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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Visit the home of stinky cheese at Colston Bassett Dairy

If you’re a cheese connoisseur then a trip to Colston Bassett is a must when you are in Nottinghamshire.

Location: Colston Bassett, Nottinghamshire

 

Taste ice cream straight from the farm

Savour the delights of ice cream straight from the farm, in the pretty rural Nottinghamshire countryside.

Location: Southwell, Nottinghamshire

 

October events: Get merry on local brews at the Robin Hood Beer Festival

With its fine selection of beer and cider stalls, many of which offer local produce, Nottingham's Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival is a great place for drink connoisseurs.

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

 

Enjoy a drink at England’s oldest pub

Built into a cave system underneath Nottingham Castle, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem (or ‘The Trip’ as locals call it) is a legend among English inns.

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

 

Medieval Banquet in Nottingham

Loosen your belt and head to the Galleries of Justice and the Sheriff of Nottingham, where you can experience your very own Medieval knees-up.

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

 

Forage for fungi in Sherwood Pines Forest Park

Plunge the depths of the Sherwood Forest and discover penny bun mushrooms and oyster fungus at their best.

Location: Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire

 

Baking courses down on the farm at Manor Farm Tea Shoppe

In the picturesque village of Bleasby in Nottinghamshire is Manor Farm, where you can enjoy a tranquil break whilst perfecting your baking skills.

Location: Southwell, Nottinghamshire

 

Visit the home of the Bramley Apple in Nottinghamshire

Discover the apple of Nottinghamshire's eye: The Bramley Apple. Visit its home in Southwell for a mouth-watering apple escape this autumn.

Location: Southwell, Nottinghamshire

 

Pubs, beer and Robin: Drink in Nottingham's brewing heritage

Explore the rich beer and brewing offer in Nottingham, from historic pubs to modern craft beers, and a brewery tour guided by Robin Hood himself.

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

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