Pinxton
Travel Guide
![Pinxton Wharf in w:Derbyshire. Not just another pub geograph! Pinxton Wharf is the northern terminus of the Cromford Canal LinkExternal link , which opened up local coalfields and Pinxton porcelain to a wide market via the Erewash Canal. From here, an early railway (the Mansfield and Pinxton) was opened in 1819 to connect Mansfield with the canal system. Tickets to travel on the horse drawn line could be bought at the Boat Inn. OSGB36: geotagged! SK 45 54 [1000m precision] WGS84: 53:5.1472N 1:19.3280W](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000454861/0ac2fce9-5b70-459d-a3ec-4449245bc3d8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)
Visit Pinxton
The Orchard Hotel & Restaurant
Clean and pleasant staff
Reviewed on 11 Jan, 2026
Ringwood Hall Hotel & Spa
Staff were friendly and helpful, dinner delicious, and gluten free porridge available at breakfast. Our room was spacious and clean although dated. The bathroom was exceptionally cold sadly. Otherwise a pleasant stay in lovely grounds and a beautiful historic building.
Reviewed on 7 Jan, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Nottingham-Gateway
Everything was great
Reviewed on 3 Jan, 2026
Roomzzz Nottingham City
Hotel reception staff very helpful. Room was great with spot on location.
Reviewed on 29 Dec, 2025
River Rooms Nottingham
Great location for the football stadium and easy access to the city centre by bus. The top floor triple room was spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 5 Jan, 2026
St Mary's Quarters
Clean and helpful staff
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026
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Trent Bridge
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Daily Nottingham City Centre Walking Tour (10:30am)
Nottingham Walking Tour with a Local Guide
