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Nottingham Tourist Attractions and Nottingham Sightseeing
(Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK)
An enthralling tourist destination with an appealing past, the city of Nottingham is full of family attractions. There is plenty of daytime and evening entertainment on offer, including multi-screen cinema complexes, ten leisure centres, and a number of theatres, such as the Nottingham Playhouse at the Wellington Circus, and also the Royal Centre on Theatre Square.
Discounted tandem tickets are often available for a number of the city's top tourist attractions, with admission to two separate attractions, such as the city caves and the Tales of Robin Hood centre. Here are Nottingham's main tourist attractions.
Nottingham Tourist Attractions: Organised Tours / The Nottingham Experience - 10 Northdale Road, Bakersfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG3 7GD, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)115 911 5005
Take a trip around the city with knowledgeable and experienced guides from the Nottingham Experience. Offering an interesting, informative and enjoyable insight into the city's legendary past, walking, car and minibus tours are all available and can be customised to suit your needs when organised in advance.
Nottingham tourist attraction open: daily, hours vary
Nottingham tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for children
Nottingham Tourist Attractions: The Tales of Robin Hood - 30-38 Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6GF, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)115 948 3284
The life of local legend Robin Hood is celebrated at this rather commercialised tourist attraction. With a fun ride that takes you on a journey past life-like models of Nottingham Castle, Sherwood Forest and the character's many swashbuckling adventures, the Tales of Robin Hood also features an archery area with costumed 'outlaws', brass rubbing and a small cinema screen. There is also medieval banqueting on some nights, as the evening approaches, where guests congregate for a quick drink at the nearby Tucks Tavern.
Nottingham tourist attraction open: daily, May to September - 10:00 to 18:00; October to April - 10:00 to 17:30
Nottingham tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for children
Nottingham Tourist Attractions: Original Ghost Walk - Ye Olde Salutation Inn, Houndsgate, Maid Marion Way, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 7AA, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)1623 721 003
Founded in 1993, the Original Ghost Walk takes you around many of the city's oldest parts, close to Nottingham Castle and leading you to many haunted and spooky places. Starting out from Ye Olde Salutation Inn, the tour lasts just over one hour and ends at the ghostly caves beneath the inn.
Nottingham tourist attraction open: Saturday - 19:00
Nottingham tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for children under 12 and families, recommended for children aged 9 or above
Nottingham Tourist Attractions: National Ice Centre and Nottingham Arena - Bolero Square, The Lace Market, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1LA, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)115 853 3000
Built at a cost of more than £40 million, the spectacular National Ice Centre and Nottingham Arena has become one of the country's leading venues of its kind and can be found in the aptly named Bolero Square. Boasting two enormous, Olympic-size rinks and also good conference capabilities, the National Ice Centre opens daily for public use. Ice skating lessons are available here, together with skate hire and refreshments. One of the centre's ice rinks is often covered over, becoming a huge venue for concerts, with a capacity of approximately 10,000 people.
Nottingham tourist attraction open: box office open daily, hours of actual events vary
Nottingham tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for senior citizens and children
Nottingham Tourist Attractions: Broadway Cinema and Media Centre - 14-18 Broadstreet, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 3AL, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)115 959 6611
Housed in a particularly stylish, contemporary building, the Broadway Cinema and Media Centre stands in the very centre of the Hockley area and features two main auditoriums, many individual meeting rooms, and a packed calendar of events, including concerts, exhibitions, dancing, screenings of independent films and more.
Nottingham tourist attraction open: daily, hours vary
Nottingham tourist attraction admission: charge, discounts for senior citizens, children under 12 and card holders
Nottingham Tourist Attractions: Greenwood Bonsai Nursery - Ollerton Road, Arnold, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 8PR, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)115 920 5757
Suiting those with a taste for the orient and the attractions of Japanese gardening, Greenwood Bonsai Nursery is located in the nearby town of Arnold, in the city's north-eastern suburbs. Set in more than 12 acres / 5 hectares of scenic countryside, the nursery is owned and managed by famous bonsai artist Harry Tomlinson and features a range of small trees for sale, at varying levels of quality. Many trees have been imported directly from Japan, together with plenty of accessories, including many pots and tools.
Nottingham tourist attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Nottingham tourist attraction admission: free
Nottingham Tourist Attractions: Cornerhouse - Burton Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4DB, England, UK
Tel: +44 (0)115 950 5168
The Nottingham Cornerhouse is a major multi-screen cinema complex and entertainment venue, featuring bars, top restaurants, an arcade with state-of-the-art computer games, nightclubs, a health and beauty section, and also several small shops. A great place to come in the evenings, there is always something to see or do here, with the recently opened Nottingham Circus Casino being a particular highlight, featuring an extensive selection of gaming tables, poker competitions and slots lounge.
Nottingham tourist attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Nottingham tourist attraction admission: free, charge for some attractions, including cinema and nightclub
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