Nottinghamshire (including Ashfield, Bassetlaw, Broxtowe, Gedling, Mansfield, Newark and Sherwood, Nottingham and Rushcliffe ) is in the East Midlands of England. It has a population of around 997,000 and covers approximately 244,000 hectares. Here is a list of nearby or neighbouring counties: Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire.
Nottinghamshire is famous for its association with the legend of Robin Hood, which helps to attract many tourists each year to locations such as Sherwood Forest. Nottingham is the county town and the cities attractions include Nottingham Castle Museum, which was built during the 17th century on the site of the earlier Medieval castle. It hosts a range of cultural events and along with artefacts from local history, displays collections of clothing, British and European paintings, glass, ceramics and silver. The Harley Gallery in Worksop houses a collection of artworks from previous centuries, as well as hosting events and exhibitions of work created by contemporary artists and craft makers. Performing arts venues in Nottinghamshire include the Nottingham Playhouse, Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham and the Lakeside Arts Centre, which has also hosted arts and crafts exhibitions and workshops.
Set among hundreds of acres of picturesque parkland and gardens, Wollaton Hall is an Elizabethan mansion built during the sixteenth century. It is also the location for the Nottingham Natural History Museum, the cities Industrial Museum and the Yard Gallery, where art exhibitions are held. Visitors to the Framework Knitters Museum can see cottages and workshops which have been restored to show how textile workers would have lived and worked during previous centuries. There are demonstrations of Victorian knitting machinery and a collection of knitted items on show. Other attractions in Nottinghamshire include Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre, Upton Hall, which has a collection of antique clocks and watches, Nottingham Contemporary Art Gallery, the ruins of Newark Castle, Southwell Minster and the Attenborough Nature Reserve.
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
The Pens and Pencils I make from a variety of woods exotic and native also in acrylics, corian each one is a work of art as not two are ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
We specialise in the manufacture handmade soaps, bath bombs, bath salts, melts, bath muffins and bath souffles. Our high quality products ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
I take commissions for pet portraits done mostly in pastel on velour which is just perfect for soft fur texture, but take commissions in ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Waney Grain - Planches de Bois are handcrafted wooden serving boards, plinths and table centres, using rip-cut [down the grain] or cross ...
Beeston, Nottinghamshire
I believe in form, function and beauty when designing and creating unique objects to enhance interiors, whether in homes or commercial ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
I design and create beautiful premium wedding stationery and other stationery goods such as - Invitations, on the day wedding stationery, ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Hand-made items including necklaces, bracelets, ear-rings and cuff links as well as cards and knitted items.
Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
I am a home Potter from Nottinghamshire. I mainly make stoneware bonsai and plant pots, although I also make mugs and bowls. The majority ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
I am a jewellery designer from Nottingham who studied Jewellery and Silversmithing in London in early 2000. I am inspired by all things ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
A small business that Im thrilled to have finally got off the ground! Yana Natural Skincare aims to make natural products in small batches ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
At A Glass and A Craft I hand make Personalised Embroidered gifts which can be treasured forever and are perfect presents for your loved ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
I am a full time ceramicist making functional and decorative wares in my studio in the heart of Nottingham. I enjoy the finesse and control ...
Sutton In Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
If you are looking for the right Usborne book for your child, there are lots of ways I can help. You can buy at the online book shop ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
We create gorgeously fragrance products for the home with handmade wooden coasters, created from recycled oak. We have five signature ...
Sutton, Nottinghamshire
Inexpensive but lovely gifts for everyone completely made form recycled or up cycled materials and objects , good for the environment and ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
High Quality Candles and melts with quirky themes and scents. Repurposed containers and jars. Beauty and class in an individual style. ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
My name is Ria Benjamin, I am a self taught jewellery maker. I am fairly new business woman, my small design are very popular and reasonable ...
Doncaster, Nottinghamshire
Turner and Walker bring you custom unique artwork from the UK’s most talented Pet Portrait Artist, Lucy Lou Place your order and send ...
Newark, Nottinghamshire
Here at The Olive a Tree Soap Company our ethos is on all things natural, handmade in small batches we make handmade soaps and Organica ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
I use the skills and techniques of Fine Woodwork to create my furniture and gifts. This focuses on skilled use of beautiful hand tools ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Print and Ink, is a business created from a passion for printmaking. I am inspired by natural form, Art Nouveau and Neo-Classical tattoo ...
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
Myself and my Husband produce a varying amount of crafts including sewn products and wood burning. We do them as hobbies and enjoy the ...
Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Bespoke children’s clothing, practical gifts for the home. spoke cards. Cake decorating, sugar flowers for cake toppers.
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
We are a new business that makes hand poured, highly scented wax melts. Specialising in dupe fragrances, household favourites and seasonal ...
Giltbrook, Nottinghamshire
My creativity was bloomed 9 years ago when my daughter was born. In the beginning it was just hobby, having fun after boring job. I have ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
I create bespoke family prints - kawaii inspired. I also create bespoke cards and invitations, party decor and gifts. Much of my work is ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
I make candles from 100 percent soy wax in beautiful amber jars. I use vegan friendly fragrance oils, some of it I am buying from a German ...
Newark, Nottinghamshire
Personal Greeting cards.. Bespoke handmade Wedding stationery.. Christmas Baubles with names and messages. Christmas Decorations with ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
I have been making my own home frangrancing products now for just over 3 years and have decided to set up as a business. My candles are ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
I make hand forged kitchen knives from high carbon steel. From initial design right through to forging, heat treating and sharpening, amongst ...
West Leake, Nottinghamshire
I make and sell fridge magnets, key rings, greetings cards and mugs. All make excellent stocking fillers and gifts. They all have my own ...
Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire
I make scarves, hats, vessels, bags, clothing - anything, in fact, if it can be made from wool! I use silk, threads and fibres to enhance ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
We source directly from ethically certified manufacturers and charity groups in small Indonesian villages. These include Bali, Yogyakarta, ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
100% Soy wax candles, individually designed using decoupage techniques all vintage inspired. All handmade and hand poured in my own home. ...
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire
I have always held a passion for flower arranging and have a very good eye for interior design . Last year we moved home and my interest ...
Hucknall, Nottinghamshire
My work can include recycled, found or new mediums to create a, sometimes 2D, with a 3D object. Exploring ways to mix up but not necessarily ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
The natural skincare industry is booming and the world is your oyster when it comes to the range of natural oils, nut butter and essential ...
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Really Really excited to be attending my first ever craft show.............. bit nervous.......... any tips would be greatly apprecia ...
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Today been told by an organiser of Craft Fairs in Lincoln that new charges been imposed on them for each event, £10 per Stallholder per ...
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
This weekend 23rd 24th July is time for outdoor events Saturday we will be at Sutton on Sea Beach Hut Festival, Sunday in Skegness Tower ...
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
I do a few Craft Fairs at the Assembly Rooms on Bailgate, This Saturday 21st May I am just down the road at Westgate Academy with My Pens ...
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
cost of making a pen comes down to time spent in workshop hard to put a price on it so labour of Love cost of metal parts are always on ...
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
11th - 12th June Ap-pens will be attending Arrow farm Shop Craft fair Worksop on the A 619 between worksop and M1 j30 its my first fair ...
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Next Craft Fair 30-31 May 2015
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
weather not great this week on the east coast, its going to be better this weekend so they say on forecast 31st May I will be at Arrow ...
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Ive been making pens over two years now and going to as many fairs i can so seeing which pen sells the most wood or acrylic. well its about ...
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Its cold frost on the ground dont feel like to go into my workshop to start making pens etc for upcoming fairs, but one as to with no heat ...
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
just to let collectors know I have a range of pen clips i can add to my standard pens they are themed styles golf club, fishing, football, ...
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Steam punk ? this is new to me you can dress up in victorian gear cyber gear top hats and goggles well this next weekend 15 - 16th June ...
(Born 1875 in Arnold in Nottinghamshire), Painting
Arthur Henry Knighton-Hammond, British artist, painted industrial scenes and society portraits.
(Born 1872 in Newark-on-Trent in Nottinghamshire), Painting
Sir William Nicholson, British artist,was known for his landscapes and portraits and also worked as a wood-engraver and illustrator.
(Born 1802 in Arnold in Nottinghamshire), Painting
Richard Parkes Bonington, English Romantic landscape painter, is best known for his paintings of coastal scenes.