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Remains of bridge, Eastwood Lock Remains of an old bridge by Eastwood Lock on the Erewash Canal. The Erewash Valley was a key industrial site, with the canals and railways linking here, plus at least one colliery by the Erewash River. This bridge used to carry one of the railways linking the canal, the colliery and the main rail network.
Remains of bridge, Eastwood Lock Remains of an old bridge by Eastwood Lock on the Erewash Canal. The Erewash Valley was a key industrial site, with the canals and railways linking here, plus at least one colliery by the Erewash River. This bridge used to carry one of the railways linking the canal, the colliery and the main rail network.
Nottingham Canal The line of the disused Nottingham Canal is marked by a row of flower and plant growth, rather than by water.
Nottingham Canal Nature Reserve. This section of the Nottingham Canal is in water and this has many ducks, coots and moorhens all of which made a hasty retreat when they saw me approaching! The Nottingham Canal was a 14.75 mile (23.6km) long canal between Langley Mill in Derbyshire and Nottingham to supplement the adjacent Erewash Canal (see 832810). It opened in 1796 carrying coal from the coal fields to the City of Nottingham, the River Trent and beyond. With the advent of the railways canal traffic declined and the canal was closed in 1937. The southern section is now part of the River Trent Navigation. Since 1977, the Broxtowe Borough Council has owned and maintained the upstream sections from Wollaton to Langley Mill as a nature reserve and walking trail.
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Mansfield Road Recreation Centre With the children's playground and Durban House at the bottom.
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The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
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Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa

Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Chesterfield Road Chesterfield England
The price is NZ$148 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$148
1 Mar - 2 Mar
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8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Friendly staff, average breakfast. Cleary suitabled to the vertically challenged, very low shower head, special knack required to get the toilet to flish

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DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway

DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway

4 out of 5
Nuthall Road Nottingham England
The price is NZ$171 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
NZ$171
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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The staff was fab and checking in was great. I have to speak highly of the staff as when I informed that I was cold, they promptly turned on the heating in my room and asked Housekeeping to bring me a plug in radiator. The room was lively. The only issue was that when we showered, the water ran all ...

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Roomzzz Nottingham City

Roomzzz Nottingham City

4 out of 5
Stanley Place Nottingham England
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Clean room, comfy bed, excellent customer service..quiet, will definitely return when in Nottingham next.

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River Rooms Nottingham

River Rooms Nottingham

2 out of 5
4-6 Radcliffe Road Nottingham England
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8.2/10 Very Good! (335 reviews)
The only problem we had with the room was it was freezing! It was warmer out in the hall

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5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

Ashbourne Derbyshire
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Popular places to visit

University of Nottingham featuring street scenes and heritage elements

University of Nottingham

Overlooking a lake, the spire of the Trent Building is one of Nottingham’s most distinctive sites, representing over 135 years of higher education in the city.

University of Nottingham
Theatre Royal showing theatre scenes, street scenes and a city

Theatre Royal

Watch an entertaining show and learn about the city’s dramatic arts scene at this prominent theater. Meet friends for a pre-show chat in the bar or restaurant.

Theatre Royal
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham

Trent Bridge

You can find out about the history of Nottingham with a visit to Trent Bridge. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

Trent Bridge
The home of Nottingham Forest and has been since 1898

City Ground

Catch an event at City Ground during your trip to Nottingham. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.

City Ground
Nottingham featuring a castle, heritage architecture and a fountain

Wolla­ton Hall

See the real-life Wayne Manor from the Batman franchise and explore its fascinating museum and vast scenic grounds where deer roam.

Wolla­ton Hall
Nottingham Castle which includes heritage elements and château or palace

Nottingham Castle

Hear tales of sieges, civil war, high treason and Robin Hood in this historic castle that conceals a labyrinth of underground tunnels.

Nottingham Castle

Activities

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)

NZ$32
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Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide

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Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

Explore Nottingham, The Legends Culture, And History

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Nottingham showing markets, an administrative building and a city

Nottingham

A panorama view of the Bennerley Viaduct over the Erewash canal in summertime

Ilkeston

Footpath near Babbington. This footpath is less well trodden than most in the area, but nevertheless well visible on the ground. The house is the one seen in 616492

Awsworth

Balloon landing at Laceyfields Road. Looking across the Erewash towards Eastwood
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Langley Mill