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Attenborough Nature Centre, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham,
NG9 6DY. Tel: 0115 972 1777. A haven for wildlife. Education,
Visitor & Conference Facilities. The Nature Centre is entirely
on one level with all rooms fully accessible. Disabled parking
spaces are approximately 100m from the entrance to the Centre.
About 3 miles south of Nottingham.
Nottingham Castle, Friar
Lane, Off Maid Marian Way, Nottingham, NG1 6EL. Tel: 0115 915
3700. A magnificent 17th century mansion built on the site of
the original Medieval Castle, with spectacular views across the
city. Castle Cave Tours. Nottingham Castle is 10 minutes walk
from Nottingham City centre.
Newstead Abbey, Newstead Abbey Park, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire,
NG15 8NA. Tel: (01623) 455 900. Newstead Abbey is a beautiful
historic house set in a glorious landscape of gardens and parkland
within the heart of Nottinghamshire. The Abbey's most famous
owner was the poet, Lord Byron. www.newsteadabbey.org.uk. About
8 miles north of Nottingham.
White Post Farm Centre,
Farnsfield, Notts. NG22 8HL. Tel: (01623) 882977. Awarded Visitor
Attraction of the Year (over 100,000 visitors) in the East Midlands
Tourism Excellence in England Awards. A great day out for all
of the family! Come along and make friends with over 3000 animals
from the instantly recognisable to the more unusual including
meerkats, llamas and wallabies. www.whitepostfarmcentre.co.uk.
About 10 miles north of Nottingham.
Papplewick Pumping Station, off Longdale Lane, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire,
NG15 9AJ. Tel: 0115 963 2938. A late Victorian waterworks with
James Watt beam engine in ornate engine house with intricate
brasswork and stained glass windows. Engines are steamed at Bank
Holidays and other selected weekends. www.papplewickpumpingstation.co.uk.
About 8 miles north of Nottingham.
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