Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre

Sherwood Forest Art a

nd Craft Centre is situated in the former Coach House and Stables of Edwinstowe Hall in the heart of the legendary Sherwood Forest. In this idyllic location the buildings have been converted into one of the most creatively designed craft centers in the country.
There are eleven studios enclosed by a glazed atrium ensuring that even the most inclement weather cannot spoil your visit. Outside the main building there are five more studios centered around another courtyard with a small picnic area nearby.

Wollaton Hall and Park

Wollaton Hall and Park is an incredible period property that is set in over 500 acres of historic deer park. Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Tudor building, designed by Robert Smythson and completed in 1588; it is now the home to the city's Natural History Museum. Wollaton’s Courtyard Stables are home to the city's Industrial Museum, Steam Engine House, Wollaston Visitor Centre and the Yard Gallery, a vibrant exhibition space with a changing program of exhibitions exploring Natural History and Science

Nottingham Castle

Nottingham Castle is a magnificent 17th century ducal mansion built on the site of the original Medieval Castle, with spectacular views across the city. The site contains a vibrant museum and art gallery housing collections of silver, glass, amour and paintings, plus fifteen centuries of Nottingham history.
Facilities at the site include a Café that is located on the ground floor, with access to the East terrace with its panoramic views of the city. There is also a gift shop, Children’s Playground and ample parking facilities.
The Castle is a great place for children, with interactive displays, and an activity led gallery bringing paintings to life, specifically for the under 5s plus a medieval style playground in the grounds with covered picnic area. Underneath the Castle are many manmade caves and tunnels, some of which date back to medieval times. Visitors can take a guided tour to see Mortimer’s Hole, King David’s dungeon and the old wine cellar. The tour is strenuous and includes steep steps. Many visitors choose to descend through hundreds of years of history, learning on the way gruesome tales about Roger Mortimer and King David of Scotland.

St Mary's Church

St Mary's is the oldest parish in Nottingham and is mentioned in the Domesday Book, believed to date back deep into Saxon times.
The main body of the present building (at least the third on the site) dates from the end of the reign of Edward III (1377) to that of Henry VII (1485-1509). The entire nave was finished before 1475 and it is notable for its uniformity of style.

City Of Caves

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.
See how these caves have been used and adapted over the Centuries by local people to escape and take refuge from the world above. This set of man-made caves was almost lost forever when the modern shopping centre was built. Thanks to local voluntary groups, the caves were saved and are now open to visitors.
Experience the sight, sounds and smells of a real medieval English tannery at work. Visit the mystical well and make all your wishes come true in a time of mystery and magic. Head to the Anderson Shelter to take refuge from the Nottingham Blitz and discover more hidden caves yet to be discovered!

Robin Hood Tours 

  This series of tours at Nottingham Castle give visitors the chance to unravel the secrets and mysteries of the Robin Hood legend. On the tour Royal Forester Blacke Dickon (aka Robin Hood expert Richard Rutherford-Moore) tells of the real historic adventures and events that link our favorite outlaw to Nottingham Castle and to the city of Nottingham. Taking in sights like the Sheriff's room in the castle gatehouse, Mortimer's Hole and the castle walls and fortifications, Blacke Dickon informs the audience of tales of life in medieval times and the violent history of Nottingham Castle, not to mention frequent references to our old friend Robin Hood. This is an excellent tour for those wishing to experience the history of Britain’s’ favorite outlaw.

Tales Of Robin Hood

The Tales of Robin Hood is a hands-on attraction like no other. They provide an opportunity for you to travel back in time by riding through Medieval Nottingham. The reconstructed scenes actually look, feel and smell like you are there, bringing an unwanted sense of realism to the journey. There are different learning packages aimed at various stages of the national curriculum as well as learning packs for general visitors. Medieval banquets are open to the general public from Thursdays to Saturdays- complete with a disco, minstrels and serving wenches.

St. Mary The Virgin

St Mary The Virgin is the oldest church in Britain which is still open for services. It is a civic church renowned for its architecture as well as offering the opportunity to try brass rubbing or purchase gifts and souvenirs from their shop. Admission to the church is free.

World Heritage Site  

Liverpool's waterfront is a designated World Heritage Site, putting it on a par with the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of China. The accolade was granted by UNESCO in July 2004. The city's bid was centred on Liverpool as a Maritime Mercantile city and reflected the city's significance as a commercial port at the time of Britain's greatest global influence. The area covered includes the waterfront, the commercial district, an area of warehouses and merchants' houses around Duke Street, and the cultural quarter around William Brown Street. The site includes the Pier Head, with world-renowned buildings and historic docks such as Stanley Dock, Waterloo and Wapping. Liverpool

Liverpool Cathedral
 

As you enter Liverpool Cathedral you truly enter a great space. Sir John Betjeman called it ‘one of the great buildings of the world’. The great space film and audio tour allow visitors to see an HD panoramic film flying over the city and into the Cathedral. The interactive tour takes visitors on a journey of discovery visiting a series of ‘stations’. Visit the vestry tower overlooking the city standing at 331 ft. The Western rooms are available for conference or function hire.

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral

The Roman Catholic Cathedral opened in 1967 with its modern, circular design and glorious multi-coloured windows. Dating from the 1930s, the majestic barrel vaults of fine brickwork and granite pillars in the original Lutyens Crypt offer a sharp contrast in architectural styles.

World Museum Liverpool

World Museum Liverpool - formerly Liverpool Museum - has thousands of fascinating exhibits, many on display for the first time. New galleries include World Cultures, the Bug House, a new Aquarium, the Weston Discovery Centre and Clore Natural History Centre.

Beatles Story

Located within Liverpool’s historic Albert Dock, the Beatles Story is a unique visitor attraction that transports you on an enlightening and atmospheric journey into the life, times, culture and music of the Beatles. 

Merseyside Maritime Museum 

The Mersey Partnership Tourism Awards: Winner - Best Visitor Attraction 2003
Set sail and drop anchor for a fun day out with the whole family at Merseyside Maritime Museum. Come and explore our large and varied collections that reflect the seafaring importance of Liverpool as a gateway to the world. Based in the Albert Dock, this shipshape museum contains four floors of fascinating galleries that explore the city’s maritime legacy. Displays look at Liverpool’s important role during the Second World War, life at sea with the merchant navy and the brand new
Titanic, Lusitania and the Forgotten Empress gallery. The Maritime Archive and Library also contains one of the finest collections of merchant shipping records in the UK.