Vantom Village from Nottingham
about 8 miles · around 25 minutes by car · free on-site parking.
A short countryside escape from the city: lakes, art and Italian dining in the countryside within a short drive of Nottingham city centre – ideal for a long lunch, a weekend walk, an art class or an evening event.
Good reasons to come from Nottingham
- Lunch or dinner at Merchant of Venice, open Tuesday to Sunday
- Art classes and Paint & Sip at Patchings Art Centre
- Vantom Overdrive Cars & Coffee on the first Sunday of the month
Getting here from Nottingham
Leave the city heading north-east through Arnold and follow signs for Calverton; Patchings Art Centre is on Oxton Road, with free on-site parking.
Without a car: Check a bus journey planner for current services to Calverton. Lowdham station (Nottingham–Lincoln line) is a few miles away and needs a taxi to finish the journey.
Distances and times are approximate, for normal traffic.
Visiting from Nottingham
How far is Vantom Village from Nottingham?
Vantom Village is about 8 miles from Nottingham – around 25 minutes by car in normal traffic. Please check a live route planner on the day.
What is there to do near Nottingham at Vantom Village?
Lunch or dinner at Merchant of Venice, open Tuesday to Sunday; Art classes and Paint & Sip at Patchings Art Centre; Vantom Overdrive Cars & Coffee on the first Sunday of the month.
How do I get there from Nottingham without a car?
Check a bus journey planner for current services to Calverton. Lowdham station (Nottingham–Lincoln line) is a few miles away and needs a taxi to finish the journey.
What are the opening times?
The village and art centre are open Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (temporary times); Merchant of Venice is open Tuesday to Sunday, 8am to 10pm. Please call 0115 965 3479 to check.
Plan your visit
Address: Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottingham, NG14 6NU
Open: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:30am – 4:30pm (temporary times)
Phone: 0115 965 3479
Getting here: By rail, Lowdham station (Nottingham–Lincoln line) is a few miles from the village; onward travel is by taxi or local bus. Please check current train, bus and taxi options before you travel.