Home of Cricket in the Midlands
by amsterdam_vallon
Trent Bridge is a Test cricket ground located in West Bridgford, Nottingham, England and is also the headquarters of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club. One of the oldest cricket grounds in Britain, it was opened in 1838
It's one of the four ground use for test cricket in England.
It's also the third oldest ground behind Lord's (London) and Eden Gardens (Calcutta).
Even for the people who are not familliar with the game of cricket, Trent Bridge is worth seeing for the historical. For cricket fans Trent Bridge is probably the equivalent of the Montreal Forum (hockey) or the Yankees Stadium (baseball).
You can learn more about Trent Bridge in my travelogue : History of Trent Bridge
Royal Children
by iwys
The Royal Children in Castle Gate is one of several historically interesting pubs in the Nottingham Castle area. It reputedly takes its name from the fact that royal children, staying at the castle, played with the innnkeeper's children here. The particular royal children in question were the grandchildren of King James II. His daughter, Princess Anne stayed in th castle, with her children, in 1688.
Inside the pub there is the shoulder blade of a whale, which once hung outside, advetising the fact that whale oil was sold here. The Royal Children was one of the first places in Nottingham to use oil lamps rather than candles.
American style diner
by PavlH about Frankie & Benny's
I had breakfast there on a Sunday morning.
It was quiet - I was the first customer of the day.
The service was friendly and the food was good - fair portions at a reasonable price.
I would certainly return - and I'm fussy!
There was a problem with the coffee machine so I had juice instead - when they fixed the machine, they gave me a coffee free to make up for it.
They even brought me over a newspaper to read as I alone. Well cooked breakfast - choose 6 items from the menu for ý3.95.
Robin Hood Statue
by nylo
The Robin Hood statue is on the lower level next to Nottingham Castle, which is just on the outskirts of the city centre (behind the Robin Hood exhibition). its just the statue with some plaques on the walls with some pictures & information about the history of Robin Hood
BREWHOUSE YARD MUSEUM
by tkdqueen
The Museum of Nottingham Life
0115 915 3600
Open all year except Xmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day
(Please note that access to the school room and toy shop may not always be available).
Weekdays FREE, weekends and Bank Hols £1.50 adults, 80p conc.
Family Ticket £3.80 (2 adults & up to 4 children). Group rate: one free ticket for every ten tickets purchased.
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bust of JP Bailey
Old Market Square
Detail from a Fothergill building, George Street
Wollaton Park
