Nottingham... and do you love your city?

[MB140]

Holme Pierrepoint

Depends how active you want to be.

https://www.nwscnotts.com/hpcp/activities/

[Louis Balfour]

MB140 said:

Holme Pierrepoint

Depends how active you want to be.

https://www.nwscnotts.com/hpcp/activities/

Holme Pierrepont is why I am in Nottingham, in part.

In the 90s I was a windsurfer, and on the cover of Notts Uni prospectus was a picture of a windsurfer jumping off a wave at Holme Pierrepont. Except is was fake. The prevailing wind is in the wrong direction to do any meaningful windsurfing there. It is a 2k rowing course.

[blingybongy]

I now live near Matlock but can get to Maid Marian Way in half an hour so this would be easily do-able.

https://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/things-to-do/gre...

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We haven’t mentioned the castle (which it isn’t), it’s a pleasant way to spend an hour or so.

[Louis Balfour]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

We haven’t mentioned the castle (which it isn’t), it’s a pleasant way to spend an hour or so.

You mean apart from when I listed it last page, you mean.

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Louis Balfour said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

We haven’t mentioned the castle (which it isn’t), it’s a pleasant way to spend an hour or so.

You mean apart from when I listed it last page, you mean.

Doh! And I read that list three times

[SLK55AMG]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

We haven’t mentioned the castle (which it isn’t), it’s a pleasant way to spend an hour or so.

I thought it wasn’t meant to be great after the refurb, the trip advisor reports are a mixed bag. We are very local but haven’t bothered due to the bad press (we even get a locals discount)

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SLK55AMG said:

I thought it wasn’t meant to be great after the refurb, the trip advisor reports are a mixed bag. We are very local but haven’t bothered due to the bad press (we even get a locals discount)

I live 400 yards away and hadn’t been since 1988! We had a very pleasant time. Also, once you’ve paid your tenner you can go as many times as you like for the next year.

A lot of people on Tripadvisor are expecting a castle, which of course it isn’t.

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[SLK55AMG]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

SLK55AMG said:

I thought it wasn’t meant to be great after the refurb, the trip advisor reports are a mixed bag. We are very local but haven’t bothered due to the bad press (we even get a locals discount)

I live 400 yards away and hadn’t been since 1988! We had a very pleasant time. Also, once you’ve paid your tenner you can go as many times as you like for the next year.

A lot of people on Tripadvisor are expecting a castle, which of course it isn’t.

Yes if you want a proper looking castle then Warwick is the place to go. Nottingham castle is a bungalow on a hill.

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MarkGArgyle said:

Post bump; seems my son has found a girl in Nottingham so thinking about an overnight there coming up from Cardiff. Any recommendations of things to do for a middle aged couple with a 13yo in tow whilst the eldest does his thing?

So, have we been any help?

[MarkGArgyle]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

So, have we been any help?

Steady on! Only managing PH once per day but yes great suggestions thanks. I will take the next few days to research them and come back with any questions, Have spent the last 2 days visiting stately homes around Cardiff and so NT properties will also be in the mix.

[mcdjl]

MarkGArgyle said:

Steady on! Only managing PH once per day but yes great suggestions thanks. I will take the next few days to research them and come back with any questions, Have spent the last 2 days visiting stately homes around Cardiff and so NT properties will also be in the mix.

Well, NT throws you at calke abbey, kedleston, or Belton house. Belvoir castle isn't nt but worth a look. They're a long half hour away though. Nearer Nottingham are the ruddington museums.

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MarkGArgyle said:

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

So, have we been any help?

Steady on! Only managing PH once per day but yes great suggestions thanks. I will take the next few days to research them and come back with any questions, Have spent the last 2 days visiting stately homes around Cardiff and so NT properties will also be in the mix.

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Hardwick Hall is not far away and I think is National Trust.

[raceboy]

Chatsworth House isn't NT, but not that far away and a quite interesting 'Art Installation' on at the moment if that's your thing.
https://www.chatsworth.org/

[Louis Balfour]

There is horse racing at Colwick too.

Colwick Park is okay for walks and to watch chavs shouting at Staffies.

[Square Leg]

Louis Balfour said:

There is horse racing at Colwick too.

Colwick Park is okay for walks and to watch chavs shouting at Staffies.

And dogging, apparently.

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MarkGArgyle said:

Post bump; seems my son has found a girl in Nottingham so thinking about an overnight there coming up from Cardiff. Any recommendations of things to do for a middle aged couple with a 13yo in tow whilst the eldest does his thing?

Did the big romance take place?

[MarkGArgyle]

2 sMoKiN bArReLs said:

MarkGArgyle said:

Post bump; seems my son has found a girl in Nottingham so thinking about an overnight there coming up from Cardiff. Any recommendations of things to do for a middle aged couple with a 13yo in tow whilst the eldest does his thing?

Did the big romance take place?

No, seems he moved on, young love eh?