Best Western The Lion Hotel

We are located on part of the former World War Two airfield of Winthorpe in eastern Nottinghamshire close to the border with Lincolnshire. Our diverse collection of aircraft and cockpit sections covers the history of aviation; the aircraft on display include 10 National Benchmark aircraft; 29 Significant aircraft and 18 Noteworthy aircraft as listed in the National Aviation Heritage Register. Nearly two thirds of the exhibits are now displayed inside.

Newark Air Museum
The Showground
Winthorpe
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 2NY
01636 707170

Distance: 25.9 miles
Time: 33 minutes

Chucklebutties play and party centre is situated in the heart of Belper, overlooking the beautiful Derwent and River Gardens. Come and enjoy the view from our quality café and help yourself to a well-earned break as your children play… and play… and play…*
*Children must be 4'9" (145cm) or under to play

Riverside Centre
Belper Mills
Bridge Foot
Belper
Derbyshire
DE56 1YD
01773 880123

Distance: 33 miles
Time: 45 minutes

An outstanding example of Ornate Victorian Architecture with two unique Watts Rotative Beam Engines.
This is Britain's finest Victorian Water Works and the only one in the Midlands to be preserved as a complete working water pumping station.

Papplewick Pumping Station
Off Longdale Lane
Ravenshead
Nottinghamshire
NG15 9AJ
0115 963 2938

Distance: 20.6 miles
Time: 33 minutes

Clumber Park

Clumber park is an extensive area of parkland, including peaceful woods, open heath and farmland. Visit Clumber park and experience the following:

• Idyllic lakeside walks in the Pleasure Ground
• The longest avenue of lime trees in Europe
• Hire a cycle (or bring your own) and explore our woodland trails
• Clumber Chapel – a Gothic cathedral in miniature
• Culinary tastes of the past come to life in the restaurant
• See, smell and taste the colourful fruit, vegetables and flowers in the Walled Kitchen Garden

The Estate Office
Clumber Park
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S80 3AZ
01909 544917

Distance: 3.8 miles
Time: 14 minutes

Mr Straw's House

Mr Straw's House is a 1920s house with many things captured in time such as:

• Fascinating collection of household items, costume and memorabilia
• Recorded memories of people who knew the eccentric Straw family
• Lovely traditional suburban garden

7 Blyth Close
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S81 0JG
01909 482380

Distance: 1.4 miles
Time: 4 minutes

Are you ready for the brand new rip roaring rides and attractions at Twinlakes?

Mega family rides and attractions set in 70 acres at Twinlakes Park where there’s 125,000 sqft indoors and action packed Zones to entertain the whole family.

• Enjoy flying displays at the Falconry, friendly animals, ferret racing, slithery snakes, giant tortoises and birds in Red-Rooster Farm.
• Icarus Sky Flyers and the Mercury Minicoaster are some of Twinlakes favourites.
• Expect laughter and thrills on the Spinning Spiders, Family fun on the Buffalo Coaster, Dune Buggies and Shark Bite Rides.
• Big thrills on the Gladiators Galleon and Trauma Tower.
• Bump, pedal and rowboats on lakes, pump iron on obstacles of the Texan Assault Course, shoot down multi slides, fly down zip slides and pedal on Indy Karts.
• Big Zones for small kids with interactive soft play centres and absorbing Wild West city.
• Indoors, the massive 30,000 sqft Labyrinth has awesome challenges.
• Enjoy bouncing in Buccaneers Island and blasting balls in the Master Blaster.

Twinlakes Park
Melton Spinney Road
Melton Mowbray
Leicestershire
LE14 4SB
01664 567777

Play the day away as you discover the exciting new park near Mansfield set in beautiful countryside near Sherwood Forest, packed full of thrilling New attractions. Don’t miss the fantastic Tropical House with weird reptiles and giant butterflies, or pat a pet, For venture, variety, value at one inclusive price.

£7.75
OAP £4.25
Under 92cm FREE
Discount Ticket £29.00 (family of 4)
(Winter prices, 8th Nov 2009 -29th March 2009 Adult/Child £5.50 OAP £3.75)
Open 10am Daily - (closed 24,25,26 & 27th Dec)

Wheelgate Park
(formally Wonderland Pleasure Park)
White Post
Farnsfeild
Newark
Nottingham
NG22 8HX
Tel: 01623 882773

Climb the trees and slide across high wires, crawl through tunnels, cross rope bridges, walk the planks and zip down to the ground!

Go Ape is an award-winning high wire forest adventure course of rope bridges, tarzan swings and zip slides... all set high up in the tree tops.

Sherwood Pines Forest Park
Edwinstowe
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG21 9JL
01623 822855

Distance: 12.9 miles
Time: 27 minutes

This historic site in the heart of the City`s Lace Market was in use as courts and prisons from the 1780s to the 1980s. Crime & Punishment tours & Ghost tours take place on a regular basis, interesting for all the family.

NCCL GALLERIES OF JUSTICE
High Pavement
The Lace Market
Nottingham
NG1 1HN
0115 952 0555

Distance: 28.6 miles
Time: 42 miles

Sherwood Forest Farm Park is a centre approved by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust for the breeding of rare and protected farm animals.

The park contains over 40 breeds falling within this category as well as some more unusual additions eg. Exotic Birds, Wildfowl, Ornamental Ducks, Wallabies, Water Buffalo, Mara and delightful Kune Kune Pigs.

Children (and adults) visiting Sherwood Forest Farm Park have the opportunity to see breeds of domestic animals not commonly found on farms since their grandparents' or great-grandparents' days.

Visitors can spend at least half a day relaxing in the beautiful water gardens whilst observing the many varied animals. There is a gift shop and a tea-room which serves locally-baked cakes, light snacks and ice creams.

Lamb Pens Farm
Edwinstowe
Nr Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG21 9HL
Tel: 01623 823 558

Lindrick Golf Club, founded in 1891, lies 3 miles west of Worksop. It is considered to be one of Britains's finest inland courses.

Lindrick is an excellent test for golfers of all standards - the greens are firm and fast, the course is open throughout the year and in winter playing conditions are particularly good.

1 round of golf = £50 per head
Full days golf = £65 per head

Lindrick Golf Club
Lindrick Common
Worksop
Notts.
S81 8BH
01909 475282