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Nottingham Castle
Nottingham,
NG1 6EL
Tel: 0115 9153700
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A stone motte and bailey fortress, Nottingham Castle was founded by William Peverel in the 12th century. Today, Mortimer's Hole, a passage leading to the base of the rock below is the only surviving remains of the upper bailey. In the middle bailey are the foundations of the Black Tower, King Richard's Tower and traces of the bailey curtain wall and ditch. The outer bailey retains part of its curtain wall, two round flanking towers and a huge twin-towered gatehouse. Much of the original castle was destroyed after the Civil War and then all the standing remains were destroyed in the building of a 17th Century Palace.
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Wollaton Hall and Park
Nottingham,
NG8 2AE
Tel: 0115 9153900
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Wollaton Hall is a magnificent Tudor stately home. Set in over 500 acres of tranquil deer park, yet only a short distance from the bustling city centre, it was designed by Robert Smythson and completed in 1588. Wollaton Hall is also home to Nottingham’s Natural History Museum, Industrial Museum, Steam Engine House, Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, an exhibition space exploring art and the environment.
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The Tales of Robin Hood
30-38 Maid Marion Way,
Nottingham,
NG1 6GF
Tel: 0115 9483284
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A mere two minute walk from Nottingham Castle is the ‘Tales of Robin Hood’, the city’s most popular interactive visitor attraction. Enter the dark and romantic world of intrigue and adventure and step back in time to the days of Medieval England's most endearing outlaw. Robin and his Merry Men are brought to life as you travel back in time. Enter the mysterious Sherwood Forest, flee from wolves and flying arrows as the castle guard and the evil Sheriff of Nottingham chase you through the trees!
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Galleries of Justice
High Pavement,
Nottingham,
NG1 1HN
Tel: 0115 9520555
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Travel through 3 centuries of crime and punishment at the Galleries of Justice and experience the atmosphere of a trial in a real Victorian courtroom, where you will be sent down to the labyrinthine cells and caves beneath. Share the misery of the prisoners and meet the gaolers, eager to welcome you for your stay, and just hope that you don’t meet the hangman…
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City of Caves
Drury Walk,
Nottingham,
NG1 7LS
Tel: 0115 9520555
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Enter and explore the unique hand-carved sandstone caves dating from the 13th century; a world in the caves underneath the city centre. Descend into the dark depths of the original Anglo-Saxon tunnels and meet cave-dwellers from its dramatic hidden past. Visit the tannery, walk beneath the remains of Nottingham’s oldest street, experience the appalling conditions of a Victorian slum and see Sam Hancock’s Cave, the Air Raid Shelter and the Water Wells from which the city’s drinking water was first drawn.
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Nottingham Arena and National Ice Centre
Bolero Square,
Nottingham,
NG1 1LA
Enquiries: 0870 1210123
Box Office: 0870 1210123
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The spectacular £43 million National Ice Centre in the centre of Nottingham city centre is the largest in the UK and is the only one with twin olympic-sized pads. It is also the National headquarters for the British Ice Hockey Association, the National Ice Skating Association and the Regional Centre for Speed Skating. One of the pads transforms into the 10,000-seater Nottingham Arena, the East Midlands’ top entertainment and sporting venue which plays host to an array of live music, comedy, sporting events and family shows.
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National Water Sports Centre
Adbolton Lane,
Nottingham,
NG12 2LU
Tel: 0115 9821212
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Located in 270 acres of country parkland on the River Trent, The National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont, is 3 miles from Nottingham city centre. It provides the perfect environment for water sports and the country's best training and competition facilities, and is acknowledged as one of the finest kayaking, canoeing and rafting facilities in the UK.
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Angel Row Gallery
Angel Row,
Nottingham,
NG1 6HP
Tel: 0115 9152869
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Nottingham’s best-known gallery, the Angel Row Gallery is a flagship for the East Midlands region. It is situated next to the library and houses a large open space for displaying contemporary work from local artists and touring exhibitions.
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Sherwood Forest Country Park
Edwinstone,
Near Mansfield,
Tel: 01623 823202
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A former hunting forest favoured by Norman royalty and of course the legendary home of the world’s most famous outlaw, Robin Hood, Sherwood Forest is today valued as much for its ecological importance as its role in the mythological past of Nottingham. Enjoy the leafy splendour of the forest woodland trails and climb inside the famous Major Oak, reputedly Robin Hood’s hideout. There is also a Visitor Centre with exhibitions, two shops and the Forest Table Restaurant for light snacks and meals and the summer brings the annual Robin Hood Festival to Sherwood Forest.
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