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Nottingham Castle
Commanding
spectacular views of the city and as grand as Windsor Castle,
the city fortress holds art galleries, a museum, caves and other
attractions, not least of which is a statue to the famed outlaw
in the fore courtyard.
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The Tales of
Robin Hood
A visitor attraction
and medieval banqueting hall dedicated to Robin Hood and his
legendary exploits.
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Major Oak
In nearby Sherwood
Forest stands a colossal oak tree, which local legends says is
the oak around which Robin Hood and his merry band of men once
gathered.
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Lace Market
Once Nottingham’s
most famous industry, lacemaking has since declined in
importance but is still one of the most fascinating attractions
in the city, with everything from demonstrations of hand
lace-making to exhibitions and of course a shop selling
exquisite lace items.
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Brewhouse
Yard
A charmingly quirky
museum offering exhibits on daily life of Nottingham citizens
over the past 100 years. Tucked into the rocks at the base of
the Castle, many of the exhibition rooms are actually in caverns
once used to store beer from the local brewery.
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Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
Claiming to be the
oldest pub in Britain, this is a popular attraction for thirsty
visitors, not least because about half of it is set deep inside
a cavern.
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Nottingham Caves
Explore the city’s
ancient past in the well-preserved exhibits found beneath the
cities in this fascinating attraction. The caves, both man-made
and natural, have been used as everything from beer cellars to
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