November may officially be the final month of autumn, but there’s no denying that things are starting to feel very wintry.
Whether it be a thick layer of frost first thing in the morning or darkness descending by 4pm, the initial hallmarks of winter are often present by mid-November.
If you’re someone who tends to hibernate during the winter months, attempting to brave the cold and dark days by leaving the house can be something of a challenge.
But winter is actually the perfect time to dust off your walking boots and experience the very best of Nottinghamshire.
Our county’s many villages come into their own in the lead up to Christmas, with cute light displays, cosy pubs and frost-covered countryside.
We’ve hand-picked 15 chocolate-box Nottinghamshire villages that are well worth a daytrip this November.
Discover them in the gallery below:
5. Barnby-in-the-Willows
Barnby-in-the-Willows is a quaint village within the Newark and Sherwood district that is made up of only five streets but gives access to vast parklands. Places to visit include the parish church, which dates back to the 13th century, while the River Witham runs to the south of the village, forming the border with Lincolnshire., Photo: Submitted
6. Wysall
Wysall, which sits in the borough of Rushcliffe, is a small, picturesque village steeped in history and nestles in beautiful countryside. A self-contained agricultural village for most of its life, it boasts a Norman church and a popular pub, The Plough. Community events include an annual Strawberry Fair and, as our photo shows, this year's Tour Of Britain cycle race passed through the village. Photo: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com
7. Gotham
Gotham might be the fictional city Batman calls home, but it is also a rural village in the south of the county, pronounced Goat-em, which stems from the old English for goat home. It has a rich heritage and features a church that dates back to the 12th century. The village is also known for a Site of Special Scientific Interest, Gotham Hill Pasture, while it is claimed that US presidents George Bush and Bill Clinton can trace their roots back to Gotham. Photo: Submitted
8. Langar
Home to just over 1,000 people, the small village of Langar - in the borough of Rushcliffe - is a great place to village this winter. Brave visitors can even try skydiving at the former RAF Langar airfield. | Alan Murray-Rust Photo: Alan Murray-Rust