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Chatsworth House
Chatsworth House is the mansion of the hereditary Duke of Devonshire, located in the northern Peak District of England (Peak District) Within the national park. In the mid-16th century, Bess of Hardwick built a mansion here, which later underwent Baroque reconstruction from the late 17th century and large-scale expansion in the 19th century. The gardens were successively designed by renowned figures such as Brown in the 18th century and Paxton in the 19th century. The former transformed formal gardens into expansive natural landscapes, while the latter left behind giant rock gardens and iconic fountains, creating a blend of garden styles spanning several centuries. Over more than 400 years from the 15th to the 19th century, through the meticulous design and construction by many famous horticulturists, it became one of the most beautiful estates in England and an important part of British cultural heritage.Chatsworth · 28.9km from Mansfield
Hardwick Hall
Great old house with a multitude of amazing tapestries. The house is beautiful and the volunteers who work there are knowledgeable and friendly.Ault Hucknall · 7.7km from Mansfield
Sherwood Pines
Newark and Sherwood District · 7.8km from Mansfield
Newstead Abbey
Gedling District · 7.7km from Mansfield
Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park
Newark upon Trent · 9.8km from Mansfield
Bolsover Castle
Chesterfield · 11.4km from Mansfield
White Post Farm and Zoo
Newark upon Trent · 10.2km from Mansfield
Rufford Abbey
Newark and Sherwood District · 11.3km from Mansfield
London Eye
Take a ride on the incredible 135-metre London Eye and enjoy a panoramic view of London's stunning skyline, packed with iconic landmarks including the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, and more. Ride during the day, at night, at sunset, or at dusk—which will you choose? The London Eye has a total of 32 air-conditioned, fully enclosed cabins, each of which can accommodate approximately 25 people. It takes about half an hour to complete a full rotation. The cabins are equipped with explanations of various sights in London, which play when they rotate to the corresponding angle. In addition, touch-sensitive information panels are also available.United Kingdom · London
The British Museum
The British Museum is one of the largest and most renowned museums in the world. The British Museum houses over 8 million cultural relics and treasures from around the globe, with its vast quantity and diversity of collections being rare among museums worldwide. Rich collection of treasures Due to its vast collection, The British Museum can nearly showcase the entire course of world civilization. Despite spatial limitations, it still displays approx. 50,000 items simultaneously. The main collections date from the medieval period, with particular renown for ancient Egyptian and Greco-Roman artifacts, alongside a wealth of precious cultural relics from Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Many cultural treasures from around the world can only be seen in their authentic form here. Ancient Greek-style main building The main building emulates ancient Greek architecture, featuring a grand entrance with a tall colonnade flanked by eight thick and towering Roman-style columns on each side, topped by a pediment roof adorned with reliefs. Entering through the main door leads to the great court, which is connected to over 100 galleries of various sizes surrounding it. Inspired by the Louvre Pyramid, the great court is bright, spacious, and elegantly minimalist. Bright central atrium The great court was originally part of the British Library. After the library moved out, it was transformed into a covered square with a white color scheme. The square's massive semi-transparent roof is composed of many uniquely shaped glass panels, combined with white stone, ensuring excellent lighting even on gloomy days in London. The sculptures displayed in the court are genuine treasures, such as the marble lion and Easter Island statues. Additionally, artists from around the world occasionally perform here, adding a relaxed atmosphere to the solemn museum. At the center of the grand atrium is the reading room, displaying art literature and books open to the public, where travelers can admire the dome and quaint circular bookshelves up close. The entrance of the reading room is marked with the names of notable figures to commemorate their time spent reading here. Cafés and restaurants are located on both sides and above the grand atrium, offering dining options with a view overlooking the entire space. Along the outer edge of the reading room lies the museum shop, where visitors can purchase souvenirs after their tour. Three iconic treasures The Rosetta Stone: Originally from Egypt, this stone bears three different script versions of an ancient Egyptian pharaoh's decree. Through comparing these scripts, archaeologists gradually unlocked the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian civilization. However, the Rosetta Stone displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo is a replica. Admonitions scroll: The scroll consists of 12 paintings in total, with The British Museum housing 9 Tang dynasty replica versions. The Admonitions scroll ranks 39th in BBC's "A History of the World in 100 Objects," highlighting its immense cultural and historical value. Throughout history, the scroll has been collected by numerous emperors and high-ranking officials. The Elgin Marbles: These are sculptural fragments from the Parthenon, with a history of over 2,500 years. They have been housed in the museum for over 200 years since the British royal family purchased them at great expense. Specialty exhibition halls Asian pavilions: Halls 33 and 95. Hall 33 features artifacts from China, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, including collections from countries like India. Hall 33B is dedicated to Chinese jade artifacts, while Hall 95 showcases Chinese ceramics. The British Museum is one of the museums with the largest collections of lost Chinese artifacts, housing over 25,000 pieces, with approx. 2,000 on long-term display. The exhibition is meticulously designed, organizing Shang and Zhou dynasty bronzes along a chronological sequence, displaying artifacts from the Shang and Zhou, Qin and Han, to the Republican era. The major kilns of porcelain are divided into different curated sections by Ru, Ge, Jun, Ding, and Guan styles, presented professionally and systematically. Recommended artifacts to admire include large Tang tri-color ceramics, the Song Cizhou kiln "circus pillow," the Yuan blue-and-white fish and algae pattern large plate, Ming Xuande cloisonné, and Dunhuang mural Buddha statues. Ancient Egypt exhibition hall: halls 4, 61-66. One of the popular spots in the museum. The exhibits include mummies. The ancient Egypt hall is also one of the most visited exhibition halls, and almost all visitors to The British Museum make it a must-see. Ancient Greek and Roman galleries: rooms 11-23, 69-73, 77, 78, 82-85. The entire Parthenon is truly awe-inspiring, along with numerous ancient Greek marble sculptures and exquisite artifacts like vases. Don't miss the Portland Vase in room 70. Some exhibits are not suitable for long-term display and are only open during specific periods each year (including the mentioned Admonitions scroll). If you plan to visit, check the schedule on the official website in advance.United Kingdom · London
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Chatsworth House
Chatsworth · 28.9km from MansfieldHardwick Hall
Ault Hucknall · 7.7km from MansfieldSherwood Pines
Newark and Sherwood District · 7.8km from MansfieldNewstead Abbey
Gedling District · 7.7km from MansfieldRobin Hoods Wheelgate Park
Newark upon Trent · 9.8km from MansfieldBolsover Castle
Chesterfield · 11.4km from MansfieldWhite Post Farm and Zoo
Newark upon Trent · 10.2km from MansfieldRufford Abbey
Newark and Sherwood District · 11.3km from MansfieldLondon Eye
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What travellers say about Mansfield
Elbik16 January 2025
4.0
Absolutely fantastic. Would recommend the buggy ride around the garden. Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The house and all the staff made you feel very welcome and relaxed.The markets are really good and have a very nice vibe and the house itself is decorated very well with a different theme every year. This year it's Henry and the Lion! The gardens are also lit up at night so definitely go for a walk after leaving the house if you have time. You will need to book tickets early ..
Chatsworth House
M43***6216 January 2021
5.0
Sherwood Pines never EVER fails to disappoint. Lots of different routes, lots of activities to do, lots of amazing scenery!
Well worth a visit for everybody who lives/visits nearby!
Sherwood Pines
_TI***ds1 August 2024
1.0
We visited Robin hoods Wheelgate with my niece and her boys, one 5 years old with autism and a 3 year old. We were having a lovely day then we found a quiet little soft play area which we thought would be good for the 5 year old to have a safe play where he couldn't come to any harm. Big mistake the ball pool had been fenced off with metal railings, like you would use to fence off animals or pathways. They were not covered, there was no signs or notices to say that they had fenced it off. It was not until the 3 year old hurt himself trying to get to his brother that we knew of the problem. My niece then had to go in to get the boys out, she then also hurt herself. This was a soft play area for under 6 years only. We reported to the manager at the time and i went with him to show him and explained the danger especially to toddlers which it was a play area for. He explained the ball pool was dangerous and that's why they'd fenced it off but with metal railings, REALLY. I went back a hour later to check if they had closed it to the public and they hadn't, still no warning nothing. As we were leaving the park some hours later i checked again and it was still open. We will not be going there again as i don't think they take safety seriously. Shame it could have been a good day.
Robin Hoods Wheelgate Park
_TI***8u16 October 2023
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beautiful day out. wonderfully maintained. lots to do, especially on special weekends
Bolsover Castle
_We***423 December 2019
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Since my daughter was studying at the University of Nottingham, I took a three and a half hour drive from Heathrow Airport to the city of Nottingham and stayed in a hotel opposite my daughter's dormitory. The next day I walked around Nottingham and bought a lot of things. It felt like it rained every day in Nottingham and the sun was rarely seen.
White Post Farm and Zoo
Catherine Kwong14 October 2026
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Wonderful experience, very nice view and lovely weather in early Aug
London Eye
Chelsea小星10 October 2026
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I visited the British Columbia University 10 years ago and found it quite challenging. This time, I decided to opt for a guided tour, and the experience was immediately different. The guide was very knowledgeable, providing excellent depth and breadth in their explanations, and answered my questions very well.
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