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Attractions and Things to Do 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.
Clumber Park
Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire is a magnificent 3,800 acre country park, now managed by The National Trust.
Creswell Crags Museum and Education Centre
Creswell Crags is a world famous archaeological site, set in a limestone gorge with caves and lake.
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 Museum
A fun filled attraction, this museum of crime and punishment also talks about Nottingham's horrible history and is the home of the Villainous Sheriff of Nottingham.
Harley Gallery
The award-winning Harley Gallery has a national reputation for excellence and innovation.
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
Step back in time to the early 20th century and find out how a grocer's family lived in this market town.
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
This attraction is now Closed
The Workhouse
Although the name of the National Trust usually conjures up pictures of stately homes and gardens, the Workhouse is equally worthy of a visit.
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 Animal Park
Set in over 32 acres and Nottighamshires only Zoo Wetlands houses more than 25 different species of animals and offers people of all ages the chance to interact with exotic and domestic animals from all over the globe.




Above, you will find a complete list of all the Tourist Attractions in Nottinghamshire we currently have listed on AboutBritain.com.

If you're wondering what to do in Nottinghamshire, then simply explore the links on this page for more detailed information, and you'll soon discover that there are lots of interesting things to do in Nottinghamshire.

As you can see, we have a wide range of ideas for family days out in Nottinghamshire, so you'll never be short of exciting things to do or interesting places to go.




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