D.H. Lawrence Trails
The D.H. Lawrence Trail
Discover the Lawrence legacy
Our new interactive walking trail offers visitors a unique insight into the life of the local writer.
Starting at the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum, on Victoria Street, the trail takes you on a journey through Lawrence’s youth and early adulthood, encompassing the houses he grew up in and places that had a great impact on his early life, such as the old Mechanics’ Institute and the famous Breach House, setting of one of Lawrence’s most famous works, Sons and Lovers.
Visitors and residents will also be able to delve deeper into the locations on the trail by scanning the QR codes on the information boards. After scanning the QR code, trail users will be taken to a website with exclusive content and videos from Lawrence experts about the respective location, as well as historic images relating to the site.
Free trail maps are available from the D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum, any donations are welcome.
The D.H. Lawrence AR (Augmented Reality) Experience
Explore Eastwood like never before
Embark on an immersive journey through the life of literary legend D.H. Lawrence, born in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, in 1885.
Ahead of his 140th birthday, Broxtowe Borough Council, supported by the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, has launched an exciting augmented reality (AR) app—the D. H. Lawrence AR Experience—bringing his legacy to life through interactive storytelling and rich historical insight.
What is the AR (Augmented Reality) Experience?
- Multi-sensory journey: Using your phone or tablet, explore five key locations around Eastwood and uncover significant moments from Lawrence’s life over the past two centuries.
- Interactive storytelling: At each stop, receive engaging content—from expert videos to visual AR overlays—illuminating how Eastwood shaped the man behind Sons and Lovers, Women in Love, and the infamous Lady Chatterley’s Lover.
- Audio trail: An Audio Trail is also available within the app, narrated by Dr David Amos—a former miner— offering an alternative, immersive way to experience the trail.
Why explore Eastwood with this app?
- Education meets exploration: Engage with Eastwood’s literary heritage in a way that’s both fun and informative.
- Accessible for all: Whether you prefer visual maps, in-person exploration, or narrated history, there’s an option tailored to your pace.
- Free and community-focused: Supported by public funds and local stakeholders, the experience aims to educate, entertain, and draw new visitors to Eastwood.
How to download the D. H. Lawrence AR Experience App:
- Open your device’s app store (Apple App Store or Google Play Store).
- Search for “LetsARgo”.
- Inside the LetsARgo app, find and download the “D. H. Lawrence AR Experience” for free.
- Launch the app to begin exploring—access both the walking and audio trail features right from your device.
Audio Trail
Coming soon.