Luxury Log Cabins in Nottinghamshire with Private Hot Tubs

No visit to this area would be complete without a trip to the legendary home of one of the most famous men in history.

This 450-acre country park attracts around 350,000 visitors a year, with its, picturesque scenery, history, wildlife and ancient oak trees, including the renowned "Major Oak".

Thought to be almost a thousand years old, is estimated to weigh a massive 23 tons and has branches that stretch for 92 feet,

Take a leisurely stroll through the leafy glades, relax with a cuppa in the restaurant or browse the visitor centre shops. The park is also home to the annual Robin Hood festival which takes place the first week in august.

Set in 500 acres of magnificent parkland and gardens this grade 1 listed Elizabethan country house dates to the 1580's.

Sitting atop a hill 3-miles west of Nottingham, it is home to Nottingham's Industrial museum, the city's Natural History Museum and the Yard Gallery along with its own reconstructed interiors.

Experience the grandeur of the upper house, visit the kitchens and servant's quarters to see life below stairs and marvel at the stunning architecture.

Outside deer roam freely around the park and there are some beautiful areas to explore including the walled botanical garden and the immaculate formal gardens, perfect to sit and relax on a warm summer's day.

Carved out of sandstone, this huge labyrinth of 500 caves can be found underneath the streets of Nottingham and are not surprisingly, a popular family attraction.

During this archeological journey, you will see the country's sole medieval underground tannery, the remains of Victorian slums and the Anderson air raid shelter where local people sought refuge during the Nottingham Blitz of World War 2.

Said to be one of the most haunted places in England, there are regular ghost tours throughout the year, though these can be scary and are not for the faint-hearted so maybe leave gran and the kids back at your Nottinghamshire hot tub cottage.

Boasting spectacular views over the city Nottingham Castle has a rich and chequered past. It was the starting point of the civil war and boasts a great deal of intrigue, long sieges and grisly murders during its long history.

Nowadays it is home to some beautiful art galleries, the Sherwood Foresters Regimental Museum and a wide range of exhibitions and events throughout the year.

The six acres of Victorian gardens include a medieval themed playground for the little ones and a covered picnic area, make this majestic castle perfect for a family day out.

Being a landlocked county the last thing you would expect to see during your holiday in Nottinghamshire is a beach, however every year during the summer months the Old Market Square gets filled with over 300 tons of sand.

Relax in an old-fashioned deck chair with an ice-cream, while the kids build castles in the sand at the country’s biggest urban beach right in the heart of the city.

Visitors will also find a funfair with traditional rides, a water pool in which to enjoy a paddle, amusements, an outdoor bar and plenty of food huts transforming the city centre into Nottingham-on-sea.

This award-winning attraction is run by the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and is a wonderful place for nature lovers to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the idyllic Nottinghamshire countryside.

Take one of the many trails around the reserve, take a secret peek at the wildlife from one of 4 bird hides, watch the huge flocks of migrating birds in the winter and look out for new signs of life in the spring.

With interactive displays, cafe and nature shop, even if you are not a bird-lover this beautiful nature reserve is a lovely place to relax and while away an afternoon whatever the time of year.

The famous author of such works as Lady Chatterley's Lover, The Rainbow and Sons and Lovers was born in Eastwood near Nottingham in a miner's cottage which is now open to the public.

This small yet charming award-winning museum was one of 4 homes of the Lawrence’s in the area and gives an insight into the family’s life along with the mining community in which they lived.

Family friendly, the museum offers vintage toys and trails to keep the little ones happy, before exploring the nearby craft shops and cafes.