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Thoresby Hall sits within 30 acres of gardens encompassing towering woodlands, terraced gardens and flat, open spaces. During your stay you’ll have a chance to enjoy a garden tour by our grounds team, and the opportunity to explore some

of the best places to visit in Nottinghamshire. From historic landmarks like Nottingham Castle (where Charles I started the English Civil War) and the National Civil War Centre in Newark, to walking destinations like the sprawling expanse of Sherwood Forest and the ancestral Newstead Abbey, there

are plenty of things to do in Nottinghamshire – and with over 8,000 acres (10x the size of New York’s Central Park) to explore

within a 15-minute drive, you won’t be short of options.

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We’ve partnered with ViewRanger to create walking routes for all levels of

ability – tap here for more info.

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OPENING HOURS

PARKING CHARGES

Victorian Rose Garden

Our rose garden boasts 25 varieties of roses dating from 1100 to the 2000s, including our very own Thoresby rose that’s unique to our grounds. If you’re visiting us between July and November, it’s a must-see (and a must-smell) destination.

Old House East Side View

Lovingly restored to their historic glory during the 1990s, our wrought-iron gates were featured in the 1999 BBC production of ‘Great Expectations’, and now form one of the most iconic photo ops Thoresby has to offer!

Thoresby’s Tallest Tree

Standing a quite incredible 100 feet tall, this towering Douglas fir is the tallest tree in Thoresby Hall’s grounds. You’ll

find it on the winding path that leads to our rose garden, a nice, easy stroll for all

levels of walker.

Our grounds are as beautiful as anything else Nottinghamshire has to offer, so we’ve picked out three of the best things to see in the gardens of Thoresby Hall:

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THE BEST OF OUR GROUNDS AND GARDENS

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Nottingham Arboretum

Opened in 1852, Nottingham’s oldest park is the immaculately maintained home of over 800 trees, with peaceful walking trails just a stone’s throw from the bustling city centre. It takes just over an hour to circle the mostly-flat park, with just a couple of inclines in places.

NG7 4HF40-minute drive

8am – 8pm Local car parks available

Southwell

A centuries-old cathedral, stone carvings so intricate they’ve had poems written about

them, the most complete historic workhouse standing today, family-run tea rooms, and the

home of the Bramley apple, celebrated with its own festival every October – you might need

more than just one day in Southwell.

NG25 29-minute drive

NG25 0HQ 13-minute drive

Free parking at Mansfield Road,

NG21 9NJ

Free parking for 2 hours at Church Street,

NG25 0HQ

Edwinstowe

Only 10 minutes’ walk from Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre, the medieval village is home to the church of St. Mary where Robin Hood married Maid Marian. This vibrant and busy destination offers many craft shops selling handmade chocolates, vintage fabrics, jewellery, plus several restaurants and pubs.

One thing we can’t promise here at Thoresby is that the sun will be shining for every day of your break, but these attractions are perfect for all kinds of weather:

A MIX OF INDOORS AND OUTDOORS

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Thoresby Park and Courtyard

A courtyard featuring boutique jewellery and craft shops, plus over 1,000 acres of picturesque English countryside less than a two-minute walk from the hotel – not that we’re boasting.

NG22 9EP2-minute walk

9am – 5pm

Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest is most famous for the Major Oak tree, legendary home of Robin Hood that produces 150,000 acorns every

year, but it’s also Europe’s largest collection of ancient oaks and features woodland

walking routes for all fitness levels.

NG21 9RN 8-minute drive

10am – 4.30pm £4 all day

If you’ve come to Nottinghamshire for a breath of fresh air, these outdoors places to visit will be right up your street:

WIDE OPEN SPACES

Sherwood Pines

Perfect for thrill-seekers – the Sherwood Pines visitor centre focuses on tree climbing and zip wires, but there’s also plenty of unspoilt, natural forest to explore at your own pace just off the beaten track.

NG21 9JL 16-minute drive

8am – 6pm (winter)

8am – 10pm (summer)

£2 for 1 hour, £4 for 2 hours,

£6 all day. Card payment

accepted

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Rufford Abbey Country Park

Just over two miles from Thoresby Hall, the almost 900-year-old Rufford Abbey is home to leafy woodland, a wildlife meadow, formal gardens dotted with modern sculptures, and a 250-year-old man-made lake. The grounds are largely flat, ideal for a casual stroll.

NG22 9DF13-minute drive

10.30am – 4.30pm

£4 all day

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Vicar Water Country Park

With woodland, grassland, heathland, a stream, a lake, and a duck pond, the walking routes of

Vicar Water are suitable for all fitness levels. Keep your eyes peeled for a huge range of wildlife, with goldfish, woodpeckers, kingfishers, and

even lizards dotted around the park.

NG21 9AA16-minute drive

9am – 8pm Parking £1 voluntary donation

S80 3AZ 12-minute drive

10am – 5pm

Clumber Park

The grade I listed gardens of Clumber Park feature the longest lime tree avenue in Europe, a Gothic Revival-style chapel, four-walled kitchen garden, and easy walking routes across pristine parkland. The ornamental bridge has just completed a two-year restoration and almost glows in the sunshine.

Parking charges apply with a £5 entry fee

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Creswell Crags

From quick strolls to day-long hikes, the limestone gorge of Creswell Crags and its caves have been a popular destination for humans and Neanderthals for over 40,000 years. The museum features fossils of spotted hyena, woolly rhinoceros, and even lions that once inhabited this historic tourist spot.

S80 3LH

17-minute drive

10am – 4.30pm £4 all day

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Heading out for a busy day sightseeing and want to grab a bite to eat on the go? We’ve got you covered. As well as our packed lunch (perfect for taking with you for a full day out), we also offer

a range of grab-and-go options, including:

SANDWICHES AND BAGUETTES (all served with pickled vegetables on white or brown bloomer, gluten-free bread available on request)

SANDWICHES | BAGUETTES

Prawn, avocado, dill & mayonnaise 7.25 | 7.75Honey-roast ham with wholegrain mustard 6.75 | 7.25Red Leicester cheese with onion chutney (V) 6.75 | 7.25

Chunky egg with cress, mayonnaise & roquette (V) 6.50 | 6.95

BEETROOT WRAPS (all served with pickled vegetables)

Chickpea, avocado, red onion, carrot, mayonnaise & spinach (VE) 7.25Tuna with cheese, spring onion, celery & paprika mayonnaise 7.50

PLOUGHMAN’S PLATTERHand-carved meats with sliced pickled onion, golden beetroot piccalilli,

Red Leicester cheese, apple, boiled egg, mini pork pie 14.00 for two | 8.50 for one

CREAM TEA FOR TWO Fruit or plain scones, clotted cream, butter, preserves and a choice of tea or coffee 10.95

CAKE SELECTIONS Giant rainbow cake 4.95

Toasted teacake | Fruit or plain scone with clotted cream & strawberry jam | Raspberry Victoria sponge | Carrot cake | Lemon meringue slice | Caramel & ginger slice | Lemon drizzle cake

Caramel shortcake slice | Fruit cake | Sachertorte slice | Chocolate brownie | Lemon Grove cake (VE)All 3.50

And if you’re a bit like us and struggle to function without your morning cuppa, we’ve got grab-and-go hot drinks too!

GRAB & GO

Visit our coffee shop or café during opening hours to order yours

VIEWRANGER AT THORESBY HALL

What is ViewRanger?

ViewRanger is one of the world’s leading digital walking guides, available for all Apple and Android devices, that lets you explore local areas and walking routes like never before. We’ve joined forces to provide a few routes around our hotels and villages for all levels of fitness. With ViewRanger you can follow the map with or without a data connection, with viewpoints, interesting attractions and helpful advice along the way.

How do I download ViewRanger?

It couldn’t be simpler!

Go to your phone or tablet’s app store

Search for “ViewRanger” and download “ViewRanger – Hiking Trails & Bike Rides” by Augmentra

Use the below web address or scan the QR code and it’ll open up with our selection of walks for Thoresby Hall (it’s up to you whether to create an

account, although we do recommend it).

How do I get walking?

Simply tap the signpost button in the top left corner of the app and select your chosen route. You can do this from the starting point or back at the hotel, and you can even download the route so there’s no need to use up your data allowance while you’re wandering.

All of the walks are self-guided so that you can do them at a time and pace thatsuits you. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy this walk:

• Check the weather and be prepared with wet weather gear, or a coat, hat and maybe sunscreen when necessary

• Wear sensible shoes or walking boots, most of our walks are on well-worn paths, tracks, trails or woodland and pastoral land. There might be some muddy areas, gates or stiles to cross

• Pack a bottle of water, not all walks have a café or pub en-route

• Capture the beautiful countryside with your camera

• Take your mobile phone just in case of emergency

www.thoresbyhall.co.uk/walks

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