You could spend your entire life in Nottinghamshire and still only scratch the surface of what our amazing county has to offer.
From long-lost railway lines to mysterious rocks with alleged links to the Devil, Nottinghamshire is a county full of surprises, regardless of how long you’ve lived here.
Many such landmarks are ignored by locals in favour of traditional attractions, but autumn is the perfect time to start exploring them.
Like any county with a long-lost past, Nottinghamshire holds layers of stories just waiting to be revealed.
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We’ve put together a guide to 13 unusual Nottinghamshire attractions that go beyond the usual shopping centres and cinemas:
5. Bennerley Viaduct - Awsworth Rd, Ilkeston DE7 8PX
The Bennerley Viaduct, just outside Ilkeston, is one of those places you simply have to visit while the weather allows. Standing 20 metres high above the valley of the River Erewash, and a quarter of a mile long, the viaduct cuts a dominant figure in the landscape. Walkers and cyclists can use the viaduct to enjoy stunning views of Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire and the surrounding countryside. Photo: Harry Mitchell
6. Train sculpture in Woodthorpe Grange Park
On the face of it, Woodthorpe Grange Park, towards the north of the city, appears much like any of the city’s other green spaces. But in a small corner of the park, tucked under a bridge, is something rather bizarre. Amongst the greenery is a large sculpture depicting a red steam train emerging from a tunnel. The sculpture is a nod to when the Nottingham Suburban Railway ran under the park during the early 1900s. Photo: Clem Rutter
7. Nottingham Castle Cave Tour - Lenton Rd, Nottingham NG1 6EL
The cave tours allow visitors to hear the tales beneath the depths of Nottingham Castle. Visitors will either be taken to Mortimer's Hole or King David's Dungeon. Photo: NW
8. Park Tunnel - 33 Derby Rd, Nottingham NG1 5AW
Built in 1855, the Park Tunnel connects Derby Road to the Park Estate. Despite its prominent city centre location, this hidden gem isn't well-known. Walking through the tunnel on a warm spring day is well worth it. Photo: Chris J Wood