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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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