Things to do in Nottingham, England: The Best Historic Sites

January 5, 2022 Misti Hsu

This town in the very center of England is perhaps best known for its association with the legend of Robin Hood. The men in tights are long gone, though—today, you’ll find a modern city with a fantastic playhouse, ice hockey arena, and many, many shops and clubs.
Restaurants in Nottingham

1. The Great War Memorial

Victoria Embankment, Nottingham England https://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/culture-leisure/heritage/remembering-ww1/the-great-war-memorial
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The Great War Memorial

2. St. Mary's Church

High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN England +44 115 958 2105 [email protected] http://www.stmarysnottingham.org
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St. Mary's Church

Situated in the original Saxon settlement called Lace Market, this is the oldest Christian Foundation in Nottingham. In addition to Sunday services and Wednesday choral evening song the church is open daily 10am to 3pm and is available for compatible outside events hire.

Reviewed By Roseizz - Hitchin, United Kingdom

Interesting building with beautiful stain glass windows. Used Knave for craft market with some very good crafts.

3. Green's Windmill

Windmill Lane Sneinton, Nottingham NG2 4QB England +44 115 915 6878 [email protected] http://www.greensmill.org.uk/
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Green's Windmill

Green's Windmill is a restored 19th Century tower mill, once home to mathematical physicist George Green. Turning again since 1986, climb to the top of our windmill and see how our sails turn grain into flour. In our interactive Science Centre discover the remarkable story of George Green, and experiment with light, electricity and magnetism. There's something for all the family!

Reviewed By salks - Sheffield, United Kingdom

This may be small, but between the science centre and the windmill itself, it kept my two boys (8 and 4) happy for a couple of hours. We paid a couple of pounds for the age-targeted treasure hunts which they each enjoyed completing. I found it really interesting too, George Green is the most influential mathematician you've never heard of and I loved climbing up through the working mill - how often do you get the opportunity to see a traditional mill grinding flour? Really impressive. Excellent value for money - and there is a big children's playground on the same site so they can go for a run around and a leg stretch afterwards.

4. Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

1 Brewhouse Yard Castle Road, Nottingham NG1 6AD England +44 115 947 3171 http://www.triptojerusalem.com/
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Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem

Reviewed By reviewedbyher - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

This is a lovely old pub set in a cave, the food is surprisingly delicious and has a lovely range of drinks! I highly recommend visiting this pub if you have the chance, despite the fact it is touristy and can get quite busy.

5. Bestwood Winding Engine House

Bestwood Colliery Park Road Bestwood Village, Nottingham NG6 8ZA England http://www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/enjoying/countryside/countryparks/bestwood/winding-engine-house/
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Bestwood Winding Engine House

6. Wollaton Hall and Park

Wollaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE England +44 115 876 3100 [email protected] http://www.wollatonhall.org.uk
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Wollaton Hall and Park

Wollaton Hall is one of the country's finest Grade One listed Elizabethan mansions, set within 500 acres of beautiful parkland. Experience stunning architecture, exhibitions, a packed events program and an array of wildlife. Go behind the scenes on a variety of guided tours available throughout the year and on demand for groups. Other special events include costumed tours, puppet shows, craft fairs, Segway tours and our popular spooky Ghost Nights (not for the faint hearted!). Visit the Cafe in the Courtyard for light refreshments including freshly ground coffee, specialty teas and home made cakes.

Reviewed By davidsH1722LB - Nottingham, United Kingdom

Being Nottingham family we must have visited Wollaton Park literally hundreds of times. And while a little more TLC wouldn’t go amiss from the City Council, or a good deal more respect for the park from its visitors, it’s still arguably Nottingham’s finest visitor attraction. From its small natural history museum (housed in the historic Wollaton Hall which incidentally doubled as Wayne Manor in the Dark Knight Batman blockbuster), to its equally historic Camillia House and gardens, through to its picturesque lake and herds of roaming deer, Wollaton Park is an all things to all people, something for everyone of every age location. Add to this huge swathes of grass, numerous walks, vast expanses of open space, shaded glades, numerous views, adjoining golf course, ample seating areas, a cafe, and farm and souvenir shops and a kiddies adventure playground and it’s just the place to take the kids, walk the dog, take elderly parents or simply walk, sit around and enjoy. Not only that but if you arrive on foot it’s free and even if you park it’s only £3 so hardly breaks the bank. Check the website though because in the warmer months the park hosts numerous events from car exhibitions to huge weekend pop concerts.

7. City of Caves

Garner's Hill Next to the Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham NG1 7LL England +44 115 988 1955 http://www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/venue/city-of-caves/
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City of Caves

A set of man-made caves dating from 1250 AD that were discovered under the local shopping centre. Part of the National Justice Museum.

Reviewed By garrys662 - Bridport, United Kingdom

Buy your ticket as an all in one with the Justice Museum. Our charming and very amusing guide gave a fantastic tour of these ancient man made vaults with examples of how they've been used over the ages from the oldest tanners in the world to air raid shelters.

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