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PLACES OF INTEREST NEARBY NEWARK
ROBIN HOOD COUNTRY
Nottinghamshire lies in the heart of the East Midlands, and its delightful
countryside provides an ever-changing landscape. This county has been home to many
famous people including the Pilgrim Fathers, Byron, and D. H. Lawrence. There is
much to see and many places to visit e.g. Arts and Craft Centres, Museums,
National Trust Homes and, of course, Sherwood Forest. Below is just a selection
of some of the places of interest.....
Chatsworth House and Gardens
www.chatsworth-house.co.uk
D. H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum Tel: 01773 763312 www.emnet.co.uk/Museums/DHLawrence/
Elsham Hall Country and Wildlife Park www.brigg.com/elsh.html
International Showground Newark Tel: 01636 702627
Hull Deep Aquarium Tel: 01482 381000
Longdale Craft Centre Tel: 01623 794858
Mansfield Museum and Art Gallery Tel: 01623 663088 www.mansfield.gov.uk
Museum of Dolls and Bygone Childhood
Tel: 01636 821364
Newark Air Museum Tel: 01636 707170 www.newarkairmuseum.co.uk
Newark Castle Tel: 01636 611908
Newstead Abbey (Family home of Lord Byron)
Tel: 01623 793557 www.newsteadabbey.org.uk
Nottingham Heritage Centre Tel: 0115 940 5705
Nottinghamshire Falconry & Raptor Centre
Tel: 01636 610567
Papplewick Pumping Station Tel: 0115 963 2938 www.papplewickpumpingstation.co.uk
Sherwood Forest Country Park & Visitor Centre
Tel: 01623 823202
Southwell Minster Tel: 01636 812649
Sundown Adventure Land 01777 248274
Wollaton Hall Tel: 01159 244602
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