D.H Lawrence Birthplace Museum (0.8 miles / 1.2 km) - The early home of ‘Bert Lawrence’ (D.H. Lawrence) is now a re-creation of a Victorian Family home. Guides bring this cramped miner's home to life, leading you through the 3 floors, as well as the communal washhouse.
Nottingham Castle & Art Gallery (11 miles / 17.5 km) - Housed amid the rich history of Nottingham Castle, the Museum and Art Gallery has permanent displays of ceramics, glass, metalwork, fine art and the work of regional, contemporary artists.
The Galleries of Justice (12 miles / 19 km) - an historic prison and court site, where visitors can witness a mock Victorian trial and even pretend to trial, sentence and imprison their friends and family. The original prison cells, laundry, medieval caves and authentic prison exercise yard are frequented by wandering performers playing the parts of prisoners and gaolers.
Travel information
By car:
From the M1 (south):
- Leave the M1 at Junction 26, following the 1st exit signed for the A610 Ripley.
- Follow this road, ignoring the 1st sign for Eastwood and IKEA. Instead, leave this road at the next junction signed for Eastwood.
- At the roundabout take the 3rd exit, signed for Eastwood and D.H Lawrence's birthplace.
- Follow the road and stay in the left lane, bearing left at the traffic lights onto Mansfield Road.
- The entrance to Eastwood Hall is on your left-hand side.
From the M1 (north):
- Leave the M1 at Junction 27 and turn right onto the A608 (for Heanor and Underwood).
- Follow this road along until you reach a junction with the Underwood Miner’s Welfare Club opposite.
- Turn left onto the B600 and then turn right onto Cordy Lane (signed for Eastwood, Nottingham and the A608).
- Follow the road through Brinsley, still heading for Nottingham and you will enter Eastwood.
- Eastwood Hall is on your right.
From Nottingham city centre:
- Join the A609, turn onto the A6514 and then right onto the A610.
- Follow this road until you are able to turn right on the B6010 (follow signs for Eastwood).
- Proceed onto Alfreton Road (continue to follow signs for the A610 all the time)
- This then becomes Nuthall Road. You will come to Nuthall Roundabout and the Gateway Hotel is on your right-hand side.
- Take the 2nd exit and continue straight until you come to a 2nd roundabout.
-Take the 2nd exit again, signposted A610 and Ripley.
- Follow this road and leave it at the next junction signed for Eastwood and D.H Lawrence's birthplace.
- At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit signed for Eastwood.
- Follow the road and stay in the left lane, bearing left at the traffic lights onto Mansfield Road.
- The entrance to Eastwood Hall is on your left-hand side.