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Always worth a visit to Newstead Abbey it's a beautiful building with wonderful gardens to wonder around and get lost in the beauty

lovely cafe but normally closed over winter

The Parish Church was probably built in the late part of the 12th century, possibly on the site of the church hinted at in Domesday, the earlier building most likely of wattle and daub. The present church has traces of Norman work in the north and east walls which are two and a half feet thick. It is built of local limestone, with stones of handy sizes not laid in horizontal courses. Originally it was a plain rectangular building consisting of chancel, nave and a small tower. At some time in the XIV century a south aisle was added, and in the next century the porch was built. At the same time as the porch another stage was added to the tower, which is square, pinnacled, and unbuttressed. At some later date the porch was moved from the south to the north side of the church, its old position still clearly marked on the outside of the south wall. Another alteration visible from the exterior, and also on the south, is the blocked up 'Priest's Doorway' in the south wall of the chancel.

beautiful peaceful spot with car park and bird hide

Ogston Reservoir was built to supply water to a carbonisation plant. It's now a water supply reservoir, which also helps maintain the levels at Carsington Reservoir. Ogston New Road skirts the reservoir, visiting the old village of Woolley, which was partly flooded by the reservoirs' creation. Woolly Moor to the north was created to rehome the inhabitants of the lower areas of Woolly.

Newstead Abbey, located in Nottinghamshire, England, originally served as an Augustinian priory. After the Dissolution of the Monasteries, it was converted into a private residence. Today, it is most renowned as the ancestral home of Lord Byron. The priory of St. Mary of Newstead, established by King Henry II of England around 1170, was a house for Augustinian Canons. Despite its present name, Newstead was never an abbey but rather a priory.

Linby is a charming village located near the larger town of Hucknall. It features several notable buildings, including a 12th-century church, and features many quaint stone cottages and green spaces to enjoy.

The national tramway museum. From outside it looked like a very nice tourist attraction with fully working trams. Dogs are welcome.

Closed from 6th November to Mothering Sunday

A picturesque village just outside north of Nottingham

The church dates from the 12th century. The aisle and nave windows were redone in 1803 and the chancel was refashioned in 1877. The font dates from the 12th century.

Newstead Priory Wood is a peaceful place nestled between a small town and farmland. Newly planted woodland and semi-mature pine wood provide different areas of interest throughout the site.

This long straight avenue connects the modern village to the old ruins and historical buildings of Newstead Abbey. It's a pretty road with lovely views, especially when riding towards the abbey.

Ogston Reservoir was created by flooding this valley back in 1958, the residents were moved to nearby Wooley Moor village. Managed by Severn Trent it supplies water to the surrounding area and acts as a holding reservoir for Carsington Water. It's an important site for birds with over 200 species recorded here.

Newstead Abbey was a 12th centaury monastery. Over the years it became home to Romantic Poet Lord Byron. The abbey and the grounds are open to visitors.

Entering Newstead Abbey Park from the Ravenshead/ Nottingham Rd entrance there is a sign suggesting entrance fee for cyclists, as well as cars. I just cycle through, never been challenged! I always pass through to Annesley without stopping, maybe the charge provides a ticket for visiting the gardens?

Popular with cyclists. Large number of cakes

Popular with cyclists

Lovely scenic ride through the grounds of Newstead Abbey.

A great view of the area