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Attractions near Shelton
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Millgate Museum
(6 Miles)*
The Museum has fun educational activities for children and fascinating exhibitions including streets, shops and rooms in period settings. |
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Belvoir Castle
(6 Miles)*
Belvoir Castle has been the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland for one thousand years. The name Belvoir means 'beautiful view' and dates from Norman times. |
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Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood
(11 Miles)*
The Museum houses a large collection of dolls from the 18th century to the present day in a late 17th century Dower house and former rectory of considerable interest |
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Nottingham Racecourse
(12 Miles)*
With over 100 years of history, Nottingham Racecourse offers a wealth of tradition, great facilities and excellent value for money. At its heart is the modern Centenary Stand, complimented by the recently refurbished Grandstand. |
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Galleries of Justice
(13 Miles)*
The Galleries of Justice gives you an unrivalled tour through two and a half centuries of crime. |
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City Of Caves
(13 Miles)*
These unique hand-carved sandstone caves dating from the 13th century were almost lost for ever when the 'Broadmarsh Shopping Centre' was built in the 1960s. |
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Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery
(13 Miles)*
The Duke of Newcastle built his new Ducal Palace between 1674-9, it still dominates the Castle Rock to this day. It was restored in 1878 as one of the first provincial museums of fine art. |
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Tales of Robin Hood
(13 Miles)*
Nottingham's most popular visitor attraction 'Tales of Robin Hood' is just a two minute walk away from the Castle - making it an ideal half day experience. |
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Framework Knitters Museum
(14 Miles)*
The museum is located in unique restored 19th Century workshops, cottages and frameshops containing the collection of handframes which can be seen working daily. |
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Lakeside Arts Centre
(15 Miles)*
Lakeside is the University of Nottingham's unique public arts facility based in the family-friendly surroundings of Highfields Park. |
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Melton Carnegie Museum
(15 Miles)*
This exciting newly refurbished museum contains informative and innovative displays. |
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Newstead Abbey
(16 Miles)*
Founded as a monastic house in the late twelfth century, Newstead became the Byron family seat in 1540. Newstead's most famous owner, the poet Lord Byron, sold the property in 1818. |
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Doddington Hall and Gardens
(17 Miles)*
Doddington Hall stands today exactly as it was built with its walled gardens, gatehouse and family church. |
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Usher Gallery
(20 Miles)*
The Usher Gallery was founded in 1927 following the bequest to the City of Lincoln of an outstanding collection of decorative art. |
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Great Central Railway
(21 Miles)*
The Great Central Railway is Britain's only double track main line heritage railway. The stations of this railway are restored to different periods of the main line's history. |
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