Your local companion YOUR LOCAL COMPANION Lakeside Arts RECOMMENDED BY JENNY, OUR TRAINING MANAGER

For an attraction right on our doorstep, Jenny 1.3 MILES from recommends a visit to Lakeside Arts, situated University Park, Just four miles from city on the ’s 330-acre Nottingham, campus. With a public arts programme welcoming NG7 2RD centre, De Vere Orchard Hotel is set people of all ages to a vibrant programme of in 330 acres of the University performances, exhibitions, workshops and talks. “EASILY ACCESSIBLE, GREAT FUN FOR of Nottingham’s landscaped FAMILIES ESPECIALLY WITH ITS BOATING parkland; De Vere Orchard Hotel LAKE AND THE DH LAWRENCE PAVILION” is a stylish, eco-friendly hotel To find out more visit LAKESIDEARTS.ORG.UK/ featuring 202 bedrooms. Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall Nottingham The surrounding area has a great RECOMMENDED BY CARRIE, deal to offer guests. So to give you OUR MARKETING EXECUTIVE a bit of insider knowledge, we asked Carrie loves a trip to the theatre. From drama 3 MILES from and comedy to music and dance, there’s something Theatre Square, our team to name a few of their on the line-up to entertain everyone at the Nottingham, own personal favourites. Nottingham Theatre Royal and Concert Hall. NG1 5ND “I’VE SEEN SOME GREAT SHOWS HERE. IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO GO FOR A SPECIAL OCCASION.”

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Laura loves nothing more than taking a walk 3.5 MILES from around and Deer Park. Home to Wollaton Park, Wayne Manor from the Batman: Dark Knight Wollaton, Series, Wollaton Hall is a Grade I listed building, Nottinghamshire, with history dating back to 1588 and boasting NG8 2AE 500 acres of conservation land.

“A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT WITH THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FUR-BABIES.”

THEATRE ROYAL AND ROYAL CONCERT HALL NOTTINGHAM To find out more visit WOLLATONHALL.ORG.UK The Cornerhouse RECOMMENDED BY ANGELA, Motorpoint Arena OUR REVENUE MANAGER RECOMMENDED BY KERRY, OUR OPERATIONS MANAGER Angela recommends a visit to the Cornerhouse 3 MILES from when staying in the city. A leisure complex Burton Street, Kerry loves spending time at Motorpoint Arena, 4 MILES from in Nottingham, it includes a multi-screen Nottingham, whether it’s watching local ice-hockey team, Bolero Square, cinema, two indoor adventure golf courses NG1 4DB Nottingham Panthers or enjoying a concert, it’s Nottingham, and wide range of bars and restaurants. a fantastic spot for an afternoon or evening out. NG1 1LA

“A GREAT WAY TO SPEND “A GREAT NIGHT WATCHING A RAINY AFTERNOON THE ICE-HOCKEY OUT OF THE AS IT’S SELF-CONTAINED”. COLD; FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY.”

To find out more visit To find out more visit CORNERHOUSENOTTINGHAM.CO.UK/ MOTORPOINTARENANOTTINGHAM.COM/

National Justice Museum and RECOMMENDED BY GRAHAM, OUR MAINTENANCE MANAGER

The museum is housed in what was once 4 MILES from a Victorian courtroom, gaol and police station. , Regular ghost tours run from here and you can Nottingham, explore the vast cave system situated NG1 1HN underneath the city.

“GREAT FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY AND ALL AGES.”

To find out more visit NATIONALJUSTICEMUSEUM.ORG.UK/

Nottingham Contemporary RECOMMENDED BY TOM, OUR GENERAL MANAGER

Nottingham Contemporary is one of the largest 4 MILES from contemporary art galleries in the UK, situated Weekday Cross, in the centre of Nottingham. Nottingham, NG1 2GB “IT’S A GREAT PLACE TO VISIT WITH EXCITING EXHIBITIONS; BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THEIR CAFÉ!”

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Eglantine Vineyard RECOMMENDED BY YAQOOB, OUR DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER

Yaqoob is a huge fan of the Eglantine Vineyard. 10 MILES from Nottinghamshire’s oldest vineyard and home Loughborough, to the award-winning dessert wine, North Star. LE12 6UX

“MAKE SURE TO VISIT DURING ENGLISH WINE WEEK!”

To find out more visit GBVG.UK/VINEYARD/EGLANTINE- VINEYARD

NOTTINGHAM CONTEMPORARY Donington Park RECOMMENDED BY CARRIE, OUR MARKETING EXECUTIVE

For racing enthusiasts, Donington Park is the 15 MILES from ultimate experience. Take your own motorcycle Donington Park, for a spin around the course, book a drive in Castle Donington, a race car, or even take a tour of the track. Derby, DE74 2RP “DONINGTON PARK IS LEGENDARY WHEN IT COMES TO MOTORBIKE RACING, AS WELL AS HOSTING SOME AMAZING MUSIC FESTIVALS”

To find out more visit DONINGTON-PARK.CO.UK/ Newstead Abbey Historic House & Gardens RECOMMENDED BY SHADA, OUR RESERVATIONS SUPERVISOR

Shada is a huge fan of the Abbey and loves 14 MILES from visiting the grounds and historic house which Newstead Abbey dates back to the late 12th century. The gardens Park, Ravenshead, and parkland cover more than 300 acres and Nottinghamshire, offer the perfect location to relax and offer NG15 8NA something different.

“FULL OF HISTORY, WITH BEAUTIFUL GARDENS AND A HAUNTED ABBEY.”

To find out more visit NEWSTEADABBEY.ORG.UK/ DONINGTON PARK Bluebell Farm Heights of Abraham RECOMMENDED BY SARAH, RECOMMENDED BY KSHITIJ, OUR HR ADMINISTRATOR OUR FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGER

Sarah regularly visits Bluebell Farm with her 12 MILES from Since first opening to visitors in 1780, 32 MILES from family. An award-winning working farm, Brunswood Farm, the Heights of Abraham has remained one Dale Road, popular with small children and adults alike, Locko Road, of the Peak District’s most appealing destinations Matlock Bath, offering great ice cream and a tea room Derby, for stunning natural beauty. Today, the Heights Matlock, full of homemade treats (there are over DE21 7AR are famous for their landmark cable car which DE4 3NT 26 flavours to choose from!), play areas provides spectacular journey across the and an animal patch. Derwent Valley.

“DON’T MISS OUT ON TRYING THEIR “A UNIQUE PLACE, WITH SOMETHING HOME-MADE ARTISAN ICE CREAM OR FOR EVERYONE. MAKE SURE TO TAKE A VISIT DURING THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS THE CABLE CAR TRIP TO THE PEAK.” AND CHRISTMAS.” To find out more visit To find out more visit BLUEBELLDAIRY.CO.UK/ HEIGHTSOFABRAHAM.COM Bakewell Sherwood Forest RECOMMENDED BY JESSICA, OUR FRONT RECOMMENDED BY MELISSA, OF HOUSE ASSISTANT MANAGER 22 MILES from OUR DIRECTOR OF SALES Sherwood Forest Best known for its unique and delicious pudding, 35 MILES from Melissa loves exploring the countryside and National Nature the Bakewell Tart, Bakewell has so much to offer. Bakewell, often visits Sherwood Forest with her family. Reserve, Edwinstowe, Jessica enjoys visiting this quaint town and Derbyshire, Explore and learn about the legendary stomping Nottinghamshire, exploring it smarkets, courtyards and quirky cafes. DE45 ground of Robin Hood and the Major Oak. NG21 9HN “IT HAS THE BEST BAKEWELL TART, “A GREAT DAY OUT, FULL OF HISTORY DON'T MISS A VISIT AND ENJOY AND PLENTY OF WALKING TO BE DONE!” EXPLORING THE TOWN”

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