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The Top 20 Attractions around Broxtowe

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Broxtowe. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Broxtowe is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: November 12, 2025

Attenborough Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

This is a river path that's really easy and tranquil to ride along. There are numerous ponds and it's a really popular bird-watching spot. From the trail you'll reach a …

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St Mary the Virgin Church, Attenborough

Highlight • Historical Site

Do ensure when you visit the nature reserve you take this route up to the church. Brilliant spot in fron of the church where when the water is still you can get a cracking mirror image photo in the lake.

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Nottingham Canal Nature Reserve

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The Nottingham Canal is a canal in the English counties of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. As built, it comprised a 14.7-mile long main line between the River Trent just downstream of Trent Bridge in Nottingham and Langley Mill in Derbyshire.

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Brinsley Colliery Headstocks

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The twin headstocks and nearby disused mineral railway track are all that remains of an extensive coal mining enterprise carried on by Barber, Walker & Company, who first leased and …

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Beeston Lock

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Beeston Lock is a pretty section of canal which carries boats from the River Trent to the centre of Nottingham. There's a riverside cafe and a bar to stop for …

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The Hemlock Stone

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A striking outcrop of red sandstone, the Hemlock Stone rises 31 feet (10 m) on the flanks of Stapleford Hill. Legend has it that this beguiling rock formation has associations …

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Bennerley Viaduct

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Great walk or ride or run if you like over the new refurbished Bennerley viaduct Awesworth. Stunning views day or evening. Very windy today 👊🏻

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Canalside Heritage Centre at Beeston Lock

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The historic weir cottages at Beeston Lock were once the family homes of people who made their living on the canal. They were occupied for two hundred years but unfortunately, …

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Erewash Valley Trail and River Trent Towpath

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Good quality tow path to save riding on the roads. Can get busy with walkers, runners and other cyclists, specially at the weekend.

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Swingate Water Tower

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Just outside the city, a tower stands at nearly 100 feet that helped bring drinking water into Nottingham.

Built more than 70 years ago, the Swingate Water Tower dominates the skyline around the town Kimberley just off the A610.

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St Mary's Church, Greasley

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The parish church of Greasley, St Mary's stand proudly on a hilltop, conspicuous for miles around. The site's history goes back a thousand years, though its modern blueprint is medieval. …

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The Top 20 Attractions around Broxtowe

Attenborough Nature Reserve

St Mary the Virgin Church, Attenborough

Nottingham Canal Nature Reserve

Brinsley Colliery Headstocks

Beeston Lock

The Hemlock Stone

Bennerley Viaduct

Canalside Heritage Centre at Beeston Lock

Erewash Valley Trail and River Trent Towpath

Swingate Water Tower

St Mary's Church, Greasley

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