18 Or More Ideas For Fun-Packed Days...

So much to do, so little time! The only answer is to come back more often and discover all this great location has to offer. These ideas should whet your appetite.

City of Caves, Nottingham. Telephone number: 01159 520 555
Enter and explore a whole new world in the caves underneath Nottingham city and descend into the dark depths of the original Anglo-Saxon tunnels, meeting real cave-dwellers from its dramatic hidden past. Caves include a tannery, air raid shelter and Victorian slum.
Tales of Robin Hood. Telephone number: 01159 483 284
Nottingham's most popular visitor attraction is just two minutes walk from the Castle and offers the chance to step back in time to the medieval world of Robin Hood.
Highlights include the Adventure Ride, Archery Practice (small charge), Film Show, interactive Silver Arrow Quiz and more.
Nottingham Castle. Telephone number: 0115 915 3700
Situated high above the city, Nottingham Castle was once a medieval castle built by William the Conqueror, which was demolished during the civil war. Now a Seventeenth Century mansion, built over 300 years ago, with a range of historical art exhibitions, underground caves and a bronze statue of Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
Sherwood Forest Country Park, Edwinstowe. Telephone number: 01623 824490
450 acres of wood land, open daily, with free admission. Sherwood Forest is at the heart of the Robin Hood legend, with Visitor Centre exhibitions and the three hundred year old Major Oak, famously his legendary home.
Nottingham Ghost Walk. Telephone number: 01773 - 769300
The 'Original Nottingham Ghost Walk' was set up in 1993 and has been going strong ever since. Be lead around the older parts of the City near the Castle, where the street plan is almost 1000 years old, and hear lots of ghost stories.
The walk operates every Saturday and starts from Maid Marian Way.
The Lace Market Centre, Nottingham. Telephone number: +44 (0)115 989 7365
The Lace Market Centre, in the heart of a protected heritage area of the city of Nottingham, tells the story of an industry and its people through a series of visual aids, archive videos, machinery, exhibitions and demonstrations of hand made lace and lace machine. There is a large lace shop plus tea and coffee facilities.
National Ice Centre, Nottingham. Telephone number: 0115 8533000
The spectacular National Ice Centre is the largest in the U.K, with it being the only one with twin Olympic-sized pads. One of which transforms into the 10,000-seater Nottingham Arena, where some of the best concerts on the touring circuit are held.
Newstead Abbey, Ravenshead. Telephone number: 01623 455 900
Founded as a monastic house in the late twelfth century, Newstead became the Byron family seat in 1540.
Explore the medieval cloisters, splendid Victorian room settings and the private apartments of the poet Byron. A display for families invites you to try on replicas of some of Lord Byron's favourite clothes and be transformed into the romantic hero!
The Newstead Abbey formal gardens are set within over 300 acres of historic parkland; explore the maze like Spanish Garden, attractive lakes, ponds and waterfalls.
Nottingham Racecourse, Colwick Park, Nottingham. Telephone number: 01159 580 620
Nottingham Racecourse offers a wealth of tradition, great facilities and excellent value for money. At its heart is the modern Centenary Stand, complimented by the recently refurbished Grandstand. Nottingham Racecourse runs a fixture list starting in March until November and offers two enclosures.
Galleries of Justice, The Lace Market, Nottingham. Telephone number: 01159 520 555
Experience an unrivalled tour through three centuries of crime, punishment and law. Located in and around the magnificent Shire Hall, a grade II listed site comprising two Victorian courtrooms, an 1800 prison, prisoners exercise yard, cave cells (known as the pits!), an 1833 prison, women's prison with bath house and laundry, medieval cave system and an Edwardian police station.

CreswellCrags Museum & Education Centre. Telephone number: 01909 720378

Creswell Crags is a picturesque limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures. Stone tools and remains of animals excavated from the caves by archaeologists provide evidence for a fascinating story of life during the Ice Age between 60,000 and 10,000 years ago. The Museum and Education Centre at the eastern end of the gorge provides displays and interactive resources which bring this story to life.

D.H. Lawrence Heritage, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire. Telephone number: 01773 717353

Whether you want to find out more about the son of a miner, who went on to become the infamous author of Lady Chatterley's Lover, or simply want to step back in time to domestic days gone by, then a trip to D.H. Lawrence Heritage is for you. Visit the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum, Durban House Heritage Centre or The Blue Line Trail, following the footsteps of Lawrence through Eastwood.

NewarkAir Museum, Newark. Telephone number: 01636 707170

Newark Air Museum is located on the former World War Two airfield of Winthorpe in eastern Nottinghamshire. Its diverse collection of fifty-nine aircraft and cockpit sections cover the history of aviation, the aircraft on display include 10 National Benchmark aircraft; 29 Significant aircraft and 18 Noteworthy aircraft as listed in the National Aviation Heritage Register. Nearly half of the aircraft are displayed inside and the museum is currently seeking Lottery Funding for a second Aircraft Display Hall.

In addition the aircraft the museum displays a diverse display of aviation artefacts and a collection of more than thirty aero engines.

Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire. Telephone number: 0115 9846914

Machine Knitting History brought to life. Visit this Victorian time-capsule and see how the knitters lived and worked. Open from Wednesday to Saturday and Bank Holiday Mondays from Easter to December.

Sherwood Forest Farm Park, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. Telephone number: 01623 823558

Sherwood Forest Farm Park is a centre approved by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust for the breeding of rare and protected farm animals. The park contains over 40 breeds falling within this category as well as some more unusual additions eg. Exotic Birds, Wildfowl, Ornamental Ducks, Wallabies, Water Buffalo, Mara and delightful Kune Kune Pigs.

Children (and adults) visiting Sherwood Forest Farm Park have the opportunity to see breeds of domestic animals not commonly found on farms since their grandparents' or great-grandparents' days. Visitors can spend at least ½ a day relaxing in the beautiful water gardens whilst observing the many varied animals. There is a gift shop and a tea-room which serves locally-baked cakes, light snacks and ice creams.

Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood, Nr. Newark, Nottinghamshire. Telephone number: 01636 821364

Large collection of old dolls, toys, prams, books, children and adult costume & accessories. Unique handmade character-dolls of royalty & stage & screen stars. Displayed in historic (Grade II Listed) former rectory. Parties catered for by prior arrangement. Also Dolls Hospital.

Wollaton Hall Natural History Museum, Nottingham. Telephone number: 0115 915 3900

A Natural History Museum with a fantastic array of specimens and minerals on display, including favourites like George the Gorilla and the impressive Giraffe upstairs! Exhibitions include 'I is for Insect' living displays and creepy crawlies on show with an educational twist, Why Change Things? an exploration of the changes that Wollaton Hall has been through with the opportunity for you to comment and influence future changes, The Green Trail and Nature Trail will keep all ages occupied there is also the opportunity to tour the hidden elements of the Hall including the leaded roof and underground cave system.

Wonderland Pleasure Park, Newark. Telephone number: 01623 882773
Wonderland Pleasure Park is located Newark, Nottinghamshire and contains a wealth of enjoyable activates for the whole family. The attraction is set in 30 acres of parkland and provides a safe and secure environment for adventure, play and education. From the exhilarating Runaway Mine Train roller coaster and construction site Bobcat Mini Diggers, to the challenging Jumicars complete with road network and traffic lights, the fun is endless. It's not just for children though. Adults can enjoy a round of golf, visit the garden centre or simply relax in the cafes. And don't panic if it's raining. The amazing Tropical House, soft play Pirate Ship and other indoor attractions make Wonderland a great destination whatever the weather.