Nottinghamshire
Properties and events in Nottinghamshire
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A guided walk/talk around Newark's timber framed heritage
As well as spotting the less obvious, well-disguised timber-framed buildings, this walk, guided by local architect Bernard Martin, around the centre of Newark, will visit some of the timber-framed buildings.
Architecture Walk at the University of Nottingham
Join us for a guided walk around the historic houses and gardens on University Park.
Bagthorpe Gardens
Enjoy a guided walk through these interesting historical allotments created in the 1840s.
Bassetlaw Museum
Everyday histories- The Miners stories. Join us for the opening of the 'Black Dust, Bright Stories' exhibition, handle real mining artefacts and find out about the lives of the ponies who worked alongside the men.
Behind the Scenes at the Museum
A tour of the museum's store
Bennerley Viaduct - Guided Tour
Join the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct for a special guided walk of the iconic, 150 year old, Grade II* Listed Iron Giant. One of only two wrought iron viaducts remaining nationally, experience the monument and its beautiful natural surroundings.
Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Newark and its 1644 battle
A walk around Civil War Newark, the Queen's Sconce and the battlefield at Newark.
Book Workshop
Join artist Rachel Scanlon at St Mary Magdalene for a relaxed session creating your own collaged book using simple techniques.
Bramcote Old Church Tower
Bramcote Old Church Tower is a Grade II listed building in the heart of Bramcote Conservation area. The Tower is all that is left of a 13th century church, recently restored and renovated, thanks to a grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Extraordinary impact of everyday education heroes
At Skills and Education Group, we have been making a social impact through education for over 100 years. Now you can view a specially curated archive that shows how our history connects to our present-day mission.
Flintham's Hidden Histories
The Flintham Museum looks at rural life through the eyes of a village shopkeeper. The 2026 shop window displays feature lost skills using unsold shop stock and advertising material. Visit the museum before enjoying a village walk.
Framework Knitters Museum: 'From Ruddington to Cromford' Book Talk
Based on her recently published book, 'From Ruddington to Cromford', writer Deborah Elliott presents this fascinating free talk about her framework knitting ancestors.
Gedling House - Explore the History of Gedling House and Kadampa Buddhism
Come and visit Gedling House a Grade II listed Georgian mansion, now a Buddhist meditation Centre. Enjoy our lovely building and grounds - we’ll have history talks, displays, meditation taster sessions, refreshments and stalls
Green's Windmill and Science Centre
Join us for a special exhibition to celebrate Heritage Open Days. Learn more about famous mathematician George Green, view photos of the mill's restoration and read the many press cuttings.
Heritage Building Skills Demonstration and Participation
When you look at the historic buildings around Newark you may wonder how they are kept looking like they did in the past. This is your chance to find out, as heritage building skills are demonstrated in the Market Place.
If Walls Could Talk
Find out more about the stories our buildings tell and meet some of the characters who worked here in the past
Lenton Through Time
Step into the story of Lenton—Past, Present, and Future. Discover how The Lenton Centre and the Lenton community have evolved through time in this captivating exhibition.
Mary Potter Heritage Centre - Everyday working lives of women in care and service
Visit the Mary Potter Heritage Centre and discover how ordinary women’s daily work, care, and service in Hyson Green created a legacy that still inspires today.
National Holocaust Museum - Everyday Histories
Join us for Everyday Histories, a reflective day of learning that brings together material from our collections and the lived experience of a Holocaust survivor.
Newark Heritage Barge
Newark Heritage Barge; Leicester Trader, is the last Trent size cargo barge built to fit the old locks of the Trent Navigation Company. On board is a museum and learning resource, explaining life and work on the River Trent barges.