You cannot visit
Nottingamshire without visiting the world famous Sherwood forest & the
Major Oak. There are many attractions in and around the Sherwood area
including Rufford Park and Abbey. Thoresby Hall, the Maize Maze, & a
new art and craft centre all to prove popular. There is loads to do for young
and old, but watch out for the wicked sherriff of Nottingham.
(15- 25 minute drive)
The Major Oak
Nottingham - Home to the
Oldest pub in England ! Nottingham boasts many, many things to do, and
naturally has its own web-site. The Tales of Robin Hood, Castle, Lace Market,
Nottingham Caves and Shopping Areas are all worth a visit, but don't forget a
visit to "ye olde trip to jerusalem"
(45 minute drive)
"Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem"
Peaceful woodlands, open heath and rolling farmland, with a superb serpentine lake at its heart and the longest avenue of lime trees in Europe, Clumber Park is a must. Since "The Walled Garden" Camp Site has closed, we are one the nearest camp sites for the regular events held at clumber.
"Clumber
Park"
Lincoln - Famous for its
Castle, Cathedral, University and Steep Hill. Many Restaurants and Bars,
bookshops, museums and antiques bazaars. Much more than one days visiting.
Shopping fans will not know where to turn with a massive selection of
"little shops" selling anything and everything. You can even see the
Cathedral from the site on a clear night.
20 Minutes Drive
View Down Steep Hill
Sundown Adventureland - For those with under 10's, this is unmissable day out, and only 5 minutes down the road. It is the UK's only theme park designed for juniors and has won a number major national awards. Alton Towers for little people !, Never a bad report. (5 minutes by car).
Sundown Adventureland
Go Wild at Go Ape, a new
attraction in the area. A wild high wire experience in Sherwood Forest.
(20 minute drive)
High Wire Fun !
Doddington Hall stands
today exactly as it was built with its walled gardens, gatehouse and family
church. The elegant Georgian interior contains a fascinating collection of
pictures, textiles, porcelain and furniture that reflect four centuries of
unbroken family occupation.
(20 minute drive)
Doddington Hall
'Pureland' North Clifton
are the work of Maitreya. Born and brought up in Handa, Japan, he bought
the property as a base for the teaching of meditation. The area was originally
two acres of flat field and wilderness, work began in 1980 to transform the
site into the peaceful and beautiful garden it is today. The atmosphere
of the garden reflects Maitreya's meditaion teaching - self awareness, peace
and harmony with nature.
(15 minute drive)
Pureland
Thaymar
Ice Cream produce over 20 delicious flavours of ice cream and sorbets.
Using fresh jersey milk & cream, straight from the
dairy, with local honey, berries from the English countryside & Italian
pulped fruit flavorings, to name but a few of their finest ingredients.
This culminates in an unforgettable ice cream experience.
(15 minute drive)
Thelma at Work !
The National Trust has two
propertys in the area, and both of course are worth a Visit, Mr Straws House
at Worksop which has not changed since the 1920's, and more recently opened,
the Southwell Workhouse. Southwell is a thriving market town with its
magnificent minster and old world charm a definate visit !
(35 minutes)
The Workhouse (Pic courtesty of the National Trust)
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