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Attractions in Nottinghamshire
City Of Caves
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.
Creswell Crags Museum and Education Centre
Creswell Crags is a world famous archaeological site, set in a limestone gorge with caves and lake. It is home to Britain's only known Ice Age Cave Art.
Framework Knitters Museum
The museum is located in unique restored 19th Century workshops, cottages and frameshops containing the collection of handframes which can be seen working daily.
Galleries of Justice
The Galleries of Justice gives you an unrivalled tour through two and a half centuries of crime.
Harley Gallery
The Harley Foundation is based in the Ducal Estate of Welbeck. As well as offering studio space and grant-aid to artists and craftspeople, it also funds an art gallery and full programme of exhibitions and events.
Lakeside Arts Centre
Lakeside is the University of Nottingham's unique public arts facility based in the family-friendly surroundings of Highfields Park.
Millgate Museum
The Museum has fun educational activities for children and fascinating exhibitions including streets, shops and rooms in period settings.
Mr Straws House
Mr Straw's is a semi-detached house built in 1905, it is unchanged inside since the 1930s.
Newstead Abbey
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.
Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery
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.
Nottingham Racecourse
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.
Tales of Robin Hood
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.
Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood
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
Wetlands Waterfowl Reserve
Set in 32 acres of tranquil lakes and woodland the Wetlands Waterfowl Reserve has an Exotic Bird Sanctuary and two large lakes with fishing.


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