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Nottingham is the largest city in the East Midlands. Over the centuries it has been home to many different races and cultures. During Anglo Saxon times it’s name was Snottingham as the Saxon chief was called Snot. Then in 867 AD Vikings from Denmark captured the town and they held onto the fortified town along with 4 other similar towns. 

The city is well known for lace production, earlier on, in the 15th century, the city was also famous for alabaster religious sculptures that were exported across the world. Then during the industrial revolution textiles were the pre-eminent industry in the town. Nottingham remained famous for this trade until the end of the second world war, when cheaper imports became more widely available. In recent times, the buildings associated with the textile industry have been restored to their former glory. 

So just what is there for you to do when you visit Nottingham?

1.     The Tales Of Robin Hood – This attraction allows you to travel back in time to when Robin Hood and his Merry Men roamed the forests surrounding this city in medieval times. The museum offers a range of films and live shows reconstructing the times of this folk hero and there is an adventure ride to take and you could even have a try at some archery as well.

2.    The Galleries Of Justice – On this historic site you can learn about 300 years of crime and punishment that occurred in the city. It is situated in the heart of Nottingham’s Lace Market which is located in the very centre of the city. The site was used as a court and a prison until as recently as the 1980s. You have the chance during your visit to this wonderful attraction to watch a real trial take place in the Victorian Courtroom and witness the prisoner being sentenced and then taken down to the cells. If you have time, you should take a trip around the medieval caves below the courts.

3.    Wollaton Hall & Park – This can be found a few miles outside the city and also boasts a natural history museum. Tracing its roots back to the time of Queen Elizabeth I this was designed by Robert Smythson and was finally completed in 1588. You can look around the house and the Natural History Museum one is able to explore the 500 acre park that surrounds it. You can also look around the Tudor kitchens.

Choose your Nottingham accommodation from this list.