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Nottinghamshire - Castles, Cathedrals,
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This section covers Ancient Monuments,
Castles, Stately Homes, Country Houses, Historic
Cathedrals, Ruined Abbeys etc
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Mr. Straw’s House
7 Blyth Grove, Worksop, S81 0JG
Tel: 01909 482380
E-mail:
mrstrawshouse@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Fascinating 1920's
tradesman’s home.
This modest semi-detached Edwardian house was
the family home of well-to-do grocers William
and Florence Straw from 1923.
It is remarkable because the Straws’ two sons
preserved it almost unaltered till it came to
the National Trust in 1990.
The interior with its 1920s wallpaper, heavy
Victorian furniture and household objects
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Mr. Straw's House Worksop -
Photo:
Lynne Kirton
CCL |
There are displays of
family costume, letters and photos and a typical
suburban garden.
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Newark Castle
Castlegate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG
Tel: 01636 655765 (Newark TIC)
Standing proudly on the banks of the River Trent
in the pretty market town of Newark, the Castle
was built in the 12th century and is said to
have the finest gatehouse in England. Guided
tours of the Castle and the newly restored
grounds are available from the Castle Ranger.
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Nottingham Castle
Friar Lane, Off Maid Marian Way, Nottingham
Tel: 0115 9153700
E-mail:
www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
A 17th century ducal
mansion built on the site of the original
Medieval Castle, overlooking
the city of Nottingham.
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Greasley Castle
Greasley Castle is located in the village
centre, off the B1345. 7 miles north-west of
Nottingham on the A610-B600.
Web:
www.castleuk.net
Greasley Castle is a large medieval fortified
manor house.
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Annesley Castle
Annesley Castle is located south of the village
in Annesley Plantation, off Annesley Road. 9
miles north of Nottingham on the A610-B600.
Web:
www.castleuk.net
Annesley Castle is a large earthwork motte and
bailey fortress.
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Aslockton Castle
Aslockton Castle is located in the village
centre, off Main Street. 12 miles east of
Nottingham on the A52.
Web:
www.castleuk.net
Aslockton Castle is a large earthwork motte and
bailey fortress, built in the 12th century.
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Edwinstowe Church of St.
Mary
Church Street, Edwinstowe, Mansfield,
Nottinghamshire, NG21 9QT
Tel: 01623 822430 Fax:
01623 822430
E-mail:
Vicar@EdwinstoweStMary.freeserve.co.uk
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This is the church where
legend says that Robin Hood married Maid
Marian.
Situated at the heart of Sherwood Forest, less
than a mile from the Major Oak -- Robin's
reputed hiding place -- it is easy to see how
the tale took root in popular imagination.
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Edwinstowe St. Mary's Church -
Photo:
Bill Henderson
CCL |
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Southwell Minster: The
"Village Cathedral"
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Southwell Minster -
Photo:
Brian Gotts
CCL |
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Southwell Minster became the cathedral of
Nottinghamshire in 1884, but this church of
the Blessed Virgin Mary has been a minster (or
missionary church) covering most of
Nottinghamshire since Saxon times.
Sometimes called the "village cathedral," it
boasts Roman remains, a Saxon carving, solid
Norman architecture and the world famous
chapter house filled with unique carvings.
No wonder Cardinal Wolsey liked the place so
much that he stayed in the Archbishop's Palace
for three months in the summer of 1530.
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Newark Parish Church of St.
Mary Magdalene and Treasury
Church Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire,
NG24 1DT
Tel: 01636 706473
The church is one of the finest in the county.
Its treasury contains a large collection of
silver plate from its own church and other
churches in Nottinghamshire. Disabled access
except to the crypt.
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PURELAND MEDITATION CENTRE
AND JAPANESE GARDEN
North Clifton, nr Newark, Nottinghamshire,
NG23 7AT
Tel/Fax: 01777 228567
Sign-posted off the
A1133 Newark to Gainsborough Road. Centre for
relaxation and meditation for seekers of inner
peace.
Enchanting garden reflects
the natural landscape of Japan with ponds and
bridges, waterfalls and stepping stones, pagoda
and oriental plants and shrubs. Group visits to
the garden welcome by appointment (10%
discount). Featured in the Great Gardens of the
World AA.
Open: Meditation Centre, open all year
round - information available on request.
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Clumber Park
The Estate Office, Clumber Park, Worksop, S80
3AZ
Tel: 01909 476592 Fax:
01909 500721
E-mail:
clumberpark@nationaltrust.org.uk
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Vast area of parkland and
woods.
The park comprises over 1500ha (3800 acres),
including peaceful woods, open heath and
rolling farmland, with a superb serpentine
lake at its heart and the longest avenue of
lime trees in Europe.
Part of Nottinghamshire’s famed ‘Dukeries’,
Clumber was formerly home to the Dukes of
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Clumber Park Nottinghamshire -
Photo:
Paul Allison
CCL |
The house was demolished in 1938, but many
fascinating features of the estate remain,
including an outstanding Gothic Revival Chapel
and walled kitchen garden with spectacular glass
houses, growing old varieties of vegetables.
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Newstead Abbey - Ancestral
Home of the Byron's
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Newstead Abbey -
Photo:
Ken Crosby
CCL |
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Set back at the end of a sweeping mile-long
drive that opens out into 320 acres of
parkland, the exterior of Newstead Abbey
doesn't look particularly inviting.
But inside one can glimpse a fascinating
insight into the life of George Gordon Byron,
the sixth Lord -- better known as Byron the
romantic poet, described by his mistress Lady
Caroline Lamb as "mad, bad and dangerous to
know".
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Rufford Abbey & Country
Park
Ollerton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9DF
Tel: 01623 822944 Fax:
01623 825919
E-mail:
www.ruffordcraftcentre.org.uk
The remains of a 12th century Cistercian Abbey
form the picturesque backdrop to a host of
visitor attractions, all set in a delightful
county park. Visit the Craft Centre, Cistercian
Exhibition and Orangery. Browse in the shops and
take a break in the Coach House Cafe or Savile
Restaurant. Free admission (small charge for car
parking).
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