Nottingham Centre Hotels

Nottinghamshire is home to Europe’s largest number of artists per capita, therefore, art-passionates will not get bored, as well. The city has numerous fabulous arts venues, museums, galleries, which, together with the great city centre restaurants, pubs and bars, make a wonderful list of entertaining activities for visitors to enjoy.

The magnificent Newstead Abbey, which covers an area of not less than 300 acres, with paths that meander past lakes, ponds and waterfalls, is not to be overlooked, when visiting, also. This beautiful historic house is set in a breathtaking landscape of gardens and parkland, right in the heart of Nottinghamshire. Various special events and temporary exhibitions are held here, throughout the year, plus, tours and group visits, which make truly memorable visits, are always welcome, in between.

Among the city's major museums and galleries we find The Harley Gallery, which a national reputation for excellence and innovation, close-by Green's Windmill, by the father of notable scientist and mathematician George Green in 1807, Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum, boasting a unique collection of restored cottages and workshops arranged around a garden courtyard, The Nottingham Ghost Walk (try it if you dare), The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard, which is definitely not-to-be-missed, the Galleries of Justice Museum, and the list could go on and on.

Nottinghamshire also has a range of farm parks and theme parks suitable for young children and families. Among the ones that are worthy to be reminded there is Sundown Adventureland, situated near to Retford, featuring the Rodeo Corral indoor play area, Shot Gun City, Fort Apache, and much, much more, Wheelgate Adventure Park, with a variety of interactive animal antics that the whole family can join in, Twinlakes Theme Park, boasting a massive 125,000 sq ft indoor play area plus rides and attractions galore, and Sherwood Forest Fun Park, with rides that include the Caterpillar Coaster, Terror Castle and Jumping Jack, plus more.

Whether an indoor or an outdoor person, whether into history or art, shopping or clubbing, there's something fun to do in Nottingham for everybody. No visit to this wonderful UK destination could ever be described as dull or boring.