Explore the most complete workhouse in existence and immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere as the audio guide (based on archive records) brings the 19th-century inhabitants back to life. Find out about poverty through the years with the help of the interactive displays, then meet the Reverend Becher, the founder of The Workhouse, in the […]
Wollaton Hall
Wollaton Hall is a spectacular Elizabethan mansion in the heart of Nottingham. It is a prominent Grade One Listed building and following its major programme of restoration, visitors are welcome to visit the hall and park. Picture of Wollaton Hall and Parks Standing on a natural hill three miles west of Nottingham City Centre, Wollaton […]
Southwell Minster
A large Roman villa occupied much of the present-day Minster curtilage. A panel of painted plaster, excavated from the bath-house of the villa, is now displayed on the wall of the south quire aisle and a fragment of mosaic (perhaps reworked for the Anglo-Saxon church) can be seen under the Bread Pews in the south […]
Newark Millgate Folk Museum
A collection of over 70,000 items that contains Archaeology, Costume, Natural History, Art, Photographs, Social History, Civil War and Military items. A small selection of objects from all of these areas are on display at the Museums in Permanent and Temporary Exhibitions As well as exhibitions, the museum offers an exciting programme of events ranging […]
Belton House
Winner of Sandford Award 1979, 2001, 2008. This fine example of Restoration architecture was built in 1685-8 for ‘Young’ Sir John Brownlow and featured in the BBC’s adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Enjoy stunning rooms displayed in 17th-century, Regency, Victorian and 1930s style.