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  • Castle Wharf, Nottingham

    Nottingham – the ultimate weekend guide

    Nottingham – the perfect weekend away Nottingham is often referred to as the ‘Queen of the East Midlands’ as the English Kings held court there when they went hunting in its surrounding forests.  It’s famous for the legendary Robin Hood, lace making and much more.  We’ve just returned from a fabulous short break so why…

  • Exchange Building, Nottingham

    Nottingham – A Travel Guide

    Nottingham is often referred to as the ‘Queen of the East Midlands’ as the English Kings held court there when they went hunting in its surrounding forests.  It’s famous for the legendary Robin Hood, lace making and much more.  Take a look at my guide of things to see and do in this intriguing city.…

  • Holiday Inn, Castle Marina, Nottingham

    The Holiday Inn Castle Marina, Nottingham

    Hotel Review Location We chose the Holiday Inn for our weekend stay in Nottingham as it is conveniently located a few minutes drive from the city centre, close to the Castle Marina Business Park. We had travelled to Nottingham by train and taking the tram from outside the station, it was just one stop to…

  • Nottingham University Building

    Day 3. Nottingham University and Arboretum

    The sun was shining through the windows as we drew back the curtains which was a good start to the day.  After a hearty breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant we wrapped up warm and walked along the now familiar route to the Meadows Way West tram stop. Instead of taking a tram into the city…

  • Exchange Building, Nottingham

    Day 2. Exploring Nottingham

    Our day started with a hearty breakfast in the hotel’s restaurant and a glance at the morning newspapers.  We then wrapped up warm before setting off for a walk along the canal towpath. The Nottingham and Beeston canal runs through the city centre and was just a few minutes walk from the Holiday Inn.  Before…

  • British Waterways building alongside the canal, Nottingham

    Day 1. Nottingham – a perfect weekend break

    Nottingham is often referred to as the ‘Queen of the East Midlands’ because the English kings held court there when they went hunting in its surrounding forests.  It’s also famous for the legendary Robin Hood so we thought it was about time that we explored the city for ourselves. Nottingham is easily accessible from all…

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