The Vina Cooke museum houses a large collection of dolls dating from the 18th century to the present day. The collection is brought together in a late 17th century Dower house and former Rectory, which is itself of considerable interest.

An animal park set in 32 acres of natural woodland, with two lakes.
Admire the views of our lakes as you take a relaxing stroll down to where you can feed our wide range of both domestic and exotic animals, from deer, sheep, alpaca, yaks, meerkats,wallabies and capybara. Laugh at the antics of our cappuchin monkeys and listen to the roar of our ruffed lemur.

Sit and eat a picnic in the shade of our leafy wood or up on our childrens play area or choose a snack from our on site cafe.

Get ready for a New Destination of family fun.......Set in 30 acres of parkland in the heart of Nottinghamshire,near Mansfield, Wheelgate Park, full of venture variety and value is the ultimate day out for all of the family. Play the day away as you discover a new park packed full of thrilling New attractions in beautiful countryside on the outskirts of Sherwood Forest.

Hello and welcome to White Post Farm, one of the East Midlands’ most popular visitor attractions. For 20 years we’ve been entertaining millions of kids and adults, giving them the chance to get up close to thousands of friendly animals, like chicks, llamas, rabbits, cows and pigs.
The farm’s open every day of the year and with lots to do, rain or shine, it’s perfect for family days out, school trips and birthday parties.

We are an open-air Museum based in the heart of the rural East Midlands where the now extinct industry of home iron ore production is preserved for visitors.

Cruises on the Rutland Belle enable visitors to enjoy the sights of Rutland Water whilst listening to commentary highlighting points of interest (hearing loop available in lower salon). Rutland Belle can carry up to 110 passengers at any one time, with accommodation for 60 in two covered all-weather saloons. Drinks are available on board, and meals can be bought from nearby cafes and restaurants.

2009 Farm Attraction of The Year Award Winner!

Come and join in the hands on animal feeding. We have bottle feeding with the lambs and calves. You can feed the animals with the farmer and go egg collecting.

Have a go at reptile handling or take part in the owl display.

There is a 2 tier indoor play area and a soft play area for toddlers. Outside we have trampolines, a bouncy castle, a large outdoor sandpit and new for summer 2010 a large pirate ship.

Our cafe serves food all day!

We are a rescue Centre and small zoo open to the public daily 10am to 5pm throughout the year.
The aim is to rescue, rehabilitate and release British animals and birds back to the wild.
The centre houses creatures unable to be released, small pets and hand reared species including exotics that are abandoned or handed to the centre by their owners, the RSPCA or police.
The centre provides a valuable educational facility for both children and adults alike.

We're about pottery painting and serving great tea and coffee. Both are available separeately but best served up together.

Our big idea is simple - stop, sit, relax, take time out, be creative, have fun and enjoy good company - ours!

A £3.50 session fee per painter covers materials, glazing and firing. You then simply select your pottery to paint and you then collect your finished items a few days later.

Also available ,children's parties, group bookings, baby prints and giftware.