Things to Do

Luxury Glamping Pods, Nottingham

Relax on the Vineyard Estate

You deserve a break so make sure you unwind and relax on our 10 acre Estate with your private luxury lodge. Staying at an English vineyard is a magical experience and we will be happy to give you a vineyard tour.

Share a bottle of wine as the sun sets over the vineyard, sun rise yoga on your private deck, sitting by the camp fire toasting marshmallows; there’s plenty of ways to relax at Wolds Wine Estate!

Want to venture a bit further out? Ragdale Hall Spa and Eden Hall Spa are a 12 minutes and 18 minutes drive away.

Active in the Countryside

Here are some great ways to be active and explore our local countryside:

By Foot: With a footpath going through the Estate you are ideally located to slip on your walking boots and head out across the Nottinghamshire Wolds. There are also great walks in the Vale of Belvoir with views of Belvoir Castle. Don’t forget to stop off at some of the welcoming country pubs for a refreshing pint or glass of wine. For walks from the Estate see our Country Walks page here.
By Bike: Grab your bikes and ride! There are some super cycling routes around the Vale of Belvoir and South Nottinghamshire. We are well situated for you to head out and beat those Strava records. We’ll even provide you with a place to store your bike. We even have some suggested routes for you.
Golf: With Stanton on the Wolds Golf Club just down the lane, is there a more perfect place to stay where you can get 18 holes in and then enjoy a lovely bottle of wine?

Whether you are exploring by bike or by foot we will provide you with some route maps and inspiration if required.

Country Pubs & Restaurants

There are lots of fantastic local pubs, restaurants and farm shops but here are some of our favourites:

The Plough at Normanton: A great country pub serving food and drinks with a fantastic beer garden (1.8 miles)
Perkins Bar and Bistro at Plumtree: Cute country Bistro with it’s own smokehouse serving great food. (1.5 miles)
The Griffin at Plumtree: A traditional village pub where diners and drinkers alike are welcome. (2 miles)
The Plough at Wysall: A family run, traditional free house village pub with a stunning garden. (4 miles)
The Tap & Run at Upper Broughton: Owned by England and Nottinghamshire cricketers Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney, and winner of best casual dining venue 2019 (4.8 miles)
Dickies Farm Dining at Plungar: A superb butcher’s that also offers breakfasts and fine dining. If you are on a cycle it is worth a stop in for a weekend full English breakfast (14.5 miles)
Restaurant Sat Bains: A Two Michelin Star Nottingham restaurant with rooms serving creative, seasonal, modern British cuisine. (7 miles)

Need a taxi? We recommend DJM (01159893040) or Key Kars (01159376999).

Local Attractions

Belvoir Castle and The Engine Yard: Spend a day exploring the castle and then enjoy artisan shopping, pampering, eating and drinking in the heart of the stunning Vale of Belvoir. A wonderful experience.
Wollaton Park and Hall: A stunning Grade I listed Elizabethan mansion set in 500 acres of natural parkland with wild deers, play park and museum. It was also used as Wayne Manor in The Dark Knight Rises!
Holme Pierrepont Country Park: Home of the National Water Sports Centre there is something for everyone from White Water rafting to Sky Tykes for the little ones. Ready for an adventure?
Robin Hood: Explore the legend of Robin Hood with trips to Sherwood Forest and Nottingham Castle.

Unique Rural Experiences

With the countryside on our doorstep we have lots of unique and local experiences for you to get involved in when you stay at Wolds Wine Estate:

Ruddington Village Market: The first Saturday of the month sees Ruddington host a fantastic village market with artisan products, food and drink.
Wysall Flower Farm: A lovely family run farm where you can pick you own flowers or take part in Floristry And Growing Workshops.
Harker’s Farm Shop at Clipston: Established in 1954 the shop is situated on working farm offering breath-taking views, a play park and animals to admire.
Lakeside Clay Shoots & Fishing: Participate in some countryside pursuits and bring back a fish for supper.

Village, Town and City Life

Situated on the edge of the countryside we can suit the tastes of the country mouse and town mouse. We are well served by the bus and taxi for you to enjoy the nightlife. Here are some of the local towns to explore:

Keyworth: Our local town. Supermarkets, pubs, shops, massages and takeaways all on our doorstep.
Ruddington: A superb little town with a country park, bars, museums and a fantastic market once a month.
West Bridgford: Home of Nottingham Forest and Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, visit West Bridgford for sports & trendy bars.

Nottingham: Our legendary city centre known for it’s nightlife and shopping. Catch a show at one of our theatres and stay in town for fantastic bars and restaurants.
Melton Mowbray: Bidding to be England’s Rural Capital of Food and famous for it’s Pork Pies and Stilton Cheese. A traditional Market Town.

For the Kids (big and small)

We hope your kids will enjoy being in the outdoors and exploring the 10 acre site. Feel free to bring a football or rounders kit. But here are a few suggestions if they want to spread their wings a little more:

Horse Riding: Riding lessons at the local stables and special school holiday activities.
Twin Lakes: 100 acres of family theme park, farm and water park
Spring Lakes: Enjoy the thrills and spills of an incredible Aqua Park, wakeboard on a Rixen full 5 corner cable or enjoy the family beach resort.
National Space Centre: An out-of-this-world family experience!
Green’s Windmill & Science Centre: A restored and working 19th century tower windmill with a small science centre. Be sure to buy their award winning flour.
White Post Farm: Feed and pet the cute animals…and the scary ones too if you are brave enough!
Holme Pierrepont Country Park: Home of the National Water Sports Centre there is something for everyone from White Water rafting to Sky Tykes for the little ones. Ready for an adventure?
Robin Hood: Explore the legend of Robin Hood with trips to Sherwood Forest and Nottingham Castle.
Alton Towers: The best theme park in the UK

Local Takeaways

Don’t fancy cooking, here are our local takeaways:

Indian: There is 7 Spice which is our favourite, but it is dine-in or collection only. For delivery try The Moghul.

Chinese: China Chef does delivery and collection.

Fish & Chips: Plumtree Fish & Chips is excellent – dine-in and collection only. Advisable to get there by 8pm at the latest as it is popular.

Pizza: For a decent pizza try Scoozi which is dine-in or collection only

Kebab, burgers, chips & pizza: For more of a kebab shop pizza and other tasty pre-hangover bites try Just Mario‘s (just don’t expect to be served by anyone called Mario!). Collection and delivery.

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