Sawley Marina : Local Info

Framework Knitters Museum (6 miles)

Framework Knitters Museum is a unique and unusual museum, which all dedicated knitting enthusiasts will want to visit. The collection of hand frames are housed in restored 19th century frame shops, cottages and workshops. There is also a collection of circular sock machines which you can test your skills on. A video presentation shows the life and work of these 19th century workers who lived in this community. You will see the cottages, wash houses, communal pump, privy and pigsty. There is also a Methodist Chapel where the worker used to worship.

Tel: +44 (0)1159 846914
Web: www.rfkm.org

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Web: www.aboutbritain.com/FrameworkKnittersMuseum.htm 

Lakeside Arts Centre (6 miles)

Highfield Park in Nottingham is home to Lakeside Arts Centre, the University of Nottingham’s public arts facility. Lakeside has quickly become a popular attraction. Encompassing the D.H. Lawrence Pavilion, the Djanogly Art Gallery and Djanogly Recital Hall. An exciting varied programme of exhibitions, music, theatre, dance, comedy and literature performances take place all year. Children are offered the opportunity to take part in out of school activities and workshops. Located in a lovely parkland setting with two good cafes, families can all enjoy a day out at Lakeside Arts Centre.

Tel: +44 (0)1158 467185
Web: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

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Web: www.aboutbritain.com/LakesideArtsCentre.htm 

Melbourne Hall (7 miles)

Melbourne Hall in Derbyshire sits in beautiful tranquil gardens in a lakeside setting. The hall became the home of Sir John Coke in 1628 and has been inherited by family members throughout the years. The house was home of William Lamb 2nd Viscount Melbourne, the Victorian Prime Minister, after whom the city of Melbourne in Australia was named. Today the hall is home to Lord and Lady Ralf Kerr and their family. The house contains a wealth of interesting history for visitors to discover. During August there are events, weather permitting. Visitors will enjoy the colourful and interesting gardens.

Tel: +44 (0)1332 862502
Web: www.melbournehall.com

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Web: www.aboutbritain.com/MelbourneHall.htm 

Nottingham Castle Museum and Art Gallery (7 miles)

Nottingham’s original Castle was built for William the Conqueror in 1067, it remained one of the premier castles in England until the 16th century. In 1330 Roger Mortimer and Queen Isabella who planned to rule England, visited the castle to hold a parliament - they were discovered by conspirators who crept in to the castle through a passage, now known as Mortimer’s Hole. Todays visitors can still see the passage. After the execution of Charles I, the castle was demolished by parliamentary order in 1651. In 1674-9 the Duke of Newcastle built a Ducal Palace on the Castle Rock, after fire damage in 1831 the building was restored in 1878 and transformed into a museum of fine art.

Tel: +44 (0)1159 153700

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Web: www.aboutbritain.com/NottinghamCastleMuseumandArtGallery.htm

The Donington Grand Prix Collection (4 miles)

At the Donnington Grand Prix Collection you will find the world’s largest collection of Grand Prix racing cars. Enjoy the thrilling experience of seeing these incredible machines close up. Walk through the five halls, to see cars which have made history in the world of motor sport. Donnington holds the World's only complete collection of Vanwalls, the world’s largest Helmet collection and the biggest McLaren collection in the World. American midget racers, veteran and vintage vehicles and four-wheel-drive racing cars are all here. Cars driven by famous names such as Henry Seagrave, Jim Clark, Nigel Mansell, Nikki Lauda, Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna, Stirling Moss, Jackie Stewart, Graham Hill, Ralf Schumacher await your inspection.

Tel: +44 (0)1332 811027
Web: www.donington-park.co.uk

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Web: www.aboutbritain.com/DoningtonGrandPrixCollection.htm