Brinsley Travel Guide

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Remains of bridge, Eastwood Lock Remains of an old bridge by Eastwood Lock on the Erewash Canal. The Erewash Valley was a key industrial site, with the canals and railways linking here, plus at least one colliery by the Erewash River. This bridge used to carry one of the railways linking the canal, the colliery and the main rail network.
Nottingham Canal The line of the disused Nottingham Canal is marked by a row of flower and plant growth, rather than by water.
Nottingham Canal Nature Reserve. This section of the Nottingham Canal is in water and this has many ducks, coots and moorhens all of which made a hasty retreat when they saw me approaching! The Nottingham Canal was a 14.75 mile (23.6km) long canal between Langley Mill in Derbyshire and Nottingham to supplement the adjacent Erewash Canal (see 832810). It opened in 1796 carrying coal from the coal fields to the City of Nottingham, the River Trent and beyond. With the advent of the railways canal traffic declined and the canal was closed in 1937. The southern section is now part of the River Trent Navigation. Since 1977, the Broxtowe Borough Council has owned and maintained the upstream sections from Wollaton to Langley Mill as a nature reserve and walking trail.
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Mansfield Road Recreation Centre With the children's playground and Durban House at the bottom.
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Eastwood Community Sports Centre Looking west across the large sports ground towards the school buildings.
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The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant

4 out of 5
Beeston Lane, University Park Nottingham England
The price is £98 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
£98
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free parking, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,398 reviews)
Quick trip but would definitely recommend this hotel.

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa

Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa

4 out of 5
Chesterfield Road Chesterfield England
The price is £72 per night from 27 Mar to 28 Mar
£72
27 Mar - 28 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Chesterfield. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Pretty hotel. We had a wonderful stay in room 121. The suite had a beautiful 4 poster and the bathroom a huge roll top bath. We visited the spa and had an excellent breakfast. Lovely stay. Will return.

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2026

Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa
DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham - Gateway

DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham - Gateway

4 out of 5
Nuthall Road Nottingham England
The price is £72 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
£72
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Room wasn’t dark enough for a good nights sleep as emergency lighting. No room service menu available. Breakfast was poor as buffet style with limited selection. Drink choice was poor as coffee from a machine tastes horrible. It’s a shame you couldn’t offer a healthier cookie without the rapeseed ...

Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham - Gateway
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Roomzzz Nottingham City

Roomzzz Nottingham City

4 out of 5
Stanley Place Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (915 reviews)
Everything i needed was in walking distance.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Roomzzz Nottingham City
5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

Ashbourne Derbyshire
Stay at this cottage in Thorpe. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Our guests praise the pool and the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
10/10 Exceptional! (261 reviews)
Lovely cottage, nicely appointed and pool and hot tub really great and host really helpful ...will come again

Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)
St Mary's Quarters

St Mary's Quarters

4 out of 5
26-28 High Pavement Nottingham England
Stay at this aparthotel in Nottingham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Motorpoint Arena Nottingham and Trent Bridge ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (38 reviews)
Room was clean and well kept. Good location with car parks close by.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

St Mary's Quarters
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Popular places to visit

University of Nottingham featuring street scenes and heritage elements

University of Nottingham

Overlooking a lake, the spire of the Trent Building is one of Nottingham’s most distinctive sites, representing over 135 years of higher education in the city.

University of Nottingham
Theatre Royal featuring a city, street scenes and theatre scenes

Theatre Royal

Watch an entertaining show and learn about the city’s dramatic arts scene at this prominent theater. Meet friends for a pre-show chat in the bar or restaurant.

Theatre Royal
Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Nottingham

Trent Bridge

You can find out about the history of Nottingham with a visit to Trent Bridge. Experience the area's entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene.

Trent Bridge
The home of Nottingham Forest and has been since 1898

City Ground

Catch an event at City Ground during your trip to Nottingham. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

City Ground
Nottingham showing a fountain, heritage architecture and château or palace

Wolla­ton Hall

See the real-life Wayne Manor from the Batman franchise and explore its fascinating museum and vast scenic grounds where deer roam.

Wolla­ton Hall
National Water Sports Centre

National Water Sports Centre

Kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting, ropes courses and mini-golf combine in one complex outside Nottingham, which also offers inexpensive accommodations.

National Water Sports Centre

Things to do

Belvoir Castle: Castle, Gardens and Ground Entry

Belvoir Castle: Castle, Gardens and Ground Entry

£9
per adult
Belvoir Castle: Castle, Gardens and Ground Entry
Detail of Watson Fothergill's Office, Nottingham as featured on the Guided Walk.

Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour

£20
per adult
Watson Fothergill Walk: Architecture of Victorian Nottingham Guided Tour
A fun and different way to see Nottingham

Fun and Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Nottingham with Hidden Gems

£15
per adult
Fun and Flexible Treasure Hunt Around Nottingham with Hidden Gems
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Cities near Brinsley

Nottingham showing an administrative building, a river or creek and markets

Nottingham

A panorama view of the Bennerley Viaduct over the Erewash canal in summertime

Ilkeston

Collier's Wood This is Collier's Wood Park, Newthorpe, with views leading to Eastwood. The church in the distance is Eastwood's St Mary's Church.

Eastwood

Footpath near Babbington. This footpath is less well trodden than most in the area, but nevertheless well visible on the ground. The house is the one seen in 616492

Awsworth

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