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Title: “Nottingham: Where Legends Live and Hidden Gems Shine”
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My #NottinghamTrip was a spontaneous escape that turned into one of the most unexpectedly charming city breaks I’ve had in the UK. Known to many as the land of Robin Hood, Nottingham is so much more than legend—it’s a vibrant, compact city full of creativity, caves, castles, and cool corners that truly surprised me.
I started my day at the iconic Nottingham Castle, perched above the city with sweeping views. The newly renovated museum and grounds were worth every minute, with immersive exhibits that explore the city’s turbulent history—from civil wars to rebellions—and yes, plenty of Robin Hood lore too.
Just below the castle, I popped into Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, said to be England’s oldest inn. Built into the rock beneath the castle, it's cozy, quirky, and atmospheric—perfect for a pint and a moment of time travel.
From there, I explored the City of Caves—a vast underground network carved beneath Nottingham’s streets. It was wild to walk beneath modern buildings and find myself in medieval tanneries, WWII air raid shelters, and ancient dwellings.
I had lunch in the Lace Market, once a world hub for textile design and now a trendy district packed with indie cafés, galleries, and boutiques. I found a cozy café tucked between old red-brick buildings and enjoyed a fresh sourdough sandwich and oat flat white while watching creative locals pass by.
The afternoon was spent relaxing in Wollaton Park, where I spotted deer and explored Wollaton Hall, the stunning Elizabethan mansion that played Wayne Manor in The Dark Knight Rises. A must-visit for Batman fans and history buffs alike.
Best Time to Visit:
Visit in spring (April–May) or early autumn (September–October) for comfortable weather and colorful landscapes. Summer is lively, especially during festivals like Nottingham Riverside Festival.
Location Tip:
Stay near Old Market Square—everything is within walking distance, and you’ll feel the heartbeat of the city right outside your door.
Bonus Tip:
Take a half-day trip to Sherwood Forest and walk the same ancient oaks that Robin Hood once roamed. Don’t miss the legendary Major Oak!
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500 acres of parkland nearby the city centre of Nottingham. The grounds house a Grade I listed Elizabethan mansion and gardens. It’s free to enter the hall with no ticket needed to view the collections of wildlife. The gardens and grounds of the park and lake are a beautiful walk. Current pictures taken in Autumn don’t do the colours justice. Autumn is also rutting season so visitors should give the deer their space. The deer are all wild and there are 2 herds, of red deer and fallow. Many locals also use the park for walking their dogs and dogs are to be kept on leash. There is a great children’s playground and coffee shop down at the bottom car park and also a nice little cafe/restaurant up by the hall. Plus steam museum. There are ducks and swans on the lake. Check online for the opening times as they change through the year when the gates are closed at dusk. There are also different events throughout the year such as Christmas lights, concerts, movie nights etc…
Beautiful park, free to enter, pay and display for parking. Grounds are well kept. Shame some people don’t read the signs and get too close to the deer and forget these are wild animals.
The Walleton Chamber feels more like a big manor. It's really beautiful. There's a golf course. It feels like a rich area. The scenery is still great. There are many trees and the environment is very beautiful.
I think this place can be called a manor house, very large and very beautiful and magnificent, its main building is very tall, very luxurious Victorian architectural style, the interior is even more exquisite.
We often joke about who has a mine in the house, the owner of this castle really has a mine in the house, he is the owner of the coal mine, the money has built this very gorgeous castle, there is a big park in front of it, there are some deer
The whole building was built in 1588, a very typical Victorian building, with a tall exterior, a very complicated and exquisite appearance of lines, a very luxurious interior, and a lot of rare antiques.
The building, a wealthy land and coal mine owner, was built in the second half of the 19th century and was large in scale, especially with its many interior rooms, each carefully decorated and beautifully decorated.