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

Millgate Museum (6 Miles)*
The Museum has fun educational activities for children and fascinating exhibitions including streets, shops and rooms in period settings.
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.
The Workhouse (8 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.
Belton House (9 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.
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
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.
Galleries of Justice Museum (13 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 (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.
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.
Tales of Robin Hood (13 Miles)*
This attraction is now Closed
Woolsthorpe Manor (14 Miles)*
The simple Lincolnshire farmhouse of Woolsthorpe Manor has one of the most famous apple trees in history within its walled garden.
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.
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.
Melton Carnegie Museum (15 Miles)*
This exciting newly refurbished museum contains informative and innovative displays.
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.
Doddington Hall and Gardens (17 Miles)*
Doddington Hall stands today exactly as it was built with its walled gardens, gatehouse and family church.
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.
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.
Lincoln Castle (21 Miles)*
In 1068, two years after the battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror began building Lincoln Castle on a site occupied since Roman times.
Charnwood Museum (21 Miles)*
Charnwood Museum features a wide range of exhibits reflecting thehistory, geology, archaeology and industries of Charnwood and thesurrounding area. Permanent displays include 'Coming to Charnwoo
Museum of Lincolnshire Life (21 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.
Clumber Park (21 Miles)*
Clumber Park in Nottinghamshire is a magnificent 3,800 acre country park, now managed by The National Trust.
Barnsdale Gardens (21 Miles)*
Barnsdale Gardens is a joy to visit; 38 themed gardens, ponds and woodlands nestled in a quiet corner of the beautiful Rutland countryside, but just 10 minutes from Stamford and the A1.
Rutland County Museum (22 Miles)*
Rutland County Museum is the perfect introduction to England's smallest county. The special exhibitions gallery, museum shop and local studies library, leads into displays of archaeology, history and an extensive rural life collection.
Oakham Castle (22 Miles)*
The splendid Great Hall of Oakham Castle is one of the finest examples of late 12th century domestic architecture in England.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.



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