Gedling Tourism - Arnold Library - Adult Learning

Arnold Library, Arnold

Date	4 - 25 July 2026
Sessions	Saturdays: 10am - 12pm
No. sessions	4
Venue	Arnold Library, Arnold View venue details
For ages	19+
Group size	5 - 15
Cost	FREE - £32

About this course

Explore the borough of Gedling like never before as we study the area’s rich history, heritage, and hidden gems. Whether you’re a proud local, a budding tour guide, or simply passionate about discovering new places to visit, this course will give you fresh insights and inspiration to see Gedling with new eyes. This exciting course is perfect for anyone curious about what makes the borough of Gedling unique – from its beautiful parks and peaceful nature reserves to its impressive old buildings and historic landmarks.

The course will cover local industry such as textiles, brewing and mining, and we’ll feature war, rebellion and religion; and important people from the borough will be highlighted, from the worlds of science, art, poetry, sport and more. The areas featured include Arnold, Calverton, Burton Joyce, Carlton, Daybrook, Gedling Village, Lambley, Linby, Netherfield, and Woodborough, plus historic venues like Newstead Abbey and Bestwood Lodge. You will help produce a Gedling tour and compile a top ten list of places of importance and discover what could be done to attract more visitors.

By the end of the course, you will:

• Be able to describe Gedling’s early history.

• Be able to discuss different industries that have featured prominently in Gedling.

• Be able to list several historic venues within the borough and explain their importance.

• Be able to name five famous people from Gedling borough.

• Contribute to a heritage trail which the class will create during the course.

• Compile a Top Ten list of venues that can attract visitors.

What you will need to bring to the course:

Booking your place and fee information

If you receive certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course, please visit our funding page for further information.

Residency in England

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must be living in England permanently and live outside of the devolved areas listed below or live within the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) devolved area (Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire).

Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Greater London
Greater Manchester
Liverpool City Region
Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
Tees Valley
West of England
West Midlands
West Yorkshire

Residency Eligibility – other criteria

If you are living in the UK on a visa we will require evidence of this in order to be funded for the course, you can upload this evidence when you apply for the course. (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

Some exceptions may apply for example

Your visa expiry date must be beyond the end of your course
Asylum seekers must have lived in the UK for 6 months or longer while their claim is being considered by the Home Office
You are receiving local authority support under section 23C or section 23CA of the Children Act 1989 or the Care Act 2014

Any learner who is not funded full cost fees would apply to these courses.