PLACES OF INTEREST
Where there is no web link (green wording), two good sources of information arewww.visitnottingham.com or www.information-britain.co.uk

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The Nottingham Tourism Centre is at
1-4 Smithy Row, Market Square, Nottingham NG1 2BY
Tel: 0844 477 5678
Email: tourist.information@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Alton Towers Theme Park 08705 20 40 60

Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire 01476 871002
Castle, gardens, restaurant, gift shop, play area
Open 11am-5pm: Mar 14, Apr 2-5th, May 2,3,23,30,31
Aug: Sun-Thu, Dec 12-17th
01476 871002 www.belvoircastle.com

The City of Caves 0115 952 0555
A mystical world exists under our feet where for countless centuries Nottingham folk lived and worked within the sandstone rock. Guided by our actors, you will be taken back through time to meet characters plucked from history to share the grim and the incredible.

Conkers, Rawdon Rd, Moira, Near Ashby de la Zouch
indoor and outdoor experiences to keep you and your family
engaged for hours 01283 216633

Creswell Crag Museum & Education Centre 
Crags Rd, Welbeck, Worksop. 01909 720378
Tours of limestone gorge & Robin Hood Cave
Crags Rd, Welbeck, Worksop..
Open daily 10am-5.30 Mar-Sep, 10am-4.30pm Oct-Feb. Nov-Jan Sun only

Crich Tramway Village 01773 854321
Scenic tram journeys, Period St, Play areas, Trams
Crich, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 5DP
 
Denby Visitor Centre
Shops, Museum, Tours, Cookery Demonstrations & Restaurant. Open daily. Free centre entry & parking.
01773 740 799 visitor.centre@denby.co.uk www.denbyvisitorcentre.co.uk
DE5 8NX On B6179 just off A38 north of Derby

DH Lawrence Heritage, Durban House Heritage Centre
Mansfield Road, Eastwood. NG16 3DZ  01773 717353
Museum, Heritage Centre, Rainbow Gallery, Educational tours,
group tours, Gift Shop, Rocking Horse Bistro.
Open daily from 10am

Drayton Manor Theme Park Tamworth, Staffs. B78 3TW
Open 15th March- October 2008  Tel 08708 725252    

Galleries of Justice 0115 952 0555
Let us welcome you to Nottingham’s Notorious County Gaol.
But beware, once behind bars our resident ghosts won’t want
you to leave! Our actor led tour enables you to learn about
heinous crimes, rioting and reform and what would happen if
you got caught! Nottinghamshire’s Museum of the Year.

Greenwood Bonsai Studio  0115 920 5757       
Greenwood Gardens, Ollerton Rd, Near Arnold      
Courses running in 2010. See website for details
 
Gullivers Kingdom, Matlock Bath, 01629 57100 

Heights of Abraham. 
Cable cars, Caverns and Hilltop Park with play areas, exhibitions and stunning views.
Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3PD
Telephone: 01629 582365

Hockerton Housing Project, Near Southwell        
Self-sufficient Ecological Housing Project. School trips
& Guided tours. Appointment only. Please contact
01636 816902 for details or visit the website

Hodsock Priory, Blyth, Near Worksop, Nottinghamshire.
5-acre snowdrop & colourful winter flowering garden
plus woodland with carpets of snowdrops.
Open 10am-4pm every day 4th February – 4th March 2012

Holme Pierrepont Hall  0115 933 2371
16th century hall in 30 acres of garden & parkland
House and Garden open 2-5pm every Sun, Mon & Tue from 1st Feb - 29th Mar 2011 with spring garden of snowdrops, daffodils & shrubs in a framework of yews. Twitter:- HolmePierrepont   

The Holocaust Centre, Acre Edge Rd, Laxton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9JZ
A museum, education centre and memorial gardens dedicated to
learning about The Holocaust and Kindertransport. Open to the public 10.30am–4pm Monday to Friday daily and Sundays June to August
www.holocaustcentre.net  01623 836627

Longdale Craft Centre, Longdale Lane, Ravenshead
Gallery, shop (9.30am-6pm), Workshops in woodturning
& watercolours, guided tours, artists supplies, picnic site,
music evenings, licensed restaurant.    01623 794858

Magna Science Adventure Centre
explores the elements of earth, air, fire and water.
Templeborough, Rotherham 01709 720002

Making It! Discovery Centre, Littleworth, Mansfield
Interactive galleries -make a model to take home.
All hands on. A great experience for all ages.
Cafe, Shop, play area, picnic patio. Open to the general
public during Nottinghamshire school holidays. Check
website for details Fully accessible for disabled.
Tel 01623 473297/473200 

Midland Railway Butterley, Ripley,Derbyshire. DE5 3QZ
Steam & diesel trains, museum, country park
Special events throughout year. 01773 747674

Mr Straw's House, 7 Blyth Grove, Worksop         
A semi-detached Edwardian house with an unaltered
1920's interior providing a fascinating insight into daily life.
Open Tue-Sat 11am-4pm. March - Oct
All visits must be pre-booked on 01909 482380

National Space Centre,  Exploration Drive, Leicester
The UK's largest attraction dedicated to space,
hours of breathtaking discovery and interactive fun.
08706 077223

Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead, Notts NG15 8GE       
Historical ancestral home of famous poet Lord Byron in stunning parkland. Adventure playground, picnic areas, woodland walks, Children's dressing up. House open Apr-Sep Noon-5pm (last entry 4pm) Garden open 9am-6pm. Admission charges apply. 01623 455900 www.newsteadabbey.org.uk

Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre
Open Sun & BHols, Easter Sun - last wkend in Oct 10.45am-5pm.
Full events programme on website.
Mere Way, Ruddington 0115 940 5705

Ollerton Watermill & Teashop 01623 822469        
The only working watermill in Nottinghamshire. Award-
winning tea shop. Open Apr-Sep Sundays & Bank Hols
Noon-4.30pm * Please phone to check opening times

Papplewick Pumping Station 0115 963 2938       
Britain's finest working Victorian water pumping station,
set in landscaped grounds. The Station is open Sunday afternoons, static display- non steaming. Mar 2011 to Oct 2011 - 11am to approx. 2pm. (depending on volunteers being on site) In steam every Bank Hol & selected weekends.

Southwell Minster, Southwell 01636 812649

St Mary's Church, High Pavement, Lace Market     
One of the finest medieval buildings in Nottingham
Open Tue-Sat 0115 948 3658

Trentham Monkey Forest is unique to the UK. It is the
only place that you can walk amongst 140 Barbary macaques
roaming free in the beautiful English Forest.
For seasonal opening times please visit
www.monkey-forest.com Tel: 01782 659 845

Twin Lakes Park, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire  
Indoor & outdoor play areas, assault courses, karts,
bumper boats, farm animals & more
01664 567777

Twycross Zoo, Burton Road (A444), Atherstone,
Warwickshire  01827 880250.

The Workhouse, The Workhouse, Southwell, Nottinghamshire
Explore the work yards, living quarters, cellars & more
with interactive displays, family activities & film
01623 817260.www.nationaltrust.org.uk/workhouse

Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem - England's oldest pub 
Carved out of the rock at the base of the castle 
Open Mon-Sat 11am-11pm    

Wheelgate Park, White Post, Farnsfield (formerly Wonderland)
Indoor and outdoor play areas, soft play,tropical house
train, rollercoaster, crazy golf, tennis, pitch 'n putt
garden centre and cafe  01623 882773