Pinxton Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
![Pinxton Wharf in w:Derbyshire. Not just another pub geograph! Pinxton Wharf is the northern terminus of the Cromford Canal LinkExternal link , which opened up local coalfields and Pinxton porcelain to a wide market via the Erewash Canal. From here, an early railway (the Mansfield and Pinxton) was opened in 1819 to connect Mansfield with the canal system. Tickets to travel on the horse drawn line could be bought at the Boat Inn. OSGB36: geotagged! SK 45 54 [1000m precision] WGS84: 53:5.1472N 1:19.3280W](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000454861/0ac2fce9-5b70-459d-a3ec-4449245bc3d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Pinxton
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
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
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa
Pretty hotel. We had a wonderful stay in room 121. The suite had a beautiful 4 poster and the bathroom a huge roll top bath. We visited the spa and had an excellent breakfast. Lovely stay. Will return.
Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway
Top class hospitality
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Roomzzz Nottingham City
Amazing room. Staff were lovely. Definitely be coming again.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)
Lovely cottage, nicely appointed and pool and hot tub really great and host really helpful ...will come again
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
St Mary's Quarters
Room was clean and well kept. Good location with car parks close by.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
City Ground
Catch an event at City Ground during your trip to Nottingham. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.
Wollaton Hall
See the real-life Wayne Manor from the Batman franchise and explore its fascinating museum and vast scenic grounds where deer roam.
Nottingham Castle
Hear tales of sieges, civil war, high treason and Robin Hood in this historic castle that conceals a labyrinth of underground tunnels.
Activities
Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History
- Peak District National Park
- Chatsworth House
- Donington Park Racing Circuit
- University of Nottingham
- Sherwood Forest Country Park
- Theatre Royal
- Nottingham Trent University Clifton Campus
- Wollaton Hall
- Nottingham Castle
- Dovedale National Nature Reserve
- Eden Hall Day Spa
- Queen's Medical Centre
- Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
- Elvaston Castle
- Bolsover Castle
- Clumber Park
- Royal Derby Hospital
