Tourist Information on Arnold

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.