MuseumsNottinghamshire

Weapon Handling DaysCome along and meet our resident weapons expert, swords, helmets, maces and axes are just a few examples of the medieval weaponry you can view, handle and learn about. Feel the weight of the chain mail that knights would have had to wear under their…

Travel with us through 3 centuries of crime and punishment reliving the lives, trials and executions of the most unfortunate inhabitants of the land. Experience a real trial in the authentic Victorian courtroom before being sentenced and 'sent down' to the original cells and caves deep within…

Discover a hidden world beneath the streets of Nottingham. Nottingham Caves are a unique 750‐year‐old cave system situated beneath a modern day shopping centre. A digital audio tour guides you through the only remaining underground medieval tannery in England, beer cellars, an air raid shelter and the…

Millgate Museum is closed to visitors now as we are in the process of developing a new museum with a National Civil War Centre on the Old Magnus Buildings site Appletongate. This new museum will replace the exhibitions at Millgate and the Gilstrap Centre.At the Resource centre we…

The museum is open to the public every day except December 24th, 25th, 26th and January 1st. Half the aircraft and cockpit sections are displayed under cover, along with the artefact and engine displays, so indifferent weather need not spoil your visit. The museum's collection currently stands at…

Visit Wollaton Hall and Park's Industrial Museum, with a wonderful display of Textile, Transport and Technology from Nottingham's past on display, including favourites like the Basford Beam Engine, a fully operational analogue telephone network that you can see working whilst you chat, a display of cycles, motor cycles…

Creswell Crags is a limestone gorge honeycombed with caves and smaller fissures. There are many exciting and interesting things to do at Creswell Crags. Visit the Age of Ice exhibition in the Museum and Education Centre. Cave tours are one of the most popular activities on…

D. H. Lawrence Heritage lets you explore the very heart of working class Victorian life through the home of the Lawrence Family. Discover how the Victorians really lived within this Nottinghamshire mining community. The early home of 'Bert Lawrence' is an astounding re‐creation of…

A large collection of Victorian dolls, prams, cots and toys. There are also hand made character dolls depicting the Royal family and film stars. Opening Times: Mon. ‐ Thurs. : 10. 30am ‐ 12noon & 2‐5pm; Sat. & Sun. : 10.…

The park comprises over 3800 acres of peaceful woods, open heath and rolling farmland, with a superb serpentine lake at its heart and the longest avenue of lime trees in Europe. Part of Nottinghamshire's famed 'Dukeries', Clumber was formerly home to the Dukes of Newcastle. The…

Nottingham Castle is a magnificent 17th century ducal mansion built on the site of the original medieval castle, with spectacular views across the city. It houses a vibrant museum and art gallery with collections of silver, glass, armour and paintings, plus fifteen centuries of Nottingham history. …

Browse around the Visitor Centre shops or relax after a stroll in the Forest Table Restaurant. Take a walk to the mighty Major Oak, pick up one of our fun family nature trails, or just stand and admire the weird and wonderful shapes of the ancient oak…