Top 10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Nottingham, England

June 20, 2021 Janean Rudisill

This town in the very center of England is perhaps best known for its association with the legend of Robin Hood. The men in tights are long gone, though—today, you’ll find a modern city with a fantastic playhouse, ice hockey arena, and many, many shops and clubs.
Restaurants in Nottingham

1. Nottingham Robin Hood Town Tour

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Nottingham Robin Hood Town Tour

VisitEngland 'Experience of the Year' 2020 - Silver!! Join the #OfficialOutlaw Robin Hood for the multi-award winning 'Robin Hood Town Tour'. Nottingham's top attraction, it is the definitive way to explore the City's key sites and learn all about the legend of Robin Hood. Educational entertainment at its finest! Saturdays 2 - 4.30pm, ends at Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem - the oldest pub in England. Find out what #RobinHoodRecommends to get inside knowledge and make the most of your stay. Ideal for Group Travel, providing bespoke packages. Private tours available. Certificate of Excellence 'Hall of Fame' 2013 -2019. Notts STARS Awards 'Experience of the Year' 2019, 'Guided Tour of the Year' 2018 & 'International Travel Trade Award 2018'. VisitEngland 'Guided Tour of the Year 2017'- Finalist. Notts Tourism Awards 'Guided Tour of the Year' and 'Notts Tourism Ambassador' 2017. . . NEW!! Family show: 'Robin Hood & The Monk' at St Mary's Church.

2. Debbie Bryan

18 St. Marys Gate The Lace Market, Creative Quarter, Nottingham NG1 1PF England +44 115 950 7776 [email protected] http://debbiebryan.co.uk/
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Debbie Bryan

Debbie Bryan is an award winning: gallery, creative space and tearoom. An inspirational shopping destination located in a Georgian town house in the heart of the historic Lace Market area. Specialising in British and International craftsmanship, Debbie Bryan's original collections sit alongside handcrafted textiles and exceptional work of talented designers. The gallery sells beautiful ceramics, glassware, jewellery, prints, books, clothing, lighting, homeware and Nottingham Lace. Debbie Bryan is Nottingham’s hidden gem and the finest reminder of the historical legacy of the Lace Market in the city. The gallery sells hand illustrated technical drawings produced by the makers of Lady Diana Spencer’s wedding dress lace and locally made Nottingham Lace made by the producers of Kate Middleton wedding dress. Extend your trip to Debbie Bryan with a visit to the celebrated tearoom; for seasonal lunches, Afternoon Tea or to learn new creative skill with a Crafternoon.

Reviewed By kerrycB4677ZA

A fantastic experience - learning how to make a headdress using local, natural foliage whilst enjoying a delicious vegan scone and refreshing drink. I have learnt a new skill and will continue to practice being creative with natural materials. The relaxed atmosphere and quality instructions made the experience very enjoyable indeed!

3. The Adrenalin Jungle

Off A 614 Deerdale Lane, Nottingham NG22 8SY England +44 1623 883980 [email protected] http://www.adrenalinjungle.com/
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The Adrenalin Jungle

The best in outdoor activities in Nottingham! The Adrenalin Jungle offers the very best in outdoor entertainment including paintballing, quad biking, 4x4 off road, archery, assault course, blindfold driving and off road karting activities available to the general public in the Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Doncaster and Lincoln area. The Nottingham paintball site of the Adrenalin Jungle is set in the heart of Sherwood Forest Nottinghamshire, spread over 150 acres of woodlands and clearings; the largest paintballing and outdoor activity centre in the East Midlands. Also visit our special Nottingham Paintball Jungle site for full details of our paintball activities. Whether you need to blow off steam or simply want to try something a little out of the ordinary, The Adrenalin Jungle is sure to have something to suit with its outdoor activities Nottingham that can range from paintballing to quad biking to archery. The Nottingham Adrenalin Jungle offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including paintball, off-road go karting, 4x4 driving, segway, and archery all from the same location. We are sure you will find something you wish to have a go at. Most of the events are delivered at our own site in Nottinghamshire, using our own equipment, supervised by Adrenalin Jungle staff. Bespoke Event Itinerary: We are always happy to discuss your individual events needs and offer expert advice if required. Choose from paintball, quad bikes, off road karts, archery, an assault course, tarmac karts, clay pigeon shooting and 4x4 off road driving.

Reviewed By Charlene0421 - Greater London, United Kingdom

I booked the assault course based on the reviews on here and I’m glad I did, what a great afternoon we had (family of 4) Don is a great guy very welcoming and friendly! My boy’s really enjoyed it (10&13) and my husband lol If we come back to centre parcs we will definitely be visiting you again! Thank you ????

4. Holme Pierrepont Hall

Holme Lane, Nottingham NG12 2LD England +44 115 933 2371 http://www.holmepierreponthall.com
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Holme Pierrepont Hall

The earliest built brick building in the county. Built by Sir William Pierrepont in 1500 and still lived in by his descendants, the house surrounds a Courtyard Garden of 1875 possibly influenced by Nesfield on three sides with the local Parish Church of St Edmund on the fourth.The East Garden which was laid out in 1973 has a winter flower garden full of snowdrops, aconites, daffodils and hellebores among other plants. The wild Tulipa Sylvestris which has been here since the 17th century flowers in the park.The house has family portraits and regional furniture and welcomes groups on guided tours throughout the year. The house is also available for weddings, meetings, seminars and other such events.

Reviewed By 2timelesstravels

We love Holme Pierrepont Hall, it's a brilliant place for a day trip whether you enjoy water activities or just taking in the scenery.

5. Logiclock Escape Rooms

6 Trinity Walk, Nottingham NG1 2AN England +44 7950 205499 [email protected] http://logiclock.co.uk
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Logiclock Escape Rooms

Logiclock is an entertaining puzzle-based live escape game; a new form of entertainment, designed for small groups of 3-5 people. The goal is simple: escape from the room or series of rooms in 60 minutes using only the mind, logic and teamwork, solving all the puzzles and mysteries.

Reviewed By eva2404 - Barnsley, United Kingdom

We did the science room, for a birthday treat. Fantastic experience, great to share with family as everyone contributed and we managed to escape with 44 seconds to spare! We are already planning to come back and do the pirate room! Lucy was a fantastic host.

6. Escapologic Nottingham

21-23 Castle Gate, Nottingham NG1 7AQ England +44 115 837 4840 [email protected] http://www.escapologic.com/
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Escapologic Nottingham

ONE TEAM. ONE ROOM. ONE HOUR. ONE GOAL Can you prove yourself worthy against the ticking clock? Locked in a room filled with puzzles, clues and riddles, you have 60 minutes to work as a team with just one goal... ESCAPE!

Reviewed By Q1300NUlauram - Nottingham, United Kingdom

It felt a bit like a crystal maze experience. The challenge transforms you into another world for a short while and it is exciting whilst you are taking on the challenge in a team, thinking hard and trying to solve the puzzle and mysteries logically. We did the contraption room and it was a great experience ???? Definitely recommend a visit to the Escape Rooms!

7. Cryptology Nottingham

107 Upper Parliament Street, Nottingham NG1 6LA England +44 7804 910729 [email protected] http://cryptologyrooms.co.uk/nottingham
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Cryptology Nottingham

Are you looking for something to do with friends, family or colleagues? Something other than the generic activities of bowling, cinema, eating or drinking? If you enjoy solving problems, answering riddles and using your brain rather than your brawn: this activity is for you.

Reviewed By Njpackham94 - East Sussex, United Kingdom

I absolutely love this place! The staff are so lovely! We had Sam as our Games Master for both our games... Daylight robbery.... amazing... I love the fact you are in the room for nearly the full hour... you have to steal as much money as you can which are all puzzles to get more loot. Absolutely brilliant idea, absolutely brilliant room, absolutely brilliant! Sam was a brilliant GM and this room was special as it was our 50th room & also the room where I was proposed to. I was completely unaware but Sam was brilliant as I didn't suspect a thing! The room was incredible though and I cannot thank Sam and also Mark enough! Dreamscape was also a great room, very interesting and different which we loved, collecting dream keys along the way in multiple rooms was a great new escape room experience for us! Again another great room. We will 1000% be back to do the other rooms! Absolutely incredible place and staff!

8. The Nottingham Experience

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The Nottingham Experience

Since 1989 more than 250,000 visitors have experienced Nottingham as well as other towns & cities through our 5* award winning quality & fully customised services. These tours are personalised & private to customer’s time and wishes, servicing any size of party and an important service for those with mobility issues. They specialise in red carpet, mobile or walking tours of the city & county including; The Royal History of Nottingham and ‘The Castle’, Sherwood Forest and the Legend of Robin Hood & The Historical Lace Market. Whether you have a few hours or days these tours are everything you would want to see and hear about this beautiful city.

9. Framework Knitters' Museum

Chapel Street Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6HE England +44 115 984 6914 [email protected] http://www.frameworkknittersmuseum.org.uk
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Framework Knitters' Museum

A Living MuseumNottinghamshire folk have been Framework Knitting for over 400 years.Isn’t it time you joined us?Discover how the Knitters lived and workedVisit the workshops and see a Framework Knitter in actionCreate your own souvenir on a circular knitting machineExplore the garden, the wash house and other period buildingsView our historic collection of hosiery including Queen Victoria’s stockingsSee the poor living and working conditions, which gave rise to the Luddite revoltDiscover the craft, which gave birth to the Nottingham Lace IndustryVisit our Textile Emporium shop and support contemporary crafts.Relax in the museum tea-room or enjoy refreshments on the lawn.

Reviewed By MinDragon - Littlehampton, United Kingdom

This is a small but fascinating museum, showing the social, industrial and political history of the time showing changes from home working to automation how the making how this important craft impacted on the community who lived and worked here. Ned Ludd became the local hero and the start of workers rights. There are two cottages here, showing the stark contrast between the living conditions of the manager and a workers cottage. Make sure you look in the drawers as there are beautiful examples of knitting and lace. You can use one of the machines to knit and is suitable for children. My guide was very informative and answered all my questions. Even though I visited quite late in the day there didn't feel rushed. There is a little shop, (and bought the most beautiful scarf) and quirky tea room which is reasonably priced. Highly recommended.

10. Totally Tapped

23 Chilwell Road Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1EH England http://www.facebook.com/totallytappedmicropub
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Totally Tapped

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