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Sherwood Castle Ltd
Rufford Lane
Rufford
Newark
Notts. NG22 9DG
Tel: 01623 824400
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Previous guests of Sherwood Castle Holiday Forest have recommended the following castles and historical venues as being an enjoyable day out. Each is within easy driving distance.
10 HISTORIC VENUES TO ENJOY
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Belvoir Castle (1 hour - 30 miles drive)
Belvoir Castle, Grantham, Leicestershire, NG32 1PG
Tel: 01476 871002
Web: www.belvoircastle.com
In the 19th century, the total reconstruction of the castle destroyed the medieval fortress but it left us with a dramatic Gothic Revival Castle.
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Bolsover Castle (34 mins - 15 miles drive)
Derbyshire - S44 6PR
Tel: 01246 822844
Web : www.english-heritage.org.uk
Dominating the countryside, Bolsover occupies the site of a medieval castle built by the Peverel family shortly after the Norman Conquest.
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Chatsworth (50 mins - 30 miles drive)
Bakewell, Derbyshire - DE45 1PP
Tel: 01246 565300
Web : www.chatsworth.org
One of Britain's famous historic houses. Breathtaking garden with fantastic water features, farmyard, adventure playground, restaurants.
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Gainsborough Old Hall (40 mins - 25 miles drive)
Parnell Street, Gainsborough, Lincolnshire - DN21 2NB
Tel: 01427 612669
Web : www.english-heritage.org.uk
Lovely half-timbered manor begun about 1460. Pilgrim Fathers met here and in nearby Churches of Scrooby, Babworth & Austerfield.
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Hardwick Hall (National Trust) (45 min - 18 miles drive)
Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S44 5QJ
Tel: 01246 850430 / 01246 850431
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Spectacular Tudor treasure house with outstanding 16th and 17th-century tapestries and embroideries. Fine historic parklands.
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Lincoln Castle (50 min - 26 miles drive)
Castle Hill. Lincoln. LN1 3AA
Tel: 01522 511068
Web: www.castlexplorer.co.uk
A walk around the ramparts and the walls gives a magnificent view of the six acre Castle complex, and panoramic views of the Cathedral.
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Nottingham Castle (35 min - 19 miles drive)
Friar Lane, Off Maid Marian Way, Nottingham NG1 6EL
Tel: 0115 9153700
Web: www.castleuk.net
A 17th century ducal mansion built on the site of the original Medieval Castle, overlooking the city of Nottingham. Lots to explore!
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Rufford Abbey & Country Park (5 min – 1.5 miles drive)
Ollerton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9DF
Tel: 01623 822944
Web: www.ruffordcraftcentre.org.uk
Parkland with 25 acre lake and ruins of a 12th century Cistercian abbey. Restored Orangery, woodland walks, formal gardens & refreshments.
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Southwell Minster (25 min - 12.5 miles drive)
Southwell, Notts NG25 0HD
Tel : 01636 812649
Web: www.southwellminster.org.uk
Regarded as one of the most beautiful churches in Britain, Southwell Minster dates from 1108. The Minster is renowned for its Norman nave.
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Southwell Workhouse (National Trust) (24 min – 12.5 miles drive)
Upton Road, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0PT Tel: 01636 817250 Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The best-preserved workhouse in England. Explore the workshops and dormitories. Play 'The Master's Punishment' game.
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Wollaton Hall and Park (35 min - 20 miles drive)
Wollaton, Nottingham, NG8 2AE
Tel: 0115 9153900
Web : www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Set in over 500 acres of deer park, Wollaton Hall is a Tudor building. Now home to the city's Natural History and Industrial Museum.
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