The Belvoir Castle Wedding Fayre opens its doors on the 4th October 2009. This will be a great opportunity to be part of the stunning catwalk show featuring collections by Dressini, Jonquil and Bradgate Brides. Moreover, Belvoir Castle gives everyone the chance to see what special castle wedding venues they have to offer and to talk with a whole host of wedding suppliers face to face.

Castle Weddings:

Belvoir Castle in its magical hill top setting has turrets, castellation, towers and flags and is the most romantic place one could choose for their memorable day.  The Castle’s in-house team have years of experience to ensure all wedding guests fully enjoy the atmosphere of this stunning family home.

Lakeside Wedding:

The beautiful lakeside, on the Belvoir Estate, is the perfect place for marquee weddings and with the illuminated castle as the backdrop, a stunning effect is achieved. Belvoir is not limited to marquees though, and can suggest other unusual wedding venues. Lakeside weddings are ideal for larger parties who wish to marry in their own parish church and hold a reception at Belvoir

Nottingham City Centre is to play host to the first annual food and drink festival, which will be launched by TV chef and Saturday Morning Kitchen host, James Martin.

The entertainment includes celebrity cookery demonstrations and Ready Steady Cook style cook-offs in a specially constructed Chef’s Theatre in Market Square, as well as beer tasting, master classes, gourmet dinners and other food and drink events at venues all across the city, and a regional and speciality food market.  Many of the events are free to attend.

Many of the vast arrays of food and drink venues across the city are also offering great value deals throughout the festival and beyond – so make sure you pick up a programme containing the discount vouchers to take full advantage.  Programmes can be collected from the information stall at the festival or from the Nottingham Tourism Centre on Smithy Row.

If you are looking for a place to stay  – The Gresham Hotel near Nottingham station – offers top value accommodation.

The Nottingham Adrenalin Jungle offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including paintball, off-road go karting, 4×4 driving, segway, and archery all from the same location. I am sure you will find something you wish to have a go at. Most of the events are delivered at their own site in Nottinghamshire, using their own equipment and is supervised by Adrenalin Jungle staff.

The Adrenalin Jungle is situated just 12 miles from Nottingham, 6 miles from Mansfield, 9 miles from Newark and 18 miles from Doncaster. Site access is directly off the A614 and is in easy reach of the A1 and the M1. The site has ample parking for cars, mini buses and coaches so finding them and staying for the day is easy.

If you are cosidering a day at the adrenalin jungle why not look to saty at the Gresham hotel which is located by the train station in Nottingham, or even the picturesque Cascades Gardens in Matlock.  Another option would be Whitton Lodge which in terms of ease and location would be the best option in terms of stay.

This is the first in a series of blog posts about tourist attractions in and around Nottingham.

Belvoir Castle has been the ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland for one thousand years and is currently the family home of 11th Duke and Duchess and their five children.

The present Castle in the Vale of Belvoir is the fourth to have stood on the site since Norman times. The existing Castle building was completed in the early 19th century. Other buildings had been damaged during fierce battles or due to major fire.

The Castle offers lots to see and do. It houses outstanding collections of furniture, porcelain, silks, tapestries, French furniture and Italian sculpture. After exploring the castle you will have the opportunity to walk around the woodland gardens which have been carefully planned to ensure plants bloom all year round. There are collections of specialist plants and roses in different areas of the garden which are a must for gardeners.

Guided tours of Belvoir Castle are free and available during the weekdays at 12.30pm and 2.30pm or for pre-booked groups at weekends. The Duke and Duchess of Rutland also own a fantastic bar and restaurant, the Manners Arms

If you are planning a trip to the castle from Nottingham why not stay at the Gresham Hotel there is easy access by car, there are signposts from the A1, A607 and A52. Or, even take advantage of the hotel being near Nottingham station and get the train to Grantham?