England Nottingham 

Wollaton Hall

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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England Nottingham 

Trent Bridge

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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England Nottingham 

Nottingham

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…

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