Underground medieval caves. Midnight woodland walks. A Hollywood movie set. Whether you’re visiting as a family or couple, Nottinghamshire has plenty to offer. Keen to explore the great outdoors? Head to Sherwood Pines Forest for 3300 acres of adventure. Fan of history and culture? Make your way to the impressive Wollaton Hall and delve into the city’s natural history museum that’s been open for nearly 100 years. Stay in any of our hotels in Nottinghamshire, and everything is just a short drive away.
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Book a hotel in Nottinghamshire and make Nottingham Castle your first adventure. It’s a museum and art gallery but its best attraction lies underground. Learn about the city’s turbulent history through a tour of the caves, some of which date back to medieval times. Luckily, if you need a rest afterwards, our Nottingham Central Hotel is only a five-minute walk away. Once you’ve regained your energy, take a trip to Wollaton Hall. Built in 1580 for the Willoughby family, it’s now the city’s natural history museum. Fun Film Fact: The Batman movie, The Dark Knight Rises was filmed here. When you’re finished, walk through the formal gardens and park to reach our Nottingham Wollaton Park Hotel, which is just a mile away.
Things to do in Nottinghamshire
For a ramble in the woods, there’s no better place than Sherwood Pines Forest. There are biking trails, horse riding tracks and walking paths, so chose your method of transportation wisely. Time your trip right and you could join in on one of the many events in the forest — from live music to night walks, and our Mansfield Hotel is a 25-minute drive away. For something different, head to Hawkes of Steele for an up-close and personal experience with birds of prey and a play with the resident meerkats. After an afternoon for the birds, our Retford Markham Moor Hotel is seven miles away.