Visit Nottinghamshire During The Holidays

Robin Hood has long gone, there are no more sheriffs, and the great old Sherwood Forest has been cleared to almost nothing, but there are still some great reasons to make time to visit Nottinghamshire.

Whilst Nottingham Castle is no longer the mediaeval fort depicted in the films - much to the disappointment of visitors from overseas - it is still a fine example of a 17th century mansion.

William the Conqueror built the first castle on this spot and over the next few hundred years it was involved in many important events including the famous flight of Roger Mortimer through the sandstone caves underneath.

The Castle itself has a commanding view over the River Trent valley and is now used as a museum and art gallery, which was the first one of its kind outside London.

On the border with Derbyshire are the fascinating Cresswell Crags, where remains of animals and people from the Ice Age have been found. The area has many caves, holes and walks in the area for those with a passion for nature and history. Why not go underground and explore the hidden areas of Notts on your next UK holiday.

The county of Nottinghamshire, or Notts as the locals call it shouldn't be overlooked on a holiday in Great Britain.

The Notts Local Authority determines the school term and holiday dates for community schools. Foundation and voluntary aided schools are recommended to adopt the same pattern of dates.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that these half term holiday dates are accurate, there are occasions when circumstances beyond our control may result in changes.

Once your child is at school, what they learn is governed by the National Curriculum. In Nottinghamshire, we also provide a comprehensive range of out of school activities which aim to enhance the education your child receives.

School half term and holiday dates.

Nottinghamshire School Half Term Holiday Dates

The Nottinghamshire Local Authority determines the school term and holiday dates for community schools. Foundation and voluntary aided schools are recommended to adopt the same pattern of dates.

A Guide to Exploring Nottinghamshire On a UK Short Break

Below the city of Nottingham are many man-made sandstone caves which are well worth a visit. There are a number of locations where they can be accessed, with a particularly interesting section under one of the local shopping centres, which houses caves dating back to the Dark Ages.

Still in the city, a place well worth a stop (and a relaxing drink) is Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Inn. This public house is claimed to be the oldest inn in England and local legend has it that this where the knights stopped on their way to the crusades. Today, the Trip retains its striking black and white exterior, and its location, next to the castle and historical centre of Nottingham, makes it an ideal spot for a light lunch.

For the sports enthusiasts, Nottingham has some well-known names. For football fans there are two teams: Notts County, the oldest football league club in the world, and Nottingham Forest, two-time winner of the European Championship, both of which are located in the city.

The world famous Trent Bridge Cricket Ground is next to Nottingham Forest and the River Trent which flows through the county. Finally, the new Ice Stadium is right in the city centre where Torvill and Dean used to practice on their way to winning Olympic Gold.

The shire itself has plenty to keep the visitor happy. If you are a Robin Hood fan, make a trip to the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre to learn some more about the local legend. In the same area are some great houses including Newstead Abbey (famous for being the former home of Lord Byron), which has some beautiful gardens.

Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve contains some of the oldest trees in Europe, veteran oaks five centuries old and the world-famous Major Oak, still producing acorns after standing at the heart of the forest for an estimated 800 years!

Nottinghamshire is an often-overlooked county for visitors to the UK, but there is plenty to see and do in this land-locked county which makes it well worth the trip in or out of the school holidays.

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