Days out in Nottinghamshire - Thoresby Hall Hotel & Spa

Thoresby Hall Estate

Thoresby Hall Hotel is surrounded by Thoresby Park, acres of fields that form the Thoresby Estate, the park is a beautiful spot for a picnic or walk, and you will still be able to take in the breathtaking views of Thoresby Hall Hotel. Not only that Thoresby also hosts a Courtyard full of shops, Galleries and even a military museum.

The Thoresby Park is used for a whole host of fairs and shows, so whilst you’re staying at Thoresby Hall Hotel there is so much more to do.

Car and Bike Shows in the Park

Sunday 1 July 2012 – The 12th Japanese Auto Performance Show
Monday 27 August 2012 – The 35th Notts Classic Car, Bike and Mini Show.

For further information and dates of what’s on at Thoresby Park, please visit www.thoresbycourtyard.com

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Nottingham and Lincoln

Lincoln - Day at Lincoln Take a journey through time in historic Lincoln There are few more historic cities in Britain than Lincoln, and on this day trip you'll have the chance to trace at your own leisure its ancient roots.

Nottingham - Enjoy a trip into Nottingham, home to a combination of excellent modern shopping centres and traditional markets.

Distance by Car: 45 minutes

Visit Nottingham's tourist website: http://www.experiencenottinghamshire.com/

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Sherwood Forest and Visitor Centre

The Centre has been created in a Victorian Coach House and Stables and is now one of the largest and most innovative Art and Craft Centres in the country. There are 16 individual studios where artists and craftworkers hand make or hand finish a myriad of reasonably priced products. Don't miss The Major Oak which is said to have housed Robin Hood and is one of the most famous trees in England!

Distance by Car: 10 minutes

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Bakewell Town

Bakewell is a highly picturesque market town that crosses the River Wye and lies right in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Bakewell dates back to Saxon times and of course is home to the famous Bakewell pudding.

Distance by Car: 40 minutes

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Rufford Country Park

Rufford includes a country park with large areas of woodland and parkland at the heart of which are the picturesque remains of 12thC Rufford Abbey.

Distance by Car: 15 minutes

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Hardwick Hall

Hardwick Hall is one of Englands great show homes, and it stands as a memorial to the power - and ego - of its remarkable founder. A former landscape garden designed by James Paine in the 18thC. Contains the remains of several follies and the serpentine lake.

Distance by Car: 45 minutes

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Chatsworth House

Chatsworth, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, is one of the great Treasure Houses of England, set in the heart of the Peak District National Park.

Distance by Car: 1 hour

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Crich Tramway Museum

The National Tramway Museum offers a fun day out for all ages - the finest Transport museum of its type, with over 70 vintage steam, electric and horse-drawn trams from all over the world to ride upon.

Distance by Car: 60 minutes

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Clumber Park

Over 3800 acres of parkland with a double lime tree avenue, a fine Gothic revival chapel built 1886-89 for the 7th Duke of Newcastle. The house was demolished in 1938. There is a superb 80-acre lake, a stable block with restaurant, shop and information point, a classical bridge, temples, lawned Lincoln terrace and pleasure grounds.

Distance by Car: 10 minutes

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