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Remains of bridge, Eastwood Lock Remains of an old bridge by Eastwood Lock on the Erewash Canal. The Erewash Valley was a key industrial site, with the canals and railways linking here, plus at least one colliery by the Erewash River. This bridge used to carry one of the railways linking the canal, the colliery and the main rail network.
Remains of bridge, Eastwood Lock Remains of an old bridge by Eastwood Lock on the Erewash Canal. The Erewash Valley was a key industrial site, with the canals and railways linking here, plus at least one colliery by the Erewash River. This bridge used to carry one of the railways linking the canal, the colliery and the main rail network.
Nottingham Canal The line of the disused Nottingham Canal is marked by a row of flower and plant growth, rather than by water.
Nottingham Canal Nature Reserve. This section of the Nottingham Canal is in water and this has many ducks, coots and moorhens all of which made a hasty retreat when they saw me approaching! The Nottingham Canal was a 14.75 mile (23.6km) long canal between Langley Mill in Derbyshire and Nottingham to supplement the adjacent Erewash Canal (see 832810). It opened in 1796 carrying coal from the coal fields to the City of Nottingham, the River Trent and beyond. With the advent of the railways canal traffic declined and the canal was closed in 1937. The southern section is now part of the River Trent Navigation. Since 1977, the Broxtowe Borough Council has owned and maintained the upstream sections from Wollaton to Langley Mill as a nature reserve and walking trail.
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Mansfield Road Recreation Centre With the children's playground and Durban House at the bottom.
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The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,392 reviews)
Hotel was lovely and the beds were comfortable. Really pleasant staff and would recommend the hotel. However wasn’t a fan of 5 WhatsApp messages plus Expedia messages from them think it was a bit too much. Apart from that everything else was great

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Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa

Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Chesterfield Road Chesterfield England
The price is AU$120 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$120
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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Stay at this spa hotel in Chesterfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
We took our little dog with us and the only place we could eat whilst with her was the conservatory. This is a nice space but the floor was not cleaned from when we arrived and had something to eat there (a chip was dropped on the floor). It was still there with other crumbs late morning Sunday which ...

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

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DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway

DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway

4 out of 5
Nuthall Road Nottingham England
The price is AU$138 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
AU$138
5 Apr - 6 Apr
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
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Roomzzz Nottingham City

Roomzzz Nottingham City

4 out of 5
Stanley Place Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (913 reviews)
Amazing room. Staff were lovely. Definitely be coming again.

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5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

Ashbourne Derbyshire
Stay at this cottage in Thorpe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
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Lovely cottage, nicely appointed and pool and hot tub really great and host really helpful ...will come again

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St Mary's Quarters

St Mary's Quarters

4 out of 5
26-28 High Pavement Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and Trent Bridge ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
Room was clean and well kept. Good location with car parks close by.

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University of Nottingham featuring street scenes and heritage elements

University of Nottingham

Overlooking a lake, the spire of the Trent Building is one of Nottingham’s most distinctive sites, representing over 135 years of higher education in the city.

University of Nottingham
Theatre Royal showing theatre scenes, street scenes and a city

Theatre Royal

Watch an entertaining show and learn about the city’s dramatic arts scene at this prominent theater. Meet friends for a pre-show chat in the bar or restaurant.

Theatre Royal
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham

Trent Bridge

You can find out about the history of Nottingham with a visit to Trent Bridge. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

Trent Bridge
The home of Nottingham Forest and has been since 1898

City Ground

Catch an event at City Ground during your trip to Nottingham. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

City Ground
Nottingham featuring a castle, heritage architecture and a fountain

Wolla­ton Hall

See the real-life Wayne Manor from the Batman franchise and explore its fascinating museum and vast scenic grounds where deer roam.

Wolla­ton Hall
Nottingham Castle which includes heritage elements and château or palace

Nottingham Castle

Hear tales of sieges, civil war, high treason and Robin Hood in this historic castle that conceals a labyrinth of underground tunnels.

Nottingham Castle

Activities

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)

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Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

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AU$19
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Nottingham showing markets, an administrative building and a city

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Balloon landing at Laceyfields Road. Looking across the Erewash towards Eastwood
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Langley Mill