Local Attractions

There are various local attractions that are well worth a visit to while staying at Walesby Forest

A selection of attractions have been listed below. Please drop into the camp centre to find out more details on these attractions once you arrive.

ALTON TOWERS THEME PARK “A truly magical day!” Alton Towers Alton, Staffordshire, England, ST10 4DB www.altontowers.com Theme Park Booking: 0845 330 2929   Approx. Travel Time: 1 hour 25 minutes

THE AMERICAN ADVENTURE THEME PARK “A great day out!” The American Adventure Theme Park Ilkeston, Derbyshire, DE7 5SX www.americanadventure.co.uk Theme Park Booking: 0845 330 2929   Approx. Travel Time: 45 minutes

CITY OF CAVES “An ancient and mysterious labyrinth of sandstone caves, buried deep beneath the city of Nottingham.” City of Caves, Drury Walk, Upper Level Broadmarsh Centre, Nottingham, NG1 7LN Tel: (0115) 952 0555 www.cityofcaves.com   Approx. Travel Time: 40 minutes

GALLERIES OF JUSTICE “Travel with us through time and experience the atmosphere of 300 years of crime and punishment.” Galleries of Justice, Shire Hall, Lace Market Nottingham, NG1 1HN Tel: (0115) 952 0555 www.galleriesofjustice.org.uk   Approx. Travel Time: 40 minutes

MAGNA SCIENCE ADVENTURE CENTRE “Magna, the UK's first Science Adventure Centre explores the elements earth, air, fire and water!” Magna Science Adventure Centre, Sheffield Road, Templeborough Rotherham, S60 1DX www.visitmagna.co.uk Tel: (01709) 720 002 Fax: (01709) 820 092   Approx. Travel Time: 40 minutes

MAKING IT! “North Nottinghamshire’s family attraction for inquisitive minds.” making it!, Littleworth, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 1AH www.makingit.org.uk Tel: (01623) 473 297 Fax: (01623) 473 201   Approx. Travel Time: 20 minutes

THE NEWARK AIR MUSEUM “Bi-planes to V-Bomber - a truly diverse display of aircraft.” The Newark Air Museum, Winthorpe Showground, Newark Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NY www.newarkairmuseum.co.uk Tel: (01636) 707 170   Approx. Travel Time: 30 minutes

NOTTINGHAM CASTLE Nottingham Castle, off Maid Marian Way Nottingham, NG1 6EL www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/museums Open Daily - Tel: (0115) 915 3700   Approx. Travel Time: 40 minutes

THE TALES OF ROBIN HOOD “Step back in time with Robin Hood, England's favourite outlaw and his archenemy, The Sheriff of Nottingham.” The Tales of Robin Hood, 30-38 Maid Marian Way Nottingham, NG1 6GF www.robinhood.uk.com Tel: (0115) 948 3284   Approx. Travel Time: 40 minutes

SHERWOOD FOREST COUNTRY PARK “Legendary home of England’s world-famous outlaw. See the mighty Major Oak.” Sherwood Forest Country Park, Edwinstowe, Mansfield Nottinghamshire, NG21 9HN www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/countryparks Tel: (01623) 823202   Approx. Travel Time: 10 minutes