There’s nothing quite like a long weekend, but then there’s nothing worse than getting to the end of it and realising you’ve not made the most of it.  So, in true fabulous places style, here’s some inspiration for your upcoming lovely long weekend.

Firstly, let’s start in the City Centre…

The Walk, Nottingham City Centre
If you’re thinking of heading into Nottinghamshire for a spot of retail therapy then a stop off at The Walk for tea and cake is a must.  It’s unique in that you experience the full ‘tea’ experience.  With loose leaves, vintage tea cups and saucers, cake stands full of delicious sweet things and a decor to admire I think you’ll find it rather difficult to resist.

Derby Road
Derby Road has always been a great stop off for me.  The shops are mostly independent and offer stylish and very desirable goodies.  There are 3 truly fabulous shops on this road…The Worm That Turned, Brown Paper Flower Company and Le Chien Et Moi.  If you haven’t visited any of these shops before then you’re most definitely missing out!  The Worm That Turned is for the stylish gardener who considers the outside and extension of the inside.  Since it opened I’ve purchased wellies, an outdoor clock, christmas decorations, gardening books and some Burt Bees products.  My wellies are around 5 years old and have stood the test of many dogs walks.  Le Chien Et Moi is very deceptive from the outside.  It’s a truly special shop with a wonderful collection of antiques, vintage and recycled. pieces.  I even spotted Rococo Chocolates during my last visit.  The Brown Paper Flower Company is a wonderful florists…the flower range is superb and an essential stop off for some Spring flowers.

Now, out into Nottinghamshire…

Worksop
Within the grounds of the Harley Gallery is the fabulous Lime House Cafe.  I’m going to be heading here this weekend for a browse and a bite to eat.   There’s certainly enough there to keep you entertained for a few hours and the Cafe offer a truly scrumptious lunch menu.  The Gallery also holds many talks and workshops if you’re looking for some Easter activities.  Click here for more information.  The Harley Gallery is closed Easter Sunday.

Colston Bassett
Quite the hidden gem, Colston Bassett Store and Garden Cafe Restaurant is a lovely destination for lunch and a browse.  There are ample walks in the area, so should the weather be kind to us this weekend you’ll have the perfect ending to a walk a in the countryside.

And finally, a few handpicked destinations…

Sherwood Forest
Full of nostalgia…school trips and family picnics, the visitor centre and surrounding woodland is the perfect place to head to with the little ones or a perfect destination if you’re looking for somewhere you can jump on a bike and disappear for a while.  Click here to go to the official site for Sherwood Forest.

Clumber Park
Many great childhood memories means I hold Clumber Park very dearly in my heart.  Again, it’s a wonderful place to head to with bikes and perfect for a picnic.  They have a choice of areas to park, which means you can choose to be in the main tourist area or choose to be far away where the only sounds you’ll hear are birds.  Click here to go to the official site for Clumber Park.

Attenborough
My first ever village fete was in Attenborough and as a family is was a place we visited regularly with our dog.  Attenborough Village was always part of the walk and I would always hope there was a wedding so I could sneak a look.  The Nature Reserve has changed over the years and there’s now a visitor centre, shop and cafe.  Click here to go to the official website for Attenborough Nature Reserve.

I hope this gives you some inspiration for this weekend.  There are many more fabulous places to visit around Nottinghamshire, click here to visit the search page.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Deb