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Attractions near Staunton in the Vale
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Belvoir Castle
(5 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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Millgate Museum
(7 Miles)*
The Museum has fun educational activities for children and fascinating exhibitions including streets, shops and rooms in period settings. |
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Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood
(12 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
(13 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
(14 Miles)*
The Galleries of Justice gives you an unrivalled tour through two and a half centuries of crime. |
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Melton Carnegie Museum
(14 Miles)*
This exciting newly refurbished museum contains informative and innovative displays. |
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City Of Caves
(14 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
(14 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
(14 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
(15 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
(16 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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Newstead Abbey
(18 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
(18 Miles)*
Doddington Hall stands today exactly as it was built with its walled gardens, gatehouse and family church. |
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Barnsdale Gardens
(20 Miles)*
The Barnsdale Gardens familiar to millions of BBC2 viewers as the home of Geoff Hamilton and Gardeners World is open every day. The gardens comprise 37 individual gardens and features that all blend together by linking borders into one 8 acre garden. |
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Grimsthorpe Castle
(20 Miles)*
Grimsthorpe has been the home of the de Eresby family since 1516, when it was granted by Henry VIII to the 10th Baron Willoughby de Eresby on the occasion of his marriage to Maria de Salinas, kinswoman and lady-in-waiting to Queen Catherine of Aragon. |
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