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Doddington Hall and Gardens (11 miles)

You can stroll along enchanting paths discovering trees, bulbs, feature gardens and even a maze of turf at Doddington Hall. The walled gardens that surround the hall stretch to some 5 acres. You’ll find a kitchen garden, topiary, borders, fountains and more as you follow the various paths. The Hall welcomes private group visits, both from schools and from special-interest groups. For schools there’s an engaging School Project visit itinerary, supported by comprehensive notes and worksheets. Owned by the same family for more than 400 years, the Hall itself is a Georgian construction with a fine, elegant interior. Here you’ll find furniture, porcelain and pictures from across the years.

Tel: +44 (0)1522 694308
Web: www.doddingtonhall.com

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/DoddingtonHall.htm

Lincoln Castle (15 miles)

Lincoln Castle houses the Magna Carta. It’s fitting that a Castle of such prominence should be chosen to house this pivotal document. The document itself is supported by an exhibition that details how it came into being and why it was such an important agreement. Just two years after the Battle of Hastings, William the Conqueror started work on Lincoln Castle. As is often the case, the site itself had seen various constructions through the years prior to this. The castle has seen its share of conflict, and has been used as a court and prison for almost 1,000 years.

Tel: +44 (0)1522 511068
Web: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/lincolncastle/

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/LincolnCastle.htm

Millgate Museum (1 mile)

Millgate Museum has a great range of exhibitions and activities which are both educational and fun. There are Victorian rooms to explore, with shops and even streets all from the same period. The setting is a Victorian warehouse which lies next to the Trent. Being a conservation area, it’s a place that’s rich in architectural and historical interest. The museum has a strong presence in the community through its Friends and Volunteer Groups. In addition to these Victorian facilities, there are also temporary exhibitions staged focussing on subjects as diverse as photography, art and design.

Tel: +44 (0)1636 655730
Web: www.newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk/pp/Gold/ViewGold.asp?ID=1931

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/millgatemuseum.htm

The Palace Theatre

Combining a cinema, stand up comedy and on stage performances the theatre has something for everyone.
Check the web site or call for the latest program.

Tel: +44 (0)1636 655755
Web: www.palacenewark.com

Usher Gallery (15 miles)

With decorative and fine art collections, the Usher Gallery was founded in 1927 and offers a rich cultural experience to visitors. It was a decorative art bequest that created the gallery initially. This James Ward Usher Bequest represented an outstanding collection. That collection has been added to over the years, augmenting the original porcelain, clocks, watches, miniatures, silver and enamels with glass costume and pottery. The fine art collection includes pieces from the 1600s through to the present day. The work comprises both paintings & sketches and sculpture work. Many of the subjects of these exhibits are closely connected to Lincolnshire and its people.

Tel: +44 (0)1522 527980
Web: www.lincolnshire.gov.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/UsherGallery.htm

Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood (5 miles)

The Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls & Bygone Childhood includes a huge range of dolls, toys, children’s books and paraphernalia. The main attraction though is the dolls collection which spans a period from the 18th Century right up to the 21st. Among those are some of the hand made portrait dolls Vina Cook is famous for. Subjects include screen and stage stars, Royalty and even Robin Hood! There are, of course, handmade dolls and gifts for sale in the shop, plus there’s a doll’s hospital.

Tel: +44 (0)1636 821364
Web: www.vinasdolls.co.uk

For more detailed information, please visit:
Web: www.aboutbritain.com/VinaCookeMuseumOfDolls.htm