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Located in the centre of England, the city Nottingham is known as "The Queen of the Midlands", in part because of its attractive wide streets and several pretty green spaces such as the Arboretum, Embankment and Colwick Park. It is a great…

Located in the centre of England, the city Nottingham is known as "The Queen of the Midlands", in part because of its attractive wide streets and several pretty green spaces such as the Arboretum, Embankment and Colwick Park.  It is a great location to explore Sherwood Forest and find out all about the legend of Robin Hood; you can delve into Nottinghams history and learn all about the famous hero/outlaw on various tours of the cities famous landmarks. Nottingham Castle looks down over the city from Castle Rock and has fantastic view of the town.  Originally destroyed in 1651 after the Civil war, it was rebuilt again in 1674 in the style of an Italian Palace.  In 1875 it was converted into a museum and art gallery.  Today it contains some fantastic art collections - including a set of bronze statues of Robin and the full Merry Men troupe by sculptor James Woodford - and also tells the history of Nottingham through displays and a fascinating cave tour down into the passages and tunnels beneath the building. While staying in Nottingham, be sure to take a trip to Wollaton Park, a 500 acre park which is home to deer and the extraordinary Wollaton Hall, built in the 1580's.  The Hall itself is now the location of the Natural History Museum of Nottingham, and the Nottingham Industrial Museum is in the stable block.  They have some really super events here too and if you visit at Christmastime, make sure to book in to see the fabulous light spectacle set up around the Hall and gardens. Talking of Christmas, if you are here over winter there is a beautiful Christmas market on every year in the very sizeable main square.  It is not just any old Christmas market here but a full-on German affair with over 70 Bavarian-style stalls and others selling local cheeses, chocolates, jewellery and handmade gifts.  There is also an ice rink, toboggan slides and loads of other rides for all the family to enjoy.  And - whoop!- there is a mobile ice bar (the UK's biggest) to serve you a quick shot of something if you feel the need. A great place to visit at any time of year (but my goodness Christmas there sounds pretty awesome) so make sure you take the family to explore Nottingham and all its great attractions.

Nottingham, North England, UK

Experience

Sightseeing and Attractions

Sports and Activities

Indoor and Soft Play Areas

Christmas

Santas Grotto

Seasonal

Tourist Attractions

Winter

Activity Centres

Garden Centre

Laser Tag

Museums and Art Galleries

Parks and Playgrounds

Pottery Centres and Ceramic Cafes

Retail

Tours and River Cruises

Walking, Hiking and Mountain Climbing

Farm Activities

Go Karting

Land and Outdoor Activities

Motorsports

Trampoline Parks

Water Activities

Ball or Racket sports

Castles and Palaces

Caves and Mines

Cinemas and Theatres

Climbing

Crazy Golf

Ice Skating

Ice sports

Paintballing and Laser Tag

Pick Your Own Pumpkins

Ten Pin Bowling Alleys

Acro Sports

Arts, Crafts and Design

Board sports

Canoeing and Kayaking

Children's Farms and Petting Zoos

Fishing

High Ropes Courses

Kneeboarding

Painting

Pottery 

Rafting and White Water Rafting

Railway and Transport Attractions

Rock climbing

Stately Homes and Gardens

Trampolining

Wakeboarding

Waterskiing and Jetskiing

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