Chatsworth House: Situated approximately 35 miles from Nottingham, Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire — and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family. The house has over 30 rooms to discover, including the magnificent Painted Hall, regal State Rooms, restored Sketch Galleries and beautiful Sculpture Gallery. There is also a stunning garden and a 1000-acre park surrounding the house waiting to be explored. Furthermore, Chatsworth’s art collection features masterpieces by Rembrandt, Reynolds and Verbose, as well as pieces by modern artists like Lucian Freud and David Nash.
Fountains Abbey: Set within 800 acres of beautiful North Yorkshire countryside, 100 miles north of Nottingham, Fountains Abbey is one of the largest and best-preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. This magnificent World Heritage Site provides a stunning man-made contrast to the natural wonder of the surrounding landscape. The grounds also feature a splendid Georgian water garden, a Jacobean manor house and a deer park.
Crich Tramway Village: Just over 20 miles from Nottingham, the award-winning Crich Tramway Village offers a fun day out for the whole family. Here, visitors can take a mile-long scenic tram journey, which passes through a restored period village and the stunning Derbyshire countryside. The Exhibition Hall houses the largest collection of vintage electric trams in Britain, and there is also a viewing gallery were you can see the ongoing restoration and repair work being carried out.