GOLF, SKIING, SNOWBOARDING, HORSE RIDING:
There are several GOLF COURSES within a 15 minute drive. Edwalton Golf Club is a municipal golf course - Pay as You Play - you can hire all your equipment at the golf club and you can book golf lessons. The nearby private golf course close to the village of Radcliffe-on-Trent is Cotgrave Golf Club and Country Club -
There is a DRY SKI SLOPE FOR SKIING AND SNOWBOARDING - approx 40 minute drive away at Swadlincote in Derbyshire. There you will find an Alpine Restaurant. Lessons are available for every standard.
A few minutes walk from the accommodation is the WEST BRIDGFORD EQUESTRIAN CENTRE where hacks can be booked and lessons taken in horse riding.
A car can be hired from ENTERPRISE CAR RENTALS on Meadow Lane, about 5 minutes walk from the accommodation.
ICE-SKATING & ICE HOCKEY-THE NATIONAL ICE CENTRE:
The National Ice Centre was built and opened in 2000 by the famous Olympic Champion Jane Torville who originates from Nottingham. It was the first twin Olympic-sized ice rink (60mx30m) in the UK. You can take part, book lessons, hire skates and/or watch figure skating, ice dancing, ice hockey, speed skating and synchronised skating.
The Ice Centre also doubles as a giant arena for Trent FM where tickets can be booked to see live concerts of bands and solo performers like James Blunt and Katie Melua.
NATIONAL WATER SPORTS CENTRE at Holme Pierrepont:
About 10 minutes drive from the apartment is the National Water Sports Centre set in 270 acres of beautiful Country park. It is located on the outskirts of Nottingham City. You can take part in the following activities and learn new skills:
White Water Rafting,
Water Skiing,
Powerboat courses,
Sailing,
Kayaking.
For those who prefer a spectator sport rather than active participation, the Country park in which the this a delightful place to walk, with a large lake and the opportunity to watch kayaking competitions free. The giant Slalom Canoe course is a great attraction. There is an on-site restaurant and Regatta Bar.
Other Activities:
NATIONAL ICE SKATING, TENNIS