 | 5 miles east of Nottingham North of A52, 1.5 miles beyond National Water Sport Centre Holme Pierrepont Hall is a red-brick Tudor manor house in 1969 it was purchased by the present owners and they have carefully and sensitively restored the house and grounds. 17th to 20th century English country furniture and family portraits at Holme Pierrepont are family belongings of the present owners. Attractive restored courtyard garden. more information |
| 12 miles north of Nottingham, 6 miles south of Mansfield on A60 Mansfield - Nottingham road This house, which incorporates remnants of an Augustinian abbey, is famous as the home of the poet Lord Byron. The house, with it great literary connection, now contains manuscripts and mementoes relating to Lord Byron. 300 acres of grounds. more information |
| In Wollaton Park, Nottingham, 3 miles west of the city centre now surrounded by the suburbs of Nottingham this splendid 'prodigy house' was built in 1580 - 88 by Sir Francis Willoughby The central feature, with its French-style corner turrets, was designed as a prospect-room, from which Sir Francis could look out over his extensive possessions. Used as a natural history museum and the beautiful park, with its herd of deer, remains attractively wild. more information |