Nottinghamshire Heritage and Tourism Network

11/10/2026

Had an amazing time at Pleasley Pit Trust this morning. This heritage site is working hard to reach new visitors and share the stories of this amazing site.

It's worth a visit with the family and is a great area for walking and cycling Nottinghamshire countryside.

20/09/2026

It's the final day of Heritage Open Days events.
I really hope everyone enjoyed the events all the sites put on across Nottinghamshire.

It's been amazing to see so many sites and their history on display.

I'm off to Gedling and Beeston Canalside Heritage Centre today, if you see please say hi.

I'll be sending invites out to meetings in the next few months to talk about Heritage Open Days and upcoming events.

17/09/2026

Another event I attended over the weekend at Mary Potter Heritage Centre

Mary Potter Heritage Centre is an amazing place to visit, the story of Mary Potter who battled ill health to found an order nuns in Hyson Green Nottingham.

The centre covers all aspects of her life and tells her story in a way that's easy to understand but resonates even today.

It well worth visit and ties in nicely with St Barnabas Cathedral on Derby Road.

If you've been to the heritage centre, let us know your best bits.

16/09/2026

Yesterday Nottinghamshire Heritage and Tourism Network had a fantastic meeting at the Archbishop’s Palace at Southwell Minster, an inspiring setting for a conversation all about pilgrimage.

We explored how interest in pilgrimage experiences has been rising across the UK, and it’s clear that Nottinghamshire’s rich and diverse faith landscape puts our county in a strong position to develop meaningful routes, programmes and partnerships. With so many historic churches, chapels and places of spiritual significance, Nottinghamshire is perfectly placed to support this growing movement.

I’ll be sharing an important update soon, along with a wider overview of what’s happening across the Network as we continue building momentum, strengthening collaborations and championing heritage in Nottinghamshire.

Exciting things ahead for our sector.

14/09/2026

This week we are attending two meetings one at the Archbishop Palace which is an amazing building in the grounds of Southwell Minster. We will discussing pilgrimages and how they can improve tourism.

Later in the week we will be attending the Nottinghamshire Tourism summit, we let you know all the latest news after the summit.

As the days get shorter a lot of sites going into planning mode, we like reach out to new sites. If we haven't contacted your site this please let us know.

If there are sites or businesses we should contact also let us know.

13/09/2026

This is from Saturday, unfortunately couldn't add everywhere I visited on Saturday. We will be having meetings coming soon to talk about Heritage Open Days and have your site can get involved next year.

12/09/2026

Check out the link for events during Heritage open days

https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUR7ONjbGNrBRHs2nBkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEecSaA1ftJYNDHw1Cn6QJRwWYpt2M4yZpLNKAAPP1bYAYewmtJCNyyWlikqBk_aem_f3eWQWY0EUBVl5M9zQGVzA

11/09/2026

Heritage Open Days begin today, and Nottinghamshire is ready to shine.

Across the county, doors are opening, stories are being shared, and communities are celebrating the places, people and traditions that make Nottinghamshire unique. From hidden histories to hands‑on experiences, this is the moment our heritage sites, volunteers and local champions step forward and welcome everyone in.

Whether you’re exploring a familiar favourite or discovering somewhere completely new, we hope you enjoy the start of this brilliant festival of culture and curiosity.

Check out link or Visit Heritage Open Days to find your local events and more information.

Happy Heritage Open Days:
Let’s celebrate Nottinghamshire together.

Every September thousands of volunteers across England organise events to celebrate our fantastic history and culture. It's your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences – all of which are FREE to explore.

30/07/2026

EMCCA has launched a survey for the tourism sector in Nottinghamshire. The Network has a great opportunity to be heard so please take the time to fill it in.