OLLERTON MILL

Market Place, Ollerton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9AA
Tel: 01623 822469

This early 18th Century Water Mill has stood virtually unchanged for three centuries, and an exhibition and audiovisual presentation add to the spectacle. Guided tours can be arranged, and the coffee shop offers excellent home made food. Mill open Sundays and Bank Holidays 12-5pm and teashop open Weds - Sun 10.30am - 4pm March to November.

The Caves of Nottingham

Upper Level, Drury Walk, The Broad Marsh Centre, Nottingham, NG1 7LF
Tel:  0115 9881955
E-mail: info@galleriesofjustice.org.uk

Discover a hidden world beneath the streets of Nottingham. Explore this fascinating subterranean attraction and see the only remaining underground medieval tannery in the UK. Take cover in the WWII air raid shelter. Find out about Nottingham's legendary ale in the pub cellar. Learn about the appalling living conditions in the Victorian slum. Situated beneath the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, visitors experience over 750 years of Nottingham's history told through this unique man-made sandstone cave system.

Sundown Kiddies Adventureland

Treswell Rd, Rampton, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 0HX
Tel: 01777 248274

This attraction is aimed at children up to the age of ten. Based on storybook characters with indoor and outdoor activities, it includes fairy castles, a witches cave and Father Christmas. Tractor, Train and Water Boat rides.

The Tales of Robin Hood

30-38 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, NG1 6GF
Tel: 0115 9483284    Fax: 0115 9501536
E-mail: robinhoodcentre@mail.com
Web: www.robinhood.uk.com

A chance to experience medieval life, legend and adventure from the times of the Merry Men. On some evenings medieval banquets are held in the Grand Banqueting Hall.

Nottingham East Midlands Model Railway Exhibition

Harvey Hadden Sports Complex, Bilborough Park, Nottingham, NG8 4PB
E-mail: mailinwards-secretary01@yahoo.co.uk
Web: www.nottingham-modelrailway.org.uk

One of the premier and largest model railway events in the UK, staged each year, over the third weekend in March, by the Nottingham (Bulwell) Model Railway Society, at Nottingham's Harvey Hadden Sports Complex. The exhibition has earned a reputation for both the quality of its exhibits and for being a friendly show. For further information on this exhibition see our website.

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The American Adventure

Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5SX
Tel: 0845 3302929
E-mail: sales@americanadventure.co.uk
Web: www.americanadventure.co.uk

Only 20 minutes drive from Nottingham for adventure, fun & excitement. Opening Dates & Times: 19 March - 6 September and 22-30 October - daily from 10am.  3 Sept - 16 Oct - weekends only from 10am.  5 Nov - 18 Dec - Aztec Kingdom (inc play area) - open weekends.

Wonderland Pleasure Park

White Post, Ireland, Farnsfield, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 8HX
Tel: 01623 882773    Fax: 01623 883559
E-mail: wonderland@btconnect.com

Attractive 30 acre park, large tropical house with exotic butterflies, reptiles, etc, large indoor play centre, maze, bouncy castles, trampolines, huge adventure playground, slidemania, golf, 7.25 gauge railway, junior rollercoaster and more. Cafe and picnic areas.

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SHERWOOD FOREST NATURE RESERVE

Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 9HN
Tel: 01623 823202
E-mail: sherwood.forest@nottscc.gov.uk
Web: www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk

Return to the times of Robin Hood with walks through Sherwood Forest including a route which takes you past the Major Oak, in which Robin reputedly hid to escape the Sheriff's men. Also a Robin Hood exhibition.

Newark Castle Tours

Contact: The Castle Ranger, Mr. Mouraille
Tel: 07971 486324 or 01636 655765 (Newark TIC)

Nottinghamshire Tourist Guide Association

12 Sparken Close, Crabtree, Worksop, Notts, S80 1BN
Tel: 01909 482503

Guided walks and coach tours covering the whole district.

Sherwood Pines Visitors Centre

Edwinstowe, Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG21 9JL
Tel: 01623 822447

Managed by Forest Enterprises - part of the Forestry Commission - it is the largest woodland open to the public in the East Midlands. A working forest - Sherwood Pines is an important timber producing woodland making a vital contribution to everyday demands for wood products. Pines, heath and oak trees are havens for wildlife including birds such as the nightjar and of course the fallow deer. A superb visitor centre nestles amongst the pines to with a cafe providing refreshments and a cycle hire shop. There are waymarked trails, which invites the visitor to explore the forest. One of the trails is an easy access trail for disabled visitors. Cycle routes are also marked giving the cyclist a traffic free environment to enable them to experience the beauty of the forest. The routes offer choices to suit everyone from families to off-road cyclists. Cycle hire is available.

Portland Park Visitors Centre

Portland Park, Lindleys Lane, Kirkby In Ashfield, Nottingham, NG17 9AL
Tel: 01623 721617
E-mail:

The Visitor Centre, opened in October 1994, is an environmentally friendly building and a centre of excellence for energy conservation. As well as the outstanding walks within the Park the centre is an ideal starting point for the Three Centres Trail, plus the many other adjoining walks. The centre and many of the park's routes are accessible to wheelchairs, and an electric scooter is available for hire.

Bestwood Country Park

Alexandra Lodge, Northern Drive Park Rd, Bestwood Village, Nottingham, NG6 8TQ
Tel: 0115 9273674

Explore woodland heath, meadow and modern conservation in this 650 acre country park. Miles of footpaths - ideal for birdwatching, group camping and outdoor activities. Special events throughout the year from teddy bears picnics to ''hands on'' conservation days. Open daily. Admission free.

Rushcliffe Country Park

Mere Way, Ruddington, Nottingham, NG11 6JS
Tel: 0115 9215865

Set in the beautiful south Nottinghamshire countryside - about half a mile south of Ruddington - Rushcliffe Country Park is an ideal place to get away from it all. With a network of over 8 kilometres of footpaths, grassland, conservation and landscaped areas, the park is excellent for walking, jogging, cycling, spotting wildlife and exercising your dog.

Ferry Farm Country Park

Ferry Farm, Boat Lane, Hoveringham, Nottingham, NG14 7JP
Tel:  0115 9664512
Web: www.ferryfarm.co.uk

Ferry Farm is a 20 acre country park offering opportunity for visitors of all ages to stroll in natural English countryside and admire our farmyard and rare breeds. Facilities: activity playground, assault course and wildlife pond. Gift shop full of natural giftware and furniture. The Ferry Farm Restaurant provides the finest home-made country fayre, and caters for weddings, christenings and children's' parties all year round.

Brierley Forest Park

Off Skegby Road, Huthwaite, Sutton-in-Ashfield
Tel: 01623 550172
E-mail: brierleyforestpark@btinternet.com

Brierley Forest Park Visitor Centre was opened in December 1999 and is located at the end of Skegby Road in Huthwaite. The Park, 100 hectares (250 acres), provides many trails, nature conservation areas, recreation facilities (such as a golf club and a football pitch), art and sculptures, and areas of local historical interest.

Teversal Trail Visitors Centre

Carnarvon Street, Off Fackley Road, Teversal, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 3HJ
Tel: 01623 442021

The Visitor Centre first opened in 1993 and is located at an ideal access point to the Pleasley Trails network and other walks, offering a wide variety of local information on both the trails and other attractions in Nottinghamshire. There is ample free parking directly outside the Centre, and the extensive surrounding grassland areas are ideal for picnics and recreation. Refreshments and snacks are always available whilst the Centre is open. Cycle Hire facilities are available offering you the perfect opportunity to safely cycle along the trails. The Teversal Trails have transformed the trackbeds of former colliery railways to create a network of enchanting trails. The trails provide tranquil walks, horse or bike riding, through beautiful countryside. They are abundant with fascinating wildlife.

Thieves' Wood Environment Centre

Thieves Wood Lane (Off Nottingham Road), Nr Kirkby in Ashfield
Tel: 01623 450000 (ask for Leisure Services)

Thieves Wood is managed by the Forestry Commission and is part of the Royal Forest of Sherwood. It was once part of the Royal Wood of Lyndhurst owned by the King. Thieves' Wood consists of 200 hectares of mainly pine forest. There is ample free parking and a choice of two way-marked trails (blue and white). In addition to walking, the site is also suitable for cycling and horse riding. Thieves' Wood Centre is situated at the far side of the woods where you are able to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of the forest. There are conveniently located picnic areas allowing the perfect opportunity to enjoy the abundant and fascinating wildlife.

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DUKES WOOD NATURE RESERVE

Eakring, Notts
Tel: 0115 9588242
Web: www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org

20-acre woodland, a haven for wildlife with a fascinating industrial heritage. Location of the UK's first onshore oilfield, producing 280,000 tons of oil between 1939 and 1966. Some of the "nodding donkeys" have been restored and are sited around the wood adjacent to the nature trail. Wood is dominated by oak, ash and hazel and provides ideal habit for birds such as blackcap, great spotted woodpecker and jay. Wild flowers in the wood include primrose, violet, bluebell, wood anemone and wood sorrel.

Besthorpe Nature Reserve

Besthorpe, Notts.
Tel: 0115 9588242
E-mail: www.wildlifetrust.org.uk

One of the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust's newest and largest nature reserves, with areas of open water, reed bed and important grassland. Ideal habitat for a wide range of birds including sedge warbler, whitethroat and willow warbler, wild plants such as orchids and other wildlife such as great crested newts.

Wetlands Waterfowl Reserve & Animal Park

Lound Low Rd, Sutton Cum Lound, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 8PN
Tel: 01777 818099

A waterfowl reserve and exotic bird park set in 32 acres of lakes and woodland also containing deer, llamas, wallabies, prairie dogs, emus, pygmy goats, sheep, pigs, ponies, donkeys, chipmunks. Cafe on site.