Calverton is a Nottinghamshire village about 20 minutes from Nottingham city centre, and Patchings Art Centre is its most popular day out. Here are the things to do in Calverton and how to turn a visit into a full day.
Patchings Art Centre
Patchings combines galleries, art and craft shops, gardens and workshops in one site on Oxton Road, Calverton NG14 6NU. It is easy to spend a few hours wandering, and there is free parking on site.
Vantom Village
Vantom Village at Patchings hosts seasonal markets and events through the year. This winter that includes the Christmas Market (6th-8th November and 18th-20th December) and the Christmas Party Nights (21st November and 5th December).
Lunch, Coffee or Dinner at Merchant of Venice
Our restaurant is right on site, so you can browse the galleries and then sit down for brunch, an Italian lunch, coffee and cake, or dinner. Read our guide to Italian food near Nottingham and see the dates for our 11th November wine tasting.
Plan Your Visit
- Address: Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Road, Calverton, Nottingham NG14 6NU
- Parking: free on-premise parking
- Restaurant hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM (closed Mondays)
Frequently Asked Questions
Visit Patchings Art Centre for galleries, shops and gardens, explore Vantom Village events, and eat at Merchant of Venice on site.
Yes. Free on-premise parking is available.
Roughly 20 minutes by car from Nottingham city centre, depending on traffic.
No. All Merchant of Venice restaurants are closed on 25 December. Our Christmas menu runs from 1 December.
Spend the morning browsing, then sit down to something good.
