefs set three course menu for just £16.95, available between 6pm-7pm midweek, and 6pm-9pm weekends.

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escabeche

Farndon Boathouse Ltd

In an interior that’s stylish, modern and quirky, West Bridgford’s independent tapas bar and restaurant serves up some truly excellent food and drink hand-picked from around the Mediterranean. The restaurant uses the best ingredients possible in creating authentic tapas and hearty ‘bigger plates’, traditional Catalan flatbreads (cocas) and amazing rustic sandwiches (bocatas), invigorating breakfasts and hearty lunches. escabeche has become increasingly renowned for an outstanding Sunday offering which takes traditional British roasts and gives them an imaginative Mediterranean twist. Constantly updated menus and specials, alongside ‘happy hours’, make escabeche a vibrant and exciting must-visit for every foodie.

The Farndon Boathouse is a well established Restaurant situated on the leafy banks of the River Trent, with stunning views from an extensively glazed frontage, modern outdoor terrace and raised decking.

27 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AU T: 0115 981 7010 E: info@escabeche.co.uk W: www.escabeche.co.uk

Off Wyke Lane, Farndon, Newark NG24 3SX T: 01636676578 E: info@farndonboathouse.co.uk W: www.farndonboathouse.co.uk

For the past three years our modern eatery has been prestigiously awarded an AA Rosette, as well as being voted ‘Runner up’ for both ‘Best Out of Town’ and ‘Best Newcomer’ in the 2009 Nottingham Restaurant Awards, rewarding our commitment to great food and service. Our food philosophy champions home-cooked and locally produced food. Our meats, fish, and cheeses are often smoked in-house and we also grow many of our own herbs and delicate leaves in our ‘Herb Garden’.

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Fox and Hounds

Calverton Road, Blidworth Bottoms, Nottinghamshire NG21 0NW T: 01623 792 383 E: info@foxandhounds-pub.com W: www.foxandhounds-pub.com This popular family owned establishment is a modernised version of the traditional English country pub. Well known for its home-cooked British food, real ales and excellent wine, there’s always a warm welcome inside, and sunny days draw visitors to the huge beer garden. Sunday Lunch and the Fish & Chips are particularly popular. Situated in the heart of historic Nottinghamshire, the Fox and Hounds is an absolute must for visitors to Sherwood Forest, Newstead Abbey, Centre Parcs, Rufford Abbey and Clumber Park. With ample parking and lots of room, all sizes of parties can be catered for.

Don’t change you’re training course, change your venue! Park Inn by Radisson Nottingham has 6 self contained training rooms, ideal for small groups needing lots of space. Inclusive Day Delegate Rates from £22 inc vat. Offer subject to availability.

Please call for availability 0115

935 9933.

Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG5 2BT.

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French Living

Gala Casino

« Le Restaurant qui parle Français! »

At Gala Casino Nottingham we pride ourselves in only using the very best Scottish steaks. Our premier steaks are then aged for a minimum of 28 days to add tenderness and a fuller flavour.

27 King Street, Nottingham NG1 2AY T: 0115 9585885 E: info@frenchliving.co.uk W: www.frenchliving.co.uk Family run since 1994, we are French and operate as if we were in France, which makes us truly unique. Incredibly affordable set menus and Plats du Jour, all prepared and cooked from fresh ingredients, served by adept, caring waiters. A rare Restaurant Artisanal, with proud values to defend! Two minutes from Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall. Open Monday-Saturday, 12pm10pm. Lunch and Pré-Théâtre Menus 12pm-7pm. NEW: Our Café-Crêperie is now open Tuesday-Saturday 8.30am-5pm, just two doors down from the restaurant!

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We have a 24 hour food offer ranging from light bites on our Players menu to our restaurant Ignite menu that includes daily specials and an early bird sunset menu available up to 8.00pm. We have the flexibility to cater for bookings from 2 to 120 people and we can tailor a package to suit your needs.

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Gannets Daycafé

35 Castlegate, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 1AZ T: 01636 702066 E: gannets@hotmail.co.uk W: www.gannetsinnewark.co.uk In the historic market town of Newark-on-Trent sits Gannets Café; an elegant Georgian building situated opposite the ruins and ground of the beautiful castle. This family owned café maintains a legacy of signature dishes - our traditional beef lasagne with garlic bread is a firm favourite! Using locally sourced and organic ingredients, we offer a warm welcome and a delectable, seasonal menu. We also provide delicious food for vegetarians and vegans, as well as daily choices of dairy and gluten free lunches, cakes and puds. A lovely children’s menu is also available.

4 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6HS T: 0115 979 9288 E: Event.Nottingham.Int.Casino@galacasino.co.uk W: www.galacasino.com

Georgetown Restaurant

Colwick Park, Racecourse Road, Nottingham NG2 4BH T: 0115 950 0566 F: 0115 924 3797 E: nottingham@georgetownrestaurants.co.uk W: www.colwickhallhotel.com Georgetown Restaurant is located at the Colwick Hall Hotel, a magnificent Palladian style Georgian country house hotel. The mansion nestles in over 60 acres of parkland and was once part of the family estate of Lord Byron. Georgetown Restaurant brings to you the exquisite and varied cuisines of the Malaysian Malays, Mandarin Chinese and Tamil Indian all under one roof. Georgetown and Colwick Hall Hotel play host to many corporate and private occasions for up to 500 guests in the outstanding restaurant, Lakeside Pavilion, 1776 Grand Ballroom and many other private rooms. Guests can also take advantage of 16 luxuriously furnished bedrooms.

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Hand & Heart

65-67 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5BA T: 01159 582456 E: info@thehandandheart.co.uk W: www.thehandandheart.co.uk The Hand & Heart is a traditional English pub steeped in history, with a sandstone cave at the back and Victorian front still largely in their original condition. Upstairs is the Garden Room conservatory with a real wood fire and sheltered smoking terrace. As a free house, the Hand & Heart is famous for its fantastic selection of real ales, scooping Nottingham CAMRA Pub of the Year 2012 amongst other CAMRA awards. It offers a good range of real cider, whiskey and fine wines alongside traditional home cooked English food, and is renowned for its Sunday lunches.

Hart’s

Standard Court, Park Row, Nottingham NG1 6GN T: 0115 988 1900 E: info@hartsnottingham.co.uk W: www.hartsnottingham.co.uk Standing as a landmark on Nottingham’s dining map, is the award-winning Hart’s Restaurant and four star boutique hotel. Hart’s kitchen sources the best local and other ingredients and cooks them with care and imagination to create seasonal dishes that continue to hit the spot with all who enjoy fine dining. Game in season, fresh fish and hot desserts such as soufflés are all specialities. The seasonality and consideration of the menu has won them acclaim in The Good Food Guide this year.

Jazz, Balkan, world and folk music can be seen live every Thursday evening.

Homemade Café

Iberico World Tapas

Regional winner for ‘Best Cheap Eats’ in the Observer Food Awards 2012 & 2010 and voted ‘Nottingham’s favourite Independent’ in 2012, Homemade is a cosy, child friendly, independent fresh food café serving a delicious menu, while supporting local producers. Fully licensed with beers, wines and ciders, Homemade has a bistro style menu serving a variety of breakfasts, homemade burgers, sandwiches, salads, exciting daily specials and lots of cake. The Homemade Brownie is an absolute must. Homemade is available for private party bookings (including late opening) and can provide outside catering for special occasions.

Iberico brings the rustic simplicity of Spanish tapas together with the refined ingredients of world cooking, all presented to you in a stylish and intimate vaulted restaurant. Located in the heart of the Lace Market, in the historic Galleries of Justice, the Grade II listed building offers a great relaxed atmosphere with a cosmopolitan interior. Sit back and relax on soft leather seating, complimented by colourful Moorish tiles and mirror backed frescos. Iberico is brought to you by the team behind World Service Restaurant, offering a dining experience of the same quality in a more laid back style. Iberico has also just been given a Bib Gourmand in the 2013 Michelin Guide, recognising excellent food at moderate prices. The only restaurant in Nottinghamshire with this prestigious accolade.

20 Pelham Street, Nottingham NG1 2EG T: 0115 924 3030 E: info@homemadecafe.com W: www.homemadecafe.com

Open: Mon/Tues 9am-4.30pm Weds/Thurs/Fri 9am5.30pm Sat 9am-5.30pm, Sun 10.30am-4.30pm.

The Shire Hall, High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN T: 0115 9410410 E: info@ibericotapas.com W: www.ibericotapas.com

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The Lady Bay Pub

89 Trent Boulevard, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5BE T: 01159811228 E: 4748@greeneking.co.uk W: http://gkpubs.co.uk/pubs-in-west-bridgford/ladybay-pub The Lady Bay is walking distance to Nottingham Forest Football Club, Trent Bridge Cricket Ground and the National Water Sports Centre. It has car/coach parking spaces (available by pre booking) before national events. Regular family entertainment and a lovely outside seating area make this a friendly pub and a great place to eat or drink whatever the weather. A large HD big screen shows all the sporting events, and if the weather is good an outside screen is available too.

The Larder on Goosegate

1st Floor, 16-22 Goose Gate, Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FF T: 0115 9500 111 E: info@thelarderongoosegate.co.uk W: www.thelarderongoosegate.co.uk The Larder on Goosegate is an independent, award winning British restaurant, housed in the historic Grade II listed building that was Jesse Bootâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first apothecary shop. Located just a few minutes from Old Market Square in the bohemian Hockley quarter, the Larder is elegant yet informal. The daily changing menu emphasises high quality, locally sourced ingredients, with steak a speciality. Open for lunch & dinner with a not to be missed traditional afternoon tea served Thursday to Saturday. Booking recommended.

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Las Iguanas

Launayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant

Food is our passion. Each morning we take delivery of fresh fruit and veg, British and Irish meat and quality seafood. Along with specially sourced ingredients from across the globe, our chefs turn it in to tasty and authentic Latin American food with love and pride.

We are a family run restaurant serving good quality, fresh local produce. We grow our own herbs, soft fruits, and many of the vegetables we use, in our kitchen garden and at Edwinstowe allotments.

4 Chapel Quarter, Chapel Bar, Nottingham NG1 6JS T: 0115 959 6390 E: Nottingham@iguanas.co.uk W: www.iguanas.co.uk

The food that we serve today can trace its roots back to the 16th century, a fusion of native Latin American Indian, Spanish, Portuguese and African influences.

8 Church Street, Edwinstowe NG21 9QA T: 01636 822266 E: enquiries@launaysrestaurant.co.uk W: www.launaysrestaurant.co.uk

We offer monthly gourmet evenings, summer hog roasts both at the restaurant and for private hire and various special evenings throughout the year.

In bars across South America & the Caribbean, excited people celebrate with exotic, inspiring drinks. Using native ingredients, each country reinvents the cocktail uniquely. We recreate them here with the same passion & splash of mischief.

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Le Bistrot Pierre

The Living Room

Le Bistrot Pierre brings a touch of French sparkle to everyday dining in Nottingham. Serving freshly prepared French bistrot dishes, the food is not only affordably priced, it uses the finest quality ingredients too.

Situated in Nottingham’s popular Lace Market, The Living Room has been an integral part of the city’s dining experience since August 2002. Today, it is a sophisticated, stylish piano Bar and Restaurant cultivating a chic, upbeat atmosphere.

Signature dishes include toasted brioche with fricassée of mushrooms and crispy Alsace bacon, beef carpaccio with beetroot, crème fraîche and rocket salad, suprême de poulet - chicken suprême with apples, calvados, smoked bacon lardons and caramelised onion and filet de loup de mer - baked fillet of sea bass with sautéed mange tout, fine beans and peas, tossed in a light mint and lemon butter.

Offering a capacity of 250 in our bar and 120 in the restaurant, we are available for private hire, from an intimate birthday meal to an extravagant business party. Our outstanding menu, fantastic cocktails and personal service are unparalleled in the city. So whether you would like casual dining, leisurely drinks, or a private or business function, The Living Room Nottingham promises to deliver quality and elegance.

13-17 Milton Street, Nottingham NG1 3EN T: 0115 941 2850 E: questions@lebistrotpierre.co.uk W: www.lebistrotpierre.co.uk

7 High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HF T: 01159886870 E: nottinghampa@thelivingroom.co.uk W: www.thelivingroom.co.uk/location/nottingham

Malt Cross

Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill

A relaxed café/bar situated in an old Victorian music hall just off Market Square. With a reputation for good service and friendly staff, we offer tasty meals, five real ales, continental lagers, loose leaf teas, our own blend of coffee and our world famous cream and crushed Malteser hot chocolates. With a calendar full of music events in our main hall and regularly exhibiting art shows in our gallery, please visit our website for current event listings.

The Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, Nottingham restaurant offers a fabulous ultra-modern dining experience.

16 St James Street, Nottingham NG1 6FG T: 0115 941 1048 E: info@maltcross.com W: www.maltcross.com

Wollaton Street, Nottingham NG1 1FW T: 0115 8720 602 E: enquiries@mpwnottingham.com W: www.mpwnottingham.com

Locally-sourced quality produce, an outstanding champagne and wine menu, and a great atmosphere make this the perfect venue for any occasion with friends, family, colleagues or clients. Marco’s restaurants are all about quality and experience - the buzz, the exquisite food, stunning cocktails and luxurious surroundings.

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The Meadow Covert

Alford Road, Edwalton, Nottingham NG12 4AT T: 0115 923 2074 E: 4770@greeneking.co.uk W: www.greeneking.co.uk A fantastic pub serving Edwalton and the surrounding community, whether it’s a quiet drink in the lounge, a delicious pub meal or watching all Sky Sports in the bar; The Meadow Covert caters for everyone. We have a stunning beer garden with modern children’s play area. The bar has pool table and darts. Food served from 11am-9pm daily. Quiz nights on Thursday and Sunday just for fun! Cask ales featuring IPA, old speckled hen and Abbot’s.

MemSaab

12-14 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6HS T: 0115 957 0009 E: contact@mem-saab.co.uk W: www.mem-saab.co.uk Named Runner Up Best Restaurant 2012 and 2011 by the Observer Food Monthly Awards, hailed as a ‘Hot Indian’ by the Sunday Telegraph and winner of Best Indian for four consecutive years at The Nottingham Restaurant Awards, MemSaab continues to be recognised as one of the UK’s top Indian restaurants. Accommodating up to 150 with private dining rooms; MemSaab is a perfect setting for all occasions. The interior design of traditional Indian craftsmanship and modern Indian art captures the essence of India whilst placing MemSaab firmly in the 21st century. MemSaab remains focused on raising the experience of Indian fine dining whilst being accessible, affordable and most importantly enjoyable. The restaurant also appears in the Michelin Guide 2013.

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The Monkey Tree

One of the best restaurants in Nottingham city, Merchants restaurant offers a distinctive and delicious dining experience in the heart of Nottingham’s trendy Lace Market area. One of the most popular restaurants in Nottingham and firmly established on the city’s restaurant map, Merchants has become renowned for its innovative, sophisticated food and understated yet attentive service. Cocktail lovers will be right at home in Merchants cocktail bar, Saint Bar, serving angelic cocktails with service that is super sweet and interiors that are dripping with class and style “Saint is for glamorous girly nights, fabulous pre-dinner drinks and late-night martinis”.

Sat at the heart of West Bridgford The Monkey Tree is a great place to grab a bite or spend a night with friends. Open from 10am visitors can enjoy full table service, four cask ales and a British menu based on local produce. The restaurant serves worldwide cuisine with fixed price menus whilst the welcoming bar boasts a spacious terrace. There’s great live music, early bird tempters in a relaxed atmosphere ideal for a bite to eat or a few drinks with friends and if you’re visiting Nottingham for cricket it’s just a well hit six from Trent Bridge.

29-31 High Pavement, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1HE T: 0115 852 3232 E: stay@thelacemarkethotel.co.uk W: www.thelacemarkethotel.co.uk

70 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AP T: 0115 981 1419 E: chef@monkeytree.co.uk W: www.themonkeytree.co.uk

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The Oriental Pearl

Pepper Rocks

The Oriental Pearl offers the finest Chinese cuisine, putting emphasis and twists on the typical dishes you may be used to. Using only fresh ingredients and traditional Chinese herbs, our menus have been designed specially giving you a perfect balance of flavours and textures. With a new stylish makeover, The Oriental Pearl should not only get you relishing the delicious food but also the relaxing atmosphere allowing you to truly enjoy your dining experience.

Pepper Rocks is a brand new bar and crêperie, the first of its kind in Nottingham, located on Bridlesmith Gate, just behind American Apparel. Spread over two floors, this bar has a retro style and unique atmosphere, come along and try a traditional crêpe or galette (savoury crêpe) with one of your favourite cocktails. With ground floor outdoor seating and a balcony upstairs, as well as cosy areas inside to relax, Pepper Rocks is perfect for a break from shopping in the day or a fantastic night out with friends.

42-44 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AP T: 0115 9455048 E: info@the-pearl.co.uk W: www.the-pearl.co.uk

12 Pepper Street, Bridlesmith Gate, Nottingham NG1 2GH T: 0115 958 6477 E: info@pepperrocks.co.uk W: www.facebook.com/PepperRocks

Opening times: Monday: Closed, Tuesday-Thursday: 5pm-12am, Friday: 12pm-3pm/5pm-1am, Saturday: 12pm-1am, Sunday: Closed.

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Petit Paris

2 Kings Walk, Nottingham NG21 2AE T: 0115 947 3767 E: enquiries@petitparisrestaurant.co.uk W: www.petitparisrestaurant.co.uk Petit Paris is a family run French restaurant in Nottingham. Situated in the heart of Nottingham City Centre, Petit Paris is the perfect daytime or evening venue for good food, good wine and good company. A friendly and informal atmosphere compliments the authentic French cuisine. It is also within close walking distance of the Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, The Cornerhouse Cinema and Trinity Square Car Park. Restaurant Caters for:A La Carte Dining - Lunch & Evening, Business Lunches, Home Cooked Food, House Wines & Licensed Bar. A daily specials board compliments the fantastic variety of French and Italian dishes available.

Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms Lenton Lane, Nottingham NG7 2SA T: 0115 986 6566 F: 0115 986 0343 E: info@restaurantsatbains.net W: www.restaurantsatbains.com

Chef Sat Bains and his wife Amanda are the proprietors of Nottinghamshire’s only Michelin starred establishment Restaurant Sat Bains with Rooms. Sat has been recognised by fellow chefs and food writers from all over the world for his innovative style of cuisine. Since it opened in 2002, the restaurant has garnered many awards and accolades including two Michelin stars, the ultimate 5 AA Rosettes and 9 out of 10 in the Good Food Guide. Cleverly converted from Victorian farm buildings, the restaurant is set in its own grounds with a secured car park and eight individually designed bedrooms allocated exclusively for restaurant guests.

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The Riverbank Bar & Kitchen

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The Riverbank Bar & Kitchen is a unique and stylish restaurant, bar and function room with an all weather terrace overlooking the River Trent. Famous for fabulous food & fabulous service using the finest local produce, our Head Chef Mark Osborne creates mouth watering dishes to enjoy with friends, colleagues & family. With an awesome live music line up you can dine out in style, enjoy a light bar snack or simply cocktails and dancing with friends! Our Gallery Function room situated above the Bar & Restaurant is perfect for Weddings, Parties & Conferences.

The Roebuck Inn is a quiet and friendly Wetherspoon pub that offers the best in real ale, world class spirits and great food.

Trent Bridge, Nottingham NG2 5JR T: 0115 986 7960 E: Info@riverbanknotts.co.uk W: www.riverbanknotts.co.uk

9-11 St James Street, Nottingham NG1 6FH T: 0115 979 3400 E: the_roebuck@hotmail.co.uk W: www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/home/pubs/theroebuck-inn

Our bar is fully stocked with a wide range of lagers, wines and spirits from around the world; and with up to 15 local and regional real ales available, there’s always a great choice. We open at 8am everyday for breakfast and serve a varied menu throughout the day until 10pm. Join us on a Tuesday for Steak Club or Thursday day for Curry Club. You can also enjoy a drink on our hidden roof terrace which is open all day, every day.

Certain age restrictions apply to evening bookings.

The Round House

Slug and Lettuce

Located near Nottingham Castle, we are an independent free house pub, part of what was once the Nottingham General Hospital. We offer exciting fresh homemade food, local real ales and fine wines in a unique (round!) environment. Perfect for small intimate groups in our private booths, we also are able to accommodate larger groups for drinking or dining.

Slug and Lettuce Nottingham is situated in the lively Cornerhouse complex in the centre of the city; ideal for shops, cinema and theatre. We are well known for our ability to provide a fast, efficient and friendly service; ideal when you’re in a rush to catch a show! We have some fabulous offers for any day of the week including our very popular Happy Monday half price on all food offer and our yummy cocktails are 241 every Friday and Saturday night! Our top waitresses are famous for being warm and welcoming to families with young children, and we even have a toy box to keep the kids entertained while the parents relax over lunch. Whether it’s a quick bite to eat, a few cheeky cocktails or a family meal Slug and Lettuce looks forward to welcoming you!

Royal Standard Place NG1 6FS T: 01159240120 E: theroundhousenottingham@gmail.com W: www.theroundhousenottingham.co.uk

The Cornerhouse, Forman Street, Nottingham NG1 4DB T: 0115 947 4260 E: slugandlettuce.nottingham@stonegatepubs.com W: www.slugandlettuce.co.uk

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The Southbank Bar

1 Bridgford House, Trent Bridge, Nottingham NG2 5GJ T: 0115 945 5541 E: sales@southbankbar.co.uk W: www.southbankbar.co.uk Following a fantastic refurbishment adding booths with dedicated HD screens, The Southbank is now an even better place to watch live sport and live music in West Bridgford. With 17 screens plus bands and DJs every weekend there’s no more enjoyable venue for a night out, a bite to eat or for drinks before a match at nearby Forest, Notts County, Nottingham Rugby and Trent Bridge. The menu offers all the usual favourites with a good range of real ales and loads of special offers throughout the week. All this makes it one of the most popular pubs in Nottingham.

Test Match Hotel

West Bridgford, Nottingham T: 0115 9811 481 E: info@testmatchhotel.com E: 4889@greeneking.com W: www.testmatchhotel.com The Test Match is a beautiful Art Deco building situated at the end of the High Street in West Bridgford. This Grade II listed building was awarded the best refurbishment in 2002 by Heritage, and is as beautiful today as it was when it was built in 1938. As you walk through the 50s style revolving Hotel door into the ‘Hepburn’ reception area, you step back in time and immediately feel the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The main bar leads to the ‘Stumps’ live lounge where credible live acts perform... eight days a week!

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Tiffin

35 Abbey Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5NG T: 0115 981 6224 E: tiffinteahouse@hotmail.co.uk W: www.tiffin-teahouse.co.uk Tiffin is an established independent, traditional teahouse. They provide a selection of teas and infusions together with Italian coffees and hot chocolate. Their food and cakes are all homemade and include all day breakfast, lunches and afternoon teas. Tables are covered with cloths and lace and everything is served using vintage china. With friendly staff providing the best in customer service, Tiffin is an experience not to be missed. Opening hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm. Our services extend to take away cakes and outside catering.

Tom Browns Brasserie

The Old School House, Trentside, Gunthorpe, Nottingham NG14 7FB T: 0115 966 3642 E: info@tombrowns.co.uk W: www.tombrowns.co.uk Tom Browns is a converted Victorian school house set in the gorgeous riverside village of Gunthorpe. The restaurant offers an excellent value for money Early Bird Menu alongside a seasonal A La Carte. We host many live music nights throughout the year, usually on bank holiday Sunday evenings, more info on which can be found on our website. Our heated outdoor terrace is beautiful, especially in the warmer months as you can drink and dine while enjoying views of the river. The restaurant’s interior has recently been refurbished and combines the classic charm of an Old Victorian school house with an elegant, contemporary interior.

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Trent Navigation

Meadow Lane, Nottingham NG2 3HS T: 0115 986 5658 E: info@trentnavigation.com W: www.trentnavigation.com The historic Trent Navigation is a traditional English pub with all the best modern bits added for comfort and serves 14 cask ales and ciders as part of the Locale scheme run by CAMRA. The pub is the “brewery tap” for Navigation Brewery which opened in the old stable block in 2012. Situated on Meadow Lane this Victorian inn is popular with real ale buffs, local pub-goers and live music fans. It’s a firm favourite pre-match pint for Notts County, Nottingham Rugby and Nottingham Forest. There are several screens to watch the match on and a full and filling British based menu.

Woodborough Hall

1 Bank Hill, Woodborough, Nottinghamshire NG14 6EF T: 0115 965 4466 E: enquiries@woodboroughhall.co.uk W: www.woodboroughhall.co.uk Woodborough Hall is a place of charm and tranquillity, lovingly restored to its former glory and proud to offer the ultimate atmospheric dining experience for any occasion in a peaceful countryside estate with 400 years of history. Our Head Chef, Des Sweeney formerly worked for the royal family at Buckingham Palace and is passionate about his craft, using seasonal local produce to create tempting dishes such as Roast Gressingham duck with Calvados and apple sauce, to haddock with a soft poached egg on buttered spinach. We are open every day of the year from 9am until midnight for relaxed tea and coffee or traditional afternoon tea, to the most elaborate affairs for 100 or more guests.

World Service

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

Uniquely housed in the elegant surroundings of 17th century Newdigate House, Nottingham’s premier fine dining restaurant and lounge bar blends the customs and traditions of the building’s past and embraces its heritage. World Service opened the doors in 2000, building critical acclaim both locally and nationally and can be found in the AA, Good Food and the Michelin guide. World Service has also taken the top spot in Overall Restaurant of the Year in the Nottingham Restaurant Awards for a record four years.

The quaint Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem Inn is carved into the rock and connected with the labyrinth of sandstone caves at the foot of Nottingham Castle.

Newdigate House, Castle Gate, Nottingham NG1 6AF T: 0115 847 5587 E: info@worldservicerestaurant.com W: www.worldservicerestaurant.com

1 Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham NG1 6AD T: 0115 947 3171 E: 4925@greeneking.co.uk W: www.triptojerusalem.com/

Whether you are simply looking for a refreshment whilst soaking up the history of England’s Oldest Inn, or looking to sample some choice fayre as you contemplate the wealth of heritage, there is a bar, lounge or room at Ye Olde Trip To Jerusalem to suit your needs.

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Accommodation Places to stay in Notts Key to symbols

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Accommodation Places to stay in Notts The City

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Britannia Hotel Nottingham

St James’s Street, Nottingham NG1 6BN T: 0115 988 4000 F: 0115 948 4366 E: sales728@britanniahotels.com W: www.britanniahotels.com

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Located in the heart of the city the Britannia offers panoramic views, 24 hour room service, a bar, restaurant and banqueting for up to 600 people. Each of the 166 rooms has natural daylight, making it ideal for both business and leisure. Good for: Nottingham Castle Price: £ T16

Colwick Hall Hotel

Colwick Park, Racecourse Road, Nottingham NG2 4BH T: 0115 950 0566 F: 0115 924 3797 E: reservations@colwickhallhotel.com W: www.colwickhallhotel.com Once the ancestral home of Lord Byron, this magnificent Georgian country house offers breathtaking views. Luxurious bedrooms boast palatial decoration and period furniture, with modern amenities including free Wi-Fi. Award winning Georgetown restaurant offering fine Malaysian cuisine and British classics all served with a twist. Private dining and conference rooms.

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Good for: City, Sports Venues Price: £££ T16

Cotswold Hotel

330-332 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG5 2EF T: 0115 955 1070 F: 0115 955 1071 E: Cotswoldhotel@btinternet.com W: www.cotswold-hotel.co.uk An ideal spot for business or a well deserved leisure break, the Cotswold Hotel and Restaurant is less than a mile from the city of Nottingham and all the surrounding legends of Robin Hood. Visit Nottingham Castle and Newstead Abbey, both within easy reach from our privately-run and newly-renovated hotel.

Good for: City and County Price: £ I4

Hart’s

Standard Court, Park Row, Nottingham NG1 6GN T: 0115 988 1900 E: info@hartsnottingham.co.uk W: www.hartsnottingham.co.uk Built on the former ramparts of Nottingham Castle, Hart’s light and airy rooms are both contemporary and comfortable. An acclaimed restaurant, a secluded courtyard garden, and luxurious bedrooms provide an ideal place to unwind in the city.

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Good for: City Breaks, Shopping, Romantic Weekends Price: £££

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Accommodation Places to stay in Notts Crowne Plaza Nottingham

The hotel boasts 17 meeting and event rooms, catering from 4 to 400; the Lacemaker Restaurant and Swatch Bar are open daily. The hotel has 210 bedrooms many with individual air-conditioning and in-room safes, and interactive TVs.

The Crowne Plaza is located in the centre of Nottingham. It is within easy access from the M1, 10 minutes walk from the train station, and on the main tramline.

Our on-site car parking makes access to the hotel even easier, and relieves the stress of city centre parking. Found in easy reach of everything in Nottingham city centre, Crowne Plaza is the ideal place to stay.

Wollaton Street, Nottingham NG1 5RH T: 0115 936 9988 F: 0115 947 5888 E: Res.cpnottingham@qmh-hotels.com W: www.crowneplaza.com/cpnottingham

Good for: City Centre Price: £££

Hilton Nottingham

Milton Street, Nottingham NG1 3PR T: 0115 934 9700 F: 0115 934 9701 E: Events.nottingham@hilton.com W: www.hilton.co.uk/nottingham Explore the shopping and cultural delights of historic Nottingham from Hilton Nottingham hotel, a beautiful Victorian building situated in the heart of the city centre with contemporary décor and furnishings throughout the interior. Featuring a 60 foot indoor heated pool with Jacuzzi (the longest hotel pool in the city), a fully equipped LivingWell health club and fitness centre, and a business centre for corporate events and business guests, this unique hotel is a delight for guests visiting on business, or to take in the sights and sounds. Step into Nicholson’s Bar and Diner and enjoy modern and stylish American cuisine in an upscale diner setting; perfect for group dining or intimate romantic meals. Choose delicious cocktails from the extensive drinks menu and relax before sampling the popular and lively night life that Nottingham has to offer. F7

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Good for: City Centre and Shopping Price: £££

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Holiday Inn Express Nottingham

7 Chapel Bar, Chapel Quarter, Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6JS T: 0115 419931 E: nottingham@kewgreen.co.uk W: www.holidayinn-expressnottingham.co.uk Enjoy an excellent location near shopping, nightlife, and local attractions when you stay at one of the most metropolitan hotels in Nottingham. Situated in Nottingham’s lively Chapel Bar area, Holiday Inn Express is the ideal base for shopping, days out, restaurants and entertaining night life.

Good for: City Centre, Shopping Price: ££ T16

Holiday Inn Nottingham Castle Marina

Castle Bridge Road, Castle Marina Park Nottingham, NG7 1GX T: 0115 9935000 E: holidayinn.nottingham@btconnect.com W: www.holidayinn.com/hotels/us/en/nottingham/notuk/hoteldetail Set in a peaceful marina location, Holiday Inn Nottingham is a pleasant 15 minute canal side stroll from Nottingham’s bustling city centre. There’s ample complimentary parking on site and spacious guest rooms. Browse complimentary newspapers over fresh morning coffee in our bright lobby or watch live sports on the bar’s plasma screen.

Good for: Shopping, Marina and City Centre Price: ££ Budget Hotel

Ibis Nottingham Centre

16 Fletcher Gate. Nottingham NG1 2FS T: 0115 9853600 E: H6160@accor.com W: www.ibishotel.com or www.accorhotels.com Ibis Nottingham Centre is a budget hotel located in central Nottingham. The hotel has 142 modern guest rooms, all with climate control, wired/wireless internet access and satellite TV. You can snack, order a light meal, or just relax with a drink at the bar, open 24/7 for guests. The city’s major transport connections are within five minutes walk.

Good for: Shopping, Arena, Nottingham Contemporary Price: £ Hotel

Jurys Inn Nottingham

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Station Street, Waterfront Plaza, Nottingham NG2 6BJ T: 0115 9016700 E: jurysinnnottingham@jurysinns.com W: www.nottinghamhotels.jurysinns.com Jurys Inn Nottingham is located on Station Street, a two minute walk from the railway station, Nottingham’s tramlines, and car parking. We offer 264 spacious and comfortable bedrooms with Wi-Fi, flat screen TV, air-conditioning, tea/coffee refreshment dock, and a spacious bathroom with spa toiletries. Our relaxed atmosphere in our restaurant or bar complements our new menus.

Good for: Sports venues Price: ££ J9

Lace Market Hotel

29-31 High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HE T: 0115 852 3232 E: stay@lacemarkethotel.co.uk W: www.lacemarkethotel.co.uk Lace Market Hotel is a 4 star townhouse hotel which was awarded ‘Most Excellent City Hotel 2007’ by Conde Nast Johansens and is situated in the heart of Nottingham’s trendy Lace Market. Formerly a Georgian home, this luxury hotel in Nottingham has been refurbished to an exceptionally high standard and now boasts 42 bedrooms and suites, Merchants restaurant, Saint cocktail bar, and the Cock and Hoop pub.

Good for: City Breaks, Shopping, Romantic Weekends Price: £££ H8

Mercure Nottingham City Centre Hotel George Street, Nottingham NG1 3BP T: 0115 959 9777 F: 0115 958 1335 E: stay@mercurenottingham.com W: www.mercurenottingham.com

Superbly located in the fashionable Lace Market area, the Mercure Nottingham City Centre Hotel is the perfect place to stay to conduct business, host an event, or treat a loved one to a weekend break in the city. Completely renovated and transformed after a multi-million pound investment, the oldest hotel in Nottingham exudes a sense of tradition, comfort, and relaxation.

Good for: City Centre, Shopping Price: £££

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Accommodation Places to stay in Notts The Park

5-7 Waverley Street, Nottingham NG7 4HF T: 0115 978 6299 E: info@parkhotelnottingham.co.uk W: www.parkhotelnottingham.co.uk Enjoy superb views over the Arboretum in the heart of Nottingham city centre, within easy walking distance of Nottingham Castle, the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, Capital FM Arena Nottingham, Old Market Square, and the Lace Market. The hotel is also close to both city universities and is ideally positioned for Nottingham’s exciting nightlife. The building has been completely refurbished and combines original turn of the century building features with a modern design and soft tones creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. The rooms are designed for the comfort of our guests and are all equipped with ubercomfy pocket sprung beds, 26-32” Sony LCD TVs with Freeview, tea and coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi, and fully en suite bathroom. The Park Hotel restaurant is also open to non-residents for breakfast, elevenses, lunch, traditional English afternoon tea and dinner.

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The hotel has been specifically designed to cater to the discerning value for money conscious traveller. Sorry we do not accept stag and hen group bookings. Good for: The Royal Centre Price: £££ D3

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The Nottingham Belfry

Mellor’s Way, Off Woodhouse Way, Nottingham NG8 6PY T: 0115 9739405 E: nottinghambelfry@qhotels.co.uk W: www.qhotels.co.uk When you’re looking for a fantastic break, you can’t do better than visit The Nottingham Belfry with its superb leisure facilities where guests can relax and enjoy the indoor heated pool, gymnasium and luxury spa offering a range of body & beauty treatments. There is a formal restaurant with an innovative and interesting menu, complemented by a fine selection of wines, whilst the Oaks Bar offers lighter meals, drinks and snacks.

Good for: City and County Price: ££ T16

Orchard Hotel

East Midlands Conference Centre & Orchard Hotel, University Park, The University of Nottingham, Nottingham NG7 2RJ T: 0844 346 1216 E: emcc@deverevenues.co.uk W: www.deverevenues.co.uk/locations/eastmidlands-conference-centre-and-hotel/orchard-hotel.html Ideally sited adjacent to the East Midlands Conference Centre, this 202-bed eco-friendly hotel features accessible rooftop terraces and the maximum use of natural daylight. Open spaces provide superb views of The University of Nottingham’s 330 acre campus.

Good for: University, City and County, Tennis Centre Price: ££ S16

Park Inn Nottingham

296 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG5 2BT T: 0115 9359988 E: reservations.nottingham@rezidorparkinn.com W: www.parkinn.co.uk/hotel-nottingham Park Inn by Radisson Nottingham located minutes from the historical city of Nottingham effortlessly combines a convenient location with the perfect accommodation for both business and leisure traveller. The hotel boasts modern conference and meeting facilities whilst also offering a family friendly relaxed environment at weekends.

Good for: City Centre Price: ££ I5

Park Plaza Nottingham

41 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, NG1 6GD T: 0844 415 6730 E: ppnreservations@pphe.com W: www.parkplaza.com/nottingham Located in the heart of the city, a stone’s throw from the Capital FM Arena, Nottingham Castle and the Exchange area. Perfect for families, the hotel’s family-friendly Junior Suites feature a living area with pull-out sofa bed. Additional facilities include Chino Latino Pan-Asian Restaurant & Bar, the Light Bar and a fitness suite.

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Good for: Nottingham Castle, City Centre, Shopping Price: £££ E4

Premier Inn Nottingham City Centre

Goldsmith Street, Nottingham NG1 5LT T: 0871 527 8846 F: 0871 527 8847 E: NottinghamCCGoldsmithSt.PTI@whitbread.com W: www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/NOTMTI/nottingham-city-centregoldsmith-street An ideal city centre location, this Premier Inn is conveniently located for amenities and attractions including the National Ice Centre, Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Galleries of Justice Museum, and Rock City. Conveniently located for Nottingham train station.

Good for: City Centre Price: ££ L10

Premier Inn Nottingham Arena

Island Site, London Road, Nottingham NG2 4UU T: 0871 527 8848 F: 0871 527 8849 E: NottinghamCCLondonRd.PTI@whitbread.com W: www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/NOTPTI/nottingham-arena-london-road Centrally located for amenities and attractions including Capital FM Arena, Nottingham Castle, Trent Bridge, Nottingham County and Forest football grounds, and Hooters. This hotel is next to BioCity and the BBC, and is just a short walk from the train and bus stations.

Good for: Capital FM Arena and Train Station Price: ££

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Accommodation Places to stay in Notts G5

Ramada Nottingham City Centre 19-21 Wollaton Street, Nottingham NG1 5FW T: 0115 912 8000 E: reception@ramadanottinghamcitycentre.co.uk W: www.ramadanottinghamcitycentre.co.uk

A hotel right at the heart of Nottingham with 90 air-conditioned en suite king size bedrooms, and preferential parking rates within two minutes walk. Just 15 miles from East Midlands Airport, the Ramada is an affordable way to stay in the city. Free internet available. Free Wi-Fi available throughout the hotel.

Hotel

Good for: City Centre, Shopping Price: ££ G3

The Strathdon Hotel

44 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5FT T: 0115 948 3725 E: info@strathdon-hotel-nottingham.com W: www.strathdon-hotel-nottingham.com

Hotel

The Strathdon Hotel, Nottingham is the ideal choice when planning to stay in Nottingham City Centre, whether for business or leisure. Conveniently situated on Derby Road, opposite Nottingham Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, you are within easy walking distance of the excellent shopping areas and local nightlife, with many bars, restaurants and cafés.

Good for: Nottingham Playhouse, Albert Hall, Royal Centre Price: ££ G4

Welbeck Hotel

Stanley Place, Talbot Street, Nottingham NG1 5GS T: 0115 841 1000 E: bookings@welbeck-hotel.co.uk W: www.welbeck-hotel.co.uk/ Welbeck Hotel is located in Nottingham, a five minute walk from the shopping district and nightlife. It offers air-conditioned rooms and a rooftop restaurant overlooking the city. Guests can enjoy homemade cuisine, created using locally sourced produce. There is a buffet-style breakfast, and lunch and dinner are served by candlelight.

Good for: Shopping Price: ££

The City

Bed & Breakfasts Please quote Nottinghamshire Visitor Guide when booking

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Elm Bank Lodge

9 Elm Bank, Mapperley Park, Nottingham NG3 5AJ T: 0115 962 5493 Fax to PC: 448723524420 E: Elmbanklodge@aol.com W: www.smoothhound.co.uk/hotels/elmbank This large Victorian house, built by Fothergill circa 1883, is located in the exclusive Mapperley Park area, just 15 minutes away from Nottingham city centre, passing lots of great restaurants and pubs on the way. This B&B, with en suite rooms available, has plentiful on street parking and wheel chair access. There are also two self catering apartments.

Bed & Breakfast

Good for: City and County Price: ££ S16

Greenwood Lodge City Guest House 5 Third Avenue, Sherwood Rise, Nottingham NG7 6JH T&F: 0115 962 1206 E: info@greenwoodlodgecityguesthouse.co.uk W: www.greenwoodlodgecityguesthouse.co.uk

High quality accommodation at this late Regency/early Victorian property only a mile from the city centre with ample parking. Three of the six en suite rooms have four poster beds, all with period furnishings. Enjoy a memorable breakfast watching the wildlife.

Guest House Gold Award

Good for: City and County Price: ££

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

Accommodation Places to stay in Notts S16

Thorpe House

7 Albemarle Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham NG5 4AE T: 0115 962 3424 E: sally@thorpe-house.co.uk W: www.thorpe-house.co.uk Situated approximately three miles from Nottingham City Centre, Thorpe House offers quality bed and breakfast accommodation. Built in 1914 it has retained much of its classic Edwardian character, and guests find the tranquil setting a welcome contrast after a busy day.

Good for: Capital FM Arena, Nottingham Castle Price: ££

The City

Self-Catering

Please quote Nottinghamshire Visitor Guide when booking

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16 Pilcher Gate

The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1QE T: 0115 986 0495 F: 0115 986 2281 M: 07813 727051 E: enquiries@pilchergate.co.uk W: www.16pilchergate.co.uk Providing luxurious accommodation, privacy, freedom, and convenience. This beautiful Grade II listed building is situated within the renowned Lace Market quarter. Within easy walking distance of many bars, restaurants, theatres and shops.

Serviced Apartments

Good for: Lace Market, Nottingham Contemporary Price: ££ H10

Cranbrook House Serviced Apartments Cranbrook Street, Nottingham NG1 1ES T: 0115 969 9309 E: admin@pre-eminentprops.com W: www.serviced-apartments-nottingham.com

A serviced apartment gives you space, privacy and freedom. These one and two bedroom apartments have secure parking and free Wi-Fi. Located at the heart of the city, you’re a short walk from many great shops, bars and restaurants, as well as the city’s leading attractions.

Good for: City Breaks, Romantic Weekends, Shopping Price: ££ I10

Premier Apartments

The Ice House, Belward Street, Nottingham NG1 1JZ T: 0115 908 2000 E: info@premierapartmentsnottingham.com W: www.premierapartments.com

Serviced Apartments

Premier Apartments Nottingham offer corporate and leisure travellers the perfect alternative to a traditional hotel stay. Our apartments provide excellent value for money in a central location, ideal for business or exploring the city. Modern and comfortably furnished, the self-catering apartments include a choice of one or two bedrooms plus four luxurious penthouse apartments.

Good for: Capital FM Arena Price: ££ H3

SACO Nottingham Serviced Apartments The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DQ T: 0845 122 0405 F: 0115 9508402 E: Nottingham@sacoapartments.com W: www.sacoapartments.com/nottingham

SACO serviced apartments offer the convenience of a hotel but with more space, facilities and freedom. Close to the city centre, SACO offers one and two bedroom apartments with fully equipped kitchens, large living space, king sized beds and Wi-Fi.

Visit Britain

Good for: Nottingham Castle, Capital FM Arena Price: ££

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Accommodation Places to stay in Notts The City

Hostels

Please quote Nottinghamshire Visitor Guide when booking

Igloo Backpackers Hotel & Annexe

Hostel

Top rated by:

110 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG1 3HL T: 0115 947 5250 E: reception@igloohostel.co.uk W: www.igloohostel.co.uk A clean, warm and sociable stay in comfy beds in a welcoming, environmentally friendly award winning hostel. Helpful, knowledgeable staff & great atmosphere. Self-catering kitchen, 24hr hot power showers, lockers in rooms, free Wi-Fi and internet, TV lounge, games room and laundry facilities. Boutique Annexe rooms offer spacious newly decorated private rooms sleeping 1-6 people with memory foam mattresses, Freeview TV and Wi-Fi.

Good for: City Centre Attractions, Transport Links Price: £

South Nottinghamshire

Hotels

Please quote Nottinghamshire Visitor Guide when booking

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Holiday Inn Express East Midlands Airport

Pegasus Business Park, Hunter Road, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2TQ T: 01509 678000 E: info@expresseastmidsairport.co.uk W: www.expresseastmidsairport.co.uk Reaching our East Midlands Airport hotel by car is easy as we’re close to the M1. You can leave your car with us when you choose our ‘Park, Stay and Go’ package and take advantage of discounted car parking. Wake up to our complimentary continental breakfast with hot items and surf the web with free Wi-Fi in the lounge.

Langar Hall Hotel & Restaurant

Langar, Nottingham NG13 9HG T: 01949 860559 F: 01949 861045 E: info@langarhall.co.uk W: www.langarhall.co.uk

Good for: East Midlands Airport Price: ££ T17 Hotel

Food Quality

A lovely place to stay and a special place to eat; situated 12 miles from Nottingham, Langar Hall is a cosy, chic country house surrounded by gardens. You may walk by medieval moats and ancient trees in the park before afternoon tea in the conservatory. This small privately owned hotel and restaurant enjoys a reputation for comfortable rooms, exceptional food, friendly, attentive service, Good for: Vale of Belvoir and an affordably priced wine list. Price: £££ T16

Premier Inn Nottingham South

Loughborough Road, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6LS T: 0871 527 8854 F: 0871 527 8855 E: NottinghamSouth.PTI@whitbread.com W: www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/NOTPMI/nottingham-south Ideally located within easy reach of the A60, A52, and M1. For shops and local amenities Nottingham city centre is only four miles away. Local attractions include the National Water Sports Centre, Trent Bridge Cricket ground, Capital FM Arena, and Ruddington golf course. Our Nottingham South Premier Inn has everything you’d expect.

Good for: Sports Venues Price: ££

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

Accommodation Places to stay in Notts T16

Swans Hotel

84-90 Radcliffe Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 5HH T: 0115 981 4042 F: 0115 945 5745 E: enquiries@swanshotel.co.uk W: www.swanshotel.co.uk Swans Hotel is located in West Bridgford, just two miles from the city and close to Trent Bridge and Nottingham Forest. All rooms are en suite with satellite TV. The bar serves snacks and the restaurant offers a full à la Carte menu. Free parking and Wi-Fi available.

Visit Britain

Good for: Sports venues Price: ££ T16

Talbot House Hotel

18-20 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 6AB T: 0115 9811 123 E: info@talbothousehotel.co.uk W: www.talbothousehotel.co.uk Talbot House is a 15-room comfortable B&B overlooking Trent Bridge Cricket Ground with a range of single, twin, double, triple and family rooms, most en suite. Price includes Wi-Fi, breakfast, car parking and resident’s bar. Our location is perfect for your business, sport, leisure, wedding party or group visit to Nottingham. Easy access to Nottingham city centre and universities.

Good for: Cricket, Water Sports, and Weddings Price: ££ T16

Village Urban Resort Nottingham

Brailsford Way, Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 6DL T: 0871 222 4602 E: nottinghamhub@village-hotels.com W: www.village-hotels.co.uk/hotels/nottingham/welcome ‘Love Life, Live Life’ at The Village Urban Resort Nottingham; your second home. We aim to make you very happy, with very comfy beds and very delicious food. The hotel is close to the M1 Junction 25 and accessible to the train station. Wi-Fi and ample car parking is free onsite.

Hotel

Good for: Attenborough Nature Reserve Price: ££

South Nottinghamshire

Bed & Breakfasts Please quote Nottinghamshire Visitor Guide when booking

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The County

6 Millicent Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7LD T: 0115 981 6004 W: www.countyhotel-nottingham.co.uk The County is a clean, comfortable, and friendly hotel in a quiet location, one mile from the city centre. Close to the cricket and football grounds, pubs, and restaurants. Ten en suite and four single standard rooms, all with TV and Wi-Fi. Ample parking available.

Guest Accommodation

Good for: Trent Bridge Price: £ T18

Glebe House Muston

26 Church Lane, Muston, Nottinghamshire NG13 OFD T: 01949 842993 M: 07947742413 E: glebehouse@glebehousemuston.co.uk W: www.glebehousemuston.co.uk This former rectory lies in 16 acres of parkland in the Vale of Belvoir. It offers a spacious and comfortable experience with all modern conveniences. The original 18th century architectural details have been retained, along with period furniture including four poster beds, log fires, and grand reception rooms.

Bed & Breakfast Gold Award

Good for: Rural Retreat, Newark, Vale of Belvoir Price: ££

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Accommodation Places to stay in Notts T17

Jerico Farm

The Fosse, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire, NG12 3HG T: 01949 81733 E: info@jericofarm.co.uk W: www.jericofarm.co.uk

Farmhouse

The perfect bed and breakfast stop for your visit to Nottingham. Our country property awaits you, with lovely views and an award winning farmhouse breakfast! The farmhouse is surrounded by our own land with wonderful views over the Nottinghamshire Wolds. It is a mixed farm of 150 acres with sheep and cattle grazing nearby.

Good for: Rural Retreats Price: ££ T16

The Lodge at Ruddington

148 Wilford Road, Nottinghamshire NG11 6FB T: 07976 634 246 E: info@thelodgeatruddington.co.uk W: www.thelodgeatruddington.co.uk The Bollinger Suite here at the Lodge in Ruddington offers something exclusive. Two-bedroomed suite sumptuously furnished in a Thai style atmosphere, overlooking Ruddington Grange Golf Course. Indulge yourself. Good for: West Bridgford Price: ££ T16

Old Rectory Farm

Main Street, Strelley Village, Nottinghamshire NG8 6PE T: 0115 929 8838 E: enquiries@oldrectoryfarm.com W: www.oldrectoryfarm.com Located in the peaceful village of Strelley; close to bus and tram links to the city. The rooms are one family en suite, one double en suite, and two doubles with shared bathroom facility. All rooms have TVs, and parking is available.

Bed & Breakfast

Good for: Robin Hood Country Price: ££ S17

Pilgrim Return

3 Manor Rise, East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire, NG13 8PX T: 07887 983 993 / 07868 153 403 E: enquiries@pilgrimreturn.co.uk W: www.pilgrimreturn.co.uk Staying at Pilgrim Return B&B offers you a taste of English and American culture. The owners’ personalities provide a warm touch to this cosy cottage, and they are always happy to answer questions about the interesting history of the house. For our guests, The Constitution room provides you with all the comforts required for your stay.

Good for: County Price: ££ T17

Primrose House

Scrimshire Lane, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire NG12 3JD T: 0115 989 9189 E: primrose.house@virgin.net W: www.primrose-house.co.uk An 18th century farmhouse and small holding in Cotgrave village, 10 minutes from the city. Award winning breakfast with sausages and bacon from our own pigs, homemade bread, preserves, and free range eggs. Close to great local pubs and restaurants.

Farmhouse

Good for: National Water Sports Centre Price: ££ T16

Springwood Nurseries

Moor House, Trowell Moor, Trowell, Nottinghamshire NG9 3PQ T: 0115 928 2373 E: glennys@springwoodnurseries.com W: www.springwoodnurseries.com A large comfortable double bed sitting room in a private annex, with en suite and TV, all furnished and equipped to a high standard. There is a good comprehensive choice of breakfast using home grown, as well as locally sourced produce. We have also been recommended on Trip Advisor. Pets allowed by arrangement.

Bed & Breakfast

Good for: Nottingham University, M1 Motorway Price: ££

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

Accommodation Places to stay in Notts T16

Vine Lodge

8 Highbury Road, Keyworth, Nottinghamshire NG12 5JB T: 0115 9373944 E: enquiries@vine-lodge.co.uk W: www.vine-lodge.co.uk

Bed & Breakfast

We are a VisitBritain 4* Bed & Breakfast guesthouse, seven miles south from the city centre. Maggie and Gerald guarantee a very warm welcome to all of their guests. Both of our rooms are en suite together with television, and complimentary tea and coffee making facilities.

Good for: Vale of Belvoir Price: ££

South Nottinghamshire

Self-Catering

Please quote Nottinghamshire Visitor Guide when booking

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1 The Green

1, The Green, Muston, Nottinghamshire NG13 OFQ T: 01483 892940 E: lynnlawton@mac.com W: www.onethegreenmuston.co.uk This country cottage in the Vale of Belvoir is a comfortable rural retreat in summer or winter, perfect for family groups and walkers. This is an elegant, well-furnished house with two double bedrooms and two single bedrooms. There is a log fire and a formal dining room, garden, and patio. Muston has a pub and tearooms, and other facilities are a couple of miles away at the next village. There are plenty of places to visit in the area.

Good for: Vale of Belvoir, Lincolnshire, Walking Price: ££ T16

The Annex at Thornton’s Holt

Thornton’s Holt Camping Park, Stragglethorpe, Radcliffe-on-Trent NG12 2JZ T: 0115 9332125 E: camping@thorntons-holt.co.uk W: www.thorntons-holt.co.uk/the-annex/ The Annex is a comfortable, self contained holiday property situated at the heart of Thornton’s Holt. It sleeps four, with one double and one twin bedroom. The lounge has French doors opening onto decking, and a quiet, private garden. The property is double glazed and has gas central heating with instant hot water. Bed linen and towels are included in the listed prices.

Good for: Camping Price: £ T18

Bottesford Holiday & Business Cottage

The Green, Devon Lane, Bottesford NG13 0BZ T: 07591 523736 E: info@bottesfordcottage.co.uk W: www.bottesfordcottage.co.uk/ Self catering accommodation set in the heart of the Vale of Belvoir between Nottingham, Grantham, and Newark. The cottage located in the centre of Bottesford provides sleeping for six, with a living room and well provided kitchen/diner (with cooker, fridge, freezer, microwave and dishwasher). Good for: Vale of Belvoir Price: ££ U16

The Little Barn

Rectory Farm, Widmerpool Road, Wysall, NG12 5QW T: 01509 880971 E: cjames46@btinternet.com W: www.wysallselfcatering.co.uk Delightful self-catering accommodation in South Notts, available for short breaks or longer. Easy access to Nottingham city centre, and cricket and football grounds. Situated in the village of Wysall, on the border with Leicestershire, the countryside is rolling farmland. Cycling is good in the area, and for walkers the Midshires way passes through the village. The cottage sleeps 2-4 with space for an extra child bed or cot and is rated 5* by Trip Advisor.

Good for: Cycling and Walkers Price: ££

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Accommodation Places to stay in Notts S17

Toby and Robin’s Barns

108 Kneeton Road, East Bridgford, Nottinghamshire NG13 8LP T: 01949 21111 M: 07815 002031 E: s.featherstone@virgin.net W: www.tobyandrobins.co.uk Toby’s Barn sleeps six, and Robin’s Barn sleeps five. Both have enclosed gardens, and there’s a well stocked pond for private fishing. Close to several excellent pubs and restaurants. Well behaved dogs and horses are welcome - charges apply.

Self Catering

Good for: Sherwood Forest, National Water Sports Centre Price: ££ T17

Woodview Cottages

Newfields Farm, Owthorpe, Nottinghamshire NG12 3GF T: 01949 81580 E: enquiries@woodviewcottages.co.uk W: www.woodviewcottages.co.uk Two converted cottages in an idyllic setting, boasting log burning stoves, and beamed ceilings. Each cottage comprises living/dining room, and well equipped kitchen. One double, one twin bedroom, spacious bathroom, and separate shower.

Self Catering Gold Award

Good for: Vale of Belvoir, Rural Retreats Price: ££

Robin Hood Country

Hotels

Please quote Nottinghamshire Visitor Guide when booking

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Clumber Park Hotel and Spa

Blyth Road, Clumber Park, Notts S80 3PA T: 01623 835333 F: 01623 835525 E: enquiries@clumberparkhotel.com W: www.clumberparkhotel.com Nestling in acres of beautiful Sherwood Forest countryside, yet located just off the A614, Clumber Park Hotel & Spa, a member of the exclusive Bespoke Hotels collection, is perfect for a short break or family getaway. The hotel has lovely en suite bedrooms, some inter-connecting and fantastic function facilities should you be looking for the ideal wedding or conference venue.

Good for: Sherwood Forest, Spa Breaks Price: ££ S16

Dakota Nottingham

Lake View Drive, Nottingham NG15 0EA T: 01623 727670 E: reservations@dakotanottingham.co.uk W: www.dakotanottingham.co.uk At Dakota Nottingham we understand luxury. We provide exquisite bedrooms with a dining experience to match. Our modern bedrooms exude style and comfort in equal measure, whilst The Dakota Grill concept is simple. No compromise and no corners cut. We stick to what we believe in - fantastic food using the best local suppliers.

Good for: City and County Price: ££ R17

Dukeries Lodge

Main Street, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG21 9HS T: 01623 822 553 E: enquiries@pubpeople.com W: www.thedukerieslodge.co.uk Recently refurbished to a very high standard by local pub operators, Pub People, this beautiful pub, hotel, and restaurant in the heart of Robin Hood country is a must for anyone in the Sherwood Forest area looking for food, drink or a rest. The menu in the restaurant offers the widest range you’ll ever see with different daily deals throughout the week.

Inn

Good for: Sherwood Forest Price: ££

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

Accommodation Places to stay in Notts R16

The Forest Lodge

4 Church Street, Edwinstowe, Notts NG21 9QA T: 01623 824443 E: reception@forestlodgehotel.co.uk W: www.forestlodgehotel.co.uk Built in 1770, the Forest Lodge is a multi-award winning coaching inn, owned and run by the Thompson family since 2004. Two beamed bars with open fires, an impressive restaurant, and 13 guest bedrooms rated at AA 4*. Cask Marque accredited, Good Beer Guide, CAMRA ‘Pub of the Year’ winner, with five casks ales always available. Extensive menu offering both traditional fayre and more innovative dishes. Also rated under the National Accessible Scheme.

Inn

Good for: Sherwood Forest Price: ££ S16

Premier Inn Nottingham North

101 Mansfield Road, Daybrook, Nottingham NG5 6BH T: 0871 527 8850 F: 0871 527 8851 E: NottinghamNorthDaybrook.PTI@whitbread.com W: www.premierinn.com/en/hotel/NOTPLI/nottingham-north-daybrook Ideally located on the A60 which leads to both Nottingham and Mansfield. For shops and local amenities Nottingham city centre is only three miles away. Local attractions include Sherwood Forest and the Capital FM Arena. Our Nottingham North (Daybrook) Premier Inn has everything you’d expect; incredibly comfy beds in every room and an onsite restaurant.

Good for: City and County Price: ££

Ye Olde Bell Hotel & Restaurant

Hotel

Barnby Moor, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 8QS T: 01777 705121 E: enquiries@yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk W: www.yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk The perfect venue to dine, stay, meet, or celebrate. Stunning bedrooms and suites, trendy new Restaurant Bar 1650 and St Leger Bistro plus suites for conferences, weddings and parties. Passionately restored with plush decor and antiques to respect the history, whilst adding a contemporary twist. Have a coffee or afternoon tea by real log fires in winter or ‘al fresco’ on the terrace in summer. Gardens, Oak Pavilion, fitness studio and hair & beauty salons.

P17

Good for: Sherwood Forest, Clumber, Rufford & Thoresby Parks and Welbeck Price: £££

Robin Hood Country

Bed & Breakfasts Please quote Nottinghamshire Visitor Guide when booking

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Beeches Lodge B&B at Portland College

Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Nottingham NG18 4TJ T: 01623 499111 E: brynsmith@portland.ac.uk W: www.thebeechesatportland.co.uk At Portland College, we have a number of excellent facilities that guests can visit and enjoy, all located on our picturesque campus which makes up part of Sherwood Forest. We offer spacious and luxurious accommodation in our Beeches Lodge Bed & Breakfast, ideal for anyone looking to stay in the Mansfield or Nottingham area. Visitors can also enjoy coffee and a slice of cake in our coffee shop.

Good for: Sherwood Forest and Mansfield & Nottm Town Centres Price: ££ Q17

Brecks Cottage

Green Lane, Moorhouse, Newark, Notts NG23 6LZ T: 01636 822445 E: bandb@breckscottage.co.uk W: www.breckscottage.co.uk/ Brecks Cottage is a family run bed and breakfast set in the heart of the beautiful Nottinghamshire countryside, close to the historic market towns of Newark and Retford. Sue and Lizzie welcome you to their non-smoking bed and breakfast in the tiny hamlet of Moorhouse. This beautiful 17th century cottage has been sympathetically renovated and extended to preserve its old world charm.

Good for: Countryside and Market Towns Price: ££

www.experiencenottinghamshire.com

Accommodation Places to stay in Notts Gold Award

Browns

The Old Orchard Cottage, Holbeck Lane, Holbeck, nr Worksop, Notts S80 3NF T: 01909 720659 E: browns.holbeck@btconnect.com W: www.brownsholbeck.co.uk Award winning Browns with its acre garden, nestles in a peaceful hamlet. Three en suite garden rooms, with four poster beds, surround a terrace separate from the 1730 cottage where breakfast is enjoyed. Cross the ford and stay somewhere secluded.

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Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast

Good for: Sherwood Forest, Creswell Crags, The Dukeries Price: ££ Q17

Church Spa Boutique Bed & Breakfast High Street, East Markham, Newark, Notts NG22 0RE T: 01777 871 811 E: info@churchspa.co.uk www.churchspa.co.uk

This late 19th century former Methodist Church has been restored into a contemporary, luxurious and peaceful spa and detox retreat with luxury accommodation. Offering absolute tranquillity within the in-house Spa. An oasis of relaxation facilities. Spa treatments available.

Good for: Sherwood Forest, Price: £££ S18

Compton House

117 Balderton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1RY T: 01636 708670 E: info@comptonhousenewark.com W: www.comptonhousenewark.com An elegant townhouse overlooking Fountain Gardens, close to the heart of Newark-on-Trent. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed. Guests are free to use the drawing room and our delightful courtyard. Each room has comfortable beds, fine linen, bathroom goodies and fluffy towels. All rooms have tea, coffee, biscuits and mineral water and are well equipped with a hairdryer, radio, and television with Freeview.

Good for: Lincoln, Newark Showground, and Newark Antiques Fair Price: ££ P16

The Courtyard at Hodsock Priory

Blyth, Worksop, Notts S81 0TY T: 01909 591204 E: courtyard@hodsockpriory.com W: www.hodsockpriory.com We’ve transformed our milking parlour into an exclusive five star B&B. Enjoy a relaxing break at the Courtyard, set in 800 acres of countryside and explore Nottinghamshire’s rich heritage. Each room has kitchenette, luxury bathroom and bespoke furnishing. We’re pet friendly, have accessible rooms for disabled guests and serve the very best local produce. Book an overnight stay for a special occasion or as an add-on to our annual events programme.

Guest Accommodation

Good for: Clumber Park, Sherwood Forest, Dukeries Price: ££ S18

Ivy Farm B&B

Newark Road, Barnby in the Willows, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 2SL T: 01636 672568 M: 0774 0779770 E: clare@ivyfarmnewark.co.uk W: www.ivyfarmnewark.co.uk Ivy Farm B&B provides a welcoming environment on a working farm. Cosy rooms offer all those “home comforts”, so you will wake up refreshed and ready for that Award Winning Breakfast! With plenty of secure parking, Ivy Farm is a handy location for Newark, Newark Showground, and Balderton; just off the A1 and A17.

Farmhouse

Good for: Newark, Sherwood Forest Price: ££ R16

Sunnyside View Bed & Breakfast

Clipstone Road, Edwinstowe, Notts NG21 9JD T: 01623 820206 E: lianeshore@hotmail.co.uk W: www.sunnysideview.co.uk Bright, new, friendly B&B in the heart of Sherwood Forest. Relax in sumptuous beds, enjoy a wonderful breakfast and be welcomed into a home where attention to detail ensures a memorable experience. Help for special occasions, restaurant bookings, and activities are only a phone call away.

Silver Award

Good for: Clumber Park, Sherwood Forest, Rufford Park Price: ££

Call Nottingham Tourism Centre on +44 (0) 8444 77 5678

Accommodation Places to stay in Notts S17

The Reindeer Inn

26 Westgate, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0JH T: 01636 616153 E: mail@the-reindeer.co.uk W: www.the-reindeer.co.uk The Reindeer is a family-run guest house located in the heart of Southwell, Nottinghamshire, just next door to the famous Minsters Church. We have been providing our guests comfortable, well-appointed accommodation for many years. We offer clean, warm, stylish bedrooms, plus a great choice of breakfasts at affordable prices, here in the heart of Southwell. We have double, twin and family rooms, all with wall mounted flat screen TVs.

Good for: Southwell Minster Price: £ S15

The Sun Inn

The Sun Inn, 6 Derby Road, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire NG16 3NT T: 01773 712 940 E: 4885@greeneking.co.uk W: www.thesuninneastwood.co.uk The Sun Inn is associated with the history of local town Eastwood; from the famous meetings in 1832 that saw the birth of the Midlands Railway to our locally renowned author D.H Lawrence. The Sun Inn is included in his famous novel “Sons and Lovers”, and many of the features that are mentioned are still in place today, enhancing the culture of the Sun Inn and its location.

Bed & Breakfast

Good for: M1 (Nottingham and Derbyshire), D.H. Lawrence Heritage Trail (on the blue line) Price: £ S16

Woodborough Hall

1 Bank Hill, Woodborough, Nottinghamshire NG14 6EF T: 0115 965 4466 E: enquiries@woodboroughhall.co.uk W: www.woodboroughhall.co.uk Our historic 400 year old, Grade II listed hall is nestled in the idyllic village of Woodborough; a short 10 minutes from the city centre, with ample parking, and a lovely countryside setting. Our five individually styled en suite bedrooms are lovingly restored, with many period elements and details including hand carved four posters, and other special features within luxurious and relaxed surroundings.

Good for: Countryside Price: ££

Robin Hood Country

Self-Catering

Please quote Nottinghamshire Visitor Guide when booking

Q17

Acorn Cottage

Westaways, Wellow Road, Newark, Notts NG22 9AP T: 01623 869750 F: 01623 869750 E: wendychadburn@hotmail.co.uk This cosy cottage set in the heart of Sherwood Forest sleeps 2-4 people and has its own beautiful garden with a pond. You will find plenty to do within a three mile radius, from visiting Sherwood Forest, to trying delicious food from our local fully-working water mill. You could even take a stroll to Rufford Country Park & Golf Club, or even try your fishing skills at the local lakes. Local buses run frequently to Nottingham and the historic town of Newark.

Good for: Sherwood Forest, Outdoor Pursuits Price: ££ R18

Bayleaf Cottage

125 Balderton Gate, Newark, Notts, NG24 1RY T: 01636 708670 E: info@comptonhousenewark.com W: www.bayleafcottage.co.uk/ Bayleaf Cottage is a Grade II listed Victorian building; just five minutes walk from the Market Square, shops, and restaurants. The self catering cottage sleeps four people, in one double and one twin room, both with Freeview TV. There is a large shared bathroom with bath and shower and a sofa bed for extra guests.

Good for: Newark, Shops, Market Square Price: ££

www.experiencenottinghamshire.com

Accommodation Places to stay in Notts S17

Dickman’s Cottage

Mill Lane, Lambley, Nottingham NG4 4PS T: 01943 462719 F: 01943 850925 E: enquiries@dickmanscottage.co.uk W: www.dickmanscottage.co.uk Reopening in 2013 after a major refurbishment, this late 18th century cottage is situated in the pleasant village of Lambley. Modernised to a high standard with central heating, whilst retaining character features, the cottage has a delightful oak beamed lounge, a new fully fitted kitchen/separate pantry, a new bathroom, and two bedrooms (one double, one twin).

Self Catering

Good for: Rural Retreats Price: ££ S17

Eastwood Farm

Hagg Lane, Epperstone, Notts NG14 6AX T: 0115 966 3018 E: info@eastwoodfarm.co.uk W: www.eastwoodfarm.co.uk We believe you will find our thoughtfully-equipped apartment, on the familyrun farm, both homely and relaxing. Being at first-floor level, the living room overlooks the courtyard and stables, while from the bedrooms (one double, one twin) you can look out over the paddock and lightly-wooded farmland. See our website for pictures of the rooms, including bathroom and kitchen. Linen is available for hire, and this year we offer Wi-Fi access. Prices £245-£280.

Self Catering

Good for: Rural Retreats Price: ££ R17

Foliat House

Jordan Castle Farm, Wellow, Newark, Notts NG22 0EL T: 01623 861088 E: janet.carr@farmline.com W: www.thefoliats.co.uk Near the heart of Sherwood Forest, this splendid Edwardian house is set in its own large landscaped garden overlooking beautiful countryside. Enjoy peace and 4 star comfort in this 4 bedroomed property sleeping up to 8 people, with Wi-Fi and barbecue included. Tucked away on an award winning mixed family farm, relax at this very special rural retreat located close to the area’s many attractions.

Self Catering

Good for: Sherwood Forest, Outdoor Pursuits Price: ££

Forest Holidays

Our Sherwood cabins are dotted among the tall pine trees, blending harmoniously into the forest landscape. Sherwood has our widest range of cabins, and whichever you choose you will be rewarded with peaceful woodland views.

Stay with Forest Holidays in beautiful luxurious cabins, many with private outdoor hot tubs. Relax peacefully, or enjoy a range of activities such as cycling or walking. Enjoy with family, as a couple, or with friends.

Whether it’s relaxing in your hot tub gazing up at the stars, or swinging through the forest trees on the zip wire; there really is something for everyone here at Sherwood. You can even take the dog and stay in one of our pet friendly cabins.

Sherwood Forest Cabins, Sherwood Pines, Forest Park, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire NG21 9JH T: 0845 130 8223 E: Info@forestholidays.co.uk W: www.forestholidays.co.uk

Hidden amongst the trees in the Sherwood Pines Forest Park, our site which opened in 2012, feels as if it has always been part of this woodland environment. With 3,300 acres of forest to explore from your cabin doorstep, the outside world falls away as soon as you arrive. The legend of Robin Hood pervades this Nottinghamshire forest, and adds flavour to the forest adventure that awaits.

Pamper yourself with in-cabin spa treatments, and go for gentle strolls in the forest. For the more active the opportunities are endless; try archery (this is of course the land of Robin Hood), Forest Ranger activities, or orienteering. At the Forest Retreat, the hub of our Sherwood Forest site, you’ll find the friendly

team, who will help you to get the most out of your Forest Holiday. The Forest Retreat is also home to the café, serving delicious freshly cooked meals, a well-stocked bar, and the site shop, selling everything from essential groceries to luxuries, gifts and souvenirs, with many locally sourced items. Forest Holidays offer luxurious woodland cabins at eight idyllic locations, including our newest site, Blackwood Forest, set in beautiful beech wood forest in Hampshire which opens 17 May 2013.

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Good for: Sherwood Forest, Outdoor Pursuits Price: ££

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Accommodation Places to stay in Notts Q17

Ginny’s Barn

Orchard Hill Farm, Askham, Newark, Notts NG22 0RR T: 01777 838246 E: sue@orchardhillfarm.co.uk W: www.orchardhillfarm.co.uk A well-equipped, spacious barn on a working farm, offering open plan living areas and traditional furnishings; a fine double bedroom with quality en-suite. Lovely location for walks, good village pub which serves meals. Four night mid week and three night weekend breaks available. Sleeps two. Prices from £211 per week.

Self Catering

Good for: Sherwood Forest, Clumber Park, Lincoln Price: ££ S17

Glebe Farm Cottages

Glebe Farm, Peck Lane, Gunthorpe, Nottingham NG14 7EX T: 0115 966 3836 M: 07939 260042 E: philwarrior@aol.com W: www.glebefarmcottages.com Glebe Farm cottages are a luxury 4 Star development of five Victorian barns, set around a central courtyard in the heart of the picturesque Trent Valley, close to the riverside village of Gunthorpe, near Nottingham. Close by are several excellent local pubs, bistros, restaurants, and a marina bar. Relax and enjoy the endless riverside walks and abundant wildlife, or even book a relaxing massage or therapy with our resident therapist.

Self Catering

Good for: Rural Retreats, Outdoor Pursuits Price: ££ P17

No. 4

Church Gate, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6PQ T: 07760 223 316 E: chrisds44@aol.com W: www.roomsinretford.co.uk Within historic Retford’s centre, No. 4 offers elegant and modern rooms all featuring free high speed fibre optic Wi-Fi. Light and airy with modern, wood flooring, every room at No. 4 includes an en suite shower room. Guests can relax with a flat-screen TV with Freeview channels and, with complimentary tea and coffee.

Good for: Retford Price: ££ R16

Red Lion Loft

Red Lion Lodge, Field Lane, Blidworth, Mansfield NG21 0QQ T: 01623 794080 M: 07964 810490 E: redlionloft@aol.com W: www.redlionloft.co.uk A modern, luxury, self-catering, first floor coach house apartment in a private location, with secure parking in the Sherwood Forest conservation area village of Old Blidworth. Local convenience shops, restaurants, pubs and takeaways are nearby. Awarded 4 stars by EnjoyEngland.com, rates from £275 a week & £135 for three nights, with longer lets welcome. Comfortable lounge and well equipped kitchen diner. Luxurious double bedroom with goose feather quilt.

Good for: Riding stables, golf courses & country walks in Sherwood Forest Price: ££ R17

Rose & Sweet Briar Cottages

Hill Farm, Kersall, Newark, Notts NG22 0BJ T: 01636 636274 E: hind-hillfarm@hotmail.co.uk W: www.roseandsweetbriar.co.uk Two single storey cottages with good views of open countryside in a quiet location. Sweet Briar has one double and one twin bedroom. Rose Cottage has one twin bedroom. Safe parking, large garden. Ideal for visiting Newark, Nottingham, Sherwood Forest and Lincoln. Sorry no pets.

Self Catering

Good for: Sherwood Forest, Newark Price: ££ Recommended by Trip Advisor

Sherwood Hideaway

Blyth Road, Perlethorpe Newark, Notts NG22 9DY T: 01623 824594 E: info@sherwoodhideaway.com W: www.sherwoodhideaway.com The Sherwood Hideaway is a collection of luxury cedar lodges nestled in the heart of Sherwood Forest on the Thoresby Estate. Each of the ‘Contemporary’, ‘Traditional’, and ‘Rustic’ lodges offer ultra modern design, enhanced by luxury touches such as Aga wood-burning stoves, flat screen TV, state of the art kitchens and bathrooms with Molton Brown toiletries, to ensure a memorable stay. VIP lodges additionally feature luxurious hot tubs.

Good for: Sherwood Forest Price: £££

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Accommodation Places to stay in Notts P17

The Old Granary

The Old Stables, 96a Main Street, Hayton, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 9LH T: 01777 705 674 E: andrea_beard@hotmail.co.uk Set in the charming countryside of North Nottinghamshire, opposite a working farm and horse livery yard, the Old Granary has been sympathetically converted and benefits its own private courtyard. It is situated in the village of Hayton, Nottinghamshire which offers pleasant walks on the picturesque Chesterfield Canal and surrounding footpaths.

Good for: Retford Price: ££ S16

Wesley Farm Cottages

Chapel Lane, Oxton, Notts NG25 0ST T: 0115 965 2043 M: 07976 975038 E: enquiries@wesleycottage.com W: www.wesleycottage.com Spacious 18th century beamed cottage situated in a quiet, peaceful location in a picturesque village. Sleeps four people plus cot in two twin bedded en-suite bedrooms. Sofa bed available for extra guests. The cottage comprises a well equipped dining kitchen, lounge, and study, with a large lawned garden overlooking grass paddock and farmland. Ample off road parking is available. The village has a convenience store and two pubs.

Self Catering

Good for: Rural Retreats, Outdoor Pursuits Price: £££ Gold Award

White Horse Holiday Cottage

Sherwood Forest Cottages Ltd, 46 Nottingham Road, Mansfield Notts NG18 1BL T: 01623 624784 E: info@sherwoodforestcottages.co.uk E: www.sherwoodforestcottages.co.uk The White Horse Cottage is a delightful and charming detached period property set amid the historic Sherwood Forest and overlooking the famous maypole in the village of Wellow with its own garden, lawns and secure garage. Consisting of three bedrooms (sleeping six), a luxury four piece bathroom suite and roll top bath.

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Self Catering

Good for: Rufford and Clumber Country Parks Price: ££

Camping, Caravanning and Canal Boats

Please quote Nottinghamshire Visitor Guide when booking Q16

Clumber Park Campsite

Clumber Park, Worksop S80 3AZ T: 01909 506581 E: clumbercamping@nationaltrust.org.uk W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumberpark Clumber Park Campsite is set in the heart of this magnificent 3800 acre park. With 39 tent pitches and six camping cabins we have something to offer everyone. Our camping cabins come with heating and the Wigwams even have beds for those not wanting to rough it! The site is bordered by mature woodland and open fields making it the ideal place to get away.

Good for: Clumber Park Price: £ T15

Hire A Canalboat Ltd

Sawley Marina, Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire NG10 3AE T: 01707 655649 E: bookings@hireacanalboat.co.uk W: www.hireacanalboat.co.uk

Narrowboat

Superb canal holidays from four exciting waterway locations on the Trent and Mersey Canals and Llangollen Canal. Open March - October for short barge breaks, weekly and fortnightly holiday narrow boat hire. Great prices. Great boats. Great holidays.

Good for: City and County, Rural Retreats Price: £

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Accommodation Places to stay in Notts R18

Milestone Caravan Park

Great North Road, Cromwell, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 6JE T: 01636 821244 E: enquiries@milestonepark.co.uk W: www.milestonepark.co.uk A pretty site with coarse fishing lake and picnic area. Situated on the outskirts of Cromwell, famous for the Vina Cooke Doll Museum, there is a real ale visitor centre just 100 yards away and nearby Nottingham has a famous castle and tales to tell of Robin Hood.

Touring Park

Good for: Sherwood Forest, Newark Price: £ T16

National Water Sports Centre

Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham NG12 2LU T: 0115 9824721 E: nwscsales@nottscc.gov.uk W: www.nwscnotts.com

Touring & Camping Park

Our 18 acre campsite welcomes vans, tents and campers; with on-site shower facilities, 136 electrical hook-ups, 40 hard standing pitches and 24-hour warden service. Our campsite is rated as a 2 star facility with Enjoy England and has easy access to the city centre, rail network and East Midlands Airport.

Good for: City Centre, Outdoor Pursuits Price: £ Q17

Orchard Park

Marnham Road, Tuxford, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG22 OPY T: 01777 870228 F: 01777 870320 E: info@orchardcaravanpark.co.uk W: www.orchardcaravanpark.co.uk A quiet park for caravans and tents. Each pitch has electric hook up and the amenities block has free hot showers, hairdryers, laundry, freezer and a shower room for the less able. There’s a children’s play trail, and dairy products are available at reception.

Camping and Caravan Parks

Good for: Clumber Park, Sherwood Forest Price: £ R16

Tall Trees Touring Park

Old Mill Lane, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG19 0JP T: 01623 626503 E: info@talltreestouringpark.co.uk W: www.talltreestouringpark.co.uk Tall Trees Park is an award winning Touring and Camping Park in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire; set in a peaceful rural area, within walking distance of a family pub, shops, and takeaways. We are open all year round and can accommodate up to 37 caravans, tents or motor homes up to 50ft long all with 16 Amp Hook-ups available.

Holiday, Touring & Camping Park Camping and Caravan Parks

Good for: Clumber Park, Sherwood Forest Price: £ T17

Thornton’s Holt Camping Park

Stragglethorpe, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire NG12 SJZ T: 0115 933 2125 F: 0115 933 3318 E: camping@thorntons-holt.co.uk W: www.thorntons-holt.co.uk We are a quiet family friendly camping park with a farm like atmosphere. Our facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, shop, launderette, washing up rooms, and play area. There are 155 pitches for caravans, motor homes, and tents set in mature landscaped grounds with fruit orchards and gardens. Country park, local pub, and regular bus route close by.

Camping and Caravan Parks

Good for: City Centre, National Water Sports Centre Price: £

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Simspot

The Cornerhouse, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4DB T: 0844 693 1182 E: info@simspot.co.uk W: www.simspot.co.uk If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to take the controls of a commercial airliner, then wonder no more. Now you can pilot a Boeing 737 in our state of the art flight simulator, based in the centre of Nottingham. Used by commercial pilots, our next generation simulator is one of only two of its kind in the country. Take off and land at any airport on earth, learn to deal with tricky situations, or simply enjoy learning to fly. An unusual experience to tell your friends!

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Travel Information Getting here

By taxi

Drive times to Nottingham

Don’t forget to quote the reference TC001 when booking www.trentcars.com T: 0115 950 5050

Nottingham is easily accessible by road from most parts of the country. The M1 passes just six miles from the city centre, just travel east from any junction between 24 and 31. Excellent links with the A1, A52, A60 and A46 also mean the city and county are easily reached from wherever you’re coming from. The Peak District: 40mins Sheffield: 55mins Manchester: 1hr 50mins Leeds: 1hr 30mins Birmingham: 1hr 15mins London: 2hr 30mins

Park & Ride facilities

Eight park and ride spots offer convenient access to the city with well over 3,000 spaces. It’s free to park at the five NET Park & Glide sites when you use the tram. www.thetram.net

Parksmart

Nottingham city centre is divided into five distinctive zones, each represented by a colour and symbol: Royal - Royal Centre, Cornerhouse and Old Market Square Castle - Nottingham Castle, Maid Marian Way and Old Market Square Broadmarsh - Broadmarsh and south of the city centre

Lace Market - Lace Market, Hockley and Capital FM Arena Nottingham

Trent Cars is a private hire taxi company. It displays the sticker below in support of a countywide training initiative to improve driver knowledge of the local area.

Find out more at www.eurostar.com

www.where2ukltd.com T: 0115 940 4100

The Skylink bus service runs every 30 minutes between East Midlands Airport and Nottingham city centre. www.skylink.co.uk

By rail*

Nottinghamshire’s ideally located for train travel. The East Coast services from London to Retford and Newark only take an hour and a half. See www.nationalrail.co.uk for more details. East Midlands Trains offers a direct service from London St Pancras and cross regional networks from Liverpool, Manchester, Norwich and Leicester. East Midlands Trains’ Robin Hood Line links Worksop in the north of the county and Nottingham in the south, via Mansfield. This is the best line for getting to those attractions outside of the city. For full services see www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk

These symbols are on street signs leading into and around the city to help motorists and pedestrians identify which area they’re in. Electronic signs on routes into the city display the latest information about available parking spaces, allowing you to avoid hold ups and find a space quickly.

Local public transport

Nottingham’s direct rail link with the Eurostar terminal at London St Pancras means you can travel from the heart of Paris to the centre of Nottingham in just under five hours. There are also connections to Brussels, Disneyland Paris and other major European cities. The Eurostar link puts Nottingham a quick, relaxing train ride away from the centre of the continent.

Where 2 (UK) Ltd a truly professional Private Hire/Taxi Company, providing safe, reliable and cost effective transport (including Disabled) for businesses or the individual traveller. Call for quotes or book on line.

Victoria - Victoria Centre and north of the city

*Please note Nottingham train station will be closed for development between 20 July and 26 August 2013.

Eurostar*

Nottinghamshire has an excellent public transport system. Nottingham’s state-of-the-art tram network has made getting around fast and efficient. Nottingham City Transport and Trent Barton run bus services around the city with various operators covering the rest of the county. Contact Traveline for an overview of transport options.

By air

East Midlands Airport is 13 miles from the city centre and regular scheduled flights serve numerous short haul and long haul routes.

Just north of Nottinghamshire is Robin Hood Airport, for flights from all over Europe and long haul destinations. Birmingham and Luton airports are not far away.

Useful contacts Nottingham City Transport www.nctx.co.uk T: 0115 950 6070 Trent Barton www.trentbarton.co.uk T: 01773 712265 Stagecoach www.stagecoachbus.com T: 0845 605 0 605 NET www.thetram.net T: 0115 942 7777 East Midlands Trains www.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk T: 0845 712 5678 Traveline www.traveline.org.uk T: 0871 200 22 33 The Big Wheel www.thebigwheel.org.uk

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Tourism Centres

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Nottingham

1-4 Smithy Row NG1 2BY T: 08444 77 5678 E: tourist.information@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Drop into Nottingham tourism centre for souvenirs, visitor information and ticket sales to local events.

Newark

Keepers Cottage, Riverside Park, Great North Road NG24 1BL T: 01636 655765 E: newarktic@nsdc.info

The Abbey

Rufford Country Park, Ollerton NG22 9DF T: 01623 824545 E: sherwoodtic@nsdc.info

Retford

40 Grove Street DN22 6LD T: 01777 860780 E: retford.tourist@bassetlaw.gov.uk

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve Edwinstowe NG21 9HN T: 01623 823202 E: sherwood.forest@nottscc.gov.uk

Worksop

Memorial Avenue S80 2BP T: 01909 501148 E: worksop.tourist@bassetlaw.gov.uk Run out of time to buy souvenirs? Visit our online shop and browse our selection of gifts from Robin Hood toys to history books and genuine Nottingham lace - www.visitnottsshop.com

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Visitor information points Hucknall

Hucknall Library, South Street NG15 7BS

Southwell

The Minster Centre, Church Street NG25 0HD T: 01636 819038 E: southwelltourism@btconnect.com

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