Attractions in Aubourn & Things to Do in Aubourn
(and nearby)

Doddington Hall and Gardens (5 Miles)*
Doddington Hall stands today exactly as it was built with its walled gardens, gatehouse and family church.
Usher Gallery (6 Miles)*
The Usher Gallery was founded in 1927 following the bequest to the City of Lincoln of an outstanding collection of decorative art.
Lincoln Castle (7 Miles)*
In 1068, two years after the battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror began building Lincoln Castle on a site occupied since Roman times.
Museum of Lincolnshire Life (7 Miles)*
The Museum of Lincolnshire Life is the largest and most exciting Social History Museum in the County. It occupies a listed barracks, built in 1857 for the Royal North Lincoln Militia.
Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood (8 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
Millgate Museum (9 Miles)*
The Museum has fun educational activities for children and fascinating exhibitions including streets, shops and rooms in period settings.
Belton House (14 Miles)*
Belton House is one of England's finest historic stately homes from the Restoration period It is built in the style of an old French mansion and is reached through the Lion Gates.
The Workhouse (14 Miles)*
Although the name of the National Trust usually conjures up pictures of stately homes and gardens, the Workhouse is equally worthy of a visit.
Tattershall Castle (17 Miles)*
For those who like to explore a property at their own pace, Tattershall Castle is ideal as all visitors receive an audio guide to help them explore this unique building.
Belvoir Castle (18 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.
Wetlands Animal Park (19 Miles)*
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.
Clumber Park (20 Miles)*
Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire is a magnificent 3,800 acre country park, now managed by The National Trust.
Mr Straws House (23 Miles)*
Step back in time to the early 20th century and find out how a grocer's family lived in this market town.
Woolsthorpe Manor (23 Miles)*
The simple Lincolnshire farmhouse of Woolsthorpe Manor has one of the most famous apple trees in history within its walled garden.
Newstead Abbey (24 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.
Harley Gallery (24 Miles)*
The award-winning Harley Gallery has a national reputation for excellence and innovation.
Creswell Crags Museum and Education Centre (24 Miles)*
Creswell Crags is a world famous archaeological site, set in a limestone gorge with caves and lake.
Nottingham Racecourse (24 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.
Galleries of Justice Museum (25 Miles)*
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.
City Of Caves (25 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.
Tales of Robin Hood (25 Miles)*
This attraction is now Closed
Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery (25 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.
Epworth Old Rectory (26 Miles)*
Samuel Wesley, the Rector of Epworth, built the house in 1709 after fire had destroyed the earlier building from which his son, John was rescued as a 'brand plucked from the burning'.
Grimsthorpe Castle (26 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.
Lakeside Arts Centre (27 Miles)*
Lakeside is the University of Nottingham's unique public arts facility based in the family-friendly surroundings of Highfields Park.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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