Ashwell Tunnel Mural

You'll find this one tucked beneath the streets of Nottingham - a proper underground art space that's part gallery, part urban exploration. The Ashwell Tunnel Mural is exactly what it sounds like: murals painted across the tunnel walls, transforming what could be a drab utility passage into something genuinely worth the detour.

It's a short journey from central Nottingham, and the tunnel itself becomes the exhibition. You're walking through art rather than standing in front of it, which changes the whole experience. The work on the walls reflects local creativity, and there's something rather special about discovering street art in an unexpected location - not on a building facade, but deep underground where you wouldn't normally think to look.

This works best for anyone with even a passing interest in urban art and contemporary culture. If you're the sort who seeks out gallery alleyways and independent art spaces, you'll appreciate what's happening here. Kids might find it intriguing for five minutes, but it's not a destination that'll hold their attention for long - it's more a clever addition to a broader Nottingham art crawl.

If you're staying at one of the nearby campsites - Holme Pierrepont or the Bell Tent Village are both within easy reach - this makes a decent rainy-day outing before heading back to explore Nottinghamshire's proper outdoor spaces. Don't expect to spend hours here, but do expect to see something a bit different.