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- Ryan T2 contributionsBrilliant visit to the museum yesterday, staff were fantastic and so helpful. We saw the trial and executions and thoroughly enjoyed the day. Great disabled access as well with a lift to all floorsWritten 22 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sharonNorfolk, UK6 contributionsIt was hard to fine the attraction due to lack of signs. Once inside the tour was approx an hour and no booking was required for two people.
Wear good shoes and explore up to 800 underground caves. These were man made through the centuries.
We enjoyed the tour.
Would recommend.Written 17 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Ali_shep1Clipstone, UK39 contributionsGreat day out. What a lovely location to give the kids 4-10 a day out. The park was suitable for all and the cafe next to it was great. Really friendly staff. We walked up to the hall and everyone enjoyed the exhibits. Especially enthralling was the needle artistry by Dr Willard Wigan. Amazing. Staff were all great and kids were able to explore. Great value - you only pay for parking. Cracking day that I’d highly recommend.Written 20 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Carrie RBristol, United Kingdom3 contributionsWe were short of time so were only there for just over an hour, not long enough to properly appreciate all that there was to see, but long enough to marvel at the ingenuity of the machinery. The Museum is run by amazingly enthusiastic volunteers who keep many of the exhibits in working order.Written 11 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- harry snorth yorkshire25 contributionsWe enjoyed a lovely visit to this museum with friends. We had a guided tour around all the rooms and machines and even had a try on the circular knitting machines. Our guides were enthusiastic and very knowledgeable about the history and the practical working of the machines. Well worth a visit.Written 8 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- funnello13Grimsby, UK120 contributionsFirst visit to this lovely well restored Victorian theatre, and what a pleasant surprise. Very sympathetically restored, comfortable and welcoming.
A very good experience, and one which will be repeated.Written 23 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - sharonNorfolk, UK6 contributionsI loved this attraction, no limit to how how you can stay. I declined to hold the haunted head though.
Anything possessed was locked in glass display cabinets.
Free cafe at the top,
This was recommended to me.Written 17 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - sharonNorfolk, UK6 contributionsI enjoyed the castle visit, plenty for kids to see and lots of history to read about. You can also put yourself into games.
A nice walk to get to the castle along the canal path. Two cafes inside as well and a gift shop. Spend as long as you wish exploring the castle and grounds.
A great view from the top.Written 17 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Denise R20 contributionsThis is for food mainly.
Vegan kitchen is inside the arena.
We had Hoisen( duck substitute) noodles.
Good portion size for £7.
Also there was a coffee station and soya and it milk available
Only downsize is nowhere to sit.
They should have small tables and chairs against the walks jnstead of high bar type tables . We had to stand up whilst eating.Written 16 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - The Codnor TravellerCodnor, UK56 contributionsJust a stones throw away from the Brian Clough statue is the beating heart of Nottingham, albeit a heart that is increasingly becoming encumbered with Arrhythmia - the Old Market Square.
A lot of older Nottingham folk still refer to this 12,000m² space (tye 2nd largest public space after Trafalgar Square!) as 'slab square', which seems quite apt really, given that it is merely a huge expanse of granite slabs in various hues and shades.
In spite of the fact that it is called the Old Market Square, this site is in fact not the
oldest market site in the city.
That particular accolade goes to the Weekday Cross area in The Lace Market, where the Saxons established the original setlement of Snottingaham that over the centuries became Nottingham.
Once the Normans had invaded and conquered England, Nottingham found itself effectively split in half, with the French Normans living and trading around the newly built Nottingham Castle, whilst the Saxons were living and trading up on the sandstone high ground that is today's Lace Market.
To encourage and facilitate trade between the two communities, William Peverel (who owned Nottingham Castle) hit upon the idea of creating a new market place, on neutral ground, equidistant between the Norman borough and the Saxon borough.
It is thanks to this 900 year old idea that we still know this site as Nottingham's Market Square. Indeed, The Old Market Square played host to Nottingham's world famous Goose Fair for 643 years, from 1284 until 1927.
Much has obviously changed since those days however. The Market Square once played host to the town's stocks - animal baiting took place here with regularity, and livestock was bought and sold. These days the only livestock being sold is the beef patties Five Guys sell to hipsters for extortionate rates, and the only animal baiting you'll find is when the police tell a group of youths to "move on."
Central to the Old Market Square is The Council House. Fear not though - this is no ordinary counil house. You wont find a bust-up old trampoline rusting out the back - you won't find any noise complaints or ASBOs - instead what you will find is a large imposing building in the classical design, lending it an almost timeless quality - though I suppose that theory is yet to be fully put to the test, as this building didn't come into being until the late 1920s, when it was officially opened by the man who would one day go on to be King Edward VIII.
Outside the council house are two beautiful stone lions that, much like Brian Clough and Robin Hood, are absolutely synonymous with the city. Indeed, the left lion (as you face the council house from the Market Square) has been the traditional meeting point for Nottingham folk for decades upon decades. Still to this day people arrange to meet "at the left lion." So famous has this lion become locally that it now has a regional magazine (The Left Lion) named in his honour.
The Lions actually have names - Agamemnon (left) and Menelaus (right). Naturally, as Greek Myth fades further into the past, and people become generally thicker, these names have been unofficially superceded by "Leo and Oscar" - names that the masses have more chance of being able to spell I suppose.
The Old Market Square had a very expensive, tax-pqyer funder update in 2007. This created the square you see today. There is a water feature in the square which replaced a couple of very dated fountains that had long ceased operating, and the old slabs (from where the locals derived the sobriquet of 'Slab Square') were replaced with the aforementioned granite. It does look very smart, if not slightly utilitarian.
Throughout the year The Old Market Square hosts various events - most notably the Nottingham Christmas Market (and elevated ice rink) and the summertime beach. These, whilst usually too busy and generally underwhelming, are undoubtedly good for the city, as the footfall is twentyfold.
Being originally from Nottingham I feel duty bound to wax lyrical about this place, however I can't. There is nothing really wrong with it, but it doesn't set the pulse racing either. I maintain that there is more that could be done with this space, and I hope that over the coming years, we will see more happen.
It's definitely worth a visit if you are in Nottingham.Written 7 March 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - MikeGlossop, UK616 contributionsFirst of three mills I’m visiting today and I must say it’s looking a bit sad without it’s sails and fantail. Fingers crossed they get the money for repairs to start.
Self guided tour to the top of the mill with interesting interactive science centre next door celebrating the work of the 19th century mathematician Green.
Drinks and snacks available and they still mill their own flour for sale.
Foggy day so couldn’t take advantage of the views available from the top.Written 27 October 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - HilsSleaford, UK134 contributionsThese guys are blooming amazing. We had a very small hen group(4) and tried everywhere to get in but because there was so few of us nobody wanted to know. Then I emailed these guys and they managed to book us in which was such ann easy and positive process they even managed to provide us with 3 activities BLIND FOLD DRIVING ASSAULT COURSE KNIFE AND ACE THROWING…. All at short notice
We arrived and not sure what to expect but boy what a great team of guys and great activities we had mark and he was hilarious and so much fun as well as being evil at some points. Our group had the best time doing these activities and are so pleased we found this great place we’ll definitely be returning so much fun and the assault course was a killer but so great to have done it. Guys thanks for a fantastic time and making our hen some fabulous memories mark you were awesome thanks. I can’t recommend this place and these guys enoughWritten 12 June 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nottingham
- The top attractions to visit in Nottingham are:
- Wollaton Hall and Park
- National Justice Museum
- The City of Caves
- The Arboretum
- Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall
- The best outdoor activities in Nottingham according to Tripadvisor travellers are: See all outdoor activities in Nottingham on Tripadvisor
- The most popular things to do in Nottingham with children according to Tripadvisor travellers are:
- Framework Knitters' Museum
- Sherwood Forest Activity Centre
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