Nottinghamshire is a county that’s good at spinning a yarn. So many myths and legends seem to spring from its ancient countryside you’d be forgiven for thinking it was a county populated solely by poets and scriptwriters. It is, nevertheless, a county packed with tranquil and picturesque countryside, from lush arable land to old meadows, to ancient forests and from old castles to classic country pubs. Birthplace of writers such as Lord Byron and D H Lawrence this is the most English of counties, sat in the heart of the land and at the heart of English history too.
To glimpse some of that history one of the first places to go should be Newark, to visit both St. Mary Magdalene Church and the ruins of Newark medieval castle. Retford too, in the north of Nottinghamshire is packed with old Georgian buildings and for a more literary twist, it is worth checking out Newstead Abbey, home to Lord Byron and Eastwood, the town that inspired DH Lawrence. Best of all is Nottingham itself - from the Georgian Buildings dotted around Oxford Street to the elaborately gothic St. Barnabas Cathedral or the medieval Nottingham Castle, this is a wonderful city. Other exhibits worth checking out include Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery, the Galleries of Justice and the Brewhouse Yard Museum.
Of course no description of Nottinghamshire and its countryside would be complete without mentioning the most famous part of all; Sherwood Forest. The forest, along with the Vale of Belvoir, lives up to its billing and is truly a beautiful spot. Once there, highlights include the Major Oak, home to Robin Hood and St. Mary’s Church in Edwinstowe, where he is said to have married Maid Marion. Sherwood Forest Country Park itself is worth walking around and contains hundreds of trails for walkers and cyclists. From vibrant city life to fantastic scenery and living legends, Nottinghamshire has it all.
Royal Concert Hall, NottinghamKatherine Jenkins first rose to stardom in 1998. She is a hugely popular Welsh Mezzo soprano and classical musician. Jenkins graduated with honours from the Royal Academy of Music then worked as a freelance singing teacher. Whilst waiting for her 'big break' she worked, for a time, as a tour guide o the London Eye before securing her amazing 6 album deal with Universal Records. Now one of the top 20 millionaires in the land she has become phenomenally successful as a live performer and recording artist.…
Nottingham Arena, NottinghamAchieving second place on ITV's The X Factor in 2009, Olly Murs debut single named Please Don't Let Me Go' hit the top spot on the UK's Singles Chart, and his second single Thinking of Me reached number four. Of Latvian descent, Olly signed a joint deal between Epic Records and Syco Music in 2010, and will shortly be co-presenting the eighth series of The Xtra Factor, the companion show to the X Factor.…
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Rock City, NottinghamHailing from Scotland, the classic eighties band, Big Country, are best known for their big anthems, In A Big Country, and Fields Of Fire. This gutsy guitar band have a truly authentic sound created by blending their big guitar sound with folk accents from their mother country. With eight albums and almost thirty singles under their belt, they are one of the best loved British bands around. During the eighties, they were seldom out of the charts with five Top Ten hits to their name. Their farewell tour took place in 2000. Following the death of the original lead singer, Stuart Adamson, …
James Morrison, a BRIT Award-winning singer-songwriter hails from Warwickshire, is a critically acclaimed artist who has produced several chart topping singles and albums that appeal to a large audience. Influenced by the likes of Otis Reading, Al Green and Stevie Wonder, he has built up a loyal army of fans, and his concerts and gigs often sell out quickly, so if you want to see James live in action here at "&venue_name&", you need to get tickets quick!…
Nottingham Playhouse, NottinghamMulti award winning stand-up, television and movie star, Omid Djalili is back on tour with his brand new comedy show. A firm favourite at the Edinburgh Festival with his legendary performances, Omid’s stand-up awards include Time Out Award for Best Stand Up, the EMMA Award, South Bank Award nominee and Perrier Award nominee.…
Tinchy Stryder is the stage name for Kwasi Danquah, English rapper and performer. At only 5'1'', the name 'Tinchy' dates back to a childhood nick name yet his career has soared to great heights including collaborations with the likes of N-Dubz for the song 'Number 1' (No.1 in UK charts). He has released three albums to date, 'Star in the Hood' in 2007, 'Catch 22' which brought him mainstream success and most recently 'Third Strike' in 2010.…
Rescue Rooms, NottinghamEnglish Folk musician Seth Lakeman was born and raised in Devon and along with his brothers Sam and Sean has played a variety of instruments and recorded folk music in their own band first of all. Seth's solo career was launched in 2002 when he released his debut album 'The Punch Bowl' to much critical acclaim. Subsequent album releases were; 'Kitty Jay' in 2004, 'Freedom Fields' in 2006, 'Poor man's Heaven' in 2008 and 'Hearts and Mind's' in 2010. Seth's instrumental range includes vocals, banjo, fiddle, viola and guitar.…
Nottingham Royal Centre, NottinghamRebecca Ferguson, a singer songwriter from Liverpool first caught public's eye in 2010 when she was fighting her way to the stars in the popular star search show The X Factor, where she finished as a runner-up. Her astonishing vocal abilities and unique character quickly gained the sympathy of the public. Overtly shy, but incredibly talented, Rebecca Ferguson prophesied her success with the first audition song she performed: "The Change is Gonna Come" by Sam Cooke. Not winning the title didn't stop her from pursuing her dream to perform. Her debut single "Nothing's Real but Love", which she co…
Nottingham Royal Centre, NottinghamDavid Hasselhoff has a large resume in the world of entertainment, having worked as a singer, actor, producer and businessman. His acting roles in Knight Rider and Baywatch have made him a star world-wide. During the time he was filming Baywatch, David Hasselhoff launched his music career. Although his success was very limited in his home of America, he had a number one hit in Germany in 1989 with his single ‘Looking for Freedom.’ In 2006, his fan base attempted to resurrect the popularity of this song as it was made available for online purchase. It sold over 40,000 copies in just…
Katherine JenkinsSunday, 12 February 2012Opera And Classical - watch Katherine Jenkins live at Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire on the Sunday, 12 February 2012. Compare ticket prices and save on the best seats in the house!
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Majestic TheatreOur spotlight theatre/performing arts centre of the week is Majestic Theatre, located in Retford. See what shows and performances are on this week at Majestic Theatre.
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Nottingham Industrial MuseumVisit 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 …Location: Nottingham
Some other fun family days out in Nottinghamshire are:
Newark Air MuseumNottingham National Ice Centre LtdThe Galleries Of Justice MuseumCreswell Crags Museum and Heritage CentreMillgate Museum
Creswell Crags Museum and Heritage CentreCreswell 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 the site. An experienc…Location: Creswell
Some other notable historic attractions in Nottinghamshire are:
White Post Modern Farm CentreDH Lawrence HeritageMillgate MuseumThe Galleries Of Justice MuseumNottingham CastleRufford Abbey and Country ParkNewark Air MuseumCaves of NottinghamClumber ParkNottingham Industrial MuseumWolllaton Hall, Gardens And Deer Park
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