Newstead Abbey dates back to 1170 and is said to have been built as a part of Henry II's penance for the murder of Sir Thomas Beckett. Newstead Abbey is more commonly known as the ancestral home of Lord Byron and his remains now rest in Hucknall
Nottinghamshire boasts the biggest antique fair in Europe - Newark Antiques Fair. Newark Antiques Fair is held near Newark six times a year and is visited by antique enthusiasts and dealers alike from across Europe