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March 4, 2024, by aczht

• Research spotlight: Accelerating youth entrepreneurship in tourism for sustainable development by Professor Marina Novelli (FASC) 

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International Women’s Day 2024 focuses on celebrating achievements, raising awareness of discrimination, and taking action for gender parity. By inspiring others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we contribute to building a better world.   

We’re celebrating International Women’s Day throughout the week and highlighting the great work carried out by our academics, alumni, business partners and students at the Nottingham University Business School.  

Research spotlight: Accelerating youth entrepreneurship in tourism for sustainable development by Professor Marina Novelli (FASC)  

About marina and her leverhulme international fellowship:  .

Professor Marina Novelli (FASC) is a globally recognised authority in the field of tourism policy, planning and development. She joined Nottingham University Business School’s Marketing Department in October 2023 as a Professor of Marketing and Tourism.

As the recipient of the prestigious Leverhulme International Fellowship (IF), Marina is delivering a programme of research and knowledge exchange on Accelerating youth entrepreneurship in tourism for sustainable development throughout 2024 in collaboration with partners from Kenya and South Africa, where she has spent the past two and a half months.  

Marina’s visit was split into two parts. Firstly, she spent five weeks between Nairobi and the coastal area of Mombasa in Kenya, where she collaborated with her hosting institution Sustainable Travel and Tourism Africa (STTA, Kenya) and developed a new professional relationship with the Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) University and the Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF). This was followed by four weeks in Pretoria and Nelspruit in South Africa, collaborating with colleagues from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) Department of Tourism Management and the School of Business and Society.   

Marina said:   

The purpose of my visit was to explore creative ways to address youth unemployment and under-employment challenges, which are a major concern for African countries, such as Kenya and South Africa. Tourism has been strategically identified as one of the sectors with a high potential for creating high quality employment, driving economic growth, and supporting the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on the continent.  

However, evidence from my recently completed British Council – Innovation for African Universities (BC-IAU) project highlighted that current tourism jobs for young people are very insecure with low-skilled opportunities and, in addition, are poorly paid. It also found that the tourism sector in those countries has low levels of innovation and very few entrepreneurial opportunities for young people. Without meaningful participation of highly skilled young African people in tourism development, it will be difficult to address the challenges posed by youth unemployment, poverty, conflict and migration.   

Marina has shared her experience and the benefits of collaborating and knowledge exchange.  

Part one: Visit to Kenya, Sustainable Travel and Tourism Africa (STTA)  

  The Leverhulme International Fellowship provided me with the opportunity to be hosted by, and collaborate with, Judy Kepher-Gona and her team at Sustainable Travel and Tourism Africa (STTA, Kenya).    Sustainable Travel & Tourism Agenda (STTA) is a sustainable tourism consulting firm with a decade of experience working in Africa and beyond. The organisation is dedicated to modelling a sustainable future for Africa’s tourism by supporting the sustainability of tourism destinations and businesses. STTA is dedicated to supporting enterprises that embody intrinsic sustainability, employ net-positive impact strategies, operate ethically, enhance the lives of host communities, and invest in the regeneration of the natural environment.   In collaboration with the STTA team, we discovered new emerging critical understandings of the challenges and opportunities for youth entrepreneurship development situation on the ground. We started with a review of the Sustainable Travel and Tourism Africa (STTA) Young Change Maker (YCM).   STTA founded the Young Change Makers (STTA-YCM) Initiative in 2017, during the year that marked the United Nations International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. As a response to the rallying call for the industry to accelerate the uptake of sustainable tourism values, STTA pledged to mentor emerging African sustainable tourism leaders. The primary objective of the STTA-YCM Initiative is to cultivate young critical thinkers by equipping them with sustainability knowledge and skills and enabling them to provide innovative ideas and address current challenges faced by the tourism and conservation industries in Africa.   

Job Odihambo, Dominic Wanjiru, Michael Mugendi, Pamella Ondiek and Marina Novelli

Marina’s visit had apositive impact, and the Sustainable Travel and Tourism Africa (STTA team highlighted several benefits of working together.   

Job Odihambo (STTA-YCM Programme Coordinator) said: “Marina’s support in refining the YCM framework and approach will go a long way towards improving the programme. We are currently working on grants and opportunities for expanding the programme internationally.” Pamella Ondiek (STTA Secretariat) added: “Professor Novelli helped us identify the potential of the Young Change Makers (YCM) programme and STTA as an organisation through her deep insightful thoughts and reasoning power. We are implementing some of her ideas and views about the programme, which is already  creating  a shift with our partners.”  

STTA Climate Champion Dominic Wanjiru also shared his experience: “My interactions with Marina have widened my perspectives on internationalising the STTA Field Courses programme and amplified its impact globally in creating a community of conscious leaders in tourism. I also gained insights on ways to design and develop climate programs for resilience building of tourism businesses in Africa.”  

Marina reflected:   

  The visit to Kenya provided the opportunity to explore new collaborations with the Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA) University and the Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF) in Nairobi. This latter connection was facilitated by Professor Judy Muthuri from Nottingham University Business School. Through a set of new engagements with stakeholders located both in Nairobi , and in the Mombasa coastal region, my five weeks in Kenya were nothing short of intellectually stimulating and inspiring.  

Part two: Visit to South Africa – Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), Pretoria and Mbombela Campuses, South Africa.  

Dr Portia Sifolo and Marina

The second part of Marina’s visit involved collaboration with Tshwane University of Technology , the main campus in Pretoria and their satellite one in Mbombela in the outskirts of Kruger National Park.   

Marina commented: “Another dynamic exchange of ideas was stimulating. My visit involved the peer-to-peer exchange of knowledge and led to a co-created research agenda for the future.”   

TUT Senior Lecturer Dr Portia Sifolo said: “Professor Novelli led a refreshing and mutually beneficial seminar for the staff members in the Department of Tourism Management, which helped foster improved research skills, develop stronger collaborations, and increase research impact. By sharing her personal experiences and challenges, she enabled a valuable and inclusive exchange of ideas among researchers, especially early career researchers. Her presentation enhanced our sense of belonging and a supportive research environment.”  

Dr Pascal Tauoatsoala (TUT Head of the Department of Tourism Management) added: “As a university, we’re deeply grateful to begin this new chapter with Professor Novelli, the University of Nottingham and The Leverhulme Trust”.

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16 Top Tourist Attractions & Places to Visit in Nottingham

Written by Bryan Dearsley Updated Dec 25, 2023 We may earn a commission from affiliate links ( )

Nottingham, county town of Nottinghamshire, is built on a number of hills on the north bank of the River Trent. The city has a long tradition as a trading hub and manufacturing center and is known for its fine lace.

More recently, it has become a popular cultural destination boasting numerous attractions, including two large theaters and several art galleries. It also hosts many great festivals and events, one of the most popular being the annual Nottingham Goose Fair .

Known as the "Queen of the Midlands" on account of its broad streets and picturesque parks, such as the Arboretum, Embankment, and Colwick Park, Nottingham is a great base from which to explore nearby Sherwood Forest , legendary home of Robin Hood. In fact, the image of this most famous of English folk heroes is everywhere around the city, and although his once enormous woodland hangout is now considerably reduced, it lends the city a truly unique atmosphere.

To learn more about what is undoubtedly one of the best places to visit in England, read our list of the top attractions and things to do in Nottingham.

See also: Where to Stay in Nottingham

1. Old Market Square

2. the lace market, 3. nottingham castle, 4. the city of caves, 5. national justice museum, 6. theatre royal & royal concert hall, 7. highfields park, 8. green's windmill and science centre, 9. d. h. lawrence birthplace museum, 10. the great central railway, 11. robin hood way and sherwood forest, 12. papplewick pumping station, 13. wollaton hall, 14. newstead abbey, 15. southwell minster, 16. framework knitters' museum, where to stay in nottingham for sightseeing.

Nottingham's old city center boasts several important tourist attractions. It's here that you'll find Old Market Square, the largest such public space in England and home to the Nottingham Tourism Centre , an important first stop before exploring the city. On the east side of the square is the Neoclassical Council House, crowned by an imposing dome.

While strolling through the city's historic center, be sure to head over to the Nottingham Playhouse for a look at the remarkable Sky Mirror . Created by sculptor Anish Kapoor, this 19-foot-wide stainless steel dish points upwards and provides a unique look at the sky above.

Also of interest here is Nottingham Speaker's Corner, the first such public speaking venue outside London. The impressive Guildhall is also close by.

Location: Smithy Row, Nottingham

Just a short walk away from the Old Market Square is the historic Lace Market. Once the heart of Britain's lace industry, this charming area is now protected as one of the city's most important heritage zones. Today, these former red brick warehouses and display rooms house numerous shops, restaurants, boutique accommodations - and yes, lace makers.

In addition to these fun things to do, the neighborhood is also home to some of the city's top sightseeing opportunities, including a visit to the former courthouse that now serves as the National Justice Museum. Great walking tours of the Lace Market are available and can be booked at the Nottingham Tourist Centre.

Nottingham Castle affords excellent views of the town and is notable for its bronze statues of Robin Hood and his merry men by Nottingham-born sculptor James Woodford. Destroyed in 1651 by Parliamentary forces, the original castle was replaced by an Italian-style palace belonging to the Duke of Newcastle.

Today, it's home to two great collections: the Sherwood Foresters Regimental Museum, with its impressive collection of medals and regimental uniforms; and the Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery . Among the latter's treasures are beautiful 6th-century Anglo-Saxon brooches, medieval ceramics and alabaster carvings, and stoneware from the 17th and 18th centuries.

There's also an ethnographic gallery (including jade jewelry from New Zealand, Burmese bronze statues, and Indo-Persian steelware). The picture collection in the Long Gallery includes works by Charles le Brun, Richard Wilson, William Dyce, Marcus Stone, and Ben Nicholson.

The Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard , just a few yards away, is also worth a visit. This collection of 17th-century cottages houses displays portraying the history of the people of Nottingham.

Address: Lenton Road, Nottingham

Official site: www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk/

Numerous caves exist in the sandstone underneath Nottingham, including the spectacular 322-foot-long Mortimer's Hole directly below the castle. Part of the excellent City of Caves attraction, this particular formation takes its name from Roger Mortimer, lover of Queen Isabella, wife of Edward II (legend has it Mortimer once hid here from the jealous king).

In all, more than 450 caves lie beneath Nottingham, the largest known grouping of caves in the country, and have been used for centuries for storage and defense. Accessed from Garner's Hill, fascinating public tours of the caves are available.

Location: Garner's Hill, Nottingham

Official site: www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/venue/city-of-caves/

A must-see attraction in the Lace Market is the popular National Justice Museum . It's located in the city's former court and jailhouse, a building that has been in use since 1780.

Highlights of the museum include its courtrooms and a jail that dates from the 14th century. There are also fascinating exhibits relating to matters of crime and punishment. Be sure to check out the displays about Robin Hood.

Other nearby attractions worth visiting include Nottingham Contemporary , a modern art gallery, and the National Ice Centre , one of the country's largest ice-skating rink facilities.

Address: High Pavement, Nottingham

Official site: www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk

Since it opened in 1865, Nottingham's Theatre Royal has been a focal point of the city's social and entertainment life. Since then, this landmark building has expanded in size and function, and is now the centerpiece of a cultural facility that includes the more modern Royal Concert Hall.

In addition to theatrical productions including everything from musicals to murder mysteries and Shakespearian tragedies, locals and visitors alike are also treated to touring ballet performances and concerts. If you're traveling through Nottingham with kids in the Christmas period, be sure to check out their always popular pantomime, a tradition that's been running since 1971.

Address: Theatre Square, Nottingham

Official site: https://trch.co.uk

Part of the University of Nottingham, Highfields Park is a splendid 52-acre green space full of exotic plants and trees. Fun things to do here include boating, walking, picnicking, lawn bowls, croquet, and putting. Children can burn off steam in the play area, and the Lakeside Arts Centre stages special events.

Another park worth visiting is the Arboretum , home to lovely gardens and some of the city's most popular festivals. Close by is the Church of St. Mary the Virgin, the city's oldest church, known for its 19th-century glasswork. It's also the city's second largest religious center after the Roman Catholic Cathedral Church of St. Barnabas.

Address: University Boulevard, Lenton, Nottingham

Official site: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/HighfieldsPark

Lovely Green's Mill, once home of mathematical physicist George Green (1793-1841), was built in 1807 only to be rebuilt in the 1980s after a devastating fire in 1947. Today, the amazing inner workings of Green's Windmill can be seen over four floors, each of them providing an insight into the flour-making process (you can even buy some to take home with you).

The science center itself is aimed at youngsters and includes a discovery zone with fun interactive displays. Exhibits focus on light, magnetism, and electricity.

Address: Windmill Lane, Sneinton, Nottingham

Official site: www.greensmill.org.uk

The D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum in the Eastwood area of Nottingham combines three unique attractions focusing on the famous English author. The Blue Line Trail, a self-guided walking tour modeled on the Freedom Trail in Boston, links the Heritage Centre and the Birthplace Museum.

The museum is home to a fascinating exhibition on the social history of Eastwood during the writer's lifetime, including recreations of a Victorian schoolroom, a grocery shop, and a mock-up of a mine that visitors can crawl through. There's also an art gallery, bistro, and conference area.

Also of interest are displays about family life in the mining community that shaped Lawrence's formative years, as well as a chance to view the rooms where the family lived. Personal items and some of Lawrence's original watercolors are also on display.

Address: 8a Victoria Street, Eastwood, Nottingham

Official site: www.lleisure.co.uk/d-h-lawrence-birthplace-museum/

Chugging along some 10 miles of track between Ruddington Fields station to East Leake and Loughborough, the Great Central Railway (GCRN) makes an excellent excursion when visiting Nottingham. Highlights of this heritage railway include a number of fully restored steam and diesel train engines and rolling stock, as well as fully functioning workshops, vintage buses, a café, and shops.

Model train enthusiasts will want to check out the attraction's large miniature railway layout. Those traveling with kids should plan ahead and try to catch fun events like the special Santa and Christmas trains.

Address: Mere Way, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire

Official site: www.gcrn.co.uk

Stretching all the way from Nottingham Castle to Sherwood Forest, the 104-mile-long Robin Hood Way passes many attractions associated with the legendary Robin Hood. The trail also goes through the Clumber Country Park and past Rufford Abbey, as well as Robin Hood Hills, Thieves Wood, and Fountain Dale.

The highlight, of course, is spending time within famous Sherwood Forest, the most important area landmark associated with Robin Hood. Today, this famous woodland encompasses more than 1,000 acres surrounding the village of Edwinstowe, including the 450-acre Sherwood Forest Country Park .

Visitors come each year to enjoy events such as the week-long Robin Hood Festival . Highlights include its recreation of medieval times and characters, including knights and court jesters.

Other big draws include the Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre and the 1,000-year-old Major Oak . You can also visit Thynghowe, a medieval meeting place where people came to resolve disputes.

Address: Mansfield Road, Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire

Widely considered one of the finest examples of Victorian industrial design in Britain, the Papplewick Pumping Station is a superb example of 19th century craftsmanship. It boasts a range of original features including an ornamental cooling pond and a Boiler House complete with six Lancashire Boilers, all set amidst formal landscaped grounds.

The ornate Engine House is home to the original twin beam engines, built by James Watt in 1884. Here visitors find a combination of Victorian engineering and artistic design, including beautiful stained glass windows, elaborately decorated columns and polished mahogany and brass.

Another feat of engineering can be seen at Bestwood Country Park . The park is home to the Winding Engine House , the last remaining vestige of the large colliery that once dominated the landscape.

Address: Rigg Lane, Ravenshead, Nottingham

Official site: www.papplewickpumpingstation.org.uk

Located near the university, spectacular Wollaton Hall is an Elizabethan mansion set amid a 500-acre deer park. Built around 1580 by a local coal mine owner, this attractive mansion now houses the Nottingham City Museums and Galleries' Natural History Collection, as well as the superb Nottingham Industrial Museum (the latter is housed in the estate's former stables).

Highlights include Nottingham's oldest pipe organ, plus the chance to explore the six galleries of the natural history museum. Admission is free, though a fee is attached to the excellent tours on offer here. There are also two on-site cafés, along with a gift shop.

Address: Wollaton Hall, Nottingham

Official site: https://wollatonhall.org.uk

An easy 20-minute drive north of Nottingham is Newstead Abbey. This delightful attraction is the former family home of poet Lord Byron, whose tomb is in Newstead parish church. It was originally an Augustinian abbey founded in 1170 by Henry II, and many of the original structures can still be seen, including the west front of the church, the refectory, the chapterhouse (now a chapel), and the cloisters.

Byron's rooms have been preserved as they were in his lifetime, with many of his mementos on display. Be sure to also explore the lovely garden, with its many old and rare trees, as well as the Japanese, formal, and tropical gardens, and lakes and streams in the abbey grounds.

Location: Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire

Official site: www.newsteadabbey.org.uk

About 15 miles northeast of Nottingham, Southwell is a small market town that makes a good base for the exploration of Robin Hood country. Charles I stayed in the Saracen's Head before giving himself up to the Scots in 1646, thus beginning a long period of imprisonment ending with his execution.

Other historic buildings of note include the heritage houses lining Church Street and Westgate. The old Methodist Church is also worth seeing.

Of particular interest is 12th-century Southwell Minster (the nave and transepts of this period have been preserved, as have its three Norman towers). The most exquisite part of the minster is undoubtedly the 13th-century chapterhouse, with its wonderful doorway, a profusion of beautiful naturalistic leaves and flowers, vines, grapes, animals, and human figures.

Address: Church Street, Southwell, Nottinghamshire

Official site: www.southwellminster.org

Here's one for traveling knitters: the Framework Knitters' Museum. Set up as a "living museum" in the small village of Ruddington just a few minutes south of Nottingham, this fascinating museum celebrates a craft that's been a staple of the region for over 400 years.

As you stroll around the museum's collection of historic cottages and workshops, you'll see knitters at work, keeping things very much alive with displays and techniques that have been around for generations. A great tearoom is located on-site, along with a well-stocked shop.

Address: Chapel Street, Ruddington, Nottingham

Official site: https://frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk

If you're visiting Nottingham for the first time, the city center makes a great base. Here, you'll find attractions such as Old Market Square, Nottingham Castle, and Mortimer's Hole, as well as plenty of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues. Below are some highly rated hotels in this convenient and central location:

Luxury Hotels:

• On a quiet cul-de-sac, a short stroll from the city center, the pet-friendly, boutique Hart's Hotel , with compact, contemporary rooms and a popular restaurant next door, lies a six-minute stroll from Nottingham Castle.
• Less than 10 minutes on foot to Old Market Square and the castle, Crowne Plaza Hotel Nottingham has an indoor pool, fitness center, and comfortable guest rooms, while the contemporary Park Plaza Nottingham is even closer to the castle, near fabulous shops and restaurants.

Mid-Range Hotels:

• A mere five-minute walk from the city center and steps from the popular Rock City music venue, Roomzzz Nottingham City offers fresh modern apartments with full kitchens. Breakfast is included in the rates.
• Nearby, the glass-encased Premier Inn Nottingham City Centre Hotel has comfy, modern rooms in a quiet location.
• A little closer to the city center, a short stroll from Old Market Square and the castle, Best Western Plus Nottingham City Centre is popular for its handy location, comfortable beds, and reasonable rates.

Budget Hotels:

• In a fantastic location, steps from Nottingham Castle and Mortimer's Hole, the pet-friendly Travelodge Nottingham Central , with basic modern rooms, offers excellent value, as does the nearby Ibis Nottingham Centre , a little farther east.
• Although a little farther from the city center, the Travelodge Nottingham Riverside Hotel is also worth considering and offers no-frills rooms and free parking.

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13 amazing places to visit in nottingham for a great day out [2024].

I think it comes as no surprise to anyone that I love Nottingham.

It’s such a great city, and there are so many unique things to do there.

However, it probably isn’t the first city that jumps to people’s minds when they’re considering a UK city break .

But that needs to change because I can guarantee that anyone who visits Nottingham will have a fab time there!

In this post, I’ve rounded up some of the very best places to visit in Nottingham.

So read on and start planning your weekend away.

1. Attenborough Nature Reserve

Address: Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY

Phone number: 0115 972 1777

Yes, this nature reserve is named after our beloved Sir David Attenborough.

This automatically makes it one of the best places to visit in Nottingham, right?

In fact, he opened the park himself in 1966!

Best known for being home to a number of bird species, Attenborough Nature Reserve provides many rarely sighted birds with a home.

The reserve covers an enormous 350 acres and is located on the site of what was once a former gravel pit.

It has since been converted into a hub for flora and fauna.

The reserve is run by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust who do fantastic work to help preserve the wonderful wildlife in Nottinghamshire.

Located less than 4.5 miles away from Nottingham city centre, it’s one of the best places to visit in Nottingham for those able to travel a little bit out.

2. Old Market Square

Address: Old Market Square, Nottingham NG1 2DT

Phone number: 0115 841 5554

This lovely square is the largest public space in the UK after London’s famous Trafalgar Square.

And it’s fair to say it rivals it in terms of beauty!

Front and centre of the square is the impressive Council House.

Crowned by a dome, it’s the focal point of this part of the city.

The square hosts events such as the city’s Winter Wonderland and a number of farmers’ markets throughout the year.

It seems there is always something happening in this beating heart of Nottingham.

The square is filled with shops, bars, coffee shops and more, making it is the perfect place to start your day in Nottingham.

Make sure you try out one of the best bottomless brunches in Nottingham or vegan restaurants in Nottingham before you leave.

The Tourism Centre is also located by the square, just in case you need any additional info during your time here!

3. Wollaton Hall & Deer Park

Address: Wollaton Hall & Deer Park. Nottingham NG8 2AE

Phone number: 0115 876 3100

Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Elizabethan mansion set on extensive grounds where deer can be found roaming freely.

The Hall was the setting for Wayne Manor in the Batman film The Dark Knight Rises .

And with all its grandeur it’s not hard to see why.

The Hall is also home to Nottingham’s Natural History Museum, which has been located here since 1926.

It also houses the Nottingham Industrial Museum, meaning there’s plenty of history to explore inside the walls of this stunning building!

Daily tours of the Hall are available to visitors, and while wandering through the rooms of the Hall, you’ll feel like you’re living in your very own period drama. Trust me!

Wollaton Hall also has its very own walled botanical garden, which is situated by the stable block and is maintained by volunteers.

4. The Lace Market

The Lace Market area of Nottingham was once the centre of the lace industry in Britain.

These days, it is one of Nottingham’s most important heritage zones, and the beautiful red-brick buildings are home to some of the city’s best shops and restaurants.

As well as lace-makers, of course!

Along with Hockley, the Lace Market is the oldest area of Nottingham city, having over one thousand years of history coursing through its streets.

You can book a walking tour of the streets at the Tourism Centre if you so wish.

But it’s equally fun to roam the pretty district of your own accord, keeping an eye out for one of the many hidden gems.

Hockley is Nottingham’s bohemian hotspot, and its Victorian buildings house everything from tattoo parlours and record stores to second-hand bookstores and vintage clothing stores.

Some of the most amazing places to visit in Nottingham are tucked away in the streets of Hockley.

So it should certainly be on your list of places to visit while you’re in Nottingham.

One such gem can be found in the shape of Broadway Cinema , which is a cultural leader for independent cinema, arts and technology in the Midlands.

Hockley hosts various festivals and events throughout the year, including the popular multi-venue music festival Hockley Hustle .

The district is also brought to life during the city’s Pride event each year.

6. Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

Address: Brewhouse Yard, 1, Nottingham NG1 6AD

Phone number:  0115 947 3171

No trip to Nottingham would be complete without paying a visit to the oldest inn in Britain, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem .

One of the best indoor activities in Nottingham , you can tie it in with a trip to Nottingham Castle, as it’s nestled below the castle, tucked into the towering sandstone cliffs.

There are loads of cosy nooks and crannies in this lovely little venue that take you back in time.

When you visit, you really feel as though you can feel the history of the place seeping out of the walls.

It’s quite fun to think you could be sat in the same seat as a famous knight once sat before heading off to battle!

History aside, it’s just an all-round nice pub.

So if you’re craving a good pint after a long day of seeing the sights, then make your way down here and relax.

7. Nottingham Castle

Address: Nottingham Castle Trust, Lenton Road, Nottingham NG1 6EL

Phone number: 0115 876 1450

The striking Nottingham Castle sits atop Castle Rock and has 40-metre-high cliffs to its eastern and western sides.

It has been around in some format or another since 1067, so if you want to walk through a piece of living history, then this is the place to do it.

The castle has staged many a historical event in its time, including the final showdown in the legends of Robin Hood.

Fine art from across Europe can be seen in the Long Gallery of the Castle, and the display includes some fantastic works created by artists from Nottinghamshire itself.

The castle has also been used as a royal residence from time to time in the past.

So if you want to follow in the footsteps of royalty, then make your way to Nottingham Castle for a dose of royal life.

8. The Arboretum

Address: Nottingham Arboretum, Waverley Street, Nottingham NG7 4HF

This beautiful Victorian park was opened by the Sheriff of Nottingham in 1852, and it has a certain magical quality about it.

It is Nottingham’s oldest public park and has remained largely unchanged since it was designed over a century and a half ago.

The park is home to over 800 trees from sixty different species.

And as you wander through the trees you will come across small lagoons and cannons from times gone by.

There’s also a stunning pagoda-style war memorial in the park’s centre which houses a bell, said to be looted from a Cantonese temple.

J.M. Barrie, the author of Peter Pan, lived and worked in Nottingham in the 1880s, and it’s widely believed that the beautiful Arboretum inspired Barrie’s fictional setting of Neverland.

What could be closer to a real-life fairy tale than that?

9. Sneinton Dragon

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Address: Sneinton Hermitage, Nottingham NG2 4BT

This striking 7-foot-tall stainless-steel creation is a sculpture by Nottingham born artist, Robert Stubley.

The impressive dragon has a 15-foot wingspan, and it is perched on the corner of Manvers Street and Sneinton Hermitage.

The sculpture was commissioned in 2006 during an urban regeneration project in the city.

During the project, local residents were asked what piece of street art they would like to represent the vibrant community of Sneinton, to which they naturally responded that they wanted a dragon.

There is some discussion that the dragon is meant to be representative of a metaphorical monster called “Slum”.

This monster was dreamed up in the Edwardian period as a symbol of the high mortality rates and poverty rates in the area.

During this time, overcrowding had become an issue after the village had been absorbed into the city of Nottingham.

Whether it’s a representation of that monster or the locals just liked the idea of having a dragon on the corner is up to you to decide.

10. Nottingham’s Caves

Address: 18 Angel Row, Nottingham NG1 6HL

Phone number: 0115 947 5241

Nottingham has an extensive network of underground caves below its streets.

One of the known entrances into the gloomy underground world of the caves is through The Bell Inn , a pub that has stood at the edge of the city’s Old Market Square for nearly 600 years.

The pub is rumoured to be haunted.

And it’s no wonder that such rumours about it have circulated given the spooky atmosphere you feel when you descend into the depths of the caves below it.

Nottingham has the highest number of man-made caves in all of Europe.

And while the Bell Inn Caves are lesser known than some of Nottingham’s other caves, they are equally as mysterious and well worth the trip for anyone who wants to take a peek into the city’s history.

The caves were used for various reasons including as dormitories for monks and for brewing and storing ale.

A relatively large portion of the network is well-preserved to this day.

To access the Bell Inn Caves, you need to go through a storeroom which is next to the men’s toilets in the pub.

From here, follow the stairs to sink deep into the caverns, and slip through the trap door if you dare go still further.

“At your own risk” tours can be taken of this spooky maze.

Enquire at the bar during quieter hours or at the Nottingham Tourism Centre.

11. Green’s Windmill

Address: Windmill Ln, Sneinton, Nottingham NG2 4QB

Phone number: 0115 915 6878

Green’s Windmill can be found in Sneinton.

It was built by the father of notable scientist and mathematician, George Green, in 1807.

And over 200 years later it is still a thing of great beauty and public interest.

In 1947, the mill suffered bad fire damage, and it was not restored until the 1980s.

In 1986, the windmill became a working mill again, and to this day it can be seen at work.

As well as making a pretty picture, the mill is also a museum and science centre which teaches new generations about the work of George Green.

It’s definitely one of the best places to visit in Nottingham for families!

12. Clumber Park

Address: Worksop, Nottinghamshire S80 3AZ

Phone number: 01909 476592

This beautiful National Trust property is open throughout the year to visitors.

With over 3800 acres of parkland, farmland and woodland for you to roam through, Clumber Park is easily one of the most beautiful places to visit in Nottingham.

Much of the original Clumber Park estate has survived, including some beautiful 19th-century glasshouses, despite the mansion being demolished in 1938.

Ticket prices are £4 for adults and £2 for children.

And if you don’t fancy exploring on foot, you can hire bikes to cycle across this beautiful park.

Prices start at £8 for two hours.

13. University Park Campus and Highfields Park

Address: University Park Campus, Nottingham NG7 2RD

The University of Nottingham has one of the most beautiful campuses in England if I do say so myself!

Highfields Park is the crowning jewel of the campus, with a huge lake that is delightful to walk around.

On summer days, you can take a rowing boat out onto the lake. It’s the perfect way to see more of this gorgeous park.

The stunning Trent Building looks out over the park.

And there are ample opportunities for a good Instagram photo in this beautiful part of Nottingham.

Be sure to spot the small waterfall and stepping stones you can use to cross the lake!

As you can see, there are so many fantastic places to visit in Nottingham.

Whether you’re a tourist spending the weekend there or you’ve lived there all your life but haven’t got out to explore much of the city and its surroundings, I hope this list prompts you to go and see what this lovely city has to offer!

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15 Best Things to Do in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire, England)

A youthful city with two universities, Nottingham is known around the world for the Robin Hood legend.

In 2015 it was named a City of Literature, and giants of the English language, Lord Byron and D. H. Lawrence lived or grew up in the city in the 19th century.

The big-hitting monument in the city is Wollaton Hall, a stupendous 16th-century Elizabethan house, while Nottingham Castle, the source of the Robin Hood tales, is atop a sandstone ridge burrowed with caves.

For centuries Nottingham was associated with its lace-making and bicycle trades, and you can uncover this past at the Industrial Museum, also at Wollaton Hall.

Let’s explore the best things to do in Nottingham :

1. Wollaton Hall

This marvellous Tudor house created a big stir when it was built in the 1580s.

Commissioned by Sir Francis Willoughby, Wollaton Hall was a “prodigy house” in a bold Elizabethan/Jacobean style, influencing English architecture for the decades that followed.

The house is composed of Ancaster stone, limestone quarried in Lincolnshire, and its exterior carved with exuberant strapwork and ornamentation.

The house is on a natural rise not far west of Nottingham and is wrapped in 500 acres of parkland, roamed by deer and with an Industrial Museum in the stables and outbuildings.

The house’s interior has been updated a few times since the 16th century, but the three-storey hall has beautiful mouldings preserved in their Elizabethan style.

Inside you can peruse the Nottingham Natural History Museum, first opened in 1926.

2. The Arboretum

Close to the Nottingham Trent University campus, The Arboretum is the oldest park in the city, opened in 1852. The eminent Victorian botanist Samuel Curtis oversaw the Arboretum’s design , and some of the 800 trees growing here now go back to the year the park was established.

The Arboretum has Grade II status, while the bandstand and Circular Aviary are also listed monuments.

In summer you can breeze around the flowerbeds and pause for a moment next to the ornamental lake.

The Arboretum is also the scene of Nottinghamshire Pride, which brings stalls and entertainment to the park at the end of July.

3. National Justice Museum

Newly refurbished and rebranded, the National Justice Museum is set in a former courthouse dating back to the 14th century.

Down the years the courtroom and gaol were enlarged, and the most recent changes were made in the 1870s following a fire.

Nottingham Civil and Criminal Court was located here until the 1980s, while there was a police station that closed at the same time.

The museum is a sharply presented interactive attraction, with characters like judges and jailers dressed up in period costume and telling you about their jobs.

You can visit the underground jail and old gallows, get locked into the stocks and pick up snippets about crime and justice in Nottingham.

One exhibit to look out for is the dock from London’s Bow Street Magistrates Court, which closed in 2004.

4. Nottingham Castle

Once spoken of in the same terms as the Tower of London and Windsor Castle, Nottingham Castle looks over the city from its high sandstone crag known as Castle Rock.

As with many strongholds in England the castle was torn down in the wake of the English Civil War to prevent it being re-used.

Afterwards Henry Cavendish, the 2nd Duke of Newcastle, built the Baroque Ducal Mansion on the remains and in 1878 the Nottingham Castle Museum opened in this building.

In the collection are pieces of Wedgwood jasperware pottery, watercolours by Paul Sandby and Richard Bonnington and Nottingham alabaster carvings going back to the 15th century.

In the Long Gallery there’s an exhibition of 19th and 20th-century fine art British by the likes of Henry Dawson, Rochard Bonnington, Tristram Hillier and Stanley Spencer.

5. Old Market Square

Nottingham has the largest remaining market square in the UK, almost 5.5 acres in size and still a congregating point for the city.

Given its integral role the square is at the very centre of Nottingham, and has one of the city’s main landmarks on its eastern boundary.

The neo-Baroque Council House dates to 1929 and has a striking 61-metre dome above its portico.

In the Middle Ages, the Old Market Square was the midway point between the Norman settlement of Nottingham, and the older Anglo-Saxon town around the Lace Market area where you’ll find St Mary’s Church, which we’ll talk about below.

The square is where everybody gathers on New Years’ Eve, and has a German-style “Weihnachtsmarkt” and fair in December.

6. City of Caves

Nottingham is built on a soft sandstone ridge that has been hollowed out with caves for hundreds of years.

Before the city was founded, the Celtic name for Nottingham translated to “Place of Caves”, and at the top level of the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre you can embark on an underground journey through more than a thousand years of history.

You’ll step into England’s only known underground tannery, first cut in the 13th century and then used for tanning from the start of the 16th century.

The Drury Hill slums are also down here, dating back to Victorian times and once one of the most deprived quarters in the UK. Later, the system was used as an air raid shelter during the Nottingham Blitz in May 1941, and you’ll hear accounts of the attack.

7. Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

Built into the castle’s sandstone crag, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem is a pub believed to have been founded in 1189. This would make it the oldest public house in England, but unfortunately there’s no documentation to back up the claim.

What can’t be denied is that the pub is exceptionally old and has a character all of its own for its passages and caves cut from the sandstone.

Hidden in these cellars is a pit used for cockfighting, along with cells that are claimed to have belonged to the castle gaol.

The pub’s unusual name comes from the notion that Richard the Lionheart (1157-1199) and his men stopped here on their way to Third Crusade.

8. Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery

In 2009, the city opened one of Britain’s largest contemporary art centres.

This is set in the Lave Market area, and there’s a small homage to Nottingham’s lace-making heritage in the traditional lace pattern on the facade.

The gallery is free to enter and puts on up to five contemporary art exhibitions each year.

When this post was written there was a retrospective for the British photomontage and graphic artist Linder Sterling, and over the past decade there have been shows for established or upcoming talent like Lara Favaretto, Marguerite Humeau, David Hockney and Frances Stark.

Every weekend the gallery puts on free family workshops, and also organises film screenings, “spot talks” by gallery attendants, discussion groups and courses in skills like printmaking.

9. Highfields Park

Just south of the campus for the University of Nottingham, Highfields Park is a 121-acre green space that has just been spruced up in 2018. Up to 1920 this all belonged to the Highfields Estate, but was bought for the university in 1920 by the founder of the famous English high street chain, Boots.

The loveliest part of the Highfields is the esplanade beside the boating lake, with a balustrade and view across to the university’s Trent Building.

Just here are two stone lions that were presented to the university by city of Ninbo, China.

Just behind is a flower garden, covered with pergolas and planted with azaleas.

The lake itself has an island that you can reach along stepping stones.

The park is also in the Tottle Brook valley, at the foot of a sandstone outcrop riddled with little caves.

10. D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum

Nottinghamshire and its turn-of-the-century mining communities will forever be associated with the writer D. H. Lawrence.

You can see the house where he was born in 1885, in the former mining town of Eastwood.

This humble dwelling has been returned to how it looked in the 1880s, and has contemporary furniture along with a few possessions belonging to the Lawrence family.

The house also paints a picture of family life in a mining community as you tour the kitchen, communal yard, parents’ bedroom, children’s bedroom, washhouse, kitchen, and attic.

Younger visitors will be kept entertained with a children’s trail and Victorian-style toys.

11. Green’s Windmill

The father of George Green, one of 19th-century England’s most noted mathematical physicists, built this windmill in Nottingham’s Sneinton suburb in 1807. After the elder Green passed away, George Green was in charge of the mill until he died in 1841. The mill was almost lost to a fire in 1947 but was restored to working condition by Nottingham City Council in the 1980s and from some distance around Nottingham you can see its huge white sails turning.

Families come down Wednesday to Sunday to check out the functioning grinding mechanism and hoists, and to visit the hands-on science centre in honour of George Green, shining a light on magnetism, electricity and the visible spectrum.

12. St Mary’s Church

There has been a church at this plot in the Lace Market area since Saxon times.

Today’s Grade I listed building was constructed across the 14th and 15th centuries and is the largest medieval monument in Nottingham.

In the Perpendicular Gothic style, the oldest section of the church is the south wall of the nave, going back to 1370. From around this time is the oldest door in Nottingham, leading to the former chantry room (now a toilet for wheelchair users). The door has its original 14th-century locking mechanism and has survived for so long because the room has rarely been used.

The stained glass windows were produced by some of Victorian England’s leading glassmakers, while the imposing bronze doors on the south porch are from 1904 and depict the Life of Our Lord in the tympanum and on the doors’ 20 panels.

13. Nottingham Industrial Museum

On weekends you can catch up on Nottingham’s long industrial history at this museum in the stables at Wollaton Hall.

There are pieces from the local textile trade, which has been around since the invention of the stocking frame, producing stocking hoses from the end of the 16th century.

You can view a handful of these machines, as well as a bobbinet, knitting machine from 1910, and Leavers and Barmen lace-making machines from Nottingham’s once thriving lace industry.

Nottingham is also synonymous with Raleigh bicycles and there’s a range of models, as well as the personal bicycle owned by Thomas Humber, the inventor of the early alternative to high wheel bikes, the “safety bicycle”. The Steam Gallery has series of pumps and ploughing engines from the 19th century, while there’s a large wooden horse gin from a colliery in Pinxton outside.

14. Stonebridge City Farm

Close to the centre of the city in Nottingham’s St Anns area is a place where youngsters can come into contact with domestic animals like rare breed pigs, cows, sheep, goats, ducks, donkeys and Shetland ponies.

This space was a former slum, cleared in the middle of the 20th century to make way for school that was never built.

The attraction has animal handling sessions when children can pet and handle smaller creatures like guinea pigs and rabbits, while you can also buy animal feed from the shop for the larger animals.

The farm’s cafe has home-baked cakes, while the Trading Post sells produce like fruit, herbs and eggs fresh from the farm.

15. Newstead Abbey

If you need some inspiration for a day out, the ancestral home of the poet Lord Byron is 10 miles north of Nottingham.

The 12th-century Augustinian abbey was dissolved during the Reformation in the 16th century and turned into a country house right after.

The estate was inherited by Lord Byron at the end of the 18th century and he would live here on and off before selling it on in 1818. The Gothic facade of the abbey church is adjoined to the Tudor-style house which has been preserved as it was in the 19th century, showing off the poet’s private apartments and a variety of memorabilia.

Outside there are 300 acres, with Gothic Revival follies, lakes, waterfalls, peacocks, rhododendrons and exotic trees like maples.

15 Best Things to Do in Nottingham (Nottinghamshire, England):

• Wollaton Hall
• The Arboretum
• National Justice Museum
• Nottingham Castle
• Old Market Square
• City of Caves
• Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
• Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery
• Highfields Park
• D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum
• Green's Windmill
• St Mary's Church
• Nottingham Industrial Museum
• Stonebridge City Farm
• Newstead Abbey

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Malaysia, truly Asia! With magnificent landscapes ranging from pristine beaches to colonial-era hilltop farms, make the most of your time in sunny Malaysia by spending your holidays exploring the country. Here are some of our top picks:

Visit beaches

Peninsular malaysia.

Pulau Perhentian

Located in the eastern state of Terengganu, this island paradise is frequently found on 'Best Beaches in the World' lists. The crystal clear waters are home to many species of coral, shark and turtle, to name a few. The island is also affordable, making it a favourite haunt of both locals and students alike. Take note: the east coast islands are usually closed to tourists from November to May due to the monsoon, so call ahead!

Pulau Langkawi

Pulau Langkawi is located westwards, off the state of Kedah. Known for it's cascading paddy fields and traditional Malay homes, Langkawi is a great place to head for a lazy weekend away. Available activities include island-hopping, snorkelling and parasailing. Langkawi is also a duty-free island, so don't forget to go shopping!

Pulau Sipadan

East Malaysia is rich with beautiful beaches, but the biodiversity of marine life in Pulau Sipadan makes it an internationally recognised standout. Formed by living corals risen out of an ancient volcano, the mainland is covered by rainforest which is home to countless species of bird while scuba divers count hammerhead sharks, parrotfish, manta rays and green turtles as some of the sea creatures one can expect to see in the dazzling waters off the coast.

Can't get enough of beaches? The accommodation halls at UNMC are named after Malaysian islands, so you'll always have ideas for new beaches to explore!

Travel tips.

• Always bring your passport when travelling outside of Kuala Lumpur/ Selangor states
• Things to pack for every trip: mosquito repellent, sunblock and hand sanitiser
• Check with the Student Administration office/ Clubs and Societies about organised group trips - they could save you some money!

Climb mountains

The highest peak in Malaysia,  Mount Kinabalu .

Or a little closer to home,  Broga Hill , which is down the road from UNMC

Hike national parks

Taman Negara , the oldest tropical rainforest in the world

Bako National Park , the Sarawakian habitat of the rare proboscis monkey

Explore caves

Mulu Caves , the UNESCO World Heritage Site for seasoned spelunkers

Batu Caves , for a cultural experience in a cave

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