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Nottinghamshire
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 Radcliffe-on-Trent
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Radcliffe-on-Trent
is a large village in the borough of Rushcliffe - just to
the east of Nottingham and is almost, but not quite, part
of the conurbation of Greater Nottingham.
Nearby
attractions include the Tudor mansion Holme Pierrepont Hall
and the National Watersports Centre.
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Location
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What
To See -
Radcliffe-on-Trent Tourist Attractions
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 Holme
Pierrepont Hall
Holme Pierrepont, NG12 2LD |
This Tudor
house is set in 30 acres of parkland, 5 miles south-east of
Nottingham. The oldest brick building in the country, dating
from 1510, and still lived in by descendants of the Pierrepont
family.The building is the gatehouse range of a larger medieval
house from the 13th century.Interiors include features rescued
from the demolished Hall range, including a Charles II staircase. Victorian
garden and the courtyard, 1875, has an elaborate box parterre,
roses and herbaceous borders. In Feb and Mar admire the spring
garden with its snowdrops, daffodils and shrubs.
Open: Feb- 22 Mar 2006: Mon, Tue and Wed 14:.00-17:00
Ring for other (limited) opening times.Tel: 0115 933
2371 
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The
National Water Sports Centre
Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont, NG12 2LU |
West of
Radcliffe, signposted from A52, Set in 270 acres of country
parkland, this purpose-built centre was designed to train athletes
and stage national and international sporting events. On the
River Trent,the river and the 2,000 m regatta lake provide a
range of water sports including dinghy sailing, windsurfing,
canoeing, rowing and power-boat handling. Man-made slalom course
for canoeing and white water rafting and water skiing lagoon,
with cable tow.
Tel: Main Centre 0115 982 1212. White Water Rafting
0115 982 4708, Water Skiing 0115 982 1212 |
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Colwick
Country Park
River Road, Colwick |
2.5 miles
east of Nottingham Racecourse, off A612, a 250 acre country
park created from gravel workings. A haven for wildlife, with
woodland trails around the edge of meadows and lakes. The park's
diversity of wildlife includes large number of birds, especially
at migration time, and in wintertime important numbers of wildfowl
are resident here. Great for walking and fishing, water sports
and the other leisure activities on offer. Across the river
is the National Water Sports Centre.
Open: all year Tel: . 0115 987 0785 |
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Naturescape
Wildflower Farm
Maple Farm, Coach Gap Lane, Langar NG13 9HP |
East from
Radcliffe off A46 , a 44 acre wildflower farm - open fields
and meadows alive with flowers, bees and butterflies. There
are also nature reserves, a dragonfly pond and nature trails.
A wildflower garden gives visitors inspiration for their own
plots and a range of the farm's own wildflower plants and seeds
are on sale. Tea room, picnic area and children's play area.
Open: daily Apr-Sept, 11:00-17:30 ; Oct - Mar weekdays
only. Tel: 01949 860592 |
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Where
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Around
The Radcliffe-on-Trent Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Bingham (3.19 miles) Nottingham (4.46 miles) Arnold (5.37 miles) Ruddington (5.95 miles) Beeston (7.35 miles) Hucknall (9.33 miles) Kimberley (9.69 miles) Southwell (9.70 miles) Ravenshead (10.99 miles) Ilkeston (11.40 miles) Eastwood (12.13 miles) |
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0870 4786316
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