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Gedling Borough has a number of places of interest on offer:
Further information on the above places of interest are available below, or by visiting the Experience Nottinghamshire website. (External site) Alternatively, you can call their offices on 0844 775 678.
Based in a small two up two down cottage, this museum contains many items relating to the diverse history of Calverton village. It is open 2.00 - 4.30pm and entrance fee is £1.50. Opening dates are:
28th June, 26th July, 30th August and 27th September
For more information call 0115 9656477, email pressco@ntlworld.com or visit the Calverton Folk Museum website (external site)
Directions for the museum can be found here.
Longdale Craft Centre in Ravenshead is reputedly the oldest craft centre in Britain of its kind. It has grown from humble beginnings and now includes workshops, a museum, gallery and a first class restaurant.
For more information call 01623 794858, email longdale@longdale.co.uk or visit the Longdale Craft Centre website (external site)
Directions for the craft centre can be found here.
The National Cycle Path, which stretches from Northern Scotland to the South of England, enters the Borough at Ravenshead and passes through the parishes of Newstead and Linby. Visit the Sustrans website (external site) to see the routes or to print out your free cycle map.
Located in the north of the Borough, Papplewick Pumping Station is Britain’s finest working Victorian water pumping station. It boasts a range of original features and offers a number of attractions on site including working steam engines, a miniature railway, woodland play area, hands-on activities, picnic area, café and gift shop. It is open to the public every Sunday afternoon with special monthly steaming dates.
For more information call 0115 963 2938 or visit the Papplewick Pumping Station website (external site)
Directions for the station can be found here.
Located on the outskirts of Calverton Village the once derelict farm buildings of Patchings Farm, have been transformed into the Barn Gallery, art and pottery studio, restaurant, framing and art materials shop.
For more information call 0115 965 349 or visit the Patchings Farm website (external site)
Directions for the art centre can be found here.
The studio is host to the most comprehensive range of Bonsai, pots, books, tools and sundries in the country. A must for all Bonsai enthusiasts, it is open every day except Tuesdays.
For more information call 0115 9205757 or email office@bonsai.co.uk .
Directions for the studio can be found here.
We have some of the country’s finest and most historic countryside, here's a list of some of the parks nearby:
Burntstump County Park comprises mainly of grassland surrounded by woodlands and glades. It makes an excellent location for woodland walking and observing native flora and fauna. Situated in the park is the Burntstump Inn, whilst other attractions include an ornamental pond and a fenced cricket pitch.
Directions to Burntstump Country Park can be found here.
Once the largest of the medieval Royal Deer Parks, this expanse of grassland and secluded woodlands offers an extensive network of footpaths and bridleways which can be explored on horseback, mountain bike or foot. The park also contains a campsite available to youth groups and local clubs. The impressive Bestwood Lodge Hotel situated in the park occupies the site of earlier Royal residences.
For more information call 08449 808080, email bestwood.country.park@nottscc.gov.uk or visit the Nottinghamshire County Council website (external site)
Directions to Bestwood Country Park can be found here.
Newstead Abbey, the former home of the poet Lord Byron stands in magnificent parkland and contains furniture, art and memorabilia connected with the poet and other past owners. The grounds and gardens are well worth a visit and are open year round, except for the last Friday in November. They include lakes, waterfalls, water features, and beautiful formal gardens, including the Japanese Garden and the Great Garden.
For more information call 01623 455 900, email newsteadabbey@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or visit the Newstead Abbey website (external site).
Direction to Newstead Abbey can be found here.
Colwick Park provides a range of activities for the public and includes picnic areas, a nature reserve, woodland and riverside walks, horse trails and the opportunity for boating and water sports.
For more information and opening times visit the Nottingham City Council website (external site).
Directions to Colwick Park can be found here. (External site)
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