 Nottinghamshire
Trent Aegir
See under North Lincolnshire
Attenborough Gravel Pits Nature Reserve and Nature Centre
This Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust nature reserve is a 360-acre complex of flooded gravel pits and islands providing ideal habitat for a wide range of plants, birds and other wildlife.
The eco-friendly visitor centre opened in March 2005 is a state of the art building on the site with a shop and reflections cafe from which you can view the reserve. The centre also houses education and conference facilities. Please visit the website for more information.
Address: Barton Lane, Chilwell, Nottingham
Tel. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust on 0115 958 8242
www.attenboroughnaturecentre.co.uk
Open: 1st April - 31st October
Monday - Friday 10am - 5 pm
Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays 9am - 6pm
1st November - 31st March
Monday - Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays: 9am - 4pm
Closed Christmas Day.
Admission: Free
Netherfield Lagoons
A former mineral site that has developed into several wetland lagons with a variety of birds species and other widlife. It is a good day out with about 2 miles of footpaths and one steep climb. Unsuitable for the disabled at present.
Address: East of Nottingham City, just upstream from Stoke Bardolph, and opposite side of the river from Radcliffe on Trent. More details to be added later.
Open: All year
Admission: Free
Besthorpe Nature Reserve
On the eastern bank of the River Trent to the north of Collingham village, Besthorpe is a former gravel extraction site that now has areas of open water, wet wildflower meadows with access around the edge of the reserve and to a tidal section of the River Trent.
Address: Off Trent Lane, Besthorpe, Newark
Tel. Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust on 0115 958 8242
www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/nottinghamshire
Open: All year
Admission: Free
Farndon Willow Holt Nature Reserve
Situated in the village of Farndon near Newark, this fascinating nature reserve covers almost 10 hectares and includes areas of flood meadow and wildflower-rich grassland as well as sections of river and flood bank. Owned by Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust, a diversity of native wildlife takes refuge within the variety of habitats here that include willow woodland and marsh, traditionally managed flood meadows and an internationally-known collection of willows and hybrid species. The Willow Holt is one of the few remaining survivors of the working willow holts which were a feature of many Trentside villages, prior to the decline of the basket-making industry. The willows throughout the reserve are at different stages of growth and several of the old trees provide ideal deadwood for wood boring insects, bats and birds.
Visiting Farndon
The Willow Holt is open every day, during daylight hours.
Access is through the gates on Wyke Lane, Farndon at map reference SK768520, on the south-west side of the Fosse Way (A46) Leicester to Newark road. The reserve is open to the public and car parking and public toilets are available adjacent to the Britannia Inn off Wyke Lane. Due to recent access improvements it is now possible to complete a circular walk around the reserve.
For more information, including a map to the reserve, visit:
www.nottinghamshirewildlife.org.uk/nature-reserves/farndon-willow-holt
Ferry Farm Country Park
A 20-acre farm park with rare birds and farmyard animals near to the River Trent.
Address: Boat Lane, Hoveringham, Nottingham, NG14 7JP
Tel. 0115 966 4512
Open: Times vary, please ring to check.
Admission: Charge
Gunthorpe Lock
An important river crossing point for many years, the Trent Valley Way now crosses the river here. The section to the east of Gunthorpe is one of the most scenically beautiful on the River Trent.
Open: Manned by lock keeper, hours vary. Tel 0115 966 3821
Admission:Free
Colwick Country Park
Wildlife, fishing and walking in the park adjacent to the Trent on the eastern edge of Nottingham City.
Address: Colwick Country Park, River Road, Colwick, Nottingham
Admission: Free
Open: All Year
Website: www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/coun/department/leisure_com/parks/colwick2001.asp
National Water Sports Centre
270 acres of country park, bordering the River Trent and 3 miles from Nottingham. Offers some of the most comprehensive water sports facilities in the world.
Address: Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, Nottingham, NG12 2LU
Tel. 0115 982 1212
www.nationalwatersports.co.uk
Admission: free, except during certain events.
Open: All year except Christmas Day.
Newark Castle and Gilstrap Centre
Ruins of 12th century castle next to River Trent in the centre of Newark. Visitor centre with exhibition on castle’s history. Guided tours available.
Address: Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG
Tel. 01636 655765
www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk
Open: Castle grounds – daily, dawn to dusk.
Gilstrap Centre – Daily, April – September 9am-6pm; October – March 9am-5pm
Admission: Free
Newark Millgate Museum
Newark Millgate Museum is housed in a former oil seed mill built in 1870 in a picturesque setting on the banks of the River Trent. The museum opened in 1976 and is part of the Millgate Conservation Area, an area of great historical and architectural interest. The museum displays are spread over several floors, accessed only by stairs. There is a cafe on the ground floor serving light refreshments, with a view of boats passing on the river.
Opening Times:
Open Tuesday to Sunday
Closed Monday
Open Bank Holidays 10.30am - 4.30pm
1st April to 30th September
10.30am – 4.30pm
1st October to 31st March
Tuesday to Friday 10.30am – 4pm
Closed Monday
Saturday and Sunday 1 - 4pm
Please Note the Museum is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year`s Eve and New Years Day.
Address and Contact Details:
Millgate Museum
48 Millgate
Newark
Notts
NG24 4TS Tel: (01636) 655730
Fax: (01636) 655735
Map and route planning
Minicom: (01636) 655960
Email: museums@nsdc.info
ADMISSION IS FREE
Stoke Bardolph Lock
Pleasant walks through Stoke Wood. For boaters, a picnic and barbecue area on the tree-covered lock island.
Tel. 0115 987 8563
Open: Manned by lock keeper, hours vary.
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