Attractions in Nottingham
Angel Row Gallery
Central Library Building, 3 Angel Row, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG1 6HP
Angel Row Gallery is a modern, stimulating space in the heart of Nottingham City centre. We show the best in national and international contemporary art as part of a rich and varied exhibition program. Admission is FREE all year round.
Aspley Library
Nuthall Road, Nottingham NG8 5DD - England, UK
This centrally located library is one of the most well known and best loved cultural and social hubs in the city of Nottingham. The collection within the library is large and covers a massive range of subjects and time periods, including an extensive collection that is based around the history of the city. From time to time small scale exhibitions are held here.
Bakersfield Library
Watson Avenue, Bakersfield, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG3 7BN
This interesting library is one of the main places of culture and learning in the community. It contains a large collection of modern books, video and audio material as well as many maps and other documents related to the history of the area. Throughout the year the library plays host to a variety of events that include art shows and craft fairs, amongst many others.
Basford Library
Vernon Road, Basford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG6 OAR - England, UK
One of several excellent reference facilities in Nottingham, this library carries a large collection of information on the local area as well as the usual books, audio and visual pieces that you would expect from a lending library. A social and cultural hub, a number of events are held at the library throughout the year, as well as exhibitions of art and other works by local and visiting artists.
Bonington Gallery
Dryden Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG1 4GG - England, UK
This art gallery represents one of the finest collections in the city and is part of the university. It offers a range of excellent pieces that cross a significantly diverse range of art and sculpture. The main thrust of the collection is based on the works of artists who are based in the local area or are influenced by the region. However, there are regular visiting shows on display.
Brewhouse Yard
Castle Boulevard, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG7 1FB - England, UK
The Brewhouse Yard is a museum dedicated to the history of the people of Nottingham. The city has of course had a long and interesting political history, and although related, this museum is primarily dedicated to studying the way that the normal persons life has developed in the community. There are a great deal of interesting pieces on display which range from personal artifacts to costumes and pictures.
Calverton Folk Museum
Main Street, Calverton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG14 6FG - England, UK
Calverton Folk Museum is a great place for a family day out. There is a long and interesting story to be told about this region, focusing on the social history of the community rather than the political history. There are many fine pieces on display including costumes, instruments, documents and tools that would have been used by normal people over the last few centuries.
City Arts
Provident Works, Newdigate Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG7 4FD
City Arts is one of the main galleries in the heart of Nottingham and has gained a reputation for being one of the most prestigious galleries in the region. The gallery carries a large collection of works that has been gathered from artists across the region and country as well as many pieces from abroad. Rotated regularly, the visiting works are themed and arranged in both group and individual shows.
Durban House Heritage Centre
Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3DZ - England, UK
Durban House was built in 1896 for the Barber Walker mining company and once served as the wages office for the colliery where D H Lawrences’ father worked. It is a short distance from the birthplace of Lawrence, the famous poet, and in 1998 was fully renovated and opened as a museum dedicated to the life and times of D H Lawrence. There are a variety of ‘talking’ exhibitions on display as well as original texts, manuscripts and court notes relating to the author.
Games Workshop Museum
Willow Road, Lenton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG7 2WS - England, UK
Games Workshop Museum is a collection that has been specifically designed to showcase some of the most interesting examples of miniature modeling in the country. On display are painted figures that date back over around a century and are arranged into separate groups by themes. Many are related to the war games, and fantasy role-play games that are ever popular with collectors of such pieces.
Green's Mill & Science Centre
Windmill Lane, Sneinton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire NG2 4QB - England, UK
George Green once lived in this windmill, and during the time that he spent here he performed some of the most groundbreaking mathematics and physics of his career, work that is still considered important today. The mill is open to the public and contains a wealth of information on the man and his works, offering an interactive and engaging insight into the subjects he loved.