The Old School Loft Guidebook
Sightseeing
Newstead Abbey is a beautiful historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland. Founded as a monastic house in the late 12th century, Newstead was home to the poet Lord Byron between 1808 - 1814. Inside the Abbey there is much to explore including Victorian room settings, and the poet s private apartments. The gardens and parkland cover more than 300 acres with paths that meander past lakes, ponds and waterfalls.
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Newstead Manastırı
Newstead Abbey is a beautiful historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland. Founded as a monastic house in the late 12th century, Newstead was home to the poet Lord Byron between 1808 - 1814. Inside the Abbey there is much to explore including Victorian room settings, and the poet s private apartments. The gardens and parkland cover more than 300 acres with paths that meander past lakes, ponds and waterfalls.
Set in beautiful parkland, Rufford Abbey offers over 870 years of history, from its origins as a 12th century cistercian monastery to its period as a Jacobean era family home.
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Rufford Manastırı
Set in beautiful parkland, Rufford Abbey offers over 870 years of history, from its origins as a 12th century cistercian monastery to its period as a Jacobean era family home.
The ‘hidden gem’ of English cathedrals, tucked away in this delightful market town.
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Southwell Katedrali
Church StreetThe ‘hidden gem’ of English cathedrals, tucked away in this delightful market town.
A preserved water works dating from the 1880s, with 2 huge beam pumping engines and a picnic area. Now protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, the highest preservation order that can be bestowed upon a site in England, the Pumping Station holds regular steaming events throughout the year, wedding ceremonies and education visits.
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Papplewick Pumping Station
Rigg LaneA preserved water works dating from the 1880s, with 2 huge beam pumping engines and a picnic area. Now protected as a Scheduled Ancient Monument, the highest preservation order that can be bestowed upon a site in England, the Pumping Station holds regular steaming events throughout the year, wedding ceremonies and education visits.
Sherwood Forest, a 450-acre nature reserve, is home to the well-loved veteran oak tree the Major Oak, which is known throughout the world for its connection to Nottinghamshire’s legendary hero Robin Hood. Thought to be between 800 and 1,000 years old, legend has it that the ancient oak not only provided Robin Hood with shelter, it was also the place where he and his Merry Men slept.
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Büyük Meşe
Sherwood Forest, a 450-acre nature reserve, is home to the well-loved veteran oak tree the Major Oak, which is known throughout the world for its connection to Nottinghamshire’s legendary hero Robin Hood. Thought to be between 800 and 1,000 years old, legend has it that the ancient oak not only provided Robin Hood with shelter, it was also the place where he and his Merry Men slept.
Delve into the fascinating history of justice through time at the National Justice Museum, and pay a visit to their sister attraction, the City of Caves, to hear the stories of people that lived and worked in the UK’s biggest network of caves.
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Mağara Şehri
Garner's HillDelve into the fascinating history of justice through time at the National Justice Museum, and pay a visit to their sister attraction, the City of Caves, to hear the stories of people that lived and worked in the UK’s biggest network of caves.
Currently closed for a fantastic £13.9m Heritage Lottery Funded redevelopment, the planned improvements include a new visitor centre, adventure playground, land train, more cave tours and exhibitions detailing Nottingham's thrilling history. Reopening in 2020.
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Nottingham Kalesi
Lenton RoadCurrently closed for a fantastic £13.9m Heritage Lottery Funded redevelopment, the planned improvements include a new visitor centre, adventure playground, land train, more cave tours and exhibitions detailing Nottingham's thrilling history. Reopening in 2020.
Situated on a natural hill within 500 acres of rolling parkland, and built between 1580 and 1588, Wollaton Hall is one of the country's finest Grade 1 listed Elizabethan mansions. Located within the hall is the Natural History Museum housing wildlife exhibits and collections of rare and unique curiosity.
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Wollaton Hall
Situated on a natural hill within 500 acres of rolling parkland, and built between 1580 and 1588, Wollaton Hall is one of the country's finest Grade 1 listed Elizabethan mansions. Located within the hall is the Natural History Museum housing wildlife exhibits and collections of rare and unique curiosity.
National Trust 16th-century country house and gardens created by the formidable ‘Bess of Hardwick’ in the 1500s.
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Ulusal Güven - Hardwick Hall
National Trust 16th-century country house and gardens created by the formidable ‘Bess of Hardwick’ in the 1500s.
With spectacular views over Derbyshire, the fairy-tale Stuart mansion, Bolsover Castle, was designed to entertain and impress. Now maintained by English Heritage.
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Bolsover Kalesi
Castle StreetWith spectacular views over Derbyshire, the fairy-tale Stuart mansion, Bolsover Castle, was designed to entertain and impress. Now maintained by English Heritage.
Operated by the National Trust, Clumber Park is a beautiful expanse of parkland, heath and woods covering more than 3,800 acres. From the Gothic-style chapel, often referred to as a 'Cathedral in miniature', you can follow in the footsteps of Dukes through the peaceful pleasure ground to the Walled Kitchen Garden where you can experience sights, scents and a taste of the past.
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Clumber Park
Operated by the National Trust, Clumber Park is a beautiful expanse of parkland, heath and woods covering more than 3,800 acres. From the Gothic-style chapel, often referred to as a 'Cathedral in miniature', you can follow in the footsteps of Dukes through the peaceful pleasure ground to the Walled Kitchen Garden where you can experience sights, scents and a taste of the past.
This historical castle with dungeons, Victorian gardens & a King John exhibit offers guided tours.
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Newark Kalesi
Castle GateThis historical castle with dungeons, Victorian gardens & a King John exhibit offers guided tours.
Creswell Crags is an enclosed limestone gorge on the border between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, near the villages of Creswell and Whitwell. The cliffs in the ravine contain several caves that were occupied during the last ice age, between around 43,000 and 10,000 years ago.
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Creswell Crags Museum & Heritage Centre
Crags RoadCreswell Crags is an enclosed limestone gorge on the border between Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, near the villages of Creswell and Whitwell. The cliffs in the ravine contain several caves that were occupied during the last ice age, between around 43,000 and 10,000 years ago.
Cycling and Walking
The perfect destination for an adventurous day out in the forest. Very popular with cyclists and walkers, offering bike hire, Go Ape, bushcraft activities, kids' play areas & a cafe. Using Cycle Route 6, you can cycle onto Sherwood Pines from Blidworth with minimal road cycling. See the map in the information folder or talk to Jane or James!
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Sherwood Pines
The perfect destination for an adventurous day out in the forest. Very popular with cyclists and walkers, offering bike hire, Go Ape, bushcraft activities, kids' play areas & a cafe. Using Cycle Route 6, you can cycle onto Sherwood Pines from Blidworth with minimal road cycling. See the map in the information folder or talk to Jane or James!