Nottingham

Wollaton Hall and Gardens is a popular attraction in Nottingham, East Midlands. It is an Elizabethan Mansion and a massive deer park where the kids can roam and dogs can enjoy a spot of exercise (on the lead, of course!). Wollaton Hall also hosts special exhibitions from time to time, so it’s worth checking what’s currently on before you visit. What To See at Wollaton Hall The mansion is a Grade One listed building. Completed in 1588, many of the original rooms have been reconstructed so visitors can enjoy a…

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Trent Bridge

March 1, 2021September 30, 2020 Laura GinnNottingham, Trent Bridge0 comment

The game of cricket in one form or another can trace its roots back to the 16th century in South-East England, though there is some debate to its exact invention. The game’s first confirmed mention is from January 1597, which makes the game of Cricket at least 425 years old. While Trent Bridge Cricket Ground isn’t quite that old, having had its first game played at the ground in 1838, it is still one of the most iconic stadiums in the game, and a stone’s throw from the Forest Ground…

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Goose Fair

September 15, 2018June 22, 2018 Laura GinnGoose Fair0 comment

The Nottingham Goose Fair is known as one of the UK’s most prestigious fairs, taking place annually at the Forest Recreation Ground with more than 500 rides and attractions. The history of the fair dates back more than 700 years, as huntsmen would use the event as a venue for selling geese to local villagers. Historical consensus says the fair started around the year 1285 as a trade expo, but these days it’s mostly known for its huge selection of rides that span the full amusement spectrum from thrilling to…

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November 23, 2012June 24, 2014 adminEngland, Nottingham0 comment

Nottingham is a fabulous city, and often surprises many of its visitors with its vibrancy and colour as they somehow expect it to feel historic and sombre, when it is anything but. It boasts a blossoming fashion industry and some incredible nightclubs which is probably due in part to its status as a university city. The shopping opportunities are fabulous and the city centre draws people from far and wide. The city of Nottingham grew famous for being the historic centre for lace making, an industry which has influenced the…