Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire is a historic and culturally rich county in England's East Midlands, famed for Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood legends, historic towns, and vibrant urban centres with excellent transport connections.

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2 miles from Doddington Hall & Gardens

Doddington Gardens in Lincoln feature restored Elizabethan gardens with formal East Front and West Garden, a Wild Garden, and a productive Kitchen Garden, alongside wildlife planting and seasonal colors. The gardens offer accessible facilities, refreshments, and parking, with free access for RHS members on specified days.

2 miles from Pick Your Own Pumpkins at Doddington

8–31 Oct (another 22 days)

Visitors can choose from around 30 varieties of pumpkins, squashes and gourds at Doddington’s pumpkin patch, reached by a spooky walk through the Kitchen Garden. There are also hidden golden-bottomed pumpkins to find and a giant pumpkin on display in the Farm Shop.

2 miles from Budby South Forest

Budby South Forest is a large nature reserve showcasing medieval heathland and ancient woodland habitats rich in diverse birdlife, insects, and native wildlife, ideal for outdoor nature walks and wildlife observation.

3 miles from parkrun

10 Oct, 17 Oct…

A weekly, timed 5k run at Clumber Park, following a two-lap course over tarmac paths, stoned trail and forest paths. It is suitable for beginners and more experienced runners.

Windmill Barns - Miller's Retreat

This accommodation is a semi-detached barn conversion set in countryside with an enclosed garden and private hot tub, suitable for 2 guests and offering peaceful rural surroundings.

Honies Farm Barns - The Cartshed

The Cartshed is a luxury single-storey barn conversion in a rural hamlet presenting a tranquil and stylish countryside retreat with private garden and scenic surroundings.

3 miles from Flintham Hall

Flintham Hall is a Grade I listed historic Italianate mansion in Nottinghamshire, notable for its 19th-century architecture and a nationally admired large conservatory. While the hall itself is currently not open to the public, visitors can enjoy public footpaths through the park for good views of the property.

Near Gainsborough Old Hall

Gainsborough Old Hall is a well-preserved Tudor manor house in Lincolnshire, showcasing medieval architecture, historic interiors including a medieval kitchen, and intriguing features like witches' marks and a reputed haunting. It is managed by English Heritage and open as a museum for visitors.

Near Have a Go Sessions: Knitting at Gainsborough Old Hall

10 Oct (this Saturday)

A free knitting session at Gainsborough Old Hall where craft volunteers help attendees learn the basics or build their knitting skills and confidence. Materials are provided.

Located in Gainsborough

Gainsborough is a historic market town in Lincolnshire, England known for its medieval Old Hall, riverside charm, historic churches, cultural venues, and river heritage.

Ranby Cottage Farm - Cowslip

This semi-detached cottage is located on a working family farm in North Nottinghamshire and offers a cosy and peaceful rural retreat with a private hot tub and wood burner.

Located in Retford

Retford is a charming historic market town in Nottinghamshire, England, known for its large Georgian market square, rich history, canal and river setting, and cultural heritage including museums and gardens. It offers visitors a picturesque town centre, historical landmarks, nature reserves, and a vibrant arts scene.

2 miles from Goadby Marwood Hall

Goadby Marwood Hall is a Georgian country house with extensive gardens and lakes located near Melton Mowbray. The venue offers private guided tours showcasing the historic house and beautifully redesigned 18th-century style gardens. It is wheelchair accessible and pet friendly, but entry is not free and must be booked in advance.

Little Corkhill Farm Holidays - The Milling Shed

The Milling Shed is a renovated barn conversion holiday cottage set on a working farm near Southwell in Nottinghamshire countryside, offering a peaceful and scenic rural retreat with access to countryside walks and local attractions.

3 miles from Langford Lowfields

Langford Lowfields is a nature reserve in Nottinghamshire transformed from a quarry into a thriving wetland habitat, featuring the largest reedbed in the East Midlands. Visitors can enjoy extensive outdoor nature trails, birdwatching including rare species like Bitterns and Marsh Harriers, and a visitor welcome hut. The reserve focuses on wildlife conservation and offers scenic viewpoints and picnic areas for visitors.

3 miles from Cheer Up Chuckaboo Trail

7–11 Oct, 14–16 Oct

Visitors follow a trail exploring the meanings of Victorian slang words and phrases from the 1800s. Trail sheets include a prize.

2 miles from Whatton House Gardens

Whatton House Gardens is a 15 acre garden showcasing vibrant flowers, ornamental trees, woodland paths, and an old fashioned rose garden with views. It offers accessible parking, mostly wheelchair accessible paths, and an outdoor café area. Admission is charged but free for Historic Houses members.

Near Rufford Abbey

Rufford Abbey is a historic country estate in Nottinghamshire featuring remains of a former Cistercian abbey, set within a 150-acre country park and local nature reserve offering outdoor exploration and indoor historic ruins to visitors along with visitor amenities including cafés and shops.

Honies Farm Barns- The Barley Store

This accommodation is a luxury barn conversion set on the ground floor with open plan living and surrounded by open fields, offering peaceful and rural surroundings with garden areas for outdoor enjoyment.

Windmill Barns - Millstone Barn

Millstone Barn is a peaceful and stylish semi-detached barn conversion set in the countryside with scenic walks and cycle routes nearby, suitable for couples seeking a private retreat with outdoor space and a private hot tub.

2 miles from Clawson Old Manor

Clawson Old Manor is an early historic house in Leicestershire known for its remarkably intact interiors, medieval features, and rich history including a fishpond and a unique slate roof. It offers guided tours with period costumes and tea.

The Weighbridge

The accommodation is a quirky and peaceful ground floor retreat on the site of a former train station, suitable for two guests, featuring countryside views, an open-plan living area with a wood burner, and a private enclosed patio garden with views of grazing alpacas.

2 miles from Bolsover Castle

Bolsover Castle is a historic 17th-century castle built on medieval ruins in Bolsover, Derbyshire. Visitors experience both indoor historic rooms and outdoor gardens and earthworks. The castle features notable architecture by Robert Smythson, rich history including royal events, and is maintained by English Heritage as a popular tourist site.

3 miles from Walk With Us: Wider Estate Walks

8 Oct, 15 Oct…

Join a guided group walk exploring one of Hardwick’s longer routes through its historic estate parkland. Four routes are offered, ranging from 5.5 to 8 miles.

2 miles from Mattersey Priory

Mattersey Priory is a historic ruined monastery in Nottinghamshire, England, originally a Gilbertine Order priory from the 12th century. Visitors can explore the ruins including parts of the church, monastic buildings, and a 15th-century tower along the River Idle, with free access managed by English Heritage.

Redbrick Woodland Lodges

Redbrick Woodland Lodges offer contemporary styled lodges set in a peaceful woodland area with a small lake, featuring outdoor hot tubs and large decks among the trees, ideal for nature lovers and families exploring the historic Robin Hood country.

Near Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest is a historic and ancient nature reserve famous for its thousand-year-old Major Oak, associated with Robin Hood. Visitors can enjoy both outdoor nature trails and guided walks, as well as indoor experiences at the visitor centre featuring a café, shop, and accessible facilities.

Honies Farm barns- The Archers

This accommodation is a luxury barn conversion with four bedrooms, set in a peaceful rural location with open views across fields, providing a comfortable and tranquil retreat ideal for families and groups.

3 miles from Beckingham Marshes

Beckingham Marshes is a nature reserve featuring wet grassland and hay meadows supporting breeding wading birds, diverse wildlife, and native hedgerows in the Trent Valley. It offers outdoor walking trails and wildlife watching with free public access.

Near Ghost Tours at Gainsborough Old Hall

11 Oct, 25 Oct…

Visitors join a guide for a tour of Gainsborough Old Hall featuring accounts of its reported ghostly happenings.

Peaceful Holidays - Teversal View Bungalow

Teversal View Bungalow is a peaceful and cosy ground-floor accommodation situated on the edge of the Peak District between Teversal and Tibshelf, offering a warm and homely atmosphere suitable for a small family or two couples.

2 miles from Hardwick

Hardwick Hall is an Elizabethan country house in Derbyshire notable for its Renaissance architecture, large windows, and rich historical associations including as a WWII parachute brigade formation site. The venue offers house tours with period furnishings and tapestries, plus extensive gardens and the ruins of the Old Hall. Visitors can enjoy a significant indoor historic experience alongside outdoor exploration of the estate grounds.

2 miles from Bess: Unframing the family

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

An exhibition about Bess and her family brings together portraits and other collection objects, exploring their creation, conservation and investigation. Visitors can learn about the technical analysis used on the portraits, watch a short conservation film and follow displays through the Hall.

Shepherds Lodge Retreat & Wellness - Herbie's Shepherd Hut

Herbie's Hut at Shepherds Lodge Retreat & Wellness is a tranquil shepherd's hut set at the water's edge offering peaceful lake views and a cosy, intimate atmosphere, ideal for couples seeking a quiet countryside escape.

Hallcroft Fishery

This static caravan at Hallcroft Fisheries in Retford offers a peaceful and scenic setting for up to six guests surrounded by nature, with a private hot tub and access to fishing lakes and outdoor activities nearby, along with an on-site bar for socializing.

Little Corkhill Farm Holidays - The Cowshed

The Cowshed is a renovated barn holiday cottage set on a working farm in the Nottinghamshire countryside near Southwell, offering a peaceful rural retreat with shared patio and garden space and private parking.

2 miles from The Workhouse, Southwell

The Workhouse in Southwell, Nottinghamshire, is a well-preserved 19th-century workhouse museum operated by the National Trust, showcasing historic rooms and offering educational programs for children. It highlights historic poor law practices and Victorian-era workhouse life.

2 miles from Roche Abbey

Roche Abbey is a ruined Cistercian abbey in South Yorkshire with impressive Gothic ruins, set in a scenic valley featuring historical gardens landscaped by Capability Brown. The site is managed by English Heritage and offers a glimpse into medieval monastic life.

2 miles from Belvoir Castle

Belvoir Castle Garden is a historic and extensively restored Edwardian garden featuring rare plant collections, picturesque Regency landscaping, and outdoor facilities including a children's play area and picnic spots, open to RHS members and visitors by ticket.

Gables Retreats - The Retreat

The Retreat is a detached, luxury holiday home set in a peaceful countryside village, featuring a galleried bedroom and enclosed garden with outdoor seating, ideal for a family or small group seeking a rural retreat.

2 miles from Sundown Adventureland

Sundown Adventureland is a children's theme park in Rampton, Nottinghamshire, offering over 30 rides and themed areas such as fantasy, Wild West, and pirate. It features interactive attractions, indoor play areas, and dining options, catering mainly to families with children under 10.

3 miles from Stainsby Mill

Stainsby Mill is a restored 19th-century flour watermill in Derbyshire, England, now operated by the National Trust within the Hardwick Hall estate. Visitors can experience both the historic indoor milling machinery and the scenic outdoor mill pond and surroundings.

2 miles from Bess's Dream

7 Oct–1 Nov (another 23 days)

Bess’s Dream is a display in Bess of Hardwick’s bedroom exploring her life and the thoughts and memories that may have featured in her dreams near the end of her life. It features her letters, a 400-year-old gown and an eight-minute film.

Redroofs Barn

A converted barn situated in rural Nottinghamshire near Sherwood Forest, offering a peaceful and cosy stay with countryside views, suitable for families or groups up to six guests, and featuring a private courtyard and contemporary furnishings.

Shepherds Lodge Retreat & Wellness - Poppie's Shepherd Hut

Poppie's Hut at Shepherds Lodge Retreat & Wellness is a peaceful shepherd's hut set in the scenic Vale of Belvoir countryside with private outdoor space including a garden and patio, a wood-fired hot tub, and views of a landscaped lake, offering a romantic and unique countryside retreat with access to an on-site wellness room and lakeside summerhouse.