Wedgwood Visitor Centre

This visit will allow you to explore one of the most famous pottery companies in the world a take a look behind the scenes.

Why not indulge in creating your own pot or painting your own plate? You can also watch the experts in action and creating their own masterpieces. 

Your tour will see you working on a potters wheel or having a go at decorating the products produced there. If you do not get your product finished it can be finished for you and sent through the post as a souvenir of your visit. The tasks you can take part in are not just limited to those we have mentioned. You will also be able to try your hand at jewellery making, flower making and also having a go at coalport painting. 

You will also find a restaurant and film theatre to enhance your day and make this a unique and interesting day out suitable for the entire family.

Barlaston,

Stoke-on-Trent,

Staffordshire,

England,

ST12 9ES

Warwick Castle

One of Britain's premier medievil experiences will catapault you back in time to an era of knights and castles. Witness jousting tournaments, birds of prey as well as the worlds biggest siege machine!

From 2008 lucky visitors will have the opportunity to witness the Trebuchet siege weapon measuring 18 metres in height and weighing an incredible 22 tonnes. This will be shot twice every day and is a sight not to miss. Children will love Warwick Castle as there is something there for them in the form of the Pageant Playground. This play area is suitable for children from toddler age to ten years old. Children will be able to find a mini-castle, climbing frames, swings, slides and a zip wire.

Warwick Castle,
Warwick,
Warwickshire,
England,
CV34 4QU

Galleries Of Justice

The Galleries of Justice are located on a site in their centre of the city's Lace Market. This area has a prison and court from 1780 to the 1980's however a court in one form or another has been located on the site from 1375. The prison was constructed in 1449.

Your visit will take a look at crime and punishment from bygone eras and look at some of the ways criminals were punished for their crimes. Beware that it was a little more harsh than criminals are currently treated in a lot of cases! Not only can you take a look at crime and punishment but the official site also offers ghost tours if you are brave enough! Why not take a look at this fantastic attraction if you have any spare time whilst at East Midlands Airport.

NCCL Galleries of Justice, 

High Pavement, 

The Lace Market, 

Nottingham, 

NG1 1HN

Tel: 0115 952 0555

Fax: 0115 993 9828

Donington Park Grand Prix Collection

Located next to East Midlands Airport is the fantastic Donington Park Grand Prix Collection. Housed in a large building next to the famous Grand Prix circuit the collection boasts over 130 Grand Prix cars from the dawn of Grand Prix racing.

First opened in 1973, the Donington Grand Prix Collection comprises of five halls containing this tribute to one of the most exciting and dangerous sports in the world. View up close cars that legends such as Fangio, Senna and Mansell drove to victory time and time again, and see the development of the cars over the last 50 years.

If you know little of Grand Prix racing then a guided tour is also available by contacting the museum prior to arrival, see the website for details.

With the announcement that the Formula One Grand Prix series is to return to the circuit in 2010, there has never been a better time to visit what is now set to be Britains premier race circuit.

Donington Grand Prix Collection,
Donington Park Grand Prix Circuit,
Castle Donington,
Derby,
DE74 2RP

Tel: 01332 811 027
Fax: 01332 812 829
email: garry.rankin@donington-park.co.uk

Opening Times: 10:00 - 17:00 - 7 days per week (last admissions at 16:00)

City Of Caves

Visit this exciting attraction and explore a world hidden in the caves under Nottingham City. These original Anglo-Saxon tunnels have been modified and utilised by local people for centuries when it was necessary to escape from the world above. This is not the only attraction at this exciting venue however. How about visiting the Enchanted Well? All you have to do is throw in a coin and make a wish, who knows it may come true!

The Medievil Tannery is the only example of its kind in the country and dates back to 1250AD. The process of making armoury and clothing was very profitable, and here you experience the sights and smells and truly experience what it was like to work in these conditions.

The Slums of Drury Hill is another attraction that will transport you back in time. In Medievil Nottingham Drury Hill was a wealthy and prosperous environment, however by the 19th century the area has degenerated into a slum. This exhibition shows a basement where entire families used to live together creating terrible problems with illness and hygiene.You can now see first hand what this must have been like.

A trip forward in time now takes you to the Second World War when the caves played an integral part in helping Nottinghams residents escape the might of the Luftwaffe. In 1941, 86 of these caves were opened for use as air raid shelters and their sandstone walls made an ideal source to fulfill the nations need for sand for sandbags.

If you want to experience the history of Nottingham then look no further - the City of Caves is just what you are looking for.

Opening Times: Monday - Friday 11.30am to 4.30pm.
Sat / Sun 10.30am to 4.30pm.
Last admission 30 mins prior to closing time.

Admission Prices:
Adults £5.50
Children £4.25
Concessions £4.25
Family £16.50

email: info@cityofcaves.com