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Nottingham is the home of Robin Hood and his spirit It’s a city with a sense of fun, and a renowned is more alive here today than ever before. The city is vibrant live music scene. A city of festivals and famous for its castle on the hill, vibrant culture in its carnivals celebrating everything from caves, streets and curious caves beneath your feet. Once comedy, cider and cinema. It’s a city to feel safe in, named the “Queen of the Midlands”, celebrated with Purple Flag status and more Best Bar None for its lace, breweries and rebellious spirit, today accredited venues than any other UK city. it’s an attractive and fun place to visit, brimming It’s a to pick up THE WORLD'S FIRST FREE ROAM VR ARENA RIGHT HERE IN NOTTINGHAM with creative charm and recently named the UK’s fantastic shopping destination treats and souvenirs. High street favourites and friendliest city. major shopping centres sit alongside charming CAN YOU SURVIVE A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE? FIGHT OFF Nottingham is a city steeped in legend and boutiques and eclectic independent shops. Visit WAVES OF AI ROBOTS IN DEEP SPACE? OR CAN YOU SOLVE A history and is a UNESCO City of Literature. quirky Hockley, the indie Cobden Chambers or the MIND BENDING GRAVITY DEFYING MAZE? It’s a city of rebels, once home to reform rioters, upmarket Exchange arcade. suffragettes and castle destroyers alongside its famous legendary . Follow Robin Hood on Nottinghamshire is greener than Robin Hood’s hat, a trail around the city and find horrible histories in boasting the largest number of Green Flag parks in An out of this world virtual reality experience for company socials, the . the country, tree-lined boulevards, the and alongside beautiful heritage sites team building activities or just fun with friends and family. is one of Europe’s largest city such as Hall (Batman’s mansion), Newstead squares and Nottingham’s beating heart, transforming and . Your body is the controller and your mind believes it's real. with the seasons from a summery seaside to a festive winter wonderland. Historic and modern architecture sit Everyone knows delicious food is a key ingredient to side by side on the skyline, and the best days and nights a good time; here you’ll find the UK’s best restaurant, start at the most iconic meeting point in the city, the left ’s oldest inn, cosy independent cafés, lion statue who watches over the square. international restaurants, underground bars and dining in historic buildings. Nottingham is a city of hidden places and secret spaces. With a unique subterranean underworld of It’s a city of sport, with its riverside sporting quarter over 800 caves and a network of cobbled alleyways including the world-renowned cricket 20% OFF waiting to be discovered, this is a city where getting ground, the world’s first football league club and To learn more and book online visit: PROMO CODE: lost leads to great adventures. double European champions Nottingham Forest. www.meetspacevr.co.uk VISITNOTTS20 VISIT-NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.CO.UK | 1 VISIT NOTTINGHAMSHIRE FEATURES

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FOLLOW US: ON THE COVER 10 14 16 @VisitNotts @MeetInNotts LEGENDARY HEROES SIT SIDE BY SIDE IN @MarketingNG_ visitnotts 04 08 16 A 21ST CENTURY CITY ROBIN HOOD : GOING UNDERGROUND INDEPENDENT SHOPPING LIVING THE LEGEND Discover a hidden world beneath the city. Retail therapy in Notts. Wander the modern streets and Visit Notts Visit Notts Will the real Robin Hood please stand up? quirky hidden pathways and rub 10 18 shoulders with our famous outlaw – CONTRIBUTORS 06 EXPLORE PILGRIM 10 DAYS OUT FOR the legendary Robin Hood. EXPLORE THE COUNTRY UNDER TEN POUNDS Explore Nottingham with 10 ideas that In the photo: Ezekial Bone LEGENDARY SHERWOOD Walk in the footsteps of the (Robin Hood Town Tour of Nottingham) FOREST Mayflower Pilgrims. won’t break the bank. Photo credit: Hunter Films Photography Visit Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre and National Nature Reserve. 12 20 WHAT’S ON PUBLISHED BY VISIT NOTTINGHAMSHIRE 07 A world-class heritage destination Your diary of events in Nottinghamshire. (PART OF MARKETING NG) FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT on your doorstep. Project Manager: Kinga Kapias Get ready to celebrate the very best that Editorial content: Sophie Milne, Claire Jones, Sophie Gargett, Alistair Webster the region has to offer. 14 Promote your tourism business through Visit Nottinghamshire. Gemma Howarth Sara Blair-Manning Senior Site Manager, Chief Executive Officer, TASTEH TREATS Contact [email protected] | visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre Nottingham Castle Trust Truly unique food and drink experiences. and National Nature Reserve

2 | NOTTINGHAM TOURISM CENTRE +44(0)8444 775678 VISIT-NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.CO.UK | 3 KEEPING THE LEGEND ALIVE ROBIN HOOD: Of course, visitors are keen to know how they can engage with the legend today, LIVING THE LEGEND and Nottinghamshire doesn’t disappoint. Here are some ideas to get you started: STAY Stay at the boutique Hotel, which overlooks St Mary’s where Robin was famously captured by the , and the National Justice Museum where he was reportedly held prisoner. This charming Georgian building in the heart of the ancient Lace Market offers a wealth of elegant period features such as original sash windows, fireplaces and a quirky layout.

Will the real Robin Hood please stand up? PLAY Test your wits in Escapologic’s latest escape From hell-raising heretics to Hollywood heroes, marauding murderers to men in room, Robin of Lockskey, and visit the Robin tights and alienated aristocrats to anthropomorphic foxes, interpretations of Robin Hood Stories and Boardgame Museum at Ludorati. Don’t forget to grab a selfie with the Hood’s story have captured hearts around the world for over seven centuries. Robin Hood statue, and drop into the nearby Robin Hood Experience: an interactive, story- based journey over three floors. Then why not try But who is the man beneath the hood? Hooded hooligan or on the straight and arrow? your hand at archery in Sherwood Forest? He’s Nottingham’s most famous figurehead - this much Most people would concede that Robin Hood is an EXPLORE we all agree. A legendary outlaw who appears in English outlaw in one form or another. Some versions of the story Join the famous outlaw himself on the Robin folklore from the 1400s and later in literature, theatre describe a man with a penchant for gratuitous violence, Hood Town Tour, following a trail of historical and on the silver screen. In popular culture, he’s usually certainly not one to shy away from a casual murder or facts to discover how simple ballads over depicted as a skilled archer and swordsman, dressed two. Stealing from the rich and swerving the Sheriff, an 700 years old grew into one of the greatest in Lincoln green. He robs from the rich and gives to the irreverent rogue who laughs in the face of authority. So far, stories every told. Visit Sherwood Forest and poor, a champion of the downtrodden and thorn in the so bad. see Robin Hood’s hideout, the world-famous side of the establishment. And yet Nottingham places him on a pedestal, both , and explore the brand-new visitor But in the hunt for the facts behind the folklore and the figuratively and physically. What does this say about us? centre to learn about the flora and fauna of history beneath the mystery, everything gets a little Is the city a hotbed of anarchy, with arrows flying through this beautiful, ancient forest. murky. Our slippery prince of thieves has eluded scholars the streets and visitors getting robbed every time they for centuries, frequently changing guise as his story is step outside? adapted to appeal to new audiences and embellished by LEARN No. Robin Hood is so much more than a common Peer down into the National Justice TASTE the imaginations of those who tell the tales. Stop by at Forest Lodge restaurant, thief; he’s a global icon and a hero for our times. He Museum’s oubliette cell where Robin Hood , for fresh, locally sourced Was he a disillusioned lone wolf, or surrounded by a fearlessly challenges injustice and greed, corruption and was imprisoned. Visit St Mary’s Church in cuisine such as rustic wild mushroom band of bandits? A commoner or nobleman? A literary oppression. He stands up for what he believes in and takes Edwinstowe where Robin Hood and Maid fricassee or beef and ale pie - a feast fit for invention or an amalgamation of real historical figures? bold measures to make the world a better place. Equality Marian were supposedly wed. Understand the rightful King Richard himself! Round Some say he was nothing more than a stock alias used by and sustainability are high on everybody’s agenda these the ways of the woods and how Robin and his off your day with a pint of ale (or two) at Ye bandits, the Joe Bloggs of yesteryear. days and rightly so. Robin Hood embodies these concepts, might have lived with a Bushcraft Olde Trip to Jerusalem and get a little merry a tangible figure we can – and should - get behind. Who Course at Sherwood Pines. in true Robin Hood style. The truth is, we don’t know, and we probably never will. says a role model has to be a real person? But we’re fine with that, and here’s why.

4 | NOTTINGHAM TOURISM CENTRE +44(0)8444 775678 VISIT-NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.CO.UK | 5 SHERWOOD FOREST FESTIVAL VISITOR CENTRE AND SPOTLIGHT NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE Whether it’s the crackle of fireworks, hoppy flavours of locally brewed pints, or the squeal of guitars, Nottinghamshire’s many festivals showcase the very best that our county has to offer. It’s no secret that The award-winning visitor centre at Sherwood Forest, managed by the RSPB and we love to celebrate - and with a packed schedule of high-quality events partners on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, offers the perfect gateway to throughout the year, there are festivals to suit every taste. a great day out enjoying the home of Robin Hood and its very special collection of ancient oak trees, wildlife and legends. Of course, we’re always ready to celebrate the world’s favourite outlaw, Robin Hood. Here in Nottinghamshire we honour our iconic hero in a manner that he surely would have approved of - by raising a pint to his enduring spirit! The forest is known the world-over for its famous outlaw, New for 2020 The Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival is one of the UK’s largest beer festivals. Work your way through endless casks, and you’ll find a host of events themed around him Follow the progress of the RSPB’s work at the former visitor sampling the best of Nottinghamshire’s revered breweries during this unique four-day celebration. including the annual Robin Hood Festival, which is a week- centre. The old buildings have been removed and the forest long event held each summer. is being restored to nature. This is a Site of Special Scientific Amaze your little outlaws by heading deep into Sherwood Forest to witness the family friendly magic of the Robin Hood Interest, boasting trees of national importance, which is why Festival. Enter the mystical forest and see jousters clashing amid a world of Medieval mayhem - all set below the watchful the new centre moved to Forest Corner. gaze of the Major Oak - Robin Hood’s legendary hide out.

The old site is now fenced to protect it as it recovers, but you Enjoy the scenic banks of the River Trent at August’s Riverside can watch the transformation at close quarters each time Festival – a feast of family fun and live music that ends with a you visit! mighty bang, as a dazzling firework display lights up the River Trent. Even better – it’s completely free for all! Facilities The Soil Association-certified café offers a host of hot We mark summer’s arrival by decamping to the splendid, leafy dishes as well as sandwiches, snacks and delicious cakes, setting of for an almighty outdoor singalong. including vegetarian and vegan options. There’s also a Splendour Festival is now a Nottingham institution, drawing top-tier talent from the past and present, who provide plenty of shop stocking everything you need for a legendary visit iconic summer moments. During peak periods, there are guides dressed in traditional from toy bows and arrows, to dressing medieval costumes, sharing their fantastic local knowledge up costumes and souvenir gifts, t-shirts and books as well For a burst of colour and creativity, the Patchings Festival of and stories of Robin and his gang. Look out for story boards as a range of RSPB products. Outside, discover a great Art, Craft & Photography is a vibrant and inclusive event. Join throughout the site, telling you how he lived and why a Robin Hood themed play area! 250 artists as they demonstrate their arts and crafts. forest home was perfect for an outlaw. It’s also the anniversary of Beethoven’s 250th Birthday in 2020 – The main car park is a short walk away from the centre – use and in May, Nottingham will programme all 32 Beethoven piano The Major Oak is central to his story – and to every visit! This postcode NG21 9QB to find it. All-day parking is £4, or free for sonatas. Attend the performances and you might even be inspired majestic giant has a canopy spanning 28 metres, a trunk RSPB members. Accessible parking is available adjacent to to tinkle the ivories yourself at the festival’s fringe events. 10m in girth and has watched over this special landscape for the visitor centre – use NG21 9RN for this. more than 800 years. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate a delicious The new centre is fully accessible for wheelchair users and Nottinghamshire export - the Bramley Apple. The original It’s a truly wondrous tree to see in any season and one of includes a Changing Places facility with a shower, toilet and Bramley apple tree still stands proudly in picturesque almost 1,000 ancient oaks, making this the biggest collection a hoist for the safety and comfort of visitors who require Southwell, and the village comes together each October to in Europe. Each ancient tree is at least 400 years old and extra space and equipment. provides homes for hundreds of species – from rare insects pay homage to its internationally savoured apple variety. to mammals and birds. For more details, go to: As you can see, Nottinghamshire is lucky enough to host amazing events all year round, and for every taste. We’re Grab a trail guide to wander the forest and find out www.visitsherwood.co.uk more about this amazing place! only scratching the surface here, so be sure to check out the Visit Nottinghamshire website for full listings.

6 | NOTTINGHAM TOURISM CENTRE +44(0)8444 775678 VISIT-NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.CO.UK | 7 PEEL STREET CAVE TOURS GOING UNDERGROUND Nicknamed the ‘Mammoth Cave’ because of its vast size and winding passages, join Nottingham’s City Archaeologist Scott Lomax for a unique DISCOVER A HIDDEN WORLD BENEATH OUR CITY tour of the labyrinthine cave system of Rouse’s sand mine. Discover the fascinating history of the caves, including many little-known facts Sometimes the most intriguing aspects of a place aren’t immediately and anecdotes. Tours run on select dates throughout the year – see Photo - Lamar Francois whatsonnottingham.com for details and to book tickets. apparent - to discover these gems, you must delve a little deeper. We’re going underground to shed some light on a curious cave network, the MALT CROSS hidden maze beneath the streets of Nottingham. Nottingham’s original Victorian musical hall is one of the few remaining in the country and has a fascinating tale to tell. Their illuminating Heritage Tours provide an intriguing history of the heyday of music hall and includes a trip into the caves beneath, which were first recorded in the 11th century when a Carmelite monastery stood on the site. Please note that due to essential repair works the Malt Cross caves are currently closed to the public but are due to reopen in Spring 2020.

NATIONAL After settling in Nottingham in the 7th Century, early inhabitants of the area soon discovered that the soft sandstone JUSTICE MUSEUM terrain was perfect for carving caverns and tunnels. Over the next ten centuries, a maze-like subterranean world was Some of the county’s most notorious criminals were imprisoned in the formed, stretching throughout the city. An ancient text dated to 893AD penned in the lost Celtic language Old Brythonic caves beneath this 15th-century gaol and Shire Hall. Legend has it that describes Nottingham as Tigguo Cobauc, or Place of Caves. Robin Hood himself was held captive in a deep dungeon cave, later to be rescued by . Descend into the depths of the prison to These industrious inhabitants found all kinds of imaginative uses for the caves over the years, from dwelling places, explore the underground cells, hear tales of crime and punishment from throughout the centuries or check out their varied programme of events, dungeons and dens of iniquity to secret hideouts, simple storerooms and most intriguingly, a bowling alley. from dramatic trial re-enactments to unique murder mystery evenings. Today over 800 caves have been re-discovered and documented across the city. Whether you’re intrigued by the history and want to explore on a tour, or just fancy a quirky setting for a drink or two, these unique experiences and opportunities to discover the hidden landscape beneath the streets are not to be missed. CAVE ESCAPE Descend into the city’s subterranean world for a truly unique and immersive escapology experience, full of riveting twists and YE OLDE TRIP turns, fiendish conundrums, cryptic tasks and puzzles. Choose a lavishly gothic Victorian quest inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula TO JERUSALEM or join the Monuments Men and Women of WWII on a mission to For anyone intrigued by Nottingham’s cave system, save treasured artefacts from ruin. a trip to City of Caves is a must. Explore some of the Widely known as the oldest inn in the land, Ye Olde oldest surviving caves in the city and discover their Trip to Jerusalem brims with historic charm. Built fascinating history and uses over the years. From into the cliffside, the cosy rooms and nooks are an authentic medieval tannery to an air raid shelter carved from the rock on which Nottingham Castle where thousands of people sought refuge during stands, with tunnels extending far and deep beneath. CRESWELL CRAGS WWII and the remnants of the notorious Victorian Tourists and locals alike gather to drink and dine in Drury Hill slums. Their daily actor-led tours often Outside of the city, the ancient caves at Creswell Crags are this richly characterful and historic inn, built into the perhaps the most intriguing and historically significant in sell out, so advance booking is advised. medieval caves of Castle Rock - an essential part of Nottinghamshire and beyond. As well as boasting Britain’s only the Nottingham experience. known Ice Age rock art which dates back over 13,000 years, in 2018 they also discovered the largest known collection of ‘Witches Marks’, carved into the cave walls to ward off evil spirits. The museum tells the fascinating story of pre-historic life in Nottinghamshire, with stone tools and artefacts on display. Outside, explore the natural limestone gorge, or step deep inside the caves on their fascinating tours.

8 | NOTTINGHAM TOURISM CENTRE +44(0)8444 775678 VISIT-NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.CO.UK | 9 After years of increasingly widespread persecution, the situation escalated in 1604 when the King and his set out new legislation that enforced conformity throughout the Church. Separatist ministers were stripped of their positions, while their followers were confronted with suspicion, threats of imprisonment and hefty fines.

Forced to worship in secret, clandestine meetings were held in two key locations within the area now known as Mayflower Country. In the north Nottinghamshire village of , a quaint English manor house owned by William Brewster became a secret centre for the Separatists, while 13 miles away in another congregation met in the grand Gainsborough Old Hall.

As their struggles increased, arrangements were EXPLORE PILGRIM COUNTY made to leave for the nearby shores of Holland, but this dangerous task was met with setbacks and betrayal. It was not until 1608 2020 marks 400 years since Nottinghamshire’s rebel spirit runs deep that the Separatists finally settled in Holland, the Mayflower set sail on its throughout our history. From the medieval where they would stay for 12 years. Still they perilous journey across the to modern rockers Sleaford were outsiders; with a language barrier making Atlantic to the New World. Mods, our renegade thinkers have challenged According to the General Society of relating to the era. For a more in-depth skilled work hard to find, and the Dutch way of Mayflower Descendants, there are exploration, book yourself a private tour with This remarkable tale, and the establishment and disrupted tradition. life becoming normal to their children. By 1620 approximately 35 million people worldwide expert local guide Brackenbury’s Britain, what happened next, is Few, however, have made as great a wave as it was time to move on once again, and so the who can trace their ancestry back to who can take you to hidden buildings and renowned worldwide, but the Mayflower Pilgrims, whose determination next chapter in the Mayflower story began. ➔ Mayflower passengers. Even celebrities, byways in the Pilgrim story. what of the origins of these to worship freely led to the birth of a nation. including Clint Eastwood, Marilyn Monroe, brave insurgents? From a But how did all of this come about? In 2020, Mayflower 400 celebrations will take and Dick Van Dyke, are believed to be long modest group of radical place across the county, allowing visitors During the 16th century, England was in a lost relations to those 102 brave voyagers. religious thinkers in the North state of religious upheaval known as The to walk in the footsteps of the Mayflower Nottinghamshire countryside, Reformation. King Henry VIII had infamously Perhaps you have discovered your own Pilgrims. Between 3 March - 19 April, to one of the most diverse and broken away from the Roman pilgrim roots, or maybe this fascinating piece Library presents The Spirit of Mayflower: powerful nations today, this in order to obtain a divorce and added ‘Head of history has simply piqued your interest Language of Sculpture Exhibition by artist year we commemorate the of the Church of England’ to his various - either way, there is much to see and do in Rachel Carter, who crossed the Atlantic Nottinghamshire to learn more. by boat following the same route as the story of the Mayflower Pilgrims. regal titles. While Protestant ideas took hold Mayflower voyage. The Mayflower Music, throughout much of the country, over time this Go to the Visit Nottinghamshire website to Arts & Crafts Festival takes place on 12 new-fangled form of Christianity began to find the Mayflower Trail, which takes you to July. Among other popular acts it includes cause rifts in both the and its followers. a number of key sites in the Mayflower story, ’400 Voices’, a unique singing project which such as All Saints Church in the village of Factions arose upholding conflicting beliefs joins schools and community groups across and St.Wilfrid’s Church in Scrooby. about how Church doctrine should be followed. Nottinghamshire and the U.S.A. Finally, to These picturesque countryside churches Puritans believed the Church of England needed close the 2020 celebrations, November will further reformation to purify itself of tired are where Separatists would have once see a two-week Pilgrim Festival with events worshipped and contain original artefacts religious practices and deep-seated corruption taking place across the Roots region. associated with the Roman Catholic Church. In villages around north Nottinghamshire, These are just some of the celebrations taking Lincolnshire and South Yorkshire, small groups place in Nottinghamshire in 2020, but don’t of Separatists had more radical ideas and forget to check out the Visit Nottinghamshire began practicing their worship independently. RUFFORD ABBEY website to find out what else is happening.

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A world-class heritage destination on your doorstep Nestled under the protective On display in new permanent galleries will be unseen and reopening in February 2021 inspiring collections detailing the rich cultural past of Nottingham covering of scaffolding a world-class as a city. The art galleries will explore the Alabaster, Salt Glaze heritage destination is waiting to be Ceramic and Lace industries that underpin the city’s creative Channel the rebellious spirit of Robin and manufacturing history. The Long Gallery, whose stunningly discovered. Reopening in February Hood through interactive galleries, ornate architecture is a sight to behold itself, will display the 2021 following a 30-million-pound best of the collection. A new and improved temporary exhibition explore the picturesque grounds, space will house major contemporary art exhibitions, giving go beneath the castle rock on a tour redevelopment, the Castle will visitors the chance to see an ever-changing series of impressive of the cave system, and see the lace become a highlight of Nottingham’s exhibitions and offering more reasons to visit time and time again. and alabaster collections that put cultural and heritage offer. The green lungs of the city - the inspiring and scenic grounds of the Castle - will be a welcome retreat from Nottingham on the map. The must-see heritage site will deliver a vivid and the bustling urban pace of the city centre. From the compelling retelling of the story of Nottingham’s most café balcony, visitors can enjoy an unrivalled view of famous legend in green tights, Robin Hood. Through Nottingham which is both breath-taking and impressive. an interactive gallery, live actors and a themed outdoor But that’s not all. Beneath the Castle, hidden to the unsuspecting play area, the whole family can experience the life and visitor, lies an intricate network of caves. On a guided tour through impact of the heroic outlaw and his companions. the mysterious underworld, visitors will discover ancient dwellings, A full day out of fun dungeons, wine cellars and secret escape routes. Set to be the Stories of rebellion, exploring issues around protest unique and atmospheric location of a diverse annual events and exploration, and revolution, will highlight the dramatic history of programme, the caves will excite and delight visitors of all ages. the Castle, covering themes such as the English Civil Nottingham Castle will War, the Luddites, the Suffragettes and the Reform Act The new Castle Visitor Centre will be home to a Riots. From its life as a royal fortress to being burnt to modern café, selling sensational beverages and a be the essential stop the ground by rioters in 1831, the Castle’s unique story selection of delicious cakes and light bites. is both thrilling and memorable. on a visit to the city.

12 | NOTTINGHAM TOURISM CENTRE +44(0)8444 775678 VISIT-NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.CO.UK | 13 UNIQUE FOOD EXPERIENCES Food is pretty important to us here in Notts. The city is home to the UK’s best restaurant and the oldest inn in England, while out in the county you’ll find our famous Bramley Apple and Stilton Cheese. There’s a delectable selection of restaurants for every taste and budget, from wholesome pub food and international cuisine to dining in historic surroundings, so fasten LUISA’S VEGAN your seatbelts (and loosen your belts) as we take CHOCOLATES you on a gastronomic getaway with our top pick of IBERICO WORLD TAPAS Nottingham’s first bean-to-bar chocolate maker unique food experiences to be had right here. There’s nothing quite like tapas for a shared, sociable and winner of more awards than you can shake a experience. Nationally recognised “Bib Gourmand” tapas bar of chocolate at, Luisa’s uses the finest quality DOUGHNOTTS restaurant Iberico World Tapas marries the rustic simplicity of beans from volcanic islands and champions an Irreverent, cheeky Doughnotts has been bringing luxury handmade Spanish tapas with the exquisite ingredients of world cooking – environmentally and economically sustainable doughnuts to the good people of Nottingham for four years. Offering all at a reasonable price, too. Pick and choose from a selection ethos. With a range of charming boxed chocolates over 20 flavours from the decadent Death by Chocolate to the silky- of delectable breads, cheeses, charcuterie alongside a whole and velvety bars to be found in the bohemian, smooth Red Velvet, you won’t be able to resist dropping into their world of delicious dishes, all in the Moorish surrounds beneath cooler-than-cool Market, this is chocolate store on Nottingham’s King Street for a sticky and sugary-sweet treat. Nottingham’s historic Grade II county gaol. you don’t need to feel guilty about.

RESTAURANT SAT BAINS A two Michelin-starred restaurant and winner of the THE SCHOOL OF ARTISAN FOOD UK’s best restaurant (according to The Times and ANNIE’S BURGER SHACK For a more comprehensive foodie experience, head over to TripAdvisor), Sat Bains brings world-class fine dining Multi-award-winning burger bar Annie’s brings the tastes of the School of Artisan Food in North Nottinghamshire, which to Nottingham. With 7 or 10 course tasting menus sunny America to the heart of Nottingham’s Lace Market. offers a range of wonderful short courses including foraging that change with the seasons, you can expect highly With an ever-changing menu of burgers, Annie’s inspired and wild food cookery, sourdough baking, plus meat curing flavour-driven, creative and considered dishes such creations include such delights as the daring Deathray and the and smoking. Along with newly refurbished, specially equipped as Cèpe and bacon fricassee or Monkfish ratatouille, outrageous Johnny Vegas – and best of all, every burger on the training rooms, and a reputation for outstanding teaching, you’ll all cooked with passion and flair for an utterly menu can be transformed into a vegetarian or vegan version be taking away so much more than the delicious artisan food unforgettable dining experience. (yes, you read that right). you produce on the day.

14 | | 15 business for decades. Explore the delightfully traditional INDEPENDENT specialist music shop Windblowers, which has the largest selection of sheet music in the Midlands, or transform your outdoor space with gorgeous garden items from The SHOPPING Worm That Turned outdoor living boutique. Nottingham’s independent spirit is reflected in the array of quirky boutiques and creative retailers scattered across the city, clustered in cool quarters and tucked away down unassuming alleyways. It’s these indie emporiums, creative retailers and hidden gems which give the city its character and make Nottingham a top destination Once the industrial heart of the city, the historic Lace Market is now home to a variety of independent for seeking out one-of-a-kind finds and unique businesses. When wandering the cinematic streets lined treasures. Let us give you the low-down on the with red brick warehouses, seek out Debbie Bryan - a city’s vibrant independent shopping scene. creative space for shopping, crafting, and dining. They host a varied programme of crafternoons and creative The boutique shopping arcade has an The Lace Market, Hockley and Sneinton Market areas – known workshops, while the tea rooms are a wonderful place to eclectic mix, from small boutique stores selling artisan collectively as the Creative Quarter – are brimming with energy and while away the hours. cheese, craft beer and jewellery to upmarket designers packed with an eclectic mix of shops where you can pick up beautiful like Vivienne Westwood. For original art and unique gifts gifts, homeware, fashion, jewellery and so much more. to treasure check out Inspired art gallery and don’t forget an all-important coffee pit stop at Nottingham’s own award-winning 200 Degrees coffee shop.

Around the Old Market Square in the centre of the city is the place to go to find unique items with a distinct Hockley exudes bohemian charm - you’ll find vintage Nottingham flair. St James Street is a pedestrianised peek Sneinton Market is a treasure trove of creative businesses, artists, clothing galore, second-hand bookstores and some of into the city’s past where you’ll find Dukki nestled beside designers and artisan food producers. Wander along the avenues the city’s quirkier shops nestled amongst cool cocktail the Malt Cross, an original Victorian Music Hall. to find everything from stylish bespoke clothing, discerning dog bars, Rough Trade records and indie cinema Broadway. Dukki specialise in quirky colloquial gifts inspired by accessories, unusual plants and handmade trinkets to DJ equipment Hidden within a historic courtyard, Cobden Chambers Nottingham’s landmarks and dialects, and you’re sure and studio gear. Pick up amazing local produce directly where it’s is a collection of creative businesses selling everything to find a special memento there. Nottingham Tourism created, from the award-winning Luisa’s Vegan Chocolates which from indie magazines and unique jewellery to records and Centre, a stone’s throw from the iconic Left Lion statue, are handcrafted from bean to bar, to the award-winning Redsmith vegan groceries. stocks a wide range of wares that are either made locally, Gin produced on a one-of-kind hand-made copper still. Look out for inspired by Nottingham, or are from local independent the regular vegan markets on the first Saturday of each month and a Sometimes a little wander off the beaten track will lead businesses. Take your pick from locally produced host of live music events, street food clubs and pop-ups throughout to unique encounters and great rewards. Derby Road is a preserves and luxury loose-leaf teas, amazing upcycled the year. sophisticated street that has maintained a culture of local art, and, of course, a range of Robin Hood inspired items.

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IMMERSE | Immerse yourself in nature CHILL | With the deer at Batman’s mansion The legendary ancient woodland of Sherwood Forest National You can easily spend a day relaxing in the grounds of Nature Reserve is home to slender birch trees and more than one Wollaton Hall, which is home to herds of free roaming deer. thousand veteran oaks. Learn about the history of the forest and This magnificent 16th century mansion starred as Batman’s its diverse wildlife in the redeveloped RSPB visitor centre before gothic Wayne Manor in The Dark Knight Rises (2012) and not only taking a stroll to the 800-year-old Major Oak, which is said to have houses the city’s Natural History Museum and Nottingham been Robin Hood’s hideout. Industrial Museum, but entry is completely free too!

EXPLORE1 | Explore an ancient site MUSE6 | Muse over some free art The world-famous Creswell Crags dates back 50,000 Along with a buzzing local creative scene, Nottinghamshire years and is home to Britain’s only known Ice Age cave is home to a number of excellent galleries. Find world-class art. A peaceful lake surrounded by a gorge dotted with international exhibitions at , caves, the site is free to visit and is ideal for relaxing walks multicultural shows at New Art Exchange and a host of or picnics. Check out the cave tours and museum to 2 smaller galleries in the city. Further afield in the county 7 check out Thoresby Park, The Harley Gallery and learn more about the extraordinary archaeological finds Nottingham Lakeside Arts for even more free exhibitions. discovered at the site.

SKATE | Get wrapped up to brace the cold LEARN | Take in the view Test your skills on the ice at the Olympic Rink of the Climb the levels of the delightfully quaint Green’s . Glide along the ice on which Windmill for a great view of the River Trent valley and Great Britain’s bright young skaters train or try the see their award-winning organic flour being made. warmup zone to build your confidence. Adult tickets Downstairs check out the science centre to find out 3 are £8, tots under 5 go free, and there are discounts 8 about 19th century mathematician George Green, test available for groups, students, seniors and family your minds with fun hands-on puzzles and experiments, tickets. then relax on the grass below.

TOUR | Take a guided tour of Nottingham DISCOVER | Literary legends Fancy learning more about Nottingham’s fantastic As a UNESCO City of Literature, Nottinghamshire was history and culture? Grab some comfy shoes and once the stomping ground of some illustrious historical explore with one of our expert guided tours! Visit writers. Take a trip to ’s historical pubs with Madame Parboiled, enjoy comedic and roam the charming gardens and grand halls, head to the quaint mining town of Eastwood to tour the city tales with Nutty Notts, or get the inside scoop 4 9 home of DH Lawrence at his Birthplace Museum, or on where to eat, drink and shop. A variety of tours are enjoy a Booklovers Tour of the city. available to browse on our website.

DRINK | Quench your thirst PL AY | Indoor fun & games Enjoy a pint of local ale in Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, If the weather is grim, don’t panic! Entertain the said to be England’s oldest inn. Built into the rugged children at Lost City Adventure Golf, a fantastic rock on which Nottingham Castle stands, you’ll find tropical adventure golf course, or check out Fun authentic character and lots of historical information. Station, which has bowling lanes, air hockey and 5 Having been serving ales since 1240AD, they know a 10 lots of chances to win prizes! Both are located thing or two about a good pint, making it a well-loved within Nottingham’s Cornerhouse, and winning haunt for tourists and locals alike! ideas rain or shine!

18 | NOTTINGHAM TOURISM CENTRE +44(0)8444 775678 VISIT-NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.CO.UK | 19 23rd–31st May 26th–28th June 25th July M AY Whee! Children’s Theatre Forest Live 2nd–3rd May & Dance Festival Sherwood Pines EM-Con Lakeside Arts Head into the forest for an Join Nottinghamshire’s LGBTQ+ With a variety of theatre, the famous atmospheric outdoor concert, community as the city comes Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Luminarium and the ever-popular See amazing cosplay and stars of film & featuring Noel Gallagher’s High together to celebrate equality and NOTTINGHAM Free Family Weekend in the park, TV cult classics at the biggest and best Flying Birds, James Morrison, and love of all kinds. this week-long festival will entertain convention in the . Will Young. With lots of exciting events being and amaze little ones. 31 Jul – 22 Aug MARCH Identical announced all the time, keep an May–September JULY 13th–14th March 24th May eye on our online What’s On guide Outdoor Cinema & Theatre Dot to Dot Festival The twin-sational new musical based on ISU World Junior Synchronized Summer 2020 at whatsonnottingham.com to Newstead Abbey & Various venues Dinosaurs at Wollaton Hall the novel The Parent Trap by Erich Kästner. Skating Championships Now in its 15th year, this one-day music stay up to date. Grab a picnic blanket and something Wollaton Hall & Deer Park Motorpoint Arena Nottingham festival takes over Nottingham presenting Step into Jurassic Kingdom and meet 31st July - 2nd August This spectacular, fast moving, and delicious to nibble on ready to the hottest new talent around, alongside life-size animatronic dinosaurs roaring Riverside Festival FEBRUARY choreographically clever discipline is a enjoy a movie under the stars or an established acts from all over the globe. into Nottingham this summer. wonder to behold. open-air theatre performance. Go to Victoria Embankment 7th–8th February whatsonnottingham.com for details. 31st May Celebrate the summer at this free Light Night 9th July–12th July festival with live music, a fun fair, river APRIL Autokarna Patchings Festival of Art, Craft Various venues Wollaton Park races and spectacular fireworks along 4th–5th April & Photography the banks of the River Trent. As darkness descends, stunning light A fun day out for all the family featuring Patchings Art Centre installations and special events bring the Robin Hood Live vintage vehicles and flash new models, Meet artists, designers and makers city centre to life for after dark adventures. Newstead Abbey along with live music, children’s activities, demonstrating and exhibiting a wide AUGUST craft stalls, and more. range of skills and techniques. Be transported back in time to 3rd–9th August medieval Nottingham to meet Robin JUNE 10th July–31st August Robin Hood Festival Hood, the Sheriff of Nottingham and Sherwood Forest 8th–10th May Nottingham Beach City-by-the-Sea a host of colourful characters. 6th June Meet Nottingham’s famous outlaw VE Day 75 Detonate Festival Old Market Square Make a splash at Nottingham’s urban in the heart of Sherwood Forest, Wollaton Hall & Deer Park Country Park with fun activities, crafts and Head to Wollaton Park and see it being beach with live music, rides, food & Party in the idyllic surroundings performances. 6th–9th February transformed into a WW2 era military camp, drink stalls and bucketloads of sand. Men’s Ice Hockey Olympic of Colwick Country Park to a with re-enactment groups providing displays soundtrack of the best underground Qualifying Tournament 15th–16th August and demonstrations to commemorate the and electronic music. 18th July Motorpoint Arena Nottingham 75th anniversary of VE day. Splendour Nottingham Food & Drink Festival See Great Britain battle it out on the ice Wollaton Park Wollaton Park against Hungary and Estonia on the road to 15th May–14th June A fun day out for all the family, 6th–14th June Enjoy Nottinghamshire’s biggest and the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Nottingham Puppet Festival best outdoor music festival in the packed with delicious food and Various venues Nature Valley Open Nottingham beautiful parkland surroundings. drink, lively entertainment, Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays and Local, national and international puppet Nottingham Tennis Centre masterchefs and the chance to eat, Wednesdays in February artists bring their talents to the city, with Enjoy a week of explosive on 19th July–10th August drink and be merry in the sun. Snowdrops at a medley of free street theatre, shows, 8th–17th May court action at this The Hundred Hall workshops and music and plenty more Nottingham Poetry Festival pre-Wimbledon tournament. Trent Bridge 23rd August Holme Pierrepont Hall spectacular sights and sounds taking place. Eight freshly formed men’s and Nottingham Carnival Take a walk through the majestic Various venues As a UNESCO City of Literature, women’s teams represent seven UK Victoria Embankment snowdrops as you explore the expansive Nottingham’s lively poetry scene presents 12th–13th May cities in this brand-new competition. Be amazed by the colourful costumes grounds & tranquil gardens, followed by dozens of events, workshops and Strictly Come Dancing: 100 balls per team, most runs win. in the parade then enjoy live music, a look around the beautiful Grade I listed performances throughout the city, from The Professionals great food and a fun fair in celebration of Tudor Manor House. both local and national poets. Royal Concert Hall 21st–26th July Nottingham’s Caribbean heritage. Sensational live music and the world’s British Open Wheelchair 24th February–7th March finest dance moves from the award- Tennis Championships 28th - 29th August Celebrating Shakespeare Festival 30th April–16th May The Magnificent Spiegeltent winning professionals of the BBC hit. Nottingham Tennis Centre Newark Festival Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall See the world’s leading players Riverside Park A season of exhilarating Shakespeare plays Old Market Square Step inside this beautiful century-old 14th–17th May battle it out, along with Great Two fun-packed days of music with an bursting with contemporary resonance, travelling dance hall and experience a Beethoven Festival Britain’s very own Paralympic 80s and 90s night. A true celebration of plus various fringe events, this is the perfect variety of exciting events. Various venues medallists. music, family, food and fun. chance to brush up on the bard. To celebrate 250 years of Beethoven, enjoy the classical master’s music played live, plus a selection of fringe events. 20 | NOTTINGHAM TOURISM CENTRE +44(0)8444 775678 VISIT-NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.CO.UK | 21 25th October SEPTEMBER OCTOBER Hockley Hustle 11th – 20th September Various Venues UNDERSTANDING THE Heritage Open Days 7th - 10th October Discover Nottingham’s thriving music Various Venues scene at this one-day charity music Enjoy exclusive tours and events as Robin Hood Beer & Cider Festival festival across the Creative Quarter. VISIT NOTTINGHAMSHIRE heritage sites and attractions across Motorpoint Arena Nottingham Nottinghamshire throw open their With live music, more ales than 24th – 31st October DIRECTORY doors as part of this free festival of any other festival in the world, rare Old Market Scare history and culture. craft beers and traditional ciders, Old Market Square Step into the scariest square around for Nottingham’s annual beer festival is Key to symbols Accommodation Ratings 19th – 20th September not to be missed. spooktacular Halloween fun. Festival of Food & Drink Within the individual listings there may be Most accommodations within the guide are rated symbols displayed. These are to highlight the with stars and reflect the overall quality of the Some of the UK’s best culinary NOVEMBER facilities available and any tourism accreditations experience. The quality rose is the official marque creators congregate to offer and quality assessments. The key to symbols of the VisitEngland national tourist board rating mouth-watering fare, with celebrity 5th November are presented in the Accreditations, Facilities scheme and represents properties accredited chefs, a cookery school, live music, Bonfire Night stalls and children’s activities. and Accessibility table on this page. within that scheme. Enjoy the East Midlands’ biggest We strongly recommend you contact the venue Some hotels are assessed by the AA and rated 30th September – 4th October bonfire and a fantastic fireworks display for free. directly for full clarification before your visit and note under a set of common quality standards. AA Goose Fair that businesses listed within the directories may assessed camping and caravanning sites are Forest Recreation Ground 16th November – 31st December have chosen to display accreditations and awards graded with pennants. Enjoy one of Europe’s largest Winter Wonderland in addition to those we recognise on the table. travelling fairs with history that Old Market Square stretches back over 700 years. Glide on the ice rink, browse the 15th – 18th October Christmas market or sip mulled wine Accreditations Facilities Accessibilty Mayhem Film Festival and soak up the festive spirit in the city’s magical Winter Wonderland.

With premieres, previews, special guests Alternative visuals VisitEngland Al Fresco Refreshments Member of VisitEngland Working Farm available and midnight screenings, Mayhem Film Dining Available Rated Property Farm Stay UK Breakfast Award Festival showcases the best in horror, sci- fi and cult cinema. Disabled toilet onsite Businesses that Beer Garden Open All Year AA Rated Property David Bellamy Award meet the National On-Site Shop 24th October | 10am to 4pm Disability Scheme Bramley Apple Festival Cycle Parking Open Seasonal Wheelchair accessible Southwell On Site Restaurant AA Rated Camping and Attractions and See the original Bramley Apple tree accommodation on 6th – 14th November Caravanning Parks Green Tourism and enjoy activities around the pretty working farms Business Scheme Nottingham Comedy Festival Trained staff town, including a food & drink fair in Cycle Storage Paid for the spectacular . Various Venues Wireless Internet Pets Welcome Get ready to have your ribs tickled and Part of the Visitor National standard for Attraction Quality sides split as established and emerging parks and green spaces AA Assurance Scheme Hard of Hearing comedians descend on Nottingham. in England and Wales Breakfast Award Facilities Pay for Parking Free Wireless Internet Wedding venue 27th September End of November – Ikano Bank Robin Hood Half first week of January AA Rosette VisitEngland Accessibility Marathon Events Storybook Christmas Restaurant Awards Awards for Excellence Free Parking Free to enter statement Victoria Embankment Newstead Abbey Join thousands of runners for the Discover Lord Byron’s ancestral home over Half Marathon, Mini Marathon, Mile the Christmas period with activities for the Challenge and Corporate Challenge. whole family. *2020 dates yet to be announced at time of print.

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FAMILY FUN FAMILY The Big Tops is an indoor play centre with a giant 3 tier Discover the hidden secrets of Nottingham’s City of Caves. Explore the maturing woodland and lakes. Try out the with something for everyone. They have eight rooms at centre with fun & games for all the family - with the Take on the challenge at this indoor trampoline park - swing structure play frame for older kids and a safe play area for On your tour of this centuries-old site, you will see the UK’s only play areas, 450-metre barefoot walk, Vertigo Adventures* their Nottingham site and all are uniquely themed; from latest technology & traditional favourites plus Highway on the monkey hoops, unleash your inner gladiator or climb the toddlers. An ideal children’s party venue with 3 party surviving medieval underground tannery, visit a spectacular and take a ride on their train between the Discovery and a quirky collector’s manor house in Curio, to the daunting 66 Mini Bowling! Fun Station operates a state of giant cargo nets suspended over enormous foam pits. rooms, a disco room and a range of party packages to suit cave dating back to 1250 AD, find out how caves were used Waterside Centres. Indoors, experience their 4D cinema, blood-lined walls in the lair of the Butcher. Escapologic is an the art cashless system: Swipe your Fun Card to Watch the kids from the 5 star rated cafe or get involved and all budgets. Relax and enjoy fresh coffee and free WiFi in during the war, and see the remains of the city’s infamous Enchanted Forest play zone and interactive exhibits. unequalled test of wit and logic. Play, Win Tickets & Exchange for great prizes. show them how it’s done! their 5 star quality cafe. Drury Hill district. *There is an additional charge to use Vertigo Adventures. Visit the website to see updated timetable and special events.

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Castle Hill, LE12 6LU Pieminister Nottingham, 57 Long Row, Nottingham NG1 6JB Woodsetts Road, North Anston, Sheffield, Titchfield Park, Bath Street, Mansfield, White Post Farm, Mansfield Road, Farnsfield, T: 01509 852525 | W: www.manorfarm.info T: 0115 8246600 South Yorkshire S25 4EQ Nottinghamshire NG18 1BA | T: 0345 0000 232 Nottinghamshire NG22 8HL Every day is an adventure at Manor Farm Park & Woodlands. W: www.pieminister.co.uk/escaperooms T: 01909 569416 | W: www.butterflyhouse.co.uk W: www.mansfieldleisure.com/water_meadows T: 01623 882977 | W: www.whitepostfarm.co.uk FAMILY FUN FAMILY There’s a wide variety of animals to see, woodlands to explore, Pieminister’s thrilling Escape Rooms are now open – but the Encounter the exotic! Meet meerkats, owls, reptiles and Looking for a fun day out with the kids at a great price? The White Post Farm has animals such as llamas, deer, FUN FAMILY indoor and outdoor play areas to discover, a café and bistro doors remain locked until you solve the clues to escape. more in unforgettable daily animal encounters and displays. Then come and have fun in the toddler splash pool or larger meerkats and reptiles. Expect plenty of indoor and outdoor restaurant, plus a full programme of daily activities. Visit the Two immersive rooms, Demon Barber and Germageddon, will The outdoor play area and indoor activity and craft centre will pool with wave machine and flume slides. There’s a soft play play facilities as well as character days, animal shows and website for opening hours and discounted online tickets. capture your imagination and give you one tension-filled hour entertain children in all weathers. Walk around the Dinosaur area and a café too! And for adults - there’s an additional evening events which make every visit full of surprises. Visit Registered Guide Dogs only. of puzzle-solving to win your freedom (if you’re lucky). Trail or try the tractor trailor ride. VIP experiences, adoptions, 25m pool with lane swimming and fitness classes. Plus a the website and check social media feeds for updates. gift vouchers and pre-booked afternoon tea available in newly refurbished gym. Lottie’s Coffee Lounge.

LOGICLOCK ESCAPE ROOMS NOTTINGHAM RAZZLE DAZZLE TWINLAKES PARK ROBIN HOOD’S ZERO LATENCY BOWL POTS WHEELGATE PARK 6 Trinity Walk, Nottingham NG1 2AN T: 07950 205499 | W: www.logiclock.co.uk Logiclock is an entertaining puzzle-based live escape game. Designed for small groups of 3-5 people. The goal is simple: escape from the rooms in 60 minutes using only the mind, logic and teamwork, solving all the puzzles and mysteries. There are 1 Belward Street, Nottingham NG1 1JZ 852 Woodborough Road, , Nottingham NG3 5QQ Melton Spinney Road, Melton Mowbray, Wheelgate Park, Mansfield Road, Farnsfield, Unit 309, , Nottingham NG1 3QN 3 rooms: Pirates Adventure, Made in Stein and Cosa Nostra. T: 0843 290 8916 | W: www.mfabowl.com/nottingham T: 0115 905 6029 | W: www.razzledazzlepots.co.uk LE14 4SB Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8HX T: 0800 088 6911 Logiclock is a really fun way to spend a memorable hour with MFA Bowl is the biggest bowling centre in the United Looking for a creative family day out that’s suitable for all T: 01664 567 777 | W: www.twinlakespark.co.uk T: 01623 882773 | W: www.wheelgatepark.com W: www.zlvr.co.uk friends, families or co-workers. You’ll be locked in a room Kingdom, with 48 automated lanes over two floors. It has ages? Visit Razzle Dazzle Pots and paint something from their Twinlakes All Action, All Weather Park. 100 acres of family Robin Hood’s Wheelgate All Action, All Weather Park. Zero Latency is a multiplayer, free-roam virtual reality packed with clues to find hidden objects, brain teasers and two bars, a diner facility serving hot food and drinks, and a extensive range of pottery items. The friendly and helpful staff theme park, water park (seasonal) and farm park all in one! 30 acres of family theme park, water park (seasonal) and experience that will blow your mind. Up to 8 players can puzzles to solve. whole range of amusement and gaming machines that will are always on hand to help. Whilst there, relax and enjoy a Great days out where the fun never stops. Join Twinlakes farm park all in one! Great days out where the fun never work together to explore alien worlds, investigate strange keep you entertained. MFA Bowl has a live DJ on a Friday homemade cake and hot drink. year round for events and seasonal fun including Eggstreme stops. Join Wheelgate Park year round for events and disturbances on spaceships or battle zombies – wearing and Saturday evening. Easter, Halloween, Firework Festival and Winter Wonderland! seasonal fun including Eggtastic Easter, Halloween, futuristic VR headsets and backpacks in a 300sqm arena. Firework Festival and Christmas Experience! Your body is the controller and your mind believes it’s real.

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72 Way, Nottingham NG1 6BJ National Ice Centre, Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Stonebridge Road, St Ann’s, Nottingham NG3 2FR T: 0115 959 6998 Nottingham NG1 1LA T: 0115 950 5113 | W: www.stonebridgecityfarm.com W: www.ludoraticafe.com T: 0843 373 3000 | W: www.national-ice-centre.com is a slice of the countryside in the Ludorati is Nottingham’s premier board game/escape room There’s plenty of fun to be had with family and friends at the heart of the city. Only a 15 minute walk from Old Market café bar located near Nottingham Castle. It is designed to National Ice Centre! Skate any day of the week and choose Square. They have lots of animals, lovely gardens, a great provide an inclusive community for both gamers and non- from a variety of fun sessions including family skate, club play area, café using local produce and a small farm shop. gamers to “Relax, Play, Enjoy”, with sumptuous design, a large sessions and foam parties. Plus, children under the age of five Open all year round, 7 days a week. games library, a 2nd generation ‘Escape Room’ and in-store skate for free in a dedicated Tots Zone. retail to create the ultimate experience for boardgamers.

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The Cornerhouse, Burton Street, Nottingham NG1 4DB Wildflower Farm, Coach Gap Lane, Langar, Road, Rampton, , T: 0115 985 9455 Nottinghamshire NG13 9HP Nottinghamshire DN22 0HX W: www.lostcityadventuregolf.com/nottingham T: 01949 860592 | W: www.naturescape.co.uk T: 01777 248274 | W: www.sundownadventureland.co.uk Food, drinks and FUN! Enjoy an all-weather adventure at The Naturescape was founded in 1978 by Brian and Liz “Come on kids, there’s lots to see and do. Lost City Adventure Golf. Located in the heart of Nottingham Scarborough and has grown over the years to become the Your adventure is just beginning!” at The Cornerhouse, it features two 18-hole, rainforest-themed, largest producer of British native wildflower seeds in the Exclusively designed for the under 10s and a whole day indoor adventure golf courses suitable for all ages and fully and also one of the largest producers of of fun for all the family! accessible. Enjoy delicious home-cooked pizzas and a tropical wildflower plants in plugs and 9cm pots. 200 acres with 45 selection of drinks and cocktails from their Tiki-themed bar. acres of this being open to the public.

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The Jungle HQ, Deerdale Lane Go Ape Sherwood Pines, Sherwood Pines Forest Park, Pasture Lane, Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire NG10 2FZ Sherwood Forest, Nottingham NG22 8SY Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire NG21 9JH T: 0115 837 2400 T: 01623 883980 | W: www.adrenalinjungle.com T: 01603 895500 | W: www.goape.co.uk W: www.springlakes.co.uk The Adrenalin Jungle Nottingham is set in the heart of Live life more adventurously with three fantastic Go Ape Spring Lakes offer thrilling watersports including wakeboarding, Sherwood Forest Nottinghamshire, covering over 150 acres Adventures: Conquer the Tree Top Challenge (with Tarzan paddle boarding and ringo rides, and an exciting inflatable of woodlands and clearings; it’s the largest multi-event swings and Zip Wires). Forest Segway – jump on board an all aquapark with slides, climbing walls and obstacles. Take in outdoor activity centre in the East Midlands and offers the terrain Segway and explore the forest with a twist. the stunning scenery on the pedalos or soak up the sun on the very best in outdoor entertainment from archery, quads, Tree Top Adventure – release your mini Tarzans on a Go Ape sundecks. There’s a beach resort on the crystal-clear lake for Segway, paintball and more. adventure designed just for them. families to relax, paddle or build sandcastles.

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Sherwood Pines, Kings , Colwick Country Park, River Road, Colwick, Lodge Lane, Elston, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5PG Events at various venues in Nottingham The City Ground, Nottingham NG2 5JF Nottinghamshire NG21 9JL Nottinghamshire NG4 2EW | T: 0115 9100507 T: 01636 525 555 | W: www.baronseden.com/eden-hall T: 07736330769 | W: www.mind-alive.co.uk T: 0115 982 4444 | W: www.nottinghamforest.co.uk T: 0300 067 4340 W: www.trentcruising.com Swim, steam, relax and be pampered. With a selection of spa MindAlive run fun and enjoyable mindfulness events across Nottingham Forest is the leading sporting organisation in W: www.forestryengland.uk/Sherwood-pines Trent River Cruises Limited operate The Trent Lady and The packages to choose from, Eden provides the perfect escape. Nottingham for children, young people and adults who wish Nottingham. Established in 1863, the club is world renowned Sherwood Pines is a fantastic and inspiring place to Nottingham Crusader Riverboats, sailing on the River Trent, and Facilities include a vitality swimming pool, outdoor hot tubs, to find fun ways to relax, from meditating around cats at for its achievements under Brian Clough, which saw Forest experience the outdoors. There is something for everyone offer a range of differing cruise packages for private, public, various heated rooms and water therapies, gymnasium, Nottingham’s Kitty Cafe and Bunny Calm at Stonebridge City twice crowned European Champions. With its home on the all year round, from walking and family cycling to mountain corporate and tourism markets all year round. Cruises include exercise classes, chill out areas and fabulous dining venues. Farm, to various fun, artistic and creative mindfulness events. banks of the River Trent, Forest continue to attract visitors from biking, Go Ape and adventure play. sightseeing, afternoon tea, roast dinners and carvery cruises, Eden also offers an extensive range of luxury treatments. For more information on events running, please visit the website. around the world. murder mysteries, disco party nights, hen party packages, Christmas cruises and much more. PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY NATIONAL DAY SPA OF THE YEAR 2019 HOLME PIERREPONT COUNTRY PARK OUTDOOR ADVENTURE ZONE HOLME MGM MUTHU NOTTINGHAM Home of The National Water Sports Centre PIERREPONT NEW LEAF SPA RACECOURSE Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham NG12 2LU COUNTRY PARK (CLUMBER PARK HOTEL) T: 0115 982 1212 | W: www.nwscnotts.com Awarded the Gold Standard by the Racehorse Owners Association for Set in 270 acres of beautiful Nottinghamshire parkland, Holme Home of The National the high standard of our facilities Pierrepont Country Park is as well known for its country park as Water Sports Centre we offer to Owners and Trainers. it is for its amazing water activities – enjoyable for both groups and individuals. Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottinghamshire NG13 8PE Blyth Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3PA Colwick Park, Nottingham NG2 4BE Have a rip-roaring day out and join in on a wide variety of T: 0115 982 1212 | W: www.nwscnotts.com T: 01623 835333 | W: www.muthuhotels.com T: 0115 958 0620 activities, from the Sky Trail and the Climbing Wall, to ECombat Set in 270 acres of parkland, Holme Pierrepont Country Park is The New Leaf Spa sits within MGM Muthu Clumber Park W: www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/nottingham Laser Tag, Mini Golf and Segways in the family fun park. one of the UK’s hidden gems with a huge amount of activities, Hotel and offers an indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, There are around 60 courses in the UK with a mixture of flat, Experience the exhilarating water sports such as Whitewater both on and off the water. sauna, steam room, outdoor hot tub and gym. Enjoy luxurious jumps and duel courses but Nottingham Racecourse is one Rafting, Wakeboarding and Whitewater Tubing to get your treatments in the six treatment rooms or relax in the enclosed of only 16 given the ROA Gold Standard award for very high adrenaline pumping. From water sports to family fun, there’s garden area. With a dedicated café and relaxation lounge. quality. It takes into account the friendliness of the staff, the something for everyone. available options, the ease of finding your way around and even parking.

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University Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 2QH Rolleston, Near Newark, Nottinghamshire NG25 0TS Crowne Plaza, Wollaton Street, Nottingham NG1 5RH Meetings held at Arnold Methodist Church, 54 Front Street, Castle Street, Bolsover, Derbyshire S44 6PR 8a Victoria Street, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire NG16 3AW T: 0115 876 1600 | W: www.activenottingham.com/ntc T: 01636 816501 | W: www.southwellgolfclub.com T: 0115 936 9936 Arnold, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 7EL T: 01246 822844 T: 0115 9173824 | W: www.lleisure.co.uk/dhlawrence Europe’s biggest community indoor tennis centre. The NTC hosts Southwell Golf Club is renowned for its welcoming and friendly W: www.crowneplazanottingham.com T: 0115 920 0626 | W: www.arnold-history-group.org W: www.english-heritage.org.uk/Bolsover Experience the humble beginnings of the controversial international champions to compete at pre-Wimbledon tournaments atmosphere with members and visitors alike, both on the Located in Nottingham’s four-star Crowne Plaza Hotel, A local history group, aiming to encourage and support an Explore this unique 17th century castle with sumptuously writer who scandalised the literary establishment. Visit annually, and you can play here too. Coaching and court-time course and within their spacious clubhouse, which opened in Urban Escape provides a bit of much-needed relaxation interest in the history of Arnold and the surrounding areas. painted walls and ceilings and see fabulous views of the this authentically recreated miner’s cottage, birthplace of available 7 days a week. The centre boasts over 40 tennis courts, 2007. In the clubhouse, you can relax before and after your in the heart of the city. Escape for the day, stay overnight Dedicated to help conserve and archive material of local rolling countryside from the restored wall walk. world-renowned Nottinghamshire author D.H. Lawrence, with viewing areas indoors, plus a gym, sauna, steam room, and round, with first class facilities and excellent food and drink or become a member to enjoy the heated swimming pool, interest. Speaker meetings held on the 3rd Tuesday of each An exhibition and outdoor play area make this a must-see then explore the surrounding countryside, which inspired his café onsite. NTC has the largest coaching programme in the UK, also on offer. spa, steam room, ice station, relaxation area, gymnasium month, commencing at 7pm, with the exception of July attraction. Don’t miss the block-busting bank holiday events! work. This charming, award-winning museum also features which can be trialled for free. Come play tennis, all welcome. and super comfortable changing rooms. August and December. his original water colour paintings and his headstone! MUSEUMS & HERITAGE & MUSEUMS

THE TRENT BRIDGE SPA AT YE BELVOIR CASTLE BROMLEY HOUSE DUKES WOOD NOTTINGHAMSHIRE OLDE BELL LIBRARY OIL MUSEUM GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB SPORTS VENUES, SPAS & SALONS & SPAS VENUES, SPORTS

Main Road, , Nottingham NG12 3HB Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, Trent Bridge, Ye Olde Bell Hotel, , Retford, Belvoir, , Leicestershire NG32 1PE Angel Row, Nottingham NG1 6HL Main Rd, Kelham Hall, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX T: 0115 933 3344 , Nottingham NG2 6AG Nottinghamshire DN22 8QS | T: 01777 705121 T: 01476 871001 | W: www.belvoircastle.com T: 0115 947 3134 | W: www.bromleyhouse.org T: 01623 882446 or 0115 9588242 W: www.thenottinghamshire.com T: 0115 982 3000 | W: trentbridge.co.uk W: www.yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk/spa Belvoir Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke and has operated as an independent W: www.dukeswoodoilmuseum.com As Nottingham’s only 36-hole golf complex, The Nottinghamshire The third oldest Test ground in the world is renowned for its Enjoy a journey of escapism and indulgence. Easily Duchess of Rutland. This truly magnificent castle crowns library continuously since 1816. There are over 50,000 Discover all aspects of oil exploration and production. Golf and Country Club is easily accessible and lies only six warm welcome, where visitors can enjoy Nottinghamshire & accessible, yet feels a world away. Feel invigorated, a hill in Leicestershire, its turrets and towers rise over the volumes, many fine reading rooms including four newly See displays of real core and oil samples as well as artefacts miles from Nottingham city centre. Set in the heart of the England cricket matches. The venue hosts events including rejuvenated and utterly relaxed with a visit to this brand Vale of Belvoir like an illustration in a romantic fairytale. refurbished attic rooms and a walled garden all within a from Dukes Wood, Britain’s first oilfield reserve. The reserve, Nottinghamshire countryside, the club is perfect whether you weddings, conferences & parties. Sign up for news at new luxury spa with eight hot and cold experiences in This regency style castle is surrounded by beautiful gardens Georgian Townhouse. Site of the earliest photographic located in nearby Kirklington Village is open to the public, are a group of friends looking for an enjoyable round of golf or trentbridge.co.uk/mailinglist & follow @TrentBridge on the thermal area, indoor/outdoor vitality pool & express and parkland. studio in Nottingham. There are guided tours every with its historical statue and nodding donkeys*. to entertain clients on a corporate level. The 30-bedroom onsite Facebook, Twitter & Instagram. beauty salon. Wednesday afternoon. New members welcome. *Please check website for updated opening times. Group tours only. hotel completes your Nottinghamshire experience.

RUSH HAIR BESTWOOD CLUMBER PARK FRAMEWORK NOTTINGHAM WINDING KNITTERS ENGINE HOUSE MUSEUM

20 Long Row, Nottingham NG1 2DH Bestwood Country Park, Off Park Road, , National Trust Clumber Park, Worksop, Chapel Street, , Nottingham NG11 6HE T: 0115 896 9628 | W: www.rush.co.uk/salons/nottingham Nottinghamshire NG6 8ZA | T: 0115 9753782 Nottinghamshire S80 3BE | T: 01909 476592 T: 0115 984 6914 From the moment you set foot in Rush Hair Nottingham you W: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/bestwoodwindingengine W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park W: www.frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk know you are in good hands. Sit back and relax as during your Explore Bestwood Winding Engine House, the last remaining With 3,800 acres of picturesque parkland and gardens, A unique surviving example of a 19th century visit, they will treat you to a complimentary head massage in part of Bestwood Colliery. The winding engine lowered colliers peaceful woodlands and a magnificent lake as its heart, framework knitters’ yard. They tell the 400-year their tranquil spa, and nibbles and refreshments whilst your into the mine shaft and winched up coal. Managed by National Trust Clumber Park has the space to explore and history of framework knitting, from its role in the stylist creates a bespoke look for you. Borough Council, admission is free. Community café. relax with family and friends. Whether you enjoy walking, Industrial Revolution to the infamous Luddite riots of Open on Saturday mornings and bank holidays, running, cycling or just exploring, Clumber Park offers the 1800s, and how framework knitting gave birth to 10am - noon (café to 1pm) Volunteer-led tours available. something for everyone to enjoy all year round. the Nottingham lace and textile industry.

SOUTHWELL CRESWELL GEDLING RACECOURSE HERITAGE CRAGS COUNTRY PARK MUSEUM

Rolleston, Near Newark, Nottinghamshire NG25 0TS Cross Street, Bilsthorpe, Newark, Crags Road, Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3LH Spring Lane, Gedling, Nottingham NG4 4PE T: 01636 814481 | W: www.southwell-racecourse.co.uk Nottinghamshire NG22 8QY T: 01909 720378 | W: www.creswell-crags.org.uk T: 0115 9013963 | W: www.gedlingcountrypark.org.uk Southwell Racecourse offers a unique blend of charm, T: 01623 871533 | E: [email protected] Calling all intrepid explorers. Delve deep into Ice Age Man’s Gedling Country Park is 580 acres of open space, footpaths excitement and comfort, making it one of the premier sporting northern frontier. Uncover the history of the migrating people and wildlife for you to enjoy with stunning views over the venues in the East Midlands. With racing on both All-Weather Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum opened 11th July 2014. It has and animals who used the caves and hunted in the beautiful surrounding area, space to enjoy the outdoors with your and Turf tracks taking place throughout the year, they are sure many mining artefacts from days gone by, which must apply gorge, venture into a hyena den and discover Britain’s family and friends, opportunities for exercise and activities to have a raceday for you! to all former mining villages. Bilsthorpe Heritage works with 13,000-year-old Ice Age cave art. Book a cave tour today! and nature and wildness on your doorstep! the local primary school and does talks and displays further What will you unearth? afield as and when requested. Bilsthorpe UDM banner is on loan from the Union of Democratic Mineworkers.

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NEWARK CASTLE CASTLE NEWARK GARDENS AND TOWN NEWARK MUSEUM HALL & ART GALLERY ART & Castlegate, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 1BG NG24 Newark, Nottinghamshire Castlegate, 655765 01636 T: www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/newarkcastle/ W: the River of on the banks proudly Newark Castle has stood for on Trent Newark of town market in the historic Trent nearly 900 years in 1646 at the end and was partly destroyed designed were Gardens The Castle the . of H.E. Milner. landscape architect, by Victorian Place, Hall, Market Council, Town Town Newark 680333 01636 1DU | T: NG24 Newark www.newarktownhallmuseum.co.uk W: Hall Museum has been used Town Newark The Grade I listed since it was built in 1776 Council and the Mayor by the Town can see a stunning assembly Visitors . by John Carr of civic displays and a fine art room, gallery. Saturday. 10.30am-3.30pm Monday to Open from Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays. Enter the wonderful world Sir of William Cavendish for spectacular castle rooms, cavalier capers spectacular castle horsing and cavalier around. for rooms, PARTY LIKE IT’S 1634 IT’S LIKE PARTY Registered charity no. 1140351 (England). Registered company no. 07447221 (England). no. company 1140351 (England). Registered charity no. Registered NATIONAL NATIONAL MUSEUM JUSTICE AIR NEWARK MUSEUM , Nottingham NH1 1HN NH1 Nottingham High Pavement, www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk W: 952 0555 | 0115 T: a fun day National Justice Museum provides Nottingham’s the storyout for all ages. The Museum tells crime and of centre Take way. time in a truly unique punishment over as you the past people from stage in a mock trial and meet prison, authentic Victorian a Georgian dark dungeons, explore courts and more. Newark, Winthorpe, Lane, Drove 2NY NG24 Nottinghamshire www.newarkairmuseum.org | W: 707170 01636 T: cockpits / than 90 aircraft more This diverse collection of display covers the history under cover aviation. Extensive of aircraft includes two that house more display halls areas than 56 airframes. engines and Other displays include aero café and an excellent aviation artefacts. parking, on-site Free shop. well-stocked

MUSEUM OF TIMEKEEPING OF MUSEUM CIVIL NATIONAL CENTRE WAR MUSEUM OF OF MUSEUM NOTTINGHAM LIFE 14 Appleton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 1JY NG24 Newark, Nottinghamshire Gate, 14 Appleton www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com | W: 655765 01636 T: deadliest conflict, the heart deep into Plunging you Britain’s of seeing stories this richly dramatic era in British history, explore fantastic walk through plague and plot as you gunpowder, of screen large objects, digital interactives, galleries. With real try!cinema and costumes and armour for all to Nottingham Castle and The Museum of Nottingham Life are Nottingham Life are of Nottingham Castle and The Museum early 2021. and will reopen redevelopment undergoing and updates for Visit www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk the Castle rock, of base at the Located information. historythe museum depicts the social Nottingham over of the last 300 years. Hall, Main Street Upton Institute, British Horological NG23 5TE Nottinghamshire on Trent, Newark 817601 01636 T: www.museumoftimekeeping.org.uk W: and clocks, watches a fascinating collection of Explore in Institute Horological at the British timepieces, based by worn See amazing exhibits including the watch Upton. 1912 polar expedition and hear Captain Scott on his ill-fated the first Speaking Clock. of the voice and the grounds can also explore visit you During your Hall Upton the beautiful, grade II listed of grand rooms more can also discover the Museum. You which is home to about the long, rich history Timekeeping the Museum of of study and the and its members, promoted who have since their foundation in clock and watchmaking practice of Tours. Private Special Events. 1858. Open seasonally. Castle Boulevard, Nottingham NG7 1FB NG7 Nottingham Boulevard, Castle www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk | W: 8761400 0115 T: Heritage Lottery a £29.8m Due to Funded grant

LUDORATI LUDORATI HOOD ROBIN POP-UP BOARDGAME MUSEUM MR STRAW’S STRAW’S MR HOUSE KELHAM HALL HALL KELHAM COUNTRY AND PARK THE NATIONAL NATIONAL THE HOLOCAUST AND CENTRE MUSEUM National Trust, 5-7 Blyth Grove, Worksop, Worksop, Grove, Blyth 5-7 National Trust, 482380 01909 S81 0JG | T: Nottinghamshire www.nationaltrust.org.uk/mr-straws-house W: semi is little changed since 1923 when This Edwardian A unique place, full of the family fashionably redecorated. everyday the family business household objects, evidence of House offers possessions; Mr Straw’s and the treasured visit. in time with a truly distinctive back step a chance to booking essential. Advance 72 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6BJ Nottingham 72 Maid Marian Way, 959 6998 0115 T: www.ludoraticafe.com W: can visitors museum, where pop-up boardgame Ludorati’s 25 games) and presentations exhibits (over peruse various Hood and Sherwood Robin around Forest. plus literature Entry for 3 hours. The Museum £2.50pp, £1 if boardgaming commentary an excellent Guide provides the exhibits as to as game lists plus an outstanding articlewell on the history boardgames. of Kelham , Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 5QX , Newark, Nottinghamshire Kelham www.kelham-hall.com 558000 | W: 01636 T: home nestling stately Hall is a beautiful Victorian Kelham The Hall Trent. River the next to parkland of within 42 acres offer admission, whilst the grounds is open daily with free fishing, camping and play areas, walks, childrens woodland and cake! visit the café for tea you sure Make tennis. Acre Edge Road, Laxton, Newark, Edge Road, Acre NG22 0PA Nottinghamshire www.holocaust.org.uk 627 | W: 836 01623 T: artefacts, a range of exhibitions and survivorExplore the causes the complexity of appreciate to testimonies and challenge recognise the Holocaust and to of & events it a family day Make own community. in your prejudices the 10th anniversaryout! 2018 marked Journey The of 9+ years old. for children exhibition, created

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CERTIFICATE SCIENCE CENTRE SCIENCE GREEN’S WINDMILL AND AND WINDMILL GREEN’S GREAT CENTRAL CENTRAL GREAT RAILWAY Green’s Windmill is a restored 19th century mill, home restored Windmill is a tower Green’s new genius who developed - a mathematical Green George to helped scientists to doing mathematics, which have ways of us. Climb the windmill and see understand around the world Science In the interactive flour. grain into how its sails turn and experiment the story Green discover George Centre, of something for all with light, electricity and magnetism. There’s the family! Entry is free. Windmill Lane, Sneinton, Nottingham NG2 4QB Nottingham Sneinton, Windmill Lane,  | W: 915 6878 0115 T: Mere Way, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire NG11 6JS NG11 Nottinghamshire Ruddington, Way, Mere www.gcrn.co.uk | W: 9405705 0115 T: almost ten Central Railway - Nottingham offers The Great beautiful the heritage railway running through miles of scenery and North-West Nottinghamshire South of & Diesel services the Heritage Steam re-create Leicestershire. than just a when it was more from travel train experience of B. A to from travel way to (NOTTINGHAM) OF EXCELLENCE

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DUKKI Exchange Arcade, 4 High St, Nottingham NG1 2ET Lister Gate, Nottingham NG1 7LB T: 0115 911 0555 T: 0115 840 4555 | W: www.intu.co.uk/broadmarsh Home to the city’s popular tourist attraction, the City of Caves, 18 St. James’s Street, Nottingham NG1 6FG W: www.gauntleys.com/uk A 135 year old family business at the entrance to Nottingham’s intu Broadmarsh also offers convenient shopping in the centre T: 0115 9413800 | W: www.dukkigifts.co.uk famous Exchange Arcade, selling fine wines, whiskies and of Nottingham, just a short walk from the train station. Find Dukki is an independent gift shop in the centre of Nottingham, cigars from around the world. Browse their impressive range of Boots, Wilko, Greggs and more family favourites – the centre is specialising in regional dialect giftware and limited edition over 300 whiskies and spirits, the finest wine France has to offer open as usual whilst redevelopment works are underway, due artwork of the local landmarks. They offer a personalisation and a carefully curated cigar selection. Expect expert advice, for completion in Summer 2021. service on all products. genuine recommendations and great conversations!

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High Street, Nottingham NG1 2DD 48 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5FQ Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham NG1 3QN T: 0115 947 0591 | W: www.theexchange.uk.net T: 0115 837 4545 | W: www.hungupltd.com T: 0115 840 4555 | W: www.intu.co.uk/victoriacentre The Exchange has been at the centre of Nottingham Hung Up is Nottingham’s urban/street art gallery showing Located in the heart of Nottingham, intu Victoria Centre retailing since 1929 and is the city’s oldest shopping arcade. work of both established worldwide artists as well as is a shopping and leisure destination bursting with brands Celebrating its 90th Anniversary in 2019, the magnificent emerging artists. From signed limited edition prints to one-off across over 100 stores from John Lewis & Partners to Urban Grade II* listed centre houses an unrivalled mix of 17 originals on a variety of mediums. Outfitters. Tuck in to over 20 eateries including Nottingham exclusive stores, including well-known High Street brands & Street Food Club, grab a coffee at Nottingham Coffee Club unique independent retailers, as well as two noted eateries. and try the Meetspace VR gaming experience.

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2 Queen Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0AA Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire NG32 1PA Hill Farm Nurseries, Normanton, Southwell, T: 0115 958 9312 T: 01476 871001 | W: www. engineyardbelvoir.com Nottinghamshire NG25 0PR T: 01636 813184 | W: www.regtaylors.co.uk W: www.bookwiseshops.co.uk Carefully restored from Victorian buildings and surrounded by Bookwise is a charity used bookshop with a great range of woodland, the Engine Yard is the first retail village of its kind Walk into Reg Taylor’s Garden Centre and you enter into a books, sheet music and CDs. A relaxed atmosphere where in the local area. Originally constructed in 1850, the Engine different world. It’s not just a quality garden centre wonderfully you can browse, discover and find fascinating books at Yard has a wealth of history. Today it’s home to a distinctive set out over a 25 acre site, it’s a place where there is the widest remarkable value. selection of shops and experiences right next to Belvoir choice and most incredibly beautiful things for you to see for Castle. Enjoy browsing the best of British gifts, garments and the garden and for your home. accessories from established and upcoming designers.

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Budby, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG22 9EX National Trust Clumber Park, Worksop, Landmere Lane, Edwalton, Nottinghamshire NG12 4DE T: 01623 822252 Nottinghamshire S80 3BE | T: 01909 544912 T: 0115 9216060 | W: www. notcutts.co.uk W: www.budbyantiques.co.uk W: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/clumber-park Visit Notcutts Wheatcroft Garden Centre and be inspired by This welcoming, family run business is the perfect way to Decorative accessories for the home and garden as well their fantastic range of plants and stunning displays. Receive pass a few hours. The antique centre offers an eclectic mix as seasonal scents and hand-crafted sculptures offer just a expert gardening help from their team, browse the stylish Visit GuidiGo.com or download the of everything from furniture and paintings to jewellery and glimpse of some of the unique gifts available from the shop. furniture and hand-picked homewares, or relax over a bite to GuidiGo app and search for fashion - there truly is something for everyone. The café offers The shop is open every day from 10am – pop into the Laundry eat in the family-friendly restaurant with outdoor terrace and a wide range of delicious, home cooked food, catering for all Yard to find a range of quality and local gifts from books to bird children’s play area. “Nottingham independent shopping” dietary requirements. boxes, scarves to sculptures and a selection of National Trust THE GARDEN CENTRE ASSOCIATION AWARD OF MERIT FOR CATERING favourites such as preserves, teas and biscuits. You might find THE GARDEN CENTRE ASSOCIATION AWARD OF MERIT FOR OUTDOOR LIVING you’re spoilt for choice!

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12 Victoria Street, Nottingham NG1 2EX Unit 33, Avenue C, Nottingham NG1 1DW 16 Flying Horse Walk, Nottingham NG1 2HN 5 Broadway, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1PR 91 Carrington Street, Nottingham NG1 7FE T: 0115 9484461 | W: www.delilahfinefoods.co.uk T: 01158712545 | W: www.redsmithdistillery.com T: 0115 837 3150 | W: www.200degs.com T: 0115 6849920 | W: www.anniesburgershack.com T: 0115 950 5456 Delilah’s is a fully stocked traditional delicatessen with Redsmith Distillery is the only gin maker and distillery in The original 200 Degrees coffee shop and barista school, Visit Annie’s Burger Shack for delicious Rhode Island inspired W: www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/barley-twist hundreds of cheeses, meats, condiments and more. With Nottingham city. It operates from an old converted fruit located just off Market Square in the historic Flying Horse burgers or Real American Breakfasts, 7 days a week! Over This new craft beer and wine bar is just a stone’s throw from a 70-seater café/food bar where the menu is put together market on the edge of the city centre; Sneinton Market. Inn. With one of the best coffee machines available used 30 authentically American burgers and an array of expertly . The Barley Twist houses an astounding using the hundreds of ingredients available in the deli, You can visit the distillery and find out more about its by their highly trained baristas, you can be sure that every selected drinks in a stunning Lace Market venue. All menu range of craft beer bottles and cans, with a further ten on tap. Delilah offers breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or even after award-winning gins and hear the fascinating story of how cup is poured to perfection. 200 Degrees roast all their own items can be made vegan, veggie or meaty. Annie’s welcomes It also sells Castle Rock merchandise. Cosy-up in the wine work drinks/early dinner. Redsmith Distillery came to be. coffee in Nottingham. families and can cater for special dietary needs. cellar or sit in the window and watch the world go by. LUISA’S VEGAN CHOCOLATES

HAMBLETON THE SCHOOL OF 200 DEGREES ANOKI BELGO DRINK & FOOD AREA CITY BAKERY Unit 7, Avenue A, Sneinton Market, Nottingham NG1 1DT ARTISAN FOOD COFFEE SHOP RESTAURANT T: 07828 794743 NOTTINGHAM FOODIE SHOPS & EXPERIENCES & SHOPS FOODIE W: www.luisasveganchocolates.co.uk STATION Being Nottingham’s first craft bean to bar chocolatier, there’s no wonder Luisa is multi award-winning. Offering single origin BEST FOOD & DRINKEXPERIENCE chocolates and formulating an alternative milk chocolate, all 101 Melton Road, West Bridgford, products are handmade and completely vegan with no refined Lower Motor Yard, Welbeck, Nottinghamshire S80 3LR 99 Carrington Street, Nottingham NG1 7FE Barker Gate, Nottingham NG1 1JU 9 Weekday Cross, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 2GB Nottinghamshire NG2 6ET sugars or flavourings. Luisa trades directly with farmers in order T: 01909 532 171 | W: www.schoolofartisanfood.org T: 0115 8372240 | W: www.200degs.com T: 0115 948 3888 | W: www.anoki.co.uk T: 0115 924 1765 | W: www.belgo.com T: 0115 998 5545 | W: www.hambletonbakery.co.uk to help them get a better price for their cocoa. The School is a registered charity dedicated to teaching Nottingham coffee roasters 200 Degrees have opened a second Situated in the heart of the historic Lace Market district, Anoki Belgo launched in Chalk Farm, in 1992 and is today an Using the finest ingredients, the ‘signature’ loaves are made Chocolate tasting events are available for four or more people, skills in all aspects of sustainable and artisan food coffee shop, serving their hand-roasted specialist coffee and fine dining Indian restaurant has an unrivalled reputation for iconic bar and restaurant brand specialising in moules, frites, without baker’s yeast and are baked in a wood fired oven which can be booked any day of the week. Tasting events production, including baking and patisserie, cheesemaking, fresh deli style food less than a minute form Nottingham serving up indulgent cuisine in luxurious surroundings. more than 62 Belgian Bieres to over 70 craft beers as well as for a perfect crust. Hambleton Bakery also bakes a selection offer a unique experience, allowing visitors to learn about the butchery and charcuterie, chocolate making, preserves Station. Their shop brings the stylish and comfortable interior Anoki Restaurant will set the scene for a very special evening, rotisserie chicken, grills and cocktails. of delicious savouries, cakes and desserts. The traditional process, discuss the diverse tasting profiles that arise from each and pickling, ice cream making and more. design from their popular Flying Horse Walk venue with a slick whether you’re dining with them before taking in a show, techniques and ingredients used in baking develop the real single-origin bar, and learn about the fundamental differences take-away service for train and tram passengers. joining them for an after-show meal, or visiting for an evening between chocolate maker and chocolatier. of show-stopping cuisine and conversation. taste of their products. To redeem your 3 hours’ free parking at NCP’s Stoney Street car park, please collect a token from the bar after dining.

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Meadow Lane, Nottingham NG2 3HS Vintner House, 1 Castle Gate, Nottingham NG1 7AQ 192 Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 1NF 17-19 Carlton Street, Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1NL 18 Angel Row, Nottingham NG1 6HL T: 0115 9869877 | W: www.navigationbrewery.com T: 01159 580922 | W: www.castlegategin.com T: 0115 941 3515 | W: www. alchemillarestaurant.uk T: 0115 9881133 | W: www.ibericotapas.com T: 0115 947 5241 Located in Nottingham, just a stone’s throw from the iconic Weavers is the long-standing home to Castle Gate Gin. Alchemilla is a unique fine dining restaurant celebrating Bar Iberico is located in the centre of thriving Hockley, and W: www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/nottinghamshire/bell-inn Trent Bridge, Navigation Brewery combines historic Victorian This Independent Wine and Spirits Merchants, ran by the seasonal ingredients, especially vegetables, which take centre is the sister restaurant to the award-winning Iberico World The Bell Inn is a fantastic pub situated in the heart of premises, cutting-edge technology and a passionate team Trease family since 1897, brings the best wine and spirits to stage in thoughtfully constructed dishes. The menu changes Tapas. The ethos is to use top quality ingredients treated Nottingham, with great staff, great pub food, and real ales. of brewing experts. Producing craft beer and hosting regular Nottingham. No.1 Castle Gate is home to Weavers and where daily, depending on what the team have foraged and what simply to create an all day menu, all served in a more Pop in if you love great beer, live music and a good old- brewery tours. Castle Gate Gin was formed and perfected. It embraces the ingredients are abundant. Diners can choose between five, relaxed dining style. fashioned pub atmosphere. Travel through history with their distinctive spirit of Nottingham and its people. seven and 10 course tasting menus with paired wine flights. Tudor & Elizabethan bar to the modern day with their newly Alchemilla was the first to receive its first Michelin star in the designed Gin Palace! Great Britain and Ireland Michelin Guide 2020.

HANWELL WINE ESTATE NOTTS DERBY WELBECK FARM THE ALCHEMIST BAR ESQUINA BILL’S Melton Road, Hickling Pastures WINE SCHOOL SHOP RESTAURANT Melton Mowbray, Nottinghamshire LE14 3QG T: 01949 81393 | W: www.hanwellwine.co.uk Hanwell Wine Estate is a family-owned vineyard offering Nottinghamshire Sparkling Wine, vineyard tours and wine tasting. There’s also an on-site café, along with a fascinating calendar of rural arts and crafts workshops. The estate’s 8,000 Jurys Inn, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3BJ Welbeck, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3LW 11 King Street, Nottingham NG1 2AY 108 Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham NG1 6LF 15 Queen Street, Nottingham NG1 2BLT champagne variety vines are carefully hand-tended to produce T: 0115 7722041 | W: www.nottsderbywineschool.com T: 01909 478 725 | W: www.welbeckfarmshop.co.uk T: 0115 9509416 T: 0115 8720600 T: 0115 941 3753 a ‘traditional method’ English Sparkling wine. Wine tasting fun for everyone! Notts Derby Wine School is The award-winning Welbeck Farm Shop focusses on low food W: www.thealchemist.uk.com/venues/nottingham-king-street W: www.nottingham.aleacasinos.com W: www.bills-website.co.uk International award-winning winemaker Tony Skuriat takes a local independent wine education company specialising in miles, traditional artisan produce and rigorous taste testing. Grandeur and liquor, creative cocktails and darkly delicious The exciting late-night Bar Esquina brings a little corner of Formerly a bank, this Georgian building is a beauty. With high 3 years to create Hanwell’s Quality Sparkling Wine. With hosting wine tastings and wine courses in Nottingham. Welbeck’s own raw milk, Stichelton cheese, ales and bread dining. Located in the Gothic grandeur of one of King Street’s Spain to the heart of Nottingham. Here you can savour the ceilings and a striking mezzanine, Bill’s Nottingham restaurant delicious yeasty flavours and a lovely light fizz, it is available to Join them for an evening of sipping, slurping and learning in compliment a multi award-winning butchery counter. Many most magnificent listed buildings above a labyrinth of ghostly quintessential Spanish flavours of fragrant fizz and mellow offers larger seating areas and cosy booths, with further buy online or directly from the vineyard. Seasonal open hours a fun and relaxed environment. of the products sold in the Farm Shop can be enjoyed at the caves haunted by lost souls and ghostly ghouls, the Alchemist Madrid Mahou, from Tuesday to Saturday. In true Spanish seating outside for sunny days. Convenient for the Theatre are available on the website. You’ll find the Estate in Hickling neighbouring Harley Café. brings its customary theatrical flair to a city steeped in myth style, Esquina is open from 8pm until 6am on Fridays and Royal Concert Hall and the Nottingham Playhouse. Bill’s serves Pastures in South Nottinghamshire. and mystery. Perfection! Saturdays. So it’s the perfect place to kick back with friends great food all day and into the night. after work or after dinner.

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COCK AND HOOP PUB HOOP AND COCK 25-27 High Pavement, Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1HF Lace Market, Nottingham High Pavement, 25-27 9484414 0115 T: www.lacemarkethotel.co.uk/dining.php W: Cock & Hoop is a traditional and cosy English pub situated in city centre Nottingham’s of area Lace Market the Victorian-style Serving in an old period building. – located locally sourced - and the year through offer ales – with an ever-changing real treats nibbles and sweet food, from delicious, mouth-watering a good Sunday roast. to and with history old tanning caves The pub is set above relating a unique establishment to the National Justice Museum, it’s to round. all year day or evening sit and enjoy your CARTWHEEL CAFE CAFE CARTWHEEL ROASTERY AND CALCUTTA CLUB CLUB CALCUTTA RESTAURANT CANALHOUSE 16 Low Pavement, Nottingham NG1 7DL Nottingham Pavement, 16 Low www.cartwheelcoffee.com 959 8434 0115 | W: T: Cartwheel Nottingham the unique brings the city of and delicious, speciality coffee exquisite combination of by and roasted is sourced wholesome food. The coffee fresh from the food is made entirely locally, themselves of flavour with every the finer details produce, to given care service.and exceptional the Best Cafe winners of Plus they are 2017! category Food and Drink Awards at the Nottinghamshire 8-10 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6HS Nottingham Marian Way, Maid 8-10 www.calcutta-club.co.uk | W: 4441 941 0115 T: 20 years’ in cooking for and entertaining experience With over authentic prepare how to guests, the Calcutta Club know rich India’s by many of inspired are Indian dishes. Their recipes specials, cuisines including timeless classics and tasty regional a memorable dining experience. offer to as they endeavour NG1 7EH Canal Street,48-52 Nottingham 955 5060 0115 T: www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/the-canalhouse W: the craft of beer scene in The Canalhouse is at the forefront beer range in the most extensive Nottingham, with probably building is famous for the East Midlands. This Grade II listed inside and has a huge waterfront beer the canal that extends available. and specials are pub classics A range of garden. www.colwickhallhotel.com/ afternoon-tea-and-fine-dining-byrons/ www.browns-restaurants.co.uk/restaurants/ eastandwestmidlands/nottingham BYRON’S BYRON’S BRASSERIE BUNKERS HILL BUNKERS BROWNS BROWNS BAR & BRASSERIE Situated right next to Nottingham Racecourse, Nottingham at right next to located Situated Brasserie is ideal for afternoon and tea Colwick Hall, Byron’s who was Byron of Lord fine dining, the former ancestral home Brasserie is the poets. Byron’s greatest-ever Britain’s one of dinners, traditional afternoon for romantic teas, ideal venue light lunches and dining with family and friends. Colwick Hall, Racecourse Road, Nottingham NG2 4BH Nottingham Road, Hall, Racecourse Colwick W: Join Browns for a relaxing brasserie brunch, lunch, afternoon for a relaxing Join Browns ingredients. seasonal fresh, or dinner made with quality, tea expert, don’t fancy a meal, their Or if you will friendly team can you where area, look after bar in the stylish cocktail you wine or champagne! fine a glass of (or two!), enjoy a cocktail Quarter, Creative Lace Market, 36-38 Hockley, 910 0114 0115 NG1 1FP | T: Nottingham www.bunkershillnottingham.co.uk W: Arena, landmark Motorpoint Nottingham’s close to Located serves Hill ales including Blue Bunkers local real a range of top lineup of and Flipside. With a Castle Rock Monkey, entertainment, can you quiz nights and other quirky events, enjoy a tasty pint in a friendly environment. 20 Park Row, Nottingham NG1 6GR Nottingham Row, 20 Park 9588183 0115 T: W: NOTTINGHAM TOURISM CENTRE +44(0)8444 775678 CENTRE +44(0)8444 TOURISM NOTTINGHAM

BREAD AND AND BREAD BITTER BRAMLEYS BRAMLEYS BAR & BRASSERIE BISTROT BISTROT PIERRE 153-155 Woodthorpe Drive, Mapperley, Mapperley, Drive, Woodthorpe 153-155 7541 960 0115 NG3 5JL | T: Nottingham www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/bread-bitter W: real for quality and choice of is highly regarded The Bread created seasonal dishes are ale in Nottingham. Exquisite by the chefs. The pub ingredients using locally sourced unique sections, including a dining several comprises of a welcoming creating ovens, with original baker area enjoy. community pub for all to De Vere Orchard Hotel, University of Nottingham, of Nottingham, Hotel, University Orchard De Vere 2RJ NG7 Nottingham Beeston Lane, 0881 876 0115 T: www.devere.co.uk/orchard/dining W: locally sourced using dishes created tempting Enjoy a range of at Bramleys Brasserie. With fresh and seasonal ingredients natural light and modern design, the brasserie plenty of décor, joining colleagues for a spot whether you’re a relaxed provides meal for two. business lunch or enjoying an evening 13-17 Milton Street, Nottingham NG1 3EN Street, Nottingham Milton 13-17 2850 941 0115 T: bistrotpierre.co.uk/locations/nottingham W: serving days a week Open seven lunch and dinner, breakfast, and comfortable a charming offers Pierre environment Bistrot by prepared dishes freshly enjoy a wide range of in which to popular Their seasonal menus feature their chefs everyday. dishes and a fish lighter steaks, as dishes as well bistrot French options. vegetarian range of broad

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Best Newcomer, BestinMidlandsbyPat Chapman&the The Cumin’s attainedmanyawards over theyears, infused withatouch of themodern. offering IndianandPunjabicuisine, anauthentictaste of North Market Square, TheCuminisafamily-runIndianrestaurant Situated astone’s throw from NottinghamCastleandOld T: 0115 9419941 |W: www.thecumin.com 62-64 MaidMarianWay, Nottingham NG11PS city centre. located inthe homemade snacks.Adelightfulpubperfectly breakfast selection,smallplate, sharers, traditionalmainsand The foodmenuisessentiallyBritish-based withanextensive beers. range of includingcaskalesandcraft qualitybeers the higheststandards, TheCross Keys offers afantastic Steeped inhundreds ofandrenovated of years history to T: 941 0115 7898 |W: www.crosskeysnottingham.co.uk 15 Byard Lane, Nottingham NG12GJ THE CUMIN MICROPUB ORDERS DOCTOR’S DAS KINO THE CROSS KEYS NOTTINGHAM TOURISM CENTRE +44(0)8444 775678 as well asuniqueanddeliciousfood. beers, keg andcraft andhigh-qualityselectionofdiverse cask, fabric of thecity’s a pubsceneever since.TheFox serves of the openedinthe1830sandhasbeen Grapes first part Situated inthecreative epicentre of Nottingham,theFox & W: www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/fox-grapes T: 0115 841 8970 21 Southwell Road, Nottingham NG11DL and beautifulfunctionrooms available to hire. beer bar. There’s alsoadiningroom, mainbar conservatory, the oldshopnowhousesDispensary, areal aleandcraft ideally located nextto Trent Bridge.Aformer Bootssocialclub, The refurbished Embankment is astunningtudor-style building, W: www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/the-embankment T: 0115 986 4502 202-284 Nottingham ArkwrightStreet, NG22GR alongside accidentallyvegan options. Bakewell andTheAvocadoughThicka thanaSnicka,Cherry Cinnamon Scrolls, creations aswell like asmore extraordinary offering avast arrayof delicioustreats suchasGlazedand by MeganScaddanandWade Smith inNottingham2015, Doughnotts isanindependentdoughnutcompany founded W: www.doughnottsofficial.com T: 07507 254301 Nottingham14 KingStreet, NG12AS treat asweet tooth. to satisfy George’s and sweet-shop desserts cocktails are theperfect batters. Theirnewmenufeatures agreat vegan range,and as fishandchips,butwithoptionslike onion bhajior paprika with auniquetwist.Theirmenufeatures traditionaldishessuch George’s good, honestBritishfood, Great BritishKitchen serves W: T: 0115 9505521 Nottingham13 QueenStreet, NG12BL BRITISH KITCHEN GEORGE’S GREAT FOX &GRAPES EMBANKMENT DOUGHNOTTS nottingham-restaurant/ www.georgesgreatbritishkitchen.co.uk/ for culinary excellence. for culinary AA rosetteshas won acclaimintheGoodFoodGuideandtwo are specialities.Theseasonalityandconsiderationof themenu impress Game,fresh finedininglovers. fishandhotdesserts source thebestlocalproduce andcreate seasonaldishesto Hart’s Kitchen openedinHart’s Hotel inMarch 2019.Thechefs W: www.hartsnottingham.co.uk T: 01159 881900 Standard Hill,Park Row, Nottingham NG16GN day brekkies, lunches,coffees andcakes. veggies, vegans, GFandthosewhoeatall!Specialisinginall and alldiets.Foodismadefresh to order for andcaters of Hockley. heart offers foodanddrinkforeveryone Hartleys An independentcoffee andsandwichshop,located inthe W: www.hartleyscoffeebar.com T: 0115 9504877 21 Carlton Hockley, Street, Nottingham NG11NL play park nextto thecafé. coffee. board Childfriendlywithhighchairs, gamesanda lunch anddelicioushomemadecakes withlocallyroasted anextensive brunchmenu, This cosylicensedcaféserves the Forest Recreation Ground closeto thecitycentre. 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WINNER TASTE OF WINNER TASTE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE CATEGORY NOTTINGHAMSHIRE CERTIFICATE PITCHER PITCHER PIANO AND NOTTINGHAM RESTAURANT BAINS SAT WITH ROOMS WITH RESTAURANT SIX RESTAURANT THE PUDDING PUDDING THE PANTRY The Unitarian Church, High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN Nottingham High Pavement, Church, The Unitarian 9586081 0115 T: pitcherandpiano.com/where-are-we/nottingham www. W: a stunning setting provides church and Piano’s Pitcher drinking and socialising with friends. dining, to backdrop food menu, a hugely creative with a new all-day Complete delicious can enjoy a range of drinkers drinks list - discerning beers wines and boutique worldly - and a heartycocktails, Sundays. music on dinner with live roast NG1 4AF Nottingham Square, Trinity 27-29 www.thepuddingpantry.co.uk 9504660 | W: 0115 T: The Pudding Pantry heaven is a unique food and beverage which serves American style pancakes, epic milkshakes, alongside a special indulgent desserts, and much more cakes for and brunch. All made in house, they strive breakfast perfection in every established themselves and have product place in Nottingham. as the go to 2SA NG7 Nottingham Lenton Lane, www.restaurantsatbains.com 6566 | W: 986 0115 T: business has been at the Sat and Amanda Bains’ innovative 20 years. Housed scene for over the British food of forefront in converted buildings on the outskirts farm Victorian of Sat Bains Restaurant Nottingham, the two-Michelin-starred is widely individually styled bedrooms, with seven with Rooms, restaurants in the UK. the most influential as one of recognised Radcliffe Road End, Trent Bridge, Nottingham NG2 6AG Nottingham Bridge, Trent Road End, Radcliffe 7666 671 0115 T: www.restaurantsix.co.uk W: restaurant Bridge. Six is the 6th floor dining at Trent Elevated Nottingham views across panoramic with unrivalled and bar landscape. Enjoy modern British food in a and its surrounding known as The light, bright and contemporary bar, setting. The an eclectic array of its classical display of owing to Library, without booking. for visitors spirits, is available OF EXCELLENCE VISIT-NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.CO.UK VISIT-NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.CO.UK FOOD & DRINK DIRECTORY DIRECTORY & DRINK FOOD www.bluemonkeybrewery.com/pubs/ organ-grinder-nottingham PIEMINISTER PIEMINISTER NOTTINGHAM THE ORGAN ORGAN THE GRINDER NOTTINGHAM ROSIE’S & OSCAR LANE PENNY 57 Long Row, Nottingham NG1 6JB Nottingham Long Row, 57 8246600 0115 T: www.pieminister.co.uk/restaurants/nottingham W: pie in Nottingham for the ultimate go-to is your Pieminister pies (including gluten- feast. Not just famous for award-winning fries, sides also got loaded they’ve and vegan), vegetarian free, it and explore a night of enjoy them with. Make and sundaes to - perfect for stags and hens, partiestheir Escape Rooms or days. team 21 Alfreton Road, Nottingham NG7 3JE NG7 Nottingham Road, 21 Alfreton 9700630 0115 T: W: pub in Canning Circus, Grinder is Blue Monkey’s The Organ Nottingham. Complete only a short of the centre walk from real of cask ales, and a selection in winter fire with a roaring beers, pull up a chair and enjoy a tasty pint. ciders and keg NG1 1LH Street,8 Stoney Nottingham www.oscarandrosies.com | W: 9361983 0115 T: open their own gone on to Originally a pop-up who have their unique brand too), (now one in restaurants pizza made featuring award-winning, hand stretched of has earned them a produce, range and locally sourced free the Home to cult following among diners and critics alike. sensible as some more as well Pizza’… of infamous ‘Metre sized offerings. NG1 1QQ Nottingham Gate, 9 Fletcher 0326 786 0115 T: www.pennylanebars.com W: by seaside family holidays and nostalgic summer Inspired and bar this restaurant, Blackpool and , day trips to Nottingham’s the fair to brings all the fun of amusement arcade games, delicious food straight With iconic arcade Lace Market. childhood-inspired and a range of the open kitchen from Lane is a must-visit. Penny masterpieces, cocktail NEWSHOUSE MARCO MARCO WHITE PIERRE STEAKHOUSE GRILL & BAR MEMSAAB RESTAURANT MERCHANTS RESTAURANT 123 Canal Street, Nottingham NG1 7HB 123 Canal Street, Nottingham 5650 947 0115 T: www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/newshouse W: within walking distance family run pub is located This friendly, and the Station Nottingham Train grounds, both football of for sporting ideally located Arena, and Motorpoint events ales alongside concerts. Castle Rock The Newshouse offers guest beers, LocAle and national favourites. 33 Wollaton Street, Nottingham NG1 6LF NG1 Street, Nottingham 33 Wollaton www.mpwnottingham.com 0602 | W: 872 0115 T: dining experience, Offering a beautiful ultra-modern serving by an accompanied quality produce locally-sourced restaurants and wine menu. Marco’s outstanding champagne buzz, the unique atmosphere, all about experience – the are friends in the comfortable of and enjoying the company food and stunning cocktails. exquisite surroundings, NG1 6HS Nottingham Maid Marian Way, 12-14 www.Mem-Saab.co.uk | W: 9570009 0115 T: fine dining, Indian MemSaab is a multi-award-winning, in the heartrestaurant restaurant It is the first Nottingham. of rosettes AA Two been awarded have in the East Midlands to for culinary that ‘MemSaab experience. AA Gill wrote best Indian restaurants three Nottingham is amongst the top in the country’. Food and Drink Awards in the County, Best Indian Restaurant in the Midlands, British Curry 2014 2016 • Best Indian Restaurant Awards in the House Team’ of the ‘Best Front Guide • Winner of Michelin Guide • Hardens 2018 and Bar Awards Nottingham Restaurant 1HE NG1 Lace Market, Nottingham High Pavement, 29-31 4414 948 0115 T: www.lacemarkethotel.co.uk/dining.php W: building with is set in a Georgian Restaurant Merchants locally of and beautiful pieces original features astounding artwork.sourced THE MAHARAJA’S MAHARAJA’S THE RETREAT CROSS MALT HALL MUSIC THE LION THE CAFÉ LUDORATI 16 St James’s Street, Nottingham NG1 6FG Street, Nottingham James’s 16 St www.maltcross.com 1048 | W: 941 0115 T: walk from music hall only a minute’s A stunning Victorian Bar & Kitchen a not-for-profit now home to Square Market range a great Discover supporting in the city. charitable work events beers and good pub food as well as a medley of of jazz nights, heritage tours or gin tasting in the caves. from 28 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6GF Nottingham 28 Maid Marian Way, 958 0115 0115 T: www.maharajas-retreat.co.uk W: of the award- the makers restaurant from A fine dining Indian is restaurant winning Calcutta Club, this newly renovated Retreat with style and sophistication. The Maharaja’s packed to the heartbrings Indian cuisine “fit for a king” of Nottingham, and high-quality ingredients fresh around with dishes based and designed with luxury in mind. 44 Mosley Street, Basford, Nottingham NG7 7FQ NG7 Nottingham Street,44 Mosley Basford, 3506 970 0115 T: www.thelionatbasford.co.uk W: for its fine cask ales and live is renowned The Lion in Basford has ale house ambiance and great music. Its rustic charm made it very customers. locals and travelling popular with food served traditional homemade They offer every on a Sunday, with traditional roasts lunchtime and evening, jazz. by live accompanied NG1 6BJ Nottingham 72 Maid Marian Way, 959 6998 0115 T: www.ludoraticafe.com W: in entertainmentSituated destination and thriving social comfortable offers hub Ludorati, the unique open café area food and drink for selection of and a great surroundings enjoy while gaming or socialising. 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lincolnshire-poacher www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/ LISTED IN THE MICHELIN GUIDE, GUIDE, MICHELIN THE IN LISTED HARDEN’S & GUIDE FOOD GOOD GUIDE RESTAURANT LINCOLNSHIRE POACHER LAS IGUANAS LAS THE LARDER ON ON LARDER THE GOOSEGATE THE KITCHEN ON KITCHEN THE STREET PELHAM Enjoy 2FOR1 on all cocktails, all day everyEnjoy 2FOR1 on all cocktails, day! NG1 3FR Road, Nottingham Mansfield 161-163 1584 941 0115 T: W: “The Poacher” Nottingham’s part has been an integral of for pub scene for decades, with an established reputation away just a short walk ale. Tucked real quality and choice of and newly public bar the pub has a large the city centre, from garden. high walled refurbished, 4 Chapel Quarter, Chapel Bar, Nottingham NG1 6JS Nottingham Chapel Bar, 4 Chapel Quarter, 959 6390 0115 T: www.iguanas.co.uk/restaurants/nottingham W: scratch, from American food cooked authentic Latin Home to recipes from unique flavours & inspiring discover you’ll here & vegan veggie free, gluten There’s Brazil, Mexico & beyond. menus & a fabulous kids menu. Celebrating? 1st Floor, 16-22 Goosegate, Hockley, Nottingham NG1 1FF Nottingham Hockley, Goosegate, 16-22 1st Floor, www.thelarderongoosegate.co.uk | W: 9500111 0115 T: housed in what was Jesse Boot’s is on Goosegate The Larder is elegant The Larder in Hockley, Located first apothecary. ingredients locally sourced Expect high quality, informal. yet Open for lunch and dinner; and also is a speciality. and steak serving traditional afternoon Booking recommended. tea. 20 Pelham Street, Nottingham NG1 2EG Street, Nottingham 20 Pelham pelhamstreetkitchen.com www. | W: 9243030 0115 T: is an Street on Pelham Established in 2018, The Kitchen independent cafe serving & cake. lunch, brunch, coffee food and a great prepared freshly delicious, The cafe offers many options for are There homemade cakes. selection of dietary and those different vegans including requirements, party bookings and for private Available free. gluten who are for special occasions. catering NOTTINGHAM TOURISM CENTRE +44(0)8444 775678 CENTRE +44(0)8444 TOURISM NOTTINGHAM

KINGS WALK WALK KINGS KITCHEN KEAN’S HEAD KEAN’S JOSEPHINE’S TEA TEA JOSEPHINE’S BISTRO & LOUNGE IBERICO IBERICO TAPAS WORLD IBERICO IBERICO TAPAS WORLD 10 Kings Walk, Nottingham NG1 2AE Nottingham 10 Kings Walk, 243030 01159 T: www.kingswalkkitchen.com W: is an independent cafe serving Kitchen breakfast, Kings Walk menu (including and takeaway brunch, an all day eat-in They use sandwiches and salads) and cakes. toasties, dietary for different and cater local suppliers and produce The outside and vegan. including gluten-free requirements and the indoor sections for seating is ideal for people-watching or relaxing. working 46 Saint Mary’s Gate, Nottingham NG1 1QA Nottingham Gate, 46 Saint Mary’s 4052 947 0115 T: www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/keans-head W: area and culturally vibrant Lace Market in the historic Situated a pub. With dynamic room Nottingham, single is this inviting, of whisky beers including world and an extensive drink offering Head is also a hidden gem for fresh, and gin range, the Kean’s flavourful, food. and locally sourced The Shire Hall, High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN NG1 2AB Street, Nottingham Nottingham, Hall, High Pavement, Parliament The Shire 49 Upper www.ibericotapas.com | W: 0410 941 0115 01159474147 T: T: www.josephinesnottingham.co.uk W: in the National Justice Museum, Iberico brings Located room is a classic period tea Lounge & Bistro world cooking. and refined tapas rustic Spanish together Tea Josephine’s Service, With stunning décor behind World by the team you to Royal. Iberico is brought Theatre Nottingham’s opposite style. Iberico high quality dining but with a laid-back is offering flamboyance, Josephine’s of mixing elegance with a touch Guide. a Bib Gourmand in the 2018 Michelin has received a favourite cinema or concertideal for pre-theatre, dining. It’s serving for locals and tourists, room destination tea traditional loose leaf teas. 40 premium afternoon and over tea The Shire Hall, High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN Nottingham Hall, High Pavement, The Shire www.ibericotapas.com | W: 0410 941 0115 T: in the National Justice Museum, Iberico brings Located world cooking. and refined tapas rustic Spanish together Service, behind World by the team you to Iberico is brought style. Iberico a laid-back high quality dining but with offering Gourmand in the 2018 Michelin Guide. a Bib has received

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Alexandra House, 26 – 28 Market Street, Trinity Square, Nottingham NG1 4AF 12-14 Queensbridge Road, Nottingham NG2 1NB Nottingham NG1 6HW | T: 0115 8715735 T: 0115 959 9585 | W: www. sonofsteak.co.uk T: 0115 985 0611 W: www.revoluciondecuba.com/bar/nottingham Son of Steak is the new destination in Nottingham for great W: www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/vat-and-fiddle A Cuban-inspired bar and restaurant bringing to Nottingham steak without the fuss. Located in the city centre and just a Castle Rock’s brewery tap offers a broad range of real ales the story of Havana sunsets, vibrant music and dancing until short walk from Cineworld and John Lewis. Pop in for a quick and exudes a traditional pub atmosphere. The pub houses a sunrise; celebrating the heritage, culture and literature of Cuba! treat - whether you’re on your lunch break, on a shopping trip Visitors’ Centre, a suntrap beer garden in the brewery yard, Daily live music and 2-4-1 cocktail offers, weekly Salsa Social, or on your way to a night out. and is home to the Old Cold Store where you can find regular weekend DJs and monthly Fiesta events! events and live music. Homemade food is served every day. CITY AREA FOOD & DRINK & FOOD AREA CITY THE ROEBUCK INN SPOKES WALTON HOTEL DRINK & FOOD AREA CITY RESTAURANT

9-11 St James Street, Nottingham NG1 6FH Ground floor, De Vere Jubilee Conference Centre, 2 North Road, Nottingham NG7 1AG T: 0115 979 3400 | W: www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk Jubilee Campus, Triumph Road, Nottingham NG8 1DH T: 0115 947 5215 | W: www.thewaltonhotel.com Tucked away on St James Street you will find The Roebuck Inn. T: 0115 938 0080 The restaurant at The Walton welcomes both hotel residents This Wetherspoon pub boasts an array of real ales and craft W: www.facebook.com/spokesnottingham and non-residents. The restaurant is located in a superb beers along with a huge range of gins, whiskeys and other Spokes is situated on the original Raleigh manufacturing site location on the edge of the historic Park Estate close to spirits. The menu has meals to suit all tastes with deals on on Triumph Road. Serving delicious, mouth-watering food daily Nottingham Castle. As well as enjoying dinner or a drink in throughout the week. Free WiFi available. and a range of drinks from Nottingham’s 200 Degrees, Spokes the atmospheric bar, relax on the spacious terrace and enjoy is a haven for coffee, cake and food lovers alike. a cocktail.

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29-21 High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HE Crowne Plaza, Wollaton Street, Nottingham NG1 5RH 93-95 Derby Road, Nottingham NG1 5BB 13 Main Road, Gedling, Nottingham NG4 3HQ 5 South Sherwood Street, Nottingham NG1 5ND T: 0115 948 4414 | W: www.lacemarkethotel.co.uk/ T: 0115 936 9988 T: 0115 950 8500 | W: www.warsawdiner.co.uk T: 0115 987 8596 T: 0115 989 5569 | W: www.yarnbar.co.uk Adjoining Merchants Restaurant, Saint Bar is a sophisticated W: www.crowneplazahotels.com/nottingham Looking for interesting and well-prepared food in American W: www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/willowbrook An exciting craft beer, pizza and tapas bar in the city centre inner city bar, with a great selection of spirits and beers but Swatch 90-seater restaurant, located in the Crowne Plaza or Polish style? Warsaw Diner follows the well-tried and tasty The Willowbrook is a welcoming, contemporary pub in the of Nottingham, serving both cask and keg ale, including closest to its heart is its amazing selection of cocktails. This is Hotel, offers a variety of menus, business lunches, delightful recipes which will satisfy even the most demanding customers. heart of Gedling, loved for the delicious and ever-changing permanent Castle Rock Brewery beers. Yarn is the perfect certainly the place to be seen in Nottingham. afternoon teas or delicious dinners. Swatch restaurant and Building their experience over the last 22 years, Warsaw Diner homemade food menu. With 13 quality real ales, real ciders, place to take a rest from your shopping trip, or to while bar is the perfect place to meet, eat and drink, day through to is confident in delivering the highest customer service. world beers and wines, and distinct areas including a walled away an evening in the bustling city centre. night, showing live sports in the evenings. The menu, which garden, there is something suited to the likes of all. changes seasonally, offers modern British cuisine provided in relaxed surroundings.

THE TRENT THE WOLLATON WORLD SERVICE YE OLDE TRIP TO JERUSALEM ZAAP THAI SOUTHBANK BAR NAVIGATION INN PUB & KITCHEN STREET FOOD NOTTINGHAM CRAFT BEER CITY AND GIN HOUSE 1 Brewhouse Yard, Nottingham NG1 6AD T: 0115 9419043 | W: www.triptojerusalem.com This fascinating building is said to be the oldest pub in 18 Friar Lane, Nottingham NG1 6DQ 17 Meadow Lane, Nottingham NG2 3HS Lambourne Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 1JR , Castle Gate, Nottingham NG1 6AF England. Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem is built on the same rocks 6 Bromley Place, Nottingham NG1 6JG T: 0115 950 6149 | W: www.southbankcity.co.uk T: 0115 986 5658 | W: www.trentnavigation.com T: 01159 288610 T: 0115 847 5587 | W: www.worldservicerestaurant.com as Nottingham Castle and has got rich history and enchanting T: 0115 9470204 | W: www.zaapthai.co.uk features. The garden and courtyard thrive all year round and Nottingham’s finest sports bar boasts 24 4K screens, private A historic Victorian pub and tap house for Navigation W: www.thewollaton.co.uk Housed in a 17th century building, World Service restaurant ZAAP brings Thailand’s world famous bustling street food the real open fire will make you feel warm. booth seating and a 155” HD projector, showing all major Brewery, providing excellent standards of service, traditional A vibrant pub near to Wollaton Hall that specialises in local and lounge bar celebrates the heritage of the building’s past. market to Nottingham’s city centre. Zaap is located between sports events. Warm hospitality and outstanding service homecooked food and a huge choice of quality beers. Hosting produce cooked with care and served with style. A wide range The fine dining restaurant opened in 2000, building critical The pub is famous for its caves, carved out of the soft Maid Marian Way and Market Square, minutes away makes this a relaxed bar serving an amazing kitchen menu regular live music, weekly quiz nights and showing all major of vegetarian and vegan dishes are always available. The acclaim both locally and nationally. It can be found in the sandstone rock against which the building is set. The larger from Nottingham Castle and the city’s best shopping and by day and a lively sports and music bar by night, with a live sports, the pub is just a stone’s throw from Trent Bridge bar features craft beers, cocktails and selected wines with a AA and Michelin guides. ground level caverns are now used as the pub’s rear drinking nightlife. You’ll swear you’ve been transported to Thailand wide range of live music and events. and both grounds of the city’s football teams. dedicated gin bar stocking over 40 gins, ideal for enjoying the rooms. There is also a network of caves beneath the building, when you step inside! glorious beer garden. originally used as a brewery. They seem to date from around the time of the construction of the castle (1068 AD).

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THE HORSE HORSE THE PLOUGH AND THE LAKEVIEWTHE RESTAURANT AT THE AT NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NEW YORK ITALIAN ITALIAN YORK NEW MARCO’S MARCO’S LANGAR HALL LANGAR Black and White Hospitality Restaurant of the Year 2016 the Year of Restaurant Hospitality Black and White 2016 Awards Tourism Highly Commended Casual Dining Experience, Leicestershire Street, Kegworth Lodge Hotel, Packington Yew 2DF DE74 Derbyshire www.marcoskegworth.co.uk 518 | W: 672 01509 T: White Italian Kegworth Pierre by Marco New York Marco’s setting. is all about good Italian/American food in a relaxed bites, bar This casual dining experience serves lunch, dinner, something for everyone There’s afternoon and cocktails. tea with this all-day dining concept. & Country Club Golf The Nottinghamshire NG12 3HB Nottinghamshire Cotgrave, Main Road, 933 www.thenottinghamshire.com 3344 0115 | W: T: The Lakeview for lunch and dinner, days a week Open seven sandwiches and a full menu, with a range of offers Restaurant friends up with for catching classic dishes. Perfect to light bites something or a glass of & homemade cake, coffee fresh over enjoy on the sunny terrace. cold, especially in the summer to Church Lane, Langar, Nottinghamshire NG13 9HG Nottinghamshire Langar, Lane, Church www.langarhall.com 860559 | W: 01949 T: just Belvoir, of in the Vale lime trees of an avenue the end of At lies Langar Nottingham city centre, miles outside of twelve Hall. A small and charming country has gently house that Langar Hall and restaurant, a hotel time into over evolved for a retreat a family home and provides the air of holds onto city-weary people. 25 Long Acre, Bingham, Nottinghamshire NG13 8AF Bingham, Nottinghamshire 25 Long Acre, 839313 01949 T: www.castlerockbrewery.co.uk/pubs/horse-and-plough W: for its excellent reputed British pub is well This charming cask ales, craftselection of beers, high wines and spirits, and and Mild in the Year Cider Pub of quality food. It was voted CAMRA in 2017. Belvoir of by Vale May ‘Best on Trail’

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THE HOP POLE HOP THE ESCABECHE COPPER COPPER BRIDGFORD WEST COPPER COPPER BINGHAM 2 High Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 4AE Beeston, Nottingham 2 High Road, www.pubpeople.com/hop-pole | W: 251174 01159 T: to community pub dating back is a traditional The Hop Pole this fireplaces, original beams and two 1870. With its lovely the pub a verygives homely feel, and friendly staff warm, spend a fantastic place to The Hop Pole make throughout the afternoon. 27 Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AU Nottingham Bridgford, West Road, 27 Bridgford www.escabeche.co.uk | W: 7010 981 0115 T: authentic and exciting 10am, escabeche offers Opening from £10.95 their menu del dia is At by Barcelona. inspired tapas and quality. value of best in terms Bridgford’s amongst West and flatbreads. tapas cooked freshly The main menu offers served Sunday roasts, with a Check out escabeche’s twist. Mediterranean 21 – 23 Central Avenue, West Bridgford, Bridgford, West Avenue, 21 – 23 Central 4254 981 0115 NG2 5GQ | T: Nottingham www.coppercafe.co.uk/copper-west-bridgford/ W: for venues favourite Bridgford’s West Copper is one of everything a night out. Doors to open early breakfast from by a delicious menu followed breakfast with a comprehensive lunch, afternoon snacks and main meals. teas, choice of The bar servesThe bar craft beers, cask ales, superb wines and and teas. coffees alongside signature speciality house cocktails 18a Market Place, Bingham, Nottinghamshire NG13 8AP Bingham, Nottinghamshire Place, 18a Market 482095 01949 T: www.coppercafe.co.uk/copper-bingham W: 19th CenturyHoused within a listed, building, Copper Bingham The perfect space. location the bustling market looks out over for afternoon teas, Visit here go by. the world for watching coffee. as locally roasted and scones as well homemade cakes

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tea, enjoytranquilviewsover theriver atthismust-see location. and teashop. Renowned forNottinghamshire’s bestafternoon The millhasrecently beenrestored andhousesavisitor centre back to 1713,istheonlyworking watermill inNottinghamshire. Mill,dating Forest, Ollerton Situated ontheedgeof Sherwood T: 01623 822469 Market Place, Nottinghamshire Ollerton, NG229AA building stands. Georgianopened onthesite where thecurrent 18th century whenacoaching inn and wine,rightback to the 15thcentury placeforpeopleto meetandenjoygoodfood the perfect of offering history Ithasacolourful historic town of Newark. ofThe Ramisabar the andbrasserielocated intheheart T: 01636 940220 |W: www.theramnewark.com 19 Castlegate, Nottinghamshire Newark, NG24 1AZ real logfire forchillyevenings. newspapers, aswell asbooksandgames,there isa choice forbeerfans.Thepubprovides arangeof daily the BlueMonkey brewery, theOrgan Grinderisatop With achoiceof seven caskalesonthebar, mostfrom T: 01636 671768 |W: www.bluemonkeybrewery.com Nottinghamshire NG24 4XF Organ Grinder, 21Portland Newark, Street, BRASSERIE THE RAM BAR & NEWARK ORGAN GRINDER WATERMILL OLLERTON

unique offer in Newark... all grown upwithauthenticSpanish tapas &live jazz-a by thebestcoffee you’ll have today. OnFridaynightsget Made-to-order lunches,lite bites andsnacksaccompanied most populardestinationsforcoffee, books,jazzandtapas. Family-ownedsince 2003,Stray’srun and of isone Newark’s T: 016367 00597|W: www.strays.coffee 16-20 Middlegate, Nottinghamshire Newark, NG24 1AG carefully selected winemenu. bites to dailyspecials,fresh beanto cupcoffee to the fresh andlocallysourced foodwhere possible.From light enjoyed from seasonal, thepatio area. Theirethosisto serve Minster’s grounds, withmagnificentviewsthatcanbe occupiesafantasticlocationinsideSouthwell The Refectory T: 01636 815691 Southwell, NottinghamshireChurch Street, NG250HD NEWARK STRAY’S OF THE REFECTORY BOOK YOURTABLE Tel: 0115 950 5521 NG1 2BL Nottingham Queen St, Address: georgesgreatbritishkitchen.co.uk British eccentricity! of funandquintessentially of ourdishes alongwithasplash toeach twist slight contemporary heritage by lovinglyaddinga We celebrate ourwonderful good, honest food. are absolutelyobsessedwith independent restaurant who George’s is atruly GREAT BRITISHKITCHEN the farm shopto take somegoodieshomewithyou. toyourself adeliciousmealinthetea room andthenshopin over 35different flavours of icecream to try. You canalsotreat IceCream whereVisit thehomeof there are ThaymarDairy T: 01623 862632|W: www.thaymaricecream.co.uk Nottinghamshire DN228DB Haughton Park Farm, NrBothamsall,Retford, Please callto pre-book on01636980000. enjoyed inoneof theirbeautifulstate rooms. dining room tea canbepre-booked windows.Afternoon and Enjoy beautifulviewsacross thegardens through thesunny refreshments, cakes, icecreams andhot&colddrinks. snacks, The caféisopendailyfrom 9am-5pmserving T: 01636 980000 |W: www.kelhamhall.co.uk Nottinghamshire NG235QX Main Road, Kelham, Newark, AND TEA ROOM THAYMAR CAFÉ KELHAM HALL TEA ROOMS AT FOOD &DRINKDIRECTORY VISIT-NOTTINGHAMSHIRE.CO.UK 2 AARosette qualitycuisineandsuperbservice. Trent itoffers somegorgeous viewsof theriver andoffers interior.contemporary banks of Sittingontheleafy theRiver character of anOldVictorian SchoolHousewithanelegant, Tom Browns Brasserie combinesthestunningcharm and T: 0115 9663642 |W: www.tombrowns.co.uk Nottinghamshire NG138DF The Old SchoolHouse, Trentside, Gunthorpe, ideal forarelaxed mealordrinkswithfriends. Stylishlywines andciders. furnished, theThree LeggedStool is with locally-sourced ingredients, andawiderangeof beers, People group andpridesitselfondelivering quality mealsmade This newlyrefurbished pubinWorksop of thePub isapart W: www.threeleggedstoolworksop.co.uk T: 01909 477 528 Ramoth Lane, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S817DY BRASSERIE TOM BROWNS STOOL THREE LEGGED | 59

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1A Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3AJ 17-31 Wollaton Street, Nottingham NG1 5FW Wollaton Street, Nottingham NG1 5RH T: O115 9587701 | W: www.thebentinckhotel.com T: 0115 9128000 | W: www.bwnottinghamcitycentre.co.uk T: 0115 9369988 The Bentinck Hotel, refurbished in 2013, is situated close to Right at the heart of the city, this hotel is a real gem. Great W: www.crowneplazahotels.com/nottingham Nottingham Train Station and the tram system. The hotel location, great service and facilities all ensure you have an Comfortable Nottingham city centre hotel with complimentary has 13 rooms, each refurbished to a very high specification. amazing stay. The hotel has 100 well appointed air conditioned spa and pool. A stylish home base in the heart of Nottingham There’s also a bar and brasserie onsite. Internet access is bedrooms, with comfortable beds aimed at providing guests city centre. The hotel itself is a dynamic business hub, with 17 available to guests. with an amazing night’s sleep. event spaces including a banquet room for up to 400 guests.

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124 - 126, Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG1 3HL 41 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6GD 33 Packington Hill, Kegworth DE74 2DF Shelford Road, Radcliffe on Trent, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, T: 0115 779 9262 T: 0115 947 7200 | W: www.parkplaza.com/nottingham T: 01509 672 518 | W: www.yewlodgehotel.co.uk Nottinghamshire NG12 1BA | T: 07759 776235 Nottinghamshire NG12 2LU W: www. mamasinn.co.uk The 178-room Park Plaza Nottingham places business Best Western Premier Yew Lodge Hotel is a 4 star family E: [email protected] T: 0115 982 1212 | W: www.nwscnotts.com Mama’s Inn guest house is excellently located near a wide guests at the heart of the city. All guestrooms have air owned hotel at the heart of Kegworth village a half mile from A comfortable guest home with a welcoming atmosphere Located just ten minutes from Nottingham city centre, Holme array of city shops, various businesses, tourist attractions conditioning, Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a generous workspace, junct. 24 of the M1 and 15 minutes away from Nottingham in the village of Radcliffe on Trent conveniently located five Pierrepont Country Park is the perfect base for anyone visiting and all means of transport. Opulent décor and special and executive level guests enjoy larger rooms with king- city centre. The hotel has 113 bedrooms, 17 events rooms, a miles east of Nottingham. Hillcrest will provide you with warm Nottingham. Guests can enjoy en-suite bedrooms, free parking, attention to detail make this guest house the perfect sized beds and enhanced amenities. Facilities include two Marco’s New York Italian Restaurant and Reeds - a stunning hospitality, comfort and good home cooked food. All bedrooms free use of the state-of-the-art gym, free Wi-Fi, a café offering hideaway right in the heart of a buzzing city centre which unique restaurants Chino’s & Oaks. health club & spa. NEW to the hotel - Houdini’s Escape Room are comfortable and spacious offering single, double, twin, a variety of food plus the extensive range of activities the site is just 5 minutes’ walk away. Experience - Kegworth. family rooms and a downstairs en suite. has to offer.

CITY AREA HOTELS & B&B & HOTELS AREA CITY MERCURE ST JAMES HOTEL THE GRANGE HREMPIS FARM PRIMROSE NOTTINGHAM BED & BREAKFAST COUNTRY HOUSE B&B SHERWOOD THE WALTON HOTEL HOUSE B&B HOTEL

2 North Road, , Nottingham NG7 1AG T: 0115 947 5215 | W: www.thewaltonhotel.com 296 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG5 2BT 1 Rutland Street, Nottingham NG1 6FL This grade II listed former hunting lodge is situated just ten Sutton Lane, Elton-On-The-Hill, Vale of Belvoir, 58 Main Street, Rempstone, Leicestershire LE12 6RH Scrimshire Lane, Cotgrave, Nottinghamshire NG12 3JD T: 0115 935 9988 T: 0115 941 1114 | W: www.stjames-hotel.com minutes’ walk from Nottingham city centre in the historic Park Nottinghamshire NG13 9LA T: 01509 881 285 | W: www.hrempisfarm.co.uk T: 0115 989 9189 | W: www.primrose-house.co.uk W: www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-B540-mercure- St James Hotel is an independent boutique-style hotel Estate, close to Nottingham Castle. Enjoy exceptionally stylish T: 07887 952181 A listed Georgian farmhouse, Hrempis Farm lies on the Notts/ Grade II listed farmhouse and converted barns in a village 10 nottingham-sherwood-hotel/index.shtml overlooking the iconic Nottingham Castle and just a short and unique surroundings throughout the hotel, a spacious W: www.thegrangebedandbreakfastnotts.co.uk Leics border, making it the perfect place for travellers on minutes from Nottingham city centre. En-suite rooms, colour Mercure Nottingham Sherwood is just 1 mile from Nottingham walk from all the city centre amenities. Offering a range terrace with regular events and an atmospheric bar and Set in the picturesque Vale of Belvoir The Grange offers a business or leisure. It boasts super comfortable bedrooms TV in bedrooms, children and pets welcome, ground floor City Centre, ideally located for sightseeing, shopping and of stylish bedrooms including crash pads, spacious family restaurant to enjoy dinner and cocktails. relaxing stay with a traditional farmhouse breakfast made with and lovely reception areas, furnished with antiques. bedrooms, parking, special breaks. Open all year. Top quality dining and various city attractions. Following a recent total rooms and a stunning Penthouse Suite, the St James Hotel The Walton is also the perfect setting for private parties and local produce. The Grange has 3 ensuite rooms with beautiful With open fires, extensive grounds and the best of local award-winning English breakfast with homemade bread, refurbishment, this hotel is ideal for business or leisure guests. provides a relaxing base that will appeal to everyone. functions, all tailor-made to meet your requirements. views over the property’s garden and private lake. Located a produce - a home away from home. preserves and free range eggs. Situated in the old part of the The hotel offers onsite complimentary car parking as well as stone’s throw away from the historic Belvoir Castle and the village within walking distance to local pubs. Self- catering is B&B & HOTELS SOUTH THE & NOTTINGHAM WEST complimentary use of the onsite leisure facilities. nearby market towns of Newark and Grantham. available for longer stays.

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CERTIFICATE guarantee OF EXCELLENCE Nottingham Westminster Hotel 4-6 Eldon Chambers, Wheeler Gate, Nottingham NG1 2NS Ice House, Belward Street, Nottingham NG1 1JZ T: 0115 9483822 | W: www.igloohostel.co.uk T: 0115 9082000 | W: www.premiersuitesnottingham.com Igloo Hybrid Hostel – located in the very heart of Nottingham PREMIER SUITES Nottingham offer the discerning business Be our guest at the Best Western Westminster Hotel in Nottingham city centre and just 1 minute walk from the Old Market or leisure traveller an unusually comfortable, stylish and Our beautiful Victorian townhouse provides a warm welcome to all Square. From boutique private rooms to shared dorms convenient alternative to the traditional hotel stay. Whether designed with eye catching murals and furnished with one you want to work or to relax, for yourself, colleagues or family, off pieces of up-cycled furniture, Igloo Hybrid offers a fun, PREMIER SUITES offer the freedom, privacy and convenience comfortable, affordable stay. of ample space that is all yours. Perfectly located Located less than a mile from the city centre, it is in the perfect location to access CRANBROOK HOUSE SERVICED business and leisure activities in and around Nottingham. Free on-site car parking is APARTMENTS available to all guests for their convenience. LACE MARKET SACO All areas of the hotel have free wireless access. We are proud to oer 73 en-suite APARTMENTS APARTMENTS bedrooms all individually decorated and maintained to excellent standards. Each Cranbrook Street, Nottingham NG1 1ES room features a flatscreen Freeview TV and tea/coee facilities. T: 0115 969 9309 W: www.serviced-apartments-nottingham.com Superb facilities Cranbrook House offers you quality serviced apartments, The Carrington Restaurant and Bar are well established and locally acclaimed to giving you space, privacy and freedom all at an affordable 16 Pilcher Gate, The Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1QE SACO House, The Ropewalk, Nottingham NG1 5DQ CITY AREA SELF CATERING & HOSTELS & CATERING SELF AREA CITY price. These self-catering apartments provide great flexibility offer homemade seasonal food served in a relaxed environment. The bar has a TV and independence making them the ideal choice for a short T: 0115 9701303 | W: www.lacemarketapartments.com T: 0115 9507630 and offers light bites and snacks for lunch and dinner. stay. Complete with secure parking and free Wi-Fi, these one- Ideally located in the heart of the city, minutes from all W: www.sacoapartments.com/serviced-apartments/uk/ nottingham/saco-nottingham-the-ropewalk/ and two-bedroom apartments offer the perfect alternative to Nottingham has to offer. High quality long and short-term, hotel accommodation - whether you are visiting Nottingham comfortable and secure, spacious self-catering serviced In a peaceful location next to The Park Estate, this is the ideal With 5 function rooms; all air conditioned and with natural daylight, we are the for business or leisure. apartments. Perfect for the business or leisure traveller, location for a stay in Nottingham. These one and two-bedroom apartments have been thoughtfully designed with guests in perfect venue for a meeting, conference, wedding, private dining or parties. It’s located in the heart of the city and only a short walk away with free WiFi, chill and desk space. Rated by guests as ‘Superb 9.1’ - book now and find out why! mind to make you feel at home, with everything you need to from many great shops, bars and restaurants, as well as the relax or entertain in style. city’s leading attractions. www.bw-westminsterhotelnottingham.co.uk 2018 312 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG5 2EF | 01159 55 50 00

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Thornton’s Holt Camping Park, Stragglethorpe, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Paudy Lane, Near Six Hills, Thrussington, Main Street, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Blyth Road, Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3PA Radcliffe-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire NG12 2JZ Nottinghamshire NG12 2LU | T: 0115 9821212 Leicestershire LE7 4TB Nottinghamshire NG21 9HS T: 01623835333 | W: www.muthuhotels.com T: 0115 933 2125 W: www.nwscnotts.com/nwsc/short-breaks-index T: 01509 880315 | W: www.waltonthorns.co.uk T: 01623 822 553 | W: www.thedukerieslodge.co.uk A warm welcome awaits at the MGM Muthu Clumber Park W: www.thorntons-holt.co.uk/the-annex A great place to visit for a holiday or short break. Holme Located on a working arable farm near Six Hills in North Refurbished by pub operators, Pub People, this Hotel. Within easy access of the A1 motorway, this wonderful The Annex is a comfortable holiday bungalow, located in a Pierrepont Country Park has an 18-acre site that welcomes Leicestershire, the sympathetic, single-storey farm courtyard BRIDLEWAYS GUEST HOUSE beautiful pub hotel and restaurant in the heart of Robin hotel offers 73 bedrooms, all with a warm homely feel. Family rural setting within a carefully landscaped camping park. vans, tents and campers and is perfect for families, groups of conversions offer guests the choice of three individual four- Hood Country is a must for anyone in the Sherwood rooms and inter-connecting rooms are also available. For that It sleeps four, with one double and one twin bedroom. friends or event competitors. star cottages. Each cottage provides peaceful, comfortable Forest area. The menu in the restaurant offers a range of extra touch of luxury, try the Four Poster Room or the Suite. The lounge has french doors opening onto decking and a and spacious self-catering accommodation on one level, dishes with different daily deals throughout the week. garden. Double glazed with gas central heating and instant with patio furniture. There are also farm walks and a vintage hot water. Bed linen and towels are included. tractor collection. Newlands Road, Forest Town, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG19 0HU T: 01623 635 725 | W: www.stayatbridleways.co.uk 1 THE GREEN THORNTON’S HOLT WOODVIEW Bridleways is situated in a private, quiet, semi-rural setting, off EASTWOOD HALL MOUR HOTEL the B6030 between Mansfield and Ollerton, just on the edge CAMPING PARK COTTAGES of the village of Clipstone and close to Sherwood Pines and Sherwood Forest in beautiful Nottinghamshire. The car park is situated on the bridleway path that leads directly to Vicar Water Country Park with walking and cycling routes linking to Sherwood Pines and Forest. Bed & breakfast accommodation is provided in the main 1 The Green, Muston, Nottinghamshire NG13 OFQ Stragglethorpe, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Newfields Farm, , Nottinghamshire NG12 3SG building which fronts the extensive private grounds. All nine Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire NG16 3SS Sherwood Park, Lake View Drive, , W: www.homeaway.co.uk/p1010120 Nottinghamshire NG12 SJZ T: 01949 81985 | W: www.woodviewcottages.co.uk guest bedrooms have en-suite facilities, televisions, easy chairs T: 01773 532532 | W: www.eastwood-hall.co.uk Nottinghamshire NG15 0EA B&B & HOTELS COUNTRY HOOD ROBIN This elegant house with two double and two single T: 0115 933 2125 | W: www.thorntons-holt.co.uk Two converted cottages in an idyllic setting, boasting log or sofas and tea/coffee making facilities. The centre of the A leading conference venue and hotel in Nottingham. T: 01623 727670 | W: www.mourhotel.co.uk bedrooms – complete with a log fire in the sitting room, Thornton’s Holt Camping Park is family friendly and burning stoves and beamed ceilings. Each cottage comprises of building originally comprised of two late 18th century farm Eastwood Hall is located just a short drive away from the Mour Hotel is a boutique hotel situated centrally on the separate dining room, garden and patio - is ideal for a facilities include an indoor heated swimming pool, shop, a living/dining room and a well-equipped kitchen. One double, cottages which now houses five first floor single rooms and the historic city of Nottingham and easily accessible from the Sherwood Business Park, a stone’s throw away from junction family get-together. If you like country walks; dogs are also launderette, washing up rooms and play area. There are one twin bedroom, spacious bathroom and separate shower. ground floor breakfast room. The west wing was added in 2005 M1. Set in 26 acres of spectacular grounds, Eastwood Hall 27 of the M1. Designed by Amanda Rosa, the imposing welcome. Muston has a pub and tearooms, other facilities 155 pitches for caravans, motor homes and tents. There is to provide four spacious rooms used as double, twin and family delivers an unforgettable setting for leisure, business and building has an American loft feeling offering a quirky, yet are available in the next village. a country park and pub nearby as well as regular buses. bedrooms. Two are ground floor rooms and one has a shower private events. luxurious place to meet, dine and sleep. New washrooms now open. room specially designed for guests with restricted mobility and WEST NOTTINGHAM & THE SOUTH SELF CATERING SELF SOUTH THE & NOTTINGHAM WEST wheelchair users.

BIRDHOLME BROWNS THE FOREST THORESBY HALL GLAMPING LODGE HOTEL AND SPA

Birdholme Wood, Melton Road The Old Orchard Cottage, Holbeck Lane, Holbeck, 4 Church Street, Edwinstowe, Notts NG21 9QA Thoresby Hall, Thoresby Park, Stanton-on-the-Wolds, Nottinghamshire NG12 5BQ Nr Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3NF T: 01623 824443 | W: www.forestlodgehotel.co.uk Nr Ollerton Nottinghamshire NG22 9WH T: 0115 8500959 T: 01909 720 659 | W: www.brownsholbeck.co.uk Situated in the heart of Sherwood Forest, home of T: 01623 821000 | W: www.thoresbyhall.co.uk W: www.birdholmeglamping.co.uk Celebrating more than 25 years, award-winning Browns of the legendary Robin Hood, The Forest Lodge is a multi A Grade I Victorian listed Victorian Hall. Located on the edge Luxury Safari Lodges, fully equipped with underfloor heating, log Holbeck with its acre garden, nestles in a peaceful hamlet. award-winning 18th century coaching inn owned and run of Sherwood Forest with 30 acres of gardens designed by burners and private hot tubs, all overlooking a wildlife pond and Three en-suite Garden Rooms, with four poster beds, surround by the Thompson family. This traditional inn boasts multiple Humphry Repton and steeped in history. Thoresby Hall is an the Nottinghamshire Wolds. Sleeps up to 4 adults and 2 children. a terrace, separate from the 1730 cottage. Delicious menu CAMRA awards and an AA dining award. A must if you are adults only short break hotel providing live entertainment each Open all year round. Includes TV and free superfast WiFi. Views, for breakfast. Cross over the ford in the driveway and stay in the area! evening, spa and evening dining, including The Blue Grill. nature and tranquillity in abundance! From £145 per night. somewhere secluded.

CANBYFIELD COCKLIFFE MAUN RIVER YE OLDE BELL COTTAGE COUNTRY HOUSE COTTAGE B&B HOTEL & SPA AND STUDIOS

261a Seagrave Road, Sileby, Loughborough LE12 7NJ Burnstump Hill, Calverton, Nottingham NG5 8PQ Main St, Ollerton, Nr Newark, Nottinghamshire NG22 9AD Barnby Moor, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 8QS T: 07729 388989 | W: www.canbyfieldholidaycottages.co.uk T: 0115 9680179 | W: www.cch-hotel.co.uk T: 01623 824746 | E: [email protected] T: 01777 705121 | W: www.yeoldebell-hotel.co.uk Canbyfield Cottage is a one bedroomed property that provides Cockliffe House Hotel is a 17th century grade II listed W: maunrivercottage.co.uk A hotel steeped in history with stunning restoration and a self catering accommodation for up to two guests. The Cottage farmhouse set in the heart of rural Nottingham, bordering the Maun River Cottage B&B is set in the pretty village of Ollerton. brand-new contemporary spa. Stylish bedrooms, suites and is located on a working farm on the outskirts of Sileby. Excellent historically significant Sherwood Forest. Offering 11 luxury en The runs through the village. In the heart of lodges plus a restaurant, bistro and terrace dining including location for access to Nottingham, Leicester and Loughborough. suite bedrooms with a modern British restaurant and relaxing Sherwood Forest, four local pubs and many eating places afternoon tea on vintage china. Suited for weddings, A warm welcome awaits from Peter and Liz Astill. bar, Cockliffe House is a hidden gem in Nottingham, focussing including an Italian restaurant and award-winning tea rooms events and conferences plus gardens and terrace bar. on service and attention to detail. are all within walking distance. Two self catering studios are Complimentary parking. Easy access to Sherwood Forest, also available. Clumber, Welbeck, Newark, Southwell and A1.

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Mercure Nottingham Sherwood is just 1 mile from Nottingham City Centre, ideally located for sightseeing, shopping Market Place, Old Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9AA 4 Mill Lane, Lambley, Nottinghamshire NG4 4PS Great North Road, Cromwell, Newark, and dining and various city T: 01623 624784 | W: www.blue-bell-cottage.co.uk T: 01943 851028 | W: www.dickmanscottage.co.uk Nottinghamshire NG23 6JE | T: 01636 821244 attractions. Following a recent W: www.milestonepark.co.uk Blue Bell Cottage is a Grade II listed cottage, which has a Late 18th century cottage in pleasant village. Modernised total refurbishment, this hotel wealth of character with its beamed ceilings, log fires and to a high standard whilst retaining character features. Oak Milestone Park is an award-winning 5-star holiday park is ideal for business or leisure flagstone floors. Sleeping six in three bedrooms, Blue Bell also beamed lounge, fitted kitchen/pantry, two bedrooms (one situated in the village of Cromwell with a bus service has two lounges, kitchen, a 14 jet Jacuzzi bath and spa shower. double, one twin). Well equipped, linen/towels provided, opposite the park giving you access to Newark, Southwell, guests. The hotel offers onsite Parking available for one car in front of the cottage. dishwasher, washer/dryer, broadband, charming garden, Nottingham and Lincoln with all the historical heritage they complimentary car parking as generous private parking, conservatory. Sleeps four. have to offer. Milestone Park offers fishing lakes and country well as complimentary use of Price from £410 to £560 per week. walks for family to enjoy. the onsite leisure facilities.

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BOWLER YARD FOREST NEW HALL FARM POND VIEW - SHERWOOD THE STABLES IN COTTAGE HOLIDAYS TOURING PARK SYKES HOLIDAY FOREST HOLIDAY SOUTHWELL COTTAGES PARK

Sookholme Lane, , Mansfield, Sherwood Forest Cabins, Sherwood Pines Forest Park, New Hall Lane, Edingley, Southwell, Mill House, Old Mill Lane, , Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG21 9HW The Stables, Bull Yard, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0AA Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire NG21 9JH Nottinghamshire NG22 8BS T: 01623 823 132 | W: www. forestholidaypark.co.uk

ROBIN HOOD COUNTRY SELF CATERING SELF COUNTRY HOOD ROBIN Nottinghamshire NG19 8LW | T: 0 780 2358737 Mansfield, Nottinghamshire NG20 9JS T: 07725 444890 CATERING SELF COUNTRY HOOD ROBIN W: www.sykescottages.co.uk/ T: 03330 110495 | W: www.forestholidays.co.uk T: 01623 883041 | W: www.newhallfarm.co.uk T: 01244 356695 An award-winning 52 acre campsite in Robin Hood W: www.holidaycottages.co.uk/cottage/ cottage/Peak-District-Lincolnshire--Vale/ Stay in tranquil cabins with private hot tubs, in the heart of This 25-pitch campsite is set on a working conservation W: www.sykescottages.co.uk/cottage/Peak-District- Country. Sherwood Forest Holiday Park is a peaceful, 52758-the-stables-in-southwell Bowler-Yard-Cottage-963639.html Sherwood Forest. Perfect getaways for families, couples and farm near the historic market towns of Southwell and Newark. Lincolnshire-Cuckney/Pond-View-977691.html picturesque site with an abundance of wildlife and mature A stunning barn conversion, ideal for couples and small families, Nestled in private vineyard grounds down a quiet country lane, friends. You can even bring your dog and stay in a specific pet- With panoramic views and a tranquil setting. New Hall Farm Pond View is a stylish and contemporary cottage, sleeping two trees. The park is situated on the banks of the River Maun situated in the heart of the historic town of Southwell, within this converted stable-block is an ideal base for walking and friendly cabin. The freedom, the fresh air and the forest are specifically caters for adults only. Ideally located for cycling people. With spacious and comfortable rooms and a fully equipped and there is also a lake on-site, which is home to ducks, easy walking distance of shops, pubs, restaurants and cafes. mountain biking activities. All ground floor. One double, one twin. yours to enjoy at your own pace, whatever the season. and walking, nearby attractions include Southwell Minster and kitchen, the cottage is ideal for a couple’s getaway. The property swans and all manner of creatures. The quirky property sleeps three with an additional pull out bed Wet-room with shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with Sherwood Forest Country Park. is in a beautiful setting with a large garden, boasting views out available and boasts beautiful exposed beams and brickwork. a kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Sorry, no smoking. towards the countryside and tranquil mill pond and river.

GLEBE FARM NEWSTEAD ABBEY ROSE & SWEET THE SHERWOOD WALESWOOD COTTAGES GARDENER’S BRIAR COTTAGES HIDEAWAY CARAVAN AND COTTAGE CAMPING PARK AT ROTHER VALLEY COUNTRY PARK

Peck Lane, Gunthorpe, Nottinghamshire NG14 7EX Newstead Abbey Historic House and Park, Ravenshead, Hill Farm, , Newark, Nottinghamshire NG22 0BJ Blyth Road, , Newark, Waleswood Caravan and Camping Park, Delves Lane T: 07939 260042 | W: www.glebefarmcottages.com Nottinghamshire NG15 8NA | T: 01623 455 900 T: 01636 636 274 | E: [email protected] Nottinghamshire NG22 9EB Waleswood, Wales Bar, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S26 5RN A beautiful four star modernised Victorian barn conversion W: www.ownersdirect.co.uk W: www.roseandsweetbriar.co.uk T: 01623 824 594 | W: www.sherwoodhideaway.com T: 07825 125328 of five cottages, sleeping from two to five people, just Situated in the heart of the Abbey grounds, the Gardener’s www.roseandsweetbriarcottages.co.uk Camping, Glamping, Holiday Park & Self-Catering W: www.waleswood.co.uk moments from the riverside village of Gunthorpe and within Cottage is just a few minutes’ walk from many of the park’s Two single storey cottages (sleeps two to four) set in a peaceful Accommodation of the Year 2019, The Sherwood Hideaway A brand-new campsite overlooking Rother Valley Country Park thirty minutes from Nottingham city centre. Choice of several unique features including the Abbey and Byron’s own hamlet with views of open countryside in a beautiful location. is a relaxing retreat in Sherwood Forest. Each luxury lodge is lakes. 163 pitches all with electric hook up, accessible shower nearby excellent restaurants, country pubs and supermarkets fort. The cottage sleeps up to six people with two double Rose Cottage has one twin bedroom and Sweet Briar has one elegantly styled and features slumberous bedrooms, a cosy and toilet blocks, licensed coffee shop, plenty of walking and within ten minutes. bedrooms. Please enquire via the website for week-long, double and one twin bedroom. Large garden and safe parking. living room, stylish kitchen and its own hot tub under the stars. cycling routes and an outdoor play area. An ideal location on weekend and mid-week breaks. Ideal for visiting Newark, Southwell, Sherwood Forest and With pet-friendly lodges available. the border of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire, Nottingham. Short stays available. with many attractions nearby.

THE MEWS ORCHARD SAVILE HOUSE SMEATON’S WHITE HORSE BRIDLEWAYS HOLIDAY HOMES HILL FARM LAKES TOURING, COTTAGE CARAVAN AND FISHING PARK

Newlands Road, Forest Town, Mansfield, The Mews, Eastwood Farm, Hagg Lane, , Top Street, Askham, Nr Newark, Nottinghamshire NG22 0RR Station Road, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire NG22 9BN Great North Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG23 6ED Eaking Road, Wellow, Nottinghamshire NG22 0EG Nottinghamshire NG19 0HU Nottinghamshire NG14 6AX | T: 0115 966 3018 T: 07967 111319 | M: 0779 2696 992 T: 0779 646 3986 | W: www.sherwoodholidays.co.uk T: 01636 605 088 | W: www.smeatonslakes.co.uk T: 01623 624784 M: 07931 101 911 | W: www.eastwoodfarm.co.uk W: www.orchardhillfarm.co.uk Set in 90 acres of lakes and parkland, Smeaton’s Lakes W: www.sherwoodforestcottages.co.uk T: 01623 635 725 | W: www.stayatbridleways.co.uk Savile House Holiday Cottage is situated in Ollerton Village, a Guests staying in this cosy, thoughtfully equipped apartment Ginny’s Barn (pictured), Granary and Swallows Flight are three conservation area on the doorstep of Sherwood Forest. This is a haven of peace and tranquillity and is ideal for caravans, White Horse Cottage is a charming detached period Bridleways is situated in a quiet, semi-rural setting, off the on the family-run farm can relax and enjoy the homely delightful conversions with character and modern living with character 1800s cottage offers spacious accommodation for motorhomes and tents. Described by new visitors as one of property set amid the historic Sherwood Forest. It also B6030 just on the edge of the village of Clipstone. Bridleways surroundings. Being at first floor level, the living room underfloor heating, wi-fi and spacious parking. Situated on a four people (in three bedrooms) with the added advantage of the East Midlands’ best kept secrets, Smeaton’s Lakes is ideal overlooks Wellow’s famous maypole. The cottage sleeps Holiday Homes are all self-catering and located within three overlooks the courtyard and stables. From the bedrooms family run livestock farm - located at the edge of a rural village an enclosed garden and parking area. for exploring historic Newark. six in three bedrooms, has a wealth of character with acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. Ploughman’s Cottage (one double, one twin), the view extends over the paddock with splendid walks and old pub serving good food. Prices start beamed ceilings, exposed wood, open fireplaces, small is a two bedroom bungalow and their Holiday Homes are four from £225 per week. and lightly wooded farmland. Pets accepted. sauna and a cottage garden. large static caravans for hire.

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INFORMATION CENTRES LGBTQ+ ACCESS AND POINTS NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Access for all in The tourist information centres have Nottinghamshire is a friendly, welcoming Nottinghamshire everything you need to make the most and inclusive place to visit - and The last thing you should have to worry about of your visits to Nottinghamshire. there’s a great selection of things to when choosing your holiday destination do for the LGBTQ+ community. is whether the hotels and attractions are Nottinghamshire Pride is an annual accessible. Holidays should be a pleasurable highlight and adds plenty of colour experience for all, including those with access to the streets of Hockley when 1,000s needs. Whether this be disabled people, of people take part in Pride March – those with hearing and visual impairments, it takes in place in July each year. wheelchair users, the elderly and less mobile or people with pushchairs. There are great venues, pubs and clubs open all year round. For more information Visit Nottinghamshire is working closely with on the LGBTQ+ scene in tourism partners, including the national tourist Plan your journey Nottinghamshire contact the Notts board VisitEngland, to improve the travel LGBTQ+ Network or go to: information we provide for visitors with access from where you are www.visit-nottinghamshire. needs. using ‘My Location’ co.uk/lgbtq-nottingham The Understanding the Visit Nottinghamshire Directory section of the guide on page 23 indicates symbol keys relating to accessibility and will assist you when looking through the directory listings through the guide. These symbols are presented within directory listings when we have received confirmation from the individual venue. If they are not noted, it doesn’t suggest they are not available – please check with the individual venue for confirmation. Nottingham City Centre For more information on accessible Nottinghamshire please go to 1-4 Smithy Row, visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk/access-for-all Off Old Market Square NG1 2BY Tel: 0844 477 5678 Nottinghamshire Pride Save your regular Email: tourist.information WHEELCHAIR AND MOBILITY @nottinghamcity.gov.uk Coming out and going out. Safer sex. journeys and departure Staying in or feeling down. Transitioning. Scooter Hire Hucknall Meeting up or breaking up. Networking boards to ‘Favourites’ Hucknall Library, South Street NG15 7BS or volunteering. A team of trained Shopmobility volunteers at Notts LGBT+ Network If you are visiting Nottingham, wheelchair Tel: 0115 963 8566 provides information and support to the www.htrg.co.uk/contact hire is available at the intu Victoria Shopping lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and associated Centre through the Shopmobility scheme. communities of Nottinghamshire. Newark Photographic ID is required along with proof Contact: of address. 14 Appleton Gate NG24 1JY Notts LGBT+ Network Shopmobility Nottingham Tel: 01636 655755 Tel: 0115 8761313 Nottingham in the 7 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG1 3FB Email: [email protected] The Shopmobility scheme is also available Tel: 0115 934 8485 in Arnold, Beeston, Mansfield, Retford, Retford Text: 07481 344040 West Bridgford and Worksop. Retford Hub Website: www.nottslgbt.com Tel: 01623 658 060 for specific information. 11 Churchgate, Retford DN22 6PA Key Attractions palm of your hand Tel: 01777 860414 Clumber Park Email: [email protected] Wheelchairs, powered mobility vehicles and adapted cycles are available from With live departures, timetables, service updates Sherwood Forest the Cycle Hire Centre. Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, Tel: 01909 544911 and mobile tickets, the is packed full Edwinstowe NG21 9RN NCTX Buses App Rufford Abbey Country Park Tel: 01623 677321 Mobility scooters and wheelchairs of everything you’ll need to get mobile in Nottingham. Email: [email protected] can be booked in advance. Tel: 01623 821338 Southwell Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre The Minster Centre, Wheelchairs and scooters are available Church Street NG25 0HD on loan. To avoid disappointment, Tel: 01636 819038 please book in advance. Email: [email protected] Tel: 01623 677321 mobile 72 | NOTTINGHAM TOURISM CENTRE +44(0)8444 775678 nctx.co.uk/app

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