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Lying
4 miles north-east of Nottingham, Arnold is now a popular
residential suburb of the city.
Arnold
developed dramatically from a village to a town with the invention
of stocking machine (created by William Lee of Calverton).
The town is still known for the manufacture of hosiery but
lace making, brewing and soap making are also important industries.
Arnold's
most notable landmark is probably the Home Ales building,
in Daybrook, which now houses the county council offices.
Established in 1875, the independent brewery was famous for
its beer mats featuring Robin Hood. In 1986 Home Ales was
purchased by Scottish & Newcastle and the bewery closed in
1996.
Arnold
was the birthplace of Richard Parkes Bonington (1802 - 1828)
one of England's finest painters. The Bonington Theatre in
the High Street, named after the artist, is one of the highlights
of the town.
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Location
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What
To See -
Arnold Tourist Attractions
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 Calverton
Folk Museum ,
Main Street, Calverton near Arnold NG14 6FG |
Small museum
in 4 rooms of a 18th century stockinger's cottage. Exhibits
relate to the stocking industry, including a framework knitting
machine and a display illustrating the history of framework
knitting, invented by William Lee of Calverton. Lee did not
live to see it become instrumental in creating the modern hosiery
industry. Victorian living room, bedroom and kitchen, period
furniture, clothing and fossils. Tapestry pictures of village
buildings.
Open: Apr-Sept: last Sun of the month 14:.00-16:00 Tel:
0115 965 2836.  |
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Bonington
Theatre High
Street, Arnold NG5 7EE |
This adaptable
studio theatre is located at the Arnold Leisure Centre at the
heart of the town. The 176 seat theatre offers a wide programme
of professional and amateur productions, ranging from live music
to drama and dance. Exhibitions, film shows and fairs are also
staged.
Tel: 0115 9670114 |
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Patchings
Farm Art Centre Oxton
Road, Calverton near Arnold NG14 6NU |
Founded
by brother and sister Charles and Liz Wood in 1988, the Art
Centre is one of the foremost arts centres in the UK. Set in
restored farm buildings, and in 60 acres of gardens and grounds,
the centre's main aim is to promote the enjoyment of art. As
well as artists in residence, the centre has textile, art and
craft studios, a pottery centre, 3 galleries, a framing centre,
shop and restaurant. Annual Patchings Arts, Crafts and Design
Festival.
Open: daily 9:30-17:00.Tel: 0115 965 3479 |
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Bestwood
Country Park Alexandra
Lodge, Northern Drive, Park Road, Bestwood Village, Nottingham
NG6 8UF |
On the
northern edge of Nottingham, this 670 acre country park, once
part of the Royal Forest of Sherwood,.has a range of natural
features and wildlife habitats including ponds, wetland, meadows,
heathland and ancient oak woodland. Colliery spoil tips. transformed
into heathland and lakes, attracts scores of water birds. The
Winding Engine House stands as a reminder of when Bestwood Colliery
was one of the busiest in Nottinghamshire. Miles of footpaths,
cycle trails and bridlepaths. Rangers operate a programme of
events.
Open:all year from dawn to dusk Tel: . 0115 927
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Where
To Stay in Arnold
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Around
The Arnold Area
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Tourist Information on Nearby Towns To Visit - straight line distance:
Nottingham (3.55 miles) Hucknall (3.98 miles) Kimberley (5.32 miles) Radcliffe-on-Trent (5.37 miles) Ravenshead (6.00 miles) Beeston (6.22 miles) Eastwood (7.43 miles) Ilkeston (7.65 miles) Ruddington (7.69 miles) Bingham (7.80 miles) Kirkby-in-Ashfield (8.24 miles) |
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Our
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0870 4786316
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