The glorious weather over the past week has provided us with a much-needed reminder that spring is here.
With temperatures in Nottingham reaching a sweltering 16C, it’s felt much more like the end of April than the start of March.
Over the next few weeks we’re forecast to experience a few more idyllic spring days, presenting the perfect opportunity to get outside.
Day trips are a great way to explore the natural beauty that Nottinghamshire has to offer, although it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start.
Thankfully, the fine readers of Nottingham World are here to help.
We recently asked followers on our Facebook page to suggest which Nottinghamshire villages are worth visiting this spring.
After receiving more than 132 suggestions, we’ve narrowed it down to the top 15 most popular answers.
13. Epperstone
Epperstone, which can be found near Lowdham and Calverton, is a small village that has only about 600 residents. A designated conservation area, the parish covers 2,343 acres, of which 250 acres are wooded, and it is thought that one of its undulating fields inspired the Barrow-downs in Tolkien's book, 'The Fellowship Of The Ring'. Photo: Submitted
14. Cropwell Bishop
Cropwell Bishop sits in the borough of Rushcliffe and, alongside its sister village, Cropwell Butler, it forms part of the Vale of Belvoir. One of the prettiest places in the county, it boasts a splendid church and one of six creameries that produce the world-famous Stilton cheese. The Grantham Canal runs along the edge of the village. | Andy Mason Photography Photo: Andy Mason Photography
15. Edwinstowe
Edwinstowe, sitting on the edge of Sherwood Forest, is famed as the village where Robin Hood and Maid Marian are said to have married. Close to the site of the former Sherwood Colliery, it is larger than most villages, with no fewer than five pubs. But it offers peace and privacy, as well as fun-filled tourist attractions, such as the Major Oak and the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre (pictured). Photo: Matthew Taylor