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Local Attractions

Nottingham is a county of contrasts – from its vibrant city and bustling towns to its tranquil woodlands and welcoming villages – Nottinghamshire offers something for everyone within its 850 square miles.

Whether you come for just a day or decide to stay longer, there’s plenty of opportunity to do as much, or as little, as you please. Browse our site for what’s on, things to do, and places to stay. For more details look up Experience Nottinghamshire on www.visitnottingham.com

Nottingham Castle Musuem & Art Gallery
Nottingham, NG1 6EL
Tel: 0115 915 3700
Castle is now open 10 - 4pm daily (last entrance 3.30pm). (From February half-term the opening times will be 10 - 5pm.)
Weekdays FREE, weekends and Bank Hols £2.00 adults, £1.00 children/concessions.
Family ticket £5.00. Group rate: one free ticket for every ten tickets purchased.

Please email: castle@ncmg.demon.co.uk

Exhibitions at Nottingham Castle

The best in regional, national and international art can be seen in the Exhibition Galleries on the first floor of the museum. A lively programme of up to eight exhibitions annually, vary from old masters like Turner, modern greats like Andy Warhol to home-grown talents. Paintings, photography, textiles, installations and sculpture often feature in single artist or group exhibitions. For more information please contact 0115 915 3700 or e-mail exhibitions@ncmg.demon.co.uk

DH Lawrence Birthplace Museum
8a Victoria StreetEastwood, Nottinghamshire,

The early home of the writer D.H. Lawrence is an astounding re-creation of a Victorian family home that is brought to life through informative, friendly guides. Here you will be lead through the three floors of this cramped miner's cottage where all the Lawrence family would live.

D.H. Lawrence Heritage is conveniently positioned just off junction 26 of the M1 in Nottinghamshire and is easy to find.
click here for more details.

NEWSTEAD ABBEY

Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, NG15 8GE
Tel: 01623 455 900
Grounds open dawn till dusk
House open 1 April - 30 September, 12.00 - 5.00pm (last entrance 4.00pm)

Admission to House & Gardens :
Adults : £5.00
Concessions: £2.50
Children: £2.00
Family: £12.00
Group - 10 people or more: £2.50

Admission to gardens only:
Adults : £2.00
Consessions: £1.50
Children: £1.50
Family: £7.00
Group: 10 people or more £1.50