nottinghamshire tourist information
nottinghamshire tourist information
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Nottinghamshire has a lot to offer with some of Britain’s most stunning countryside – from the woodlands of Sherwood Forest and the magnificent country houses and parks of the Dukeries to the rolling hills of the Vale of Belvoir.
Nottinghamshire is home to Europe's largest number of artists per capita, with plenty of theatres and musical venues for you to visit. Its sporting facilities are also second to none and include the Nottingham Racecourse, National Watersports Centre and National Ice Centre.
Shoppers are spoilt for choice, from wandering the market towns to seeking antiques in speciality shops throughout the county. Meanwhile, the city features all the big names you would expect, alongside individual boutiques and exclusive designers.
Attractions
During the day there are tours and attractions aplenty to keep visitors occupied. The award-winning Galleries of Justice and City of Caves offer a unique insight into the city’s past; whilst Nottingham Castle offers a glimpse at the part the county has played in the culture and history of the UK – from its associations with the legend of Robin Hood to the start of the Civil War. Further afield, explore Creswell Crags and the fascinating story of life during the last Ice Age between 50,000 and 10,000 years ago.
History
Nottinghamshire has plenty of historical attractions. Creswell Crags, near Worksop, will take you back in time thousands of years. At this unique site, with its network of limestone caves and rocky crags you can see one of the most northerly places on Earth to have been visited by our prehistoric ancestors. The recently discovered cave paintings at this outstanding archaeological site have led to it being dubbed ‘the Sistine Chapel of the Ice Age’.
