Summer is finally here and we have been enjoying the bursts of sunshine these last few weeks. If your mind has turned to the summer holidays and things to do over the next few months, we would like to share our recommendations with you on the top things to do in Nottinghamshire this summer! Let’s jump right in…
Sundown Adventureland
If you have little ones under 10, you won’t want to miss this place! It’s just off the A1 in Retford so easy to travel by car if you are local to Nottinghamshire and full of rides and attractions to keep the kids amused including Tractor Rides, Robin Hood’s Merry Adventure, Safari and Boat Rides and much much more. When you have visited the rides on offer you can see a range of attractions including The Yellow Brick Road, the onsite Pet Shop, The Farm, a Castle, Storybook Village and a number of themed play areas. Look out for special offers for the locals in the summer months.
https://sundownadventureland.co.uk/rides-and-attractions
Creswell Crags Museum & Heritage Centre
This place is a pure gem in Nottinghamshire and perfect for whiling away a sunny summer afternoon. Visit the museum and heritage centre or take a stroll or a longer hike around the walking trails. Drop into the onsite café, pick up some maps and walking books from the shop to highlight some surprises on your walk. There are also 9 large caves to explore which are full of history and spectacular magnesian limestone
The Workhouse and Infirmary - Atmospheric Victorian workhouse
If you love history and are interested in the way in which people used to live, you will love the Workhouse and Infirmary in Southwell in Nottinghamshire. Part of The National Trust, these buildings show just what it was like for poor Victorian people who sought refuge here in the 1840’s. Read more about the stories of those people and view over 1000 artifacts from that time including lost shoes and tools.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/the-workhouse-and-infirmary
Visit One of the ‘Oldest Pubs’ in England
It’s thirsty work keeping busy over the summer so if you are looking for somewhere to rest and refresh, why not try one of the oldest local pubs? There are several pubs in Nottingham which claimed to be the oldest in England including Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, leaning on Castle Rock (1650 - 1660), Ye Olde Salutation, Hounds Gate (1240) and The Bell Inn on Friar Lane (1271). Regardless of which pub is the oldest, these pubs are all steeped in history and some even claim to be haunted!
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