After you have seleceted the attraction you wish to visit this link will provide you with access to the relevant bus timetables and operators.

* shows you attractions where there are discounts available for Ranger bus ticket holders.

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Nottingham
Bus services: Rainbow 5, 17, D2000
Admission: Free
Open daily: dawn to dusk
Tel: 0115 972 1777

Bestwood Country Park

Nottingham
Bus services: 15, (141 half a mile from Bestwood Village)
Sherwood Arrow 33, 233, Pronto stops at White Hart
Admission: Free
Open daily: dawn to dusk
Tel: 0115 927 3674

Bolsover Castle

Castle Street, Chesterfield
Bus services: 53
Admission charge
* 20% Discount on admission prices
Open: Mar, Thur - Mon: 10.00 - 16.00; Apr, Thur - Mon: 10.00 - 17.00; May - Sep, daily: 10.00 - 17.00; Oct, Thur - Mon: 10.00 - 16.00
Tel: 01246 822844

Brierley Forest Park and Visitor Centre

Mansfield
Bus services: 1, 99 from Sutton Road, Huthwaite
Admission: Free
Open daily: Apr - Sep, 11.00 -16.00; Oct - Mar, 11.00 - 15.00 (Visitor Centre)
Tel: 01623 550172

British Horological Institute

Upton
Bus services: 29, 29A, 100, 101
Admission charge
The museum is open to pre booked group visits of 10 or more all year round.
Tel: 01636 813795

Burntstump Country Park

Nottingham
Bus services: Pronto to Seven Mile House
Admission: Free
Open daily: dawn to dusk
Tel: 0115 967 5358

Calverton Folk Museum

Calverton
Bus services: 7, 61, Calverton Connection
Admission charge
Open last Sunday in each Month, Apr - Sep: 14.00 - 16.00, please telephone for more details.
Tel: 0115 965 2836

Clumber Park

Worksop
Bus services: 25 (18 May - 14 Sept 2008), Sherwood Arrow 33 (to Carburton Crossroads), 252
Admission:* Free to Ranger ticket holders
Open daily: dawn to dusk
Tel: 01909 476592

Colwick Park

Nottingham
Bus services: 44, 45, CityLink 2
Admission: Free
Open daily: 08.00 to dusk
Tel: 0115 987 0785

Creswell Crags

Worksop
Bus services: 9, 77 (approx. 1 mile from Crags), 150 (18 May - 14 Sept 2008)
Admission: Free, charge for cave tours
Open daily: 10.30 - 16.30
Tel: 01909 720378

Crich Tramway Village

Crich, Nr Matlock
Bus services: 237
Admission charge
* 15% Discount on admission prices
Open daily: 10.00 - 17.50
Tel: 01773 854321
See also Crich Stand, memorial to the Sherwood Forester Regiment, approx. 30 mins walk. Great views.

Cromford Mill

Matlock
Bus services: 237
Admission: Free, charge for guided tours
Open daily: 09.00 - 17.00
Tel: 01629 824297

D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum

Victoria Street, Eastwood
Bus services:  Rainbow 1, 290
Free admission Weekdays, small charge at Weekends and Bank Holidays
* 10% off in gift shop
Open daily: 10.00 - 17.00
Tel: 01773 717353
Joint tickets for Birthplace Museum and Durban House available

Donington Grand Prix Collection

Derby
Bus services: Rainbow 5B, Skylink (short walk from DHL stop at NEMA)
Admission charge
Open daily: 10.00 - 17.00 (last admission 16.00)
Tel: 01332 810048

Dukeries Garden Centre

Worksop
Bus services: 9, 150 (18 May - 14 Sept 2008)
Admission: Free
Open daily: Mon - Sat, 09.00 - 17.00; Sunday, 11.00 - 17.00
Tel: 01909 476506

Durban House Heritage Centre

Eastwood
Bus services: Rainbow 1, 290
Free admission Weekdays, small charge at Weekends and Bank Holidays
* 10% off in gift shop
Open daily: 10.00 - 17.00
Tel: 01773 717353
Joint tickets for Birthplace Museum and Durban House available

East Midlands Airport

Bus services: Rainbow 5B, Skylink
Admission: Free to public viewing area
Open daily

Edwinstowe Village

Bus services: 10A, 15, 25 (18 May - 14 Sept 2008), Sherwood Arrow 33, 150 (18 May - 14 Sept 2008), 233, 251, 252

Flintham Museum

Inholm Road, Newark
Bus services: 90
Admission: Free. Donations welcome
Open Easter - Oct, Sundays and Bank Holidays: 14.00 - 17.00
Tel: 01636 525111

Great Central Railway

Loughborough
Bus services: 1
Admission charge
Open Sundays and Bank Holidays
Tel: 01509 230726

Greenwood Bonsai Studio

Ollerton Road, Nottingham
Bus services: Sherwood Arrow 33, 233
Admission: Free
Open daily: 10.00 - 17.00
Tel: 0115 920 5757

Greenwood Craft and Garden Centre

Mansfield
Bus services: Pronto
Admission: Free
Open daily: 10.00 - 16.30
Tel: 01623 499121

Gulliver's Kingdom

Matlock Bath
Bus services: 237
Admission charge
Tel: 01629 580540

Hardwick Hall and Old Hall

Chesterfield
Bus services: Pronto to Glapwell (then approx. 2 miles walk)
Admission charge
Parkland gates open daily all year round: 08.00 - 18.00 (dusk in winter)
Hall open: 12.00 - 16.30; Garden open: 11 - 17.30; Old hall open: 10.00 - 18.00
Tel: 01246 850430

Harley Gallery

Welbeck next to Dukeries
Bus services: 9, 150 (18 May - 14 Sept 2008)
Admission: Free
Open Tuesdays - Sundays and Bank Holidays
Tel: 01909 501700

Harvey Hadden Stadium

Nottingham
Bus services: 28, 35, 51, 93, 94
Admission: Prices vary depending on events
Tel: 0115 915 1515

Heights of Abraham - Cable Cars, Caverns & Hilltop Park

Matlock Bath
Bus services: 237
Admission charge
* Offering the discounted group rate on admission prices.
Tel: 01629 582365

Highfields and Nottingham University

Bus services: Rainbow 5, 13, 18, 20
Admission: Free
Open daily: dawn to dusk

Holme Pierrepont Hall

Bus services: 11
Admission charge
Open Summer Bank Holidays: 14.00 - 17.30
Tel: 0115 933 2371

Hucknall Church, Byron Memorial etc

Bus services: Rainbow 3, 141, 237, 251, Amberline
Admission: Free. Donations welcome
Open daily except during Services

Kelham Hall (for special events)

Bus services: 29, 29A
Tel: 01636 655951

Kings Mill Reservoir, Walks and Birdwatching

Bus services: 1, Rainbow 3A, 92, 290
Open daily: dawn to dusk
Tel: 01623 450000

Langold Country Park

Worksop
Bus services: 22, X30
Admission: Free
Open daily: dawn to dusk
Tel: 01909 730189

Longdale Craft Centre

Ravenshead
Bus services: 251
Admission: Free
Open daily: 09.30 - 18.00
Tel: 01623 794858

Making it! Discovery Centre

Weighbridge Road, Littleworth, Mansfield
Bus services: 5 minutes walk from Mansfield Bus Station
Admission charge
Open daily during Nottinghamshire school holidays only (Group bookings all year round by prior booking)
Tel: 01623 473200/473297

Manor Farm Animal Centre & Donkey Sanctuary

Castle Hill,  East Leake
Bus services: 1
Admission charge
* 1 child free with 1 paying adult
Open daily except Monday. Please call for dates and times as these may vary
Tel: 01509 852525

Matlock and Matlock Bath

Bus services: 237
For Peak District Mining Museum, The Aquarium, Gullivers Kingdom, Heights of Abraham, Riber Castle
Tel: 01629 583388 (Tourist Information Centre)

Midland Railway Centre

Butterley
Bus services: 92
Admission charge
* 1 child free with 1 paying adult
Open daily: 10.00 - 16.00, telephone for train times
Tel: 01773 570140

National Water Sports Centre and Country Park

Nottingham
Bus services: 11
Admission: Free (except for special events)
Open daily: 09.00 to dusk
Tel: 0115 982 1212

Newark on Trent, Castle and Museums:

Bus services: 29, 29A, 37A, 39, 67, 90

Gilstrap Centre

Admission: Free
Open daily Oct - Mar: 09.00 - 15.30; Apr - Sept: 09.00 - 16.30.
Admission free
Tel: 01636 655765 (Tourist Information Centre)

Millgate Museum

Admission: Free
Open Tuesdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays: 10.30 - 16.30
Tel: 01636 655730

Newark Castle

Admission: Free
Open daily: dawn to dusk
Tel: 01636 655765

St Mary Magdelene

Admission: Free (donations invited)
Open daily: 09.00 - 12.00; 14.00 - 16.45
Tel: 01636 706473

Newstead Abbey

Ravenshead
Bus services: 237, 251, Pronto (to/from Abbey gates)
Admission charge
House open 1 Apr - 30 Sep inclusive: 12.00 - 17.00 (last admission 16.00); grounds open all year round 09.00 - 18.00 (or dusk, whichever is earlier)
Tel: 01623 455900

Nottingham City Centre

Bus services: All Nottingham City Transport, Trent Barton,
Pathfinder, Stagecoach, Sherwood Arrow 33, 233, 251

Brewhouse Yard Museum

Castle Boulevard, Nottingham
Admission:Free weekdays, charge payable weekends and Bank Holidays
Open daily: 10.00 - 16.30 (last admission. 16.00)
Tel: 0115 915 3600
Joint ticket with Nottingham Castle

City of Caves, Nottingham

Upper Level, Broad Marsh Centre
Admission charge
Open daily: 10.00 - 16.30 (last admission 16.00)
Tel: 0115 988 1995

Greens Windmill

Windmill Lane, Sneinton
Bus services: 23, 24
Admission: Free
Open: Wednesday - Sunday and Bank Holidays: 10.00 - 16.00
Tel: 0115 915 6878

The Galleries of Justice

High Pavement, Lace Market
Admission charge
Open Tuesdays - Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays: 10.00-17.00, Mondays in school holidays
Tel: 0115 952 0555

The Lace Centre

Castle Road, Nottingham
Admission: Free
Open daily: 10.00 - 17.00
Tel: 0115 941 3539

Nottingham Castle, Museum and Art Gallery

Admission: Free weekdays, charge payable weekends and Bank Holidays
Open daily: Mar - Sept:10.00 - 17.00, Oct - Feb: 10.00 - 16.00
Tel: 0115 915 3700
Joint ticket with Brewhouse Yard Museum

Sherwood Foresters Regimental Museum, Nottingham Castle

Admission: Free
Open daily: Mar - Sept:10.00 - 17.00, Oct - Feb: 10.00 - 16.00
Tel: 0115 946 5415

The Tales of Robin Hood

Maid Marian Way
Admission charge
Open daily: 10.00 - 17.30 (last admission 16.30)
Tel: 0115 948 3284

William Booth Birthplace Museum

Sneinton
Tel: 0115 950 3927 for details

Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club

Trent Bridge
Bus services: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Bingham Xprss, Cotgrave Connection, Keyworth Connection, Ruddington Connection, Radcliffe Line
Admission charge
Opening times vary, please call for details
Tel: 0115 982 3000

Nottingham Transport Heritage Centre

Ruddington
Bus services: 10, Ruddington Connection to Ruddington Village
Admission charge
Open Apr - Oct, Sundays & Bank Holidays: 10.45 - 17.00
Tel: 0115 940 5705

Ollerton Watermill & Teashop

Ollerton
Bus services: 14, 15, Sherwood Arrow 33
Small admission charge for mill
Watermill open Sunday afternoons & Bank Holidays: 12.30 - 16.30; Teashop open Wednesdays to Sundays: 10.30 - 16.45
Tel: 01623 822469

Papplewick Pumping Station

Bus services: 251 (there is a short walk from the bus stop)
Admission charge
Open in steam 23 & 24 Mar, 4, 5, 26 & 27 May, 19 & 20 July, 24 & 25 August, 20 & 21 September, 25 & 26 October, 27 & 28 December.
Each steaming event is themed according to the time of year/season.
Open not in steam on Sunday afternoons.
*Offering half price entry
Tel: 0115 963 2938

Parish Church of St Mary

Services 14, 15, 10A, Sherwood Arrow 33, 233, 251, 252
Mansfield
Open daily Easter to October: 12.00 - 1600
Tel: 01623 822430

Peak Rail

Matlock
Services 237
Opening times vary. Please call for train times.
* Offering 10% off train fares.
Tel: 01629 580381

Playland

Mansfield
Services 1, Rainbow 3, 92, 140, 290
Admission charge
* 2 children play for the price of 1
Open daily: 10.00 - 17.00
Tel: 01623 654712

Portland Park and Visitor Centre

Kirkby in Ashfield
Bus services: Rainbow 3A, Rainbow 3B, 290, 237,from Nags Head
Admission: Free
Open daily: 09.00 - 15.00
Tel: 01623 721617

Reg Taylor Garden Centre and Swan & Waterfowl Sanctuary

Normanton (approx. 1 mile from Southwell centre)
Bus services: 29, 29A
Admission charge for sanctuary only
Open daily: Mon - Sat, 10.00 - 17.00; Sunday, 10.30 - 16.30
Tel: 01636 813184

Rother Valley Country Park

Sheffield
Bus services: 150
Admission: Free
Open daily: Oct - Mar: 09.00 - 17.00, Apr - Sept: 09.00 - 20.00
Tel: 0114 247 1452

Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum

Ruddington
Bus services: 10, Ruddinton Connection
Admission charge
* 2 for the price of 1 admission
Open Easter - Dec, Wed - Sat & Bank Holidays: 11.00 - 16.30, Easter - Sept, Sun: 13.30 - 16.30
Tel: 0115 984 6914

Rufford Abbey Country Park

Nr Ollerton
Bus services: Sherwood Arrow 33 (stops on A614), 233, 251
Admission: Free
Open daily: 10.30 - 17.00
Tel: 01623 822944

Rushcliffe Country Park

Bus services: 10, Ruddinton Connection to Ruddington Village
Admission: Free
Open daily
Tel: 0115 921 5865

Sandlands - Ollerton Nature Trail

(Ollerton Village Car park)
Bus services: 14, 15, Sherwood Arrow 33

Sherwood Forest Art and Craft Centre

Edwinstowe
Bus services: 10A, 15, 25 (18 May - 14 Sept 2008), Sherwood Arrow 33, 150 (18 May - 14 Sept 2008), 233, 251, 252
Admission: Free
Open Apr - Sep, Tues - Sun: 10.00 - 17.00; Oct - Mar, Wed - Sun: 10.00 - 16.00
Tel: 01623 824976

Sherwood Forest Country Park

Edwinstowe
Bus services: 10A, 15, 25 (18 May - 14 Sept 2008), Sherwood Arrow 33, 150 (18 May - 14 Sept 2008), 233, 251, 252
Admission: Free
Country Park open daily: dawn to dusk.
The Forest Table, Visitor Information, Exhibitions, Gift Shops & Video Studio open daily: 10.00 - 17.00
Tel: 01623 823202

Sherwood Forest Farm Park

Edwinstowe
Bus services: 10A (there is a short walk from the bus stop)
Admission charge
* £1.00 Discount on admission prices
Open daily from 1 April to 1 October inclusive: 10.30 - 17.15
Tel: 01623 823558

Sherwood Forest Fun Park

Edwinstowe
Bus services: 10A, 15, 25 (18 May - 14 Sept 2008), Sherwood Arrow 33, 150 (18 May - 14 Sept 2008), 233, 251, 252
Admission: Free, token system in operation
Open Mar - Oct, Weekends, Bank Holidays and School Holidays: 10.00 - 18.00
Tel: 01623 823536

Sherwood Pines Forest Park

Edwinstowe
Bus services: 14,15 main road, 252
Admission: Free
Open daily: 08.00 - dusk
Tel: 01623 822500

Southwell Minster

Southwell
Bus services: 29, 29A, 100
Admission: Free (Donations towards the upkeep of this beautiful building are welcome)
Open daily: Winter: 08.00 - dusk, Summer: 08.00 - 19.00
Tel: 01636 812649

Trent Bridge

Victoria Embankment
River Cruises
Bus services: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Bingham Xprss, Cotgrave Connection, Keyworth Connection, Ruddington Connection, Radcliffe Line

Tuxford Windmill

Bus services: 37, 38
Admission: please phone
Open every day except Tuesday: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Tel: 01777 871202

Vicar Water Country Park

Clipstone
Bus services: 14, 15, 16
Admission: Free
*10% off all main meals
Park open 08.00 - dusk (seasonal closing times applies)
Cafe closed on Monday except Bank Holidays
Tel: 01623 424836

Vina Cooke Museum of Dolls and Bygone Childhood

Old Rectory, Cromwell
Bus Services: 37, 38
Admission charge
Open daily: 10.30 - 16.30
(please telephone before visiting)
Tel: 01636 821364

Walks of Life Heritage Centre

33 Lincoln Road, Tuxford
Bus services: 37, 38
Admission charge
Open Sundays and Bank Holidays: 14.00 - 18.00
Tel: 01777 870427

Whaley Thorns Heritage and Environment Centre and Walks

Mansfield
Bus services: 23B to Langwith
Admission: Free (to Museum)
Open Sundays: 10.00 - 16.30
Tel: 01623 742525

The White Post Farm Centre

Farnsfield
Bus services: 29, 29A, Sherwood Arrow 33, 233, 251
Admission charge
* 10% discount on admission prices
Open daily from 10.00
Tel: 01623 882977

Wollaton Park and Hall

Nottingham
Bus services: Rainbow 2, Rainbow 4, Rainbow 5, 30, 35, 36, 38
Admission: Park: Free (except for special events); charge for car parking; admission charge for Hall on Weekends and Bank Holidays only
Park open daily: 09.00 to dusk; Hall open daily: Mar - Oct: 11.00 - 17.00, Nov - Feb: 11.00 - 16.00
Tel: 0115 915 3900

The Yard Gallery

Admission: Free
Open daily: 11.00 - 17.00
Tel: 0115 915 3920

Wonderland Pleasure Park

White Post Island, Farnsfield
Bus services: 29, 29A, Sherwood Arrow 33, 233, 251
Admission charge
Open daily: 10.00 - 17.00
* Offering 25% disount on admission with this advert
Tel: 01623 882773

The Workhouse

Upton Road, Southwell
Bus services: 29, 29A
Admission charge
Opening times vary thoughout the season so please call the property for latest details
Tel: 01636 817250

Also worth visiting

Bawtry: service X29, X30
Blyth: service X29
Felley Priory: service 331 (about 1 mile)

Please note that some attractions do not allow unaccompanied children under the age of 16 years. Some attractions do not allow dogs.

Tourist Information Centres

Mansfield
Town Hall
Market Place
Mansfield
NG18 1HX
Tel: 01623 463 770

Newark
The Gilstrap Centre
Castle Gate
Newark
NG24 1BG **
Tel: 01636 655765

Nottingham
City Information Centre
1-4 Smithy Row
Nottingham
Tel: 0115 915 5330

Ollerton
Sherwood Heath
Ollerton Roundabout
Ollerton
Newark
NG22 9DR **
Tel: 01623 824545

Retford
40, Grove St
Retford
DN22 6LD
Tel: 01777 860780

Sherwood Forest Visitor Information Office
Sherwood Forest Centre
Edwinstowe
Mansfield
NG21 9HN **
Tel: 01623 824490

Worksop
Memorial Avenue
Worksop
S80 2BP
Tel: 01909 501148

** Open Sundays

Whilst every care has been taken in the compilation of this attraction list, the County Council cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage resulting from inaccuracies or alterations to admission details.