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…
Distance:
3.9 miles
away
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…
Distance:
4 miles
away
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…
Distance:
4.1 miles
away
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…
Distance:
4.8 miles
away
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…
Distance:
6.5 miles
away
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.…
Distance:
5.1 miles
away