Discover Trowell: Nature, Canal Trail and Culture

Trowell combines green open spaces, paths along a disused canal and historic buildings to create a varied destination. Short routes through open landscapes, a trail for walkers and cyclists, and distinctive reminders of the village’s history make Trowell interesting for travellers with different interests.

Green paths and landscapes along the Nottingham Canal

Trowell Open Space has short paths through predominantly grass-covered open spaces with newly planted trees. This creates a distinctive landscape and offers an opportunity to complement your stay with a walk through open countryside. Those who value a choice of excursion options when selecting accommodation can consider these quiet stretches of path alongside longer outings.

The route of the old Nottingham Canal plays a special role. It is now a Local Nature Reserve. Trowell Local Nature Reserve stretches from the border with Stapleford to the border with Cossall. This gives the former canal a new significance as a landscape area. The Nottingham Canal Trail guides walkers and cyclists along the disused Nottingham Canal. Depending on your personal travel pace, this allows Trowell to be explored both on foot and by bicycle, without limiting your trip planning to just one activity.

Historical discoveries in Trowell

Trowell was chosen as a Festival of Britain Village in 1951. This distinctive feature is part of the village’s history and adds a cultural aspect to its present-day landscape character. Those interested in the development of places and their historical influences can take this background into account when exploring Trowell.

The Church of St Helen is also an important landmark. Its fabric dates from the 13th, 14th and 15th centuries. This means that the focus is not just on a single historical date, but on the built fabric that developed over several centuries. Swansea Bridge on the Nottingham Canal in Trowell is designated as a Grade II Listed Building. It is well preserved and built of stone. Together with the canal area, this creates a cultural focal point that clearly differs from the open green spaces and paths of the nature reserve.

Which accommodation suits your travel plans?

When looking for a holiday apartment in Trowell, it is worth deciding on your priorities in advance. If your stay is mainly to include walks and nature, Trowell Open Space and the Local Nature Reserve take centre stage. For active days with longer stretches of walking, the information about the Nottingham Canal Trail can serve as a guide. Those who prefer historic places and architectural details can include the Church of St Helen and Swansea Bridge in their plans.

Rather than searching only for one type of accommodation, you can first consider what combination of landscape, activity and local history should shape your stay. You can then specifically look for a suitable holiday apartment or other accommodation in Trowell.

More places for planning your trip

If you would like to compare other destinations alongside Trowell, you can also include Carlton, Kimberley, Newark-On-Trent, West Bridgford, Normanton on Trent, Haughton, Torworth and Upper Broughton in your research.

For the higher-level travel overview: Nottinghamshire.