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Wednesday, 5 November 2008

Glimpse III: Nottingham’s Islamic collection

Glimpse III: Nottingham’s Islamic collection - An exhibition presenting a group of historical Islamic objects drawn from the city’s world cultures, costume and decorative art collections. Selected with help from members of Nottingham’s Muslim communities, these items allow us a glimpse into a rich cultural heritage and shine a light on a fascinating area of the collections.

Event type Exhibition
This event is aimed at Open to everyone
Start date 10 November 2007
End date 31 December 2008
This event starts at 10.00am
This event ends at 17.00pm


Cost of the event Castle Admission (Joint ticket with Brewhouse Yard): Adults £3.50, Children/Conc. £2, Family ticket £8 (2 Adults and up to 3 Children). Group rate: 1 free ticket for every 10 tickets purchased.
Location: Nottingham Castle,
Friar Lane, Off Maid Marian Way, Nottingham


Get a glimpse into the rich Islamic cultural heritage and traditions from Nottingham’s Islamic Collection of world costume, culture and decorative arts. This one and a half month long exhibition will be on at the Nottingham Castle, Friar Lane, Off Maid Marian Way, Nottingham from 10th November up till 31st December 2008 between 10 am to 7 pm. For ticket details, please contact the venue or check online at www.nottinghamcity.gov.uk/museums.

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Wednesday, 29 October 2008

Ghost Evenings at Newstead Abbey

Ghost Evenings at Newstead Abbey - The Newstead Abbey guides invite you to a house party full of ghostly tales and goings on! This evening is not for those with a nervous disposition. Suitable for 12 years and over. Book now on 01623455900

Event type Family Event
This event is aimed at Open to everyone
Start date 1 November 2008
End date 1 November 2008
This event starts at 19.45
This event ends at 22.00
Cost of the event £15 per person

Location: Newstead Abbey Historic House & Gardens,
Newstead Abbey Park, Nottinghamshire

Have you ever been invited to a house party with ghostly happenings? The guides of the Historic House & Gardens, Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire, invite all above 12 years to a ghostly evening on 1st November 2008 between 19.45 to 22 hours. The entrance fee to the party is £15 per person. For bookings and other details, please contact on 01623455900.

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Wednesday, 23 April 2008

Galleries of Justice and Nottingham Caves tours

Comfort Hotel Nottingham is ideally situated to visit the award winning Museum of Law Trust, Galleries of Justice, based at the Lace Market in the heart of Nottingham. This historic site is located in the heart of the Nottingham's Lace Market - moments from Comfort Hotel Nottingham. It was in use as courts and prisons from the 1780s to the 1980s - although there has been a court on the site since at least 1375 and a prison since 1449. These Nottingham tours feature the exciting interactive exhibitions incorporating the Citizen's Zone, which provides an innovative national and regional Citizenship and Crime Reduction learning resource - covering social and moral rights and responsibilities, community involvement and legal literacy.

Comfort Hotel Nottingham has a wonderful history of its own. The first hotel in Nottingham, it was originally a traditional coaching inn but later became a Nottingham hotel and was frequented by Charles Dickens, amongst others.

See more details and book securely online at Comfort Hotel Nottingham

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