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I love this place , it is one of the most used public spaces I’ve ever seen – certainly the most popular in Nottingham . At weekends the square is teeming with people all out to see and be seen . There are very regular events laid on by the council and others for people to enjoy – and they are all free . There is always something good for Christmas , St Paterick’s Day – and for the last few years St George’s Day . There is a very nice branch of Starbucks on the corner of the square , a Greggs just up the street , a Subway and several pubs within 3 minutes walk . Its easy to get there , the tram stops in the square and so do lots of buses

This has closed down now and as far as I know won’t be opening up again .

This is a nice place to visit , they quite often have events in the grounds , most of which are free . There is a gift shop in the gate house selling the usual Robin Hood bits and pieces – but not Alan Rickman , sadly . Its quite a big hill to the castle from the gate so beware if you have uncomfortable shoes or wheelchairs in your party . The view from the top is good . Every once in a while there are trips to the roof , often around Christmas .

I’ve never had a problem with this shop and I’ve never seen any animals looking distressed – but I had heard a lot of people say they’ve seen signs of neglect . The staff have been helpful to me when I’ve shopped here . I have never brought a pet here , just food and bedding . Everything I’ve had has been fine . Maybe it improved since they wrote their reviews – or maybe I’ve just been lucky .

This is a great shop , the prices are reasonable and the staff are helpful . Anyone would enjoy watching the animals in the viewing area , the rabbits and guinea pigs are so sweet . I like that they have " second chance animals " at the back of the shop and a charity to re-home pets .

Nice running or walking trail for those days when you don’t want to go all the way to the countryside . I have said that the trail starts at Peafield Lane – but its actually a circular walk and you could get on and off anywhere you wanted to . If you do the whole thing its 9.54 km .
A map can be found at
http://www.mapmywalk.com/s/routes/view/run-jog-map/united...

and a few pictures at

http://www.heartofancientsherwood.co.uk/why/geography-of-...

This is a beautiful woodland walk , it never gets too busy and stays quite dry underfoot even in the winter .

The site is a secondary mixed deciduous woodland believed to be on the site of part of the ancient Sherwood Forest. High numbers of fungal species suggest that the plantation was established on the site of ancient woodland. Survey work on moths and other invertebrates has produced records of species only found in Sherwood Forest woodlands, adding further support to this theory.
The main wood covers more than 7 hectares and was clear felled about 50 years ago. This contains predominately oak and birch, with sycamore, sweet chestnut, rowan, coppiced lime and several other species. Rhododendron and bracken formerly dominated areas of open ground, but have been brought under control over the last few years. The main wood is linked to two small areas, formerly copses called Big Emily and Little Emily, by a grassy ride bordered by a single line of poplars and a tall hawthorn hedge.

This is a really nice place to go for a walk in the countyside . There are several different trails , 12 at the last count and there are maps and guides for the walks for all of them to download at http://www.teversaltrails.com/trails.htm
The trails are partly wheelchair accessible , there is free parking at the visitors centre , a public toilet and a small cafe where you can get drinks , snacks and leaflets .

This is a great idea . If you really do want to work and just can’t afford even one of the no frills gyms this is the place for you . There is quite a lot of equipment for anyone to use – and the best of it is its free . There is :

Cardio

The Bike
The Ski Walker
The Treadmill
The Cross Trainer

Resistance

The Leg Press
The Chest Press
The torso Twist
The Lateral Pull Down
The Sit Up
The Tai Chi Discs
The Pull Up and Dipping Bars

There are downloadable pdf to help you get the best out of the facility at