Fort NottinghamFort Nottingham offers a nature reserve and museum to visitors in the MidlandsFort Nottingham offers a nature reserve and museum to visitors in the Midlands. There are also a number of accommodation establishments near Fort Nottingham.Fort Nottingham derives its name from Nottingham shire's Regiment - the 45th 'Sherwood Foresters', who were stationed there in 1856. This fort was originally developed when a body of troops manned it to protect settlers in the foothills of the Drakensberg from Bushman or San cattle raids. Visitors can visit the Fort Nottingham Museum located 15km South West of Nottingham Road. Open Wed-Sun, 10am - 4pm. Closed Mon - Tues Telephone: 033-266 6482 Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve The Fort Nottingham Nature Reserve is a small reserve slightly west of the village of Nottingham Road, and well worth a visit. The reserve consists of evergreen forest, grassland and a wetland. It is an easy area in which to walk, and there is a trail that passes through the grassland, alongside and across the wetland, and up into the forest. To walk the whole area should not take more than about two hours. There is a picnic site (no toilets) near the wetland, and entrance is free. Visitors are invited to go birding, cycling and walking through the Reserve. Accommodation directory for Fort Nottingham
Places of Interest in the Fort Nottingham area
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