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Attractions in East Midlands

Discover the best attractions in East Midlands. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.

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united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/lincoln-cathedral

Lincoln Cathedral

Explore Lincoln Cathedral, a breathtaking Gothic masterpiece blending history, architecture, and vibrant cultural heritage in the heart of Lincoln.

Minster Yard, Lincoln LN2 1PX
4.8 Excellent 7,746 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/lincoln-castle

Lincoln Castle

Explore a millennium of history at Lincoln Castle, home to the Magna Carta, medieval walls, and a Victorian prison in the heart of Lincolnshire.

Castle Hill, Lincoln LN1 3AA
4.6 Excellent 10,560 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/wollaton-hall-gardens-and-deer-park

Wollaton Hall, Gardens and Deer Park

Explore Nottingham’s stunning Elizabethan mansion, vast deer park, and vibrant cultural heritage nestled within 500 acres of scenic gardens.

Wollaton Rd, Nottingham NG8 2AE
4.7 Excellent 13,052 reviews
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National Trust - Calke Abbey

Explore Calke Abbey, a captivating Derbyshire estate frozen in time with hauntingly beautiful decay and vibrant gardens.

Ticknall, Derby DE73 7JF
4.6 Excellent 8,669 reviews
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Heights of Abraham

Explore 235 years of history, stunning views, underground caverns, and family fun atop the scenic Heights of Abraham in Derbyshire.

Dale Rd, Matlock DE4 3NT
4.5 Excellent 3,844 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/nottingham-castle

Nottingham Castle

Discover Nottingham Castle’s rich history, legendary caves, and vibrant museums atop Castle Rock with stunning city views.

Lenton Rd, Nottingham NG1 6EL
4.1 Very Good 5,102 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/lincolnshire-aviation-heritage-centre

Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre

Explore the iconic WWII Lancaster bomber and immersive wartime exhibits at Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre, a heartfelt tribute to Bomber Command.

East Kirkby, Spilsby PE23 4DE
4.8 Excellent 4,035 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/belvoir-castle

Belvoir Castle

Regency splendour on a hilltop, where a thousand years of aristocracy meets Hollywood glamour.

Woolsthorpe Rd, Grantham NG32 1PA
4.4 Very Good 3,371 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/poole-s-cavern

Poole's Cavern

Explore Buxton’s stunning limestone cavern and scenic country park, featuring guided tours, woodland trails, and panoramic Peak District views.

Green Ln, Buxton SK17 9DH
4.6 Excellent 3,565 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/newark-air-museum

Newark Air Museum

Explore British aviation history firsthand at Newark Air Museum, where iconic aircraft and restoration projects bring flight heritage to life.

Drove Ln, Winthorpe, Coddington, Newark NG24 2NY
4.7 Excellent 2,307 reviews
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National Trust - Tattershall Castle

A magnificent 15th-century red-brick tower rising from the Lincolnshire fens, built to showcase the power of a medieval lord and saved for the nation by Lord Curzon.

Sleaford Rd, Tattershall, Lincoln LN4 4LR
4.5 Excellent 2,495 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/arboretum

Arboretum

Discover Nottingham’s oldest public park, a Victorian arboretum with historic trees, charming monuments, and a magical atmosphere near the city centre.

Waverley St, Nottingham NG7 4HF
4.6 Excellent 2,839 reviews
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Castle Ashby Gardens

Explore 35 acres of historic gardens, Italian elegance, and tranquil parkland nestled in the heart of Northamptonshire’s Castle Ashby estate.

Castle Ashby, Northampton NN7 1LF
4.6 Excellent 1,494 reviews
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Newark Castle and Gardens

Explore nearly 900 years of history at Newark Castle, featuring England’s finest Norman gatehouse and serene Victorian gardens.

Castle Gate, Newark NG24 1BG
4.5 Excellent 2,246 reviews
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International Bomber Command Centre

A poignant memorial and interactive museum honoring Bomber Command’s legacy with a soaring spire, peaceful gardens, and immersive exhibitions.

Canwick Ave, Lincoln LN4 2HQ
4.8 Excellent 3,191 reviews
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National Trust - The Workhouse, Southwell

Step back into Victorian England at Southwell’s best preserved workhouse, where history, hardship, and hope come vividly to life.

Upton Rd, Southwell NG25 0PT
4.6 Excellent 1,987 reviews
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Creswell Crags

Explore Britain’s only Ice Age rock art site nestled in a stunning limestone gorge with caves, wildlife, and immersive prehistoric tours.

Crags Rd, Creswell, Worksop S80 3LH
4.6 Excellent 3,062 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/gainsborough-old-hall

Gainsborough Old Hall

Explore one of England’s finest medieval manor houses with royal ties, a stunning Great Hall, and the country’s most complete medieval kitchen.

Parnell St, Gainsborough DN21 2NB
4.7 Excellent 1,322 reviews
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Designer Outlet East Midlands

Shop top designer brands with up to 60% off, enjoy diverse dining, and experience a welcoming, accessible retail hub in the heart of the Midlands.

Mansfield Rd, South Normanton, Alfreton DE55 2JW
4.2 Very Good 18,263 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/battle-of-britain-memorial-flight-visitors-centre

Battle Of Britain Memorial Flight Visitors Centre

Explore the living history of the RAF’s iconic WWII aircraft with guided tours, exhibitions, and aviation heritage at Coningsby’s BBMF Visitor Centre.

Dogdyke Rd, Coningsby, Lincoln LN4 4SY
4.8 Excellent 1,649 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/rushcliffe-country-park

Rushcliffe Country Park

Explore 210 acres of scenic trails, vibrant wildlife habitats, and family-friendly play areas at Rushcliffe Country Park near Nottingham.

Mere Way, Nottingham NG11 6JS
4.7 Excellent 3,380 reviews
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Museum of Lincolnshire Life

Explore Lincolnshire’s rich history through immersive exhibits, authentic military artifacts, and family-friendly interactive experiences.

Burton Rd, Lincoln LN1 3LY
4.7 Excellent 1,560 reviews
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Whisby Nature Park

Explore Whisby Nature Park’s reclaimed quarry landscapes, diverse wildlife, accessible trails, and welcoming visitor centre near Lincoln.

Moor Ln, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln LN6 9BW
4.7 Excellent 2,525 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/city-of-caves

City of Caves

Explore Nottingham’s vast underground world of ancient caves, wartime shelters, and medieval history beneath the city’s streets.

Garner's Hill, Nottingham NG1 1HF
4.4 Very Good 2,362 reviews
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National Trust - Woolsthorpe Manor

Explore the birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton and discover the origins of gravity in this historic Lincolnshire manor with interactive science exhibits.

Woolsthorpe Manor House, Water Ln, Grantham NG33 5PD
4.6 Excellent 1,131 reviews
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East Midlands Aeropark

Explore historic aircraft and watch modern airliners take off at East Midlands Aeropark, a unique aviation museum and viewing spot near Castle Donington.

Hill Top, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2PR
4.5 Excellent 1,461 reviews
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Grimsthorpe Castle Park & Gardens

Explore centuries of history, stunning gardens, and tranquil parkland at Grimsthorpe Castle, a majestic family estate in Lincolnshire.

Estate Office, Grimsthorpe, Bourne PE10 0LY
4.7 Excellent 923 reviews
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ARK Wildlife & Dinosaur Park Stickney

Discover rescued exotic animals and Lincolnshire’s largest dinosaur park in a family-friendly sanctuary blending wildlife care with prehistoric adventure.

West Fen Lane, Stickney PE22 8BD
4.5 Excellent 1,308 reviews
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Wollaton Hall.

Explore Wollaton Hall, Nottingham’s grand Elizabethan mansion turned natural history museum, set in scenic parkland and famed as a cinematic icon.

2 Wollaton Hall, Nottingham NG8 2AE
4.7 Excellent 530 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/bosworth-battlefield-heritage-centre

Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre

Step into history at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, where the dramatic 1485 battle shaped England’s future amid scenic rural trails and immersive exhibits.

Ambion Ln, Sutton Cheney, Nuneaton CV13 0AD
4.5 Excellent 1,998 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/normanton-church

Normanton Church

An iconic 18th-century church on Rutland Water’s shores, blending history, romance, and stunning lakeside views in a unique setting.

Normanton Park Rd, Oakham LE15 8RP
4.7 Excellent 998 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/giltbrook-shopping-park

Giltbrook Shopping Park

A vibrant retail and leisure park near Nottingham offering diverse shopping, dining, and family-friendly amenities in a spacious open-air setting.

Ikea Way, Giltbrook, Nottingham NG16 2RP
4.2 Very Good 9,640 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/tattershall-farm-park

Tattershall Farm Park

A charming family farm park in Lincolnshire offering animal encounters, indoor play, seasonal events, and countryside fun for young children.

Marsh Ln, Tattershall, Lincoln LN4 4JR
4.7 Excellent 1,655 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/matlock-farm-park

Matlock Farm Park

A lively family farm park in Derbyshire with animal encounters, play zones, pony rides, and countryside charm for all ages.

Jaggers Ln, Matlock DE4 5LH
4.4 Very Good 795 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/boultham-park

Boultham Park

A serene Victorian park in Lincoln featuring a lake, playground, bandstand, café, and vibrant community spirit.

55 Hall Dr, Lincoln LN6 7SW
4.5 Excellent 1,536 reviews
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National Trust - Stoneywell

Discover Stoneywell, a charming Arts and Crafts cottage nestled in the National Forest with stunning gardens and rich heritage.

Whitcroft's Ln, Markfield LE67 9QE
4.8 Excellent 767 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/lincoln-museum

Lincoln Museum

Explore the immersive story of Abraham Lincoln’s life and legacy through world-class exhibits and rare artifacts in Springfield’s premier presidential museum.

1 Danes Terrace, Lincoln LN2 1LP
4.5 Excellent 1,498 reviews
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English Heritage - Bolingbroke Castle

Explore the atmospheric ruins of Bolingbroke Castle, birthplace of King Henry IV, set amidst tranquil Lincolnshire countryside with free entry year-round.

Moat Ln, Old Bolingbroke, Spilsby PE23 4HH
4.5 Excellent 715 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/sconce-and-devon-park

Sconce and Devon Park

Historic Civil War earthwork meets modern green space in Newark's beloved riverside park.

Boundary Rd, Newark-on-Trent, Newark NG24 4AU
4.6 Excellent 1,434 reviews
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Oakham Castle

Discover Oakham Castle’s Norman Great Hall, famed for its royal horseshoes and centuries-old justice tradition in the heart of Rutland.

Castle Grounds Market Place, Oakham LE15 6DR
4.5 Excellent 1,058 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/wistow-maze

Wistow Maze

Explore Leicestershire’s award-winning 8-acre maize maze with themed trails, fun family activities, and stunning countryside views every summer.

Kibworth Rd, Leicester LE8 0QF
4.6 Excellent 900 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/manor-farm-park-woodlands

Manor Farm Park & Woodlands

Explore rescued animals, expansive play areas, and scenic woodlands at Manor Farm Park & Woodlands—an ideal family day out near Loughborough.

Castle Hill, East Leake, Loughborough LE12 6LU
4.6 Excellent 649 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/national-trust-mr-straw-s-house

National Trust - Mr Straw's House

Step into a perfectly preserved 1920s grocer’s family home in Worksop, where time stands still and everyday history lives on.

5-7 Blyth Grove, Worksop S81 0JG
4.8 Excellent 354 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/go-ape-sherwood

Go Ape Sherwood

Experience thrilling high ropes, ziplines, and forest adventures amidst the ancient pines of Sherwood Forest’s iconic Go Ape site.

Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe, Mansfield NG21 9JH
4.7 Excellent 1,432 reviews
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Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace

Explore the majestic ruins and tranquil gardens of Lincoln Medieval Bishops' Palace, a symbol of medieval ecclesiastical power and heritage.

Minster Yard, Lincoln LN2 1PU
4.4 Very Good 223 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/the-natural-world-centre

The Natural World Centre

Explore nature’s wonders and local crafts at The Natural World Centre, the vibrant gateway to Whisby Nature Park’s wildlife and trails.

Whisby Nature Park, Moor Ln, Thorpe on the Hill, Lincoln LN6 9BW
4.6 Excellent 920 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/rspb-langford-lowfields

RSPB Langford Lowfields

Discover the East Midlands’ largest reedbed and a vibrant wetland sanctuary teeming with rare birds and tranquil walking trails.

Cottage Ln, Collingham, Newark NG23 7QL
4.4 Very Good 110 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/belton-park-walk

Belton Park walk

Explore Belton Estate’s majestic house, exquisite gardens, and vast parkland for a perfect blend of history, nature, and family fun.

Belton House, Belton, Grantham NG32 2LS
4.6 Excellent 66 reviews
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Go Ape Buxton

Experience thrilling high ropes adventures with stunning Peak District views at Go Ape Buxton’s treetop challenge.

Go Ape, Country Park, Buxton SK17 9DH
4.8 Excellent 541 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/cogglesford-watermill

Cogglesford Watermill

Explore England’s last working Sheriff's watermill, a historic 18th-century gem on the scenic River Slea in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.

E Gate, Sleaford NG34 7EA
4.7 Excellent 208 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/lincoln-guildhall

Lincoln Guildhall

Step into Lincoln Guildhall, where nearly 800 years of civic history and royal heritage converge in a stunning medieval landmark.

Saltergate, Lincoln LN2 1DH
4.5 Excellent 98 reviews
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Belton Park

Explore 1,300 acres of historic gardens, ancient woodlands, and family-friendly adventures at Belton Park near Grantham.

105 Barrowby Gate, Grantham NG31 8RB
4.7 Excellent 59 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/museum-of-timekeeping

Museum of Timekeeping

Discover centuries of horological heritage and craftsmanship in the historic Upton Hall, home to the Museum of Timekeeping.

British Horological Institute, Upton Hall, Main St, Upton, Newark NG23 5TE
4.6 Excellent 60 reviews
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Grantham House

Discover Grantham House, a tranquil historic retreat with lush gardens and a cozy café tucked behind St Wulfram's Church in the heart of Grantham.

Grantham House, Castlegate, Grantham NG31 6SS
4 Very Good 49 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/great-days-out-uk

Great Days Out UK

Your trusted guide to accessible and family-friendly days out across the UK, based in Gloucester’s welcoming Laburnum House.

Laburnum House, Oakle St, Churcham, Gloucester GL2 8AG
5 Excellent 21 reviews
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Inspired

Discover Nottingham’s historic boutique arcade blending timeless charm with unique independent shops and artistic flair.

5 Flying Horse Walk, Nottingham NG1 2HN
5 Excellent 10 reviews
united-kingdom/east-midlands/attraction/lucy-tower

Lucy Tower

Explore the historic 12th-century Lucy Tower atop Lincoln Castle’s motte, offering panoramic views and a glimpse into Norman England’s medieval past.

Lincoln LN1 3BN
4.8 Excellent 6 reviews

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