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Preserved steam locomotive S&DJR 7F 2-8-0 No. 53809 crossing Butterley Reservior at the Midland Railway - Butterley heritage railway.
butterley reservoir divi gboards maybe near Ripley
Butterley Reservoir divi gboards maybe near Ripley
Padley Hall
Photo by Chris Morgan (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Western Upcast Colliery Headstock and Winding Gear, situated in the grounds of the Britain pit farm, part of the Midland Railway Centre attractions. Ripley was also a mining community with collieries owned until the Coal Nationalization Act of 1947 by Butterley Company. These included Ripley colliery worked from 1863–1948, Britain colliery worked 1918-1946, Ormonde 1908-1970 and more pits at Upper and Lower Hartshay, Whiteley, Waingrove, Bailey Brook, Exhibition, Loscoe, New Langley and Denby Hall.
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The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
The price is AU$185 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$185
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,395 reviews)
Great hotel

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham

4 out of 5
Waterfront Plaza Nottingham England
The price is AU$110 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$110
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,104 reviews)
Was really close to train station and public transport. There was a few shops near by. Very convenient.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Nottingham
St James Hotel, BW Premier Collection

St James Hotel, BW Premier Collection

4 out of 5
Rutland Street Nottingham England
The price is AU$118 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
AU$118
6 Apr - 7 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Very helpful staff. Had a great night's sleep. Short walk to centre.

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

St James Hotel, BW Premier Collection
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Field House

Field House

3.5 out of 5
37 The Delves Swanwick Alfreton England
Stay at this golf cottage in Alfreton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Midland Railway - Swanwick Junction and The West Shed ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Clean & large family home

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Field House
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! (916 reviews)
Upgrade the room tv

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Roomzzz Nottingham City
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 ...
10/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
Lovely cottage, nicely appointed and pool and hot tub really great and host really helpful ...will come again

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)
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East Midlands Designer Outlet

You can enjoy retail therapy at East Midlands Designer Outlet during your trip to Alfreton. Visit the spas and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

East Midlands Designer Outlet

Midland Railway - Swanwick Junction

Enjoy an outing to Midland Railway - Swanwick Junction during your stay in Alfreton. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Alfreton Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Alfreton at Alfreton Golf Club. Discover the beautiful countryside and top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

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Activities

Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

AU$19
per adult
Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History
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