Manchester Airport 1 hr 58
Rufford Abbey (13 min.) free entry to parkland containing the ruins of a 12th-century cistercian abbey and a later mansion. National Justice Museum (33 min.) penal system history tracing local legal institutions back to the 1780s with interactive tours. Newstead Abbey (20 min.) water-features fill the 300-acre grounds of this dissolved monastery and home of byron s ancestors. National Trust - Clumber Park (29 min) sizable national trust parkland with woodland walks a scenic lake wildlife and a gothic chapel. The Major Oak (20 min.) iconic & ancient oak tree known in local folklore as robin hood & his merry men s shelter. Southwell Road (13 min) Southwell Minster (7 min.) church of england place of worship in a spectacular 1100s romanesque space with regular services. Newhall Lane (9 min) Nottingham Castle Museum U0026 Art Gallery (35 min.) mansion with displays on local history decorative items and work by renowned international artists. City Of Caves (34 min.) cave network attraction under the city that has been adapted by man since anglo-saxon times. Station Road (3 min) Old Market Square (Slab Square) (36 min.) expansive open city square featuring iconic stone lions fountains & historic pubs. Arboretum (32 min.) victorian park with collection of more than 800 trees some of which planted when it opened in 1852. Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park (5 min.) children s adventure park with rides themed play zones water park pony rides and seasonal events. Sherwood Pines Forest Park (20 min.) park Nottingham Contemporary (34 min.) elegant building sunk into a sandstone cliff with modern art galleries a learning area and a cafe. White Post Farm (5 min.) farm centre selling garden buildings with greenhouses sheds and kennels plus decking and paving. |