Places to visit in Nottinghamshire

Looking for things to do in Nottinghamshire? You’ll find deep forests steeped in folklore, bustling modern shopping centres, and a type of museum unique to Nottingham. Delve into the Robin Hood legend as you explore his home of Sherwood Forest. The forest and its surrounding landscape and park abbeys inspired local writers DH Lawrence and Lord Byron, and they’ve lost none of their lustre over the years. Modern-day Nottingham is a bustling hive of activity, where you can shop ‘til you drop and dine out in style. You can also take in the Galleries of Justice, a museum dedicated to the history of crime and punishment.

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Discover DH Lawrence country

Discover DH Lawrence country on the edge of Nottingham and follow in the footsteps of the county's most controversial literary hero.

Location: Eastwood, Nottinghamshire

 

Find Byron's Nottinghamshire on the Byron Trail

Lord Byron was famous during his lifetime as a figure who could inspire love, romance, political change and liberation through his powerful works.

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

 

Lose yourself in Neverland at Nottingham Arboretum

The Arboretum just outside Nottingham’s city centre is said to be the inspiration behind J.M. Barrie’s classic children’s tale ‘Peter Pan’.

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

 

Visit the real Wayne Manor in Nottingham

Wollaton Hall took on a very special role in when it appeared as ‘Wayne Manor’ in The Dark Knight Trilogy.

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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