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Join B&Q foundation’s first-ever charity BB&Q
Today
B&Q Nottingham
Riverside Retail Park,
Queens,
Drive,
Nottingham NG2 1RU
Residents of Nottingham are invited down to their local B&Q store on the 12th of June as the B&Q Foundation hosts its first-ever nationwide “BB&Q” -...
Hill's Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 13 Jun
Hill's Farm, Edingley NG22 8BU
Created with passion to produce a delightful walk. 6 acres of Nottinghamshire hay meadow carpeted with colourful wildflowers; ragged robin, yellow...
Burn the Floor: Supernova
Sat 13 Jun
Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND NG1 5ND
Following his show-stopping partnerships on Strictly Come Dancing, Nikita Kuzmin will take centre stage in the high-octane new dance spectacular Burn...
The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 13 Jun
The Old Vicarage, Halam NG22 8AX
Visit this much-admired gem in probably, the last year of opening. Complementing the natural landscape, this 2 acre organic, hillside garden was...
Magic of Thailand Festival in Nottingham
Sat 13 Jun and Sun 14 Jun
Forest Recreation Ground (Goose Fair Site), Gregory Blvd, Nottingham NG7 6LB
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Forest Recreation Ground is brought to you by Magic of Thailand...
The Old Stables - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun
The Old Stables, Nottingham NG16 2AB
Four parts to the garden. Sunken seating area with steps and gravel path leading to lawn and beds of perennials, shrubs, trees, hostas, ferns, roses...
Hollinside - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun
Hollinside, Nottingham NG17 7NA
A garden filled with lovely flowering borders packed with mixed planting and a sense of abundance. Topiary and formal hedges contrast well with a...
Join our choir in Mansfield for a FREE taster session
Mon 15 Jun, Mon 22 Jun
Portland College, Nottingham Road, Harlow Wood, Mansfield NG18 4TJ
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Southwell Rock Choir
Tue 16 Jun
Our Lady of Victories Church, Halam Road, Southwell NG25 0AD
If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll find a warm welcome with us in the Southwell Rock Choir...
Nottingham funeral home to support bereaved fam
Wed 17 Jun
88-90 Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4LB
A funeral home in Nottingham is providing a lifeline to bereaved families as Father’s Day approaches.
After research* found that 58% of those who...
Lunchtime Organ Music at St Swithun's Church, Retford
Thu 18 Jun, Thu 16 Jul
St Swithun's Church, Cannon Square, Retford DN22 6PL
For more details and programme:
www.facebook.com/organ.at.retford
Rhubarb Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 18 Jun, Thu 16 Jul
Rhubarb Farm, Mansfield NG20 9DR
Rhubarb Farm is a 2 acre horticultural charity and social enterprise supporting adults with various needs, inc those with learning disabilities,...
78 Hilton Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Jun and Sun 21 Jun
78 Hilton Road, Nottingham NG3 6AP
This steep contemporary garden, is set on a hill in leafy Mapperley, on the edge of Nottingham. The style of the garden echoes the clean lines of the...
SMOKE
Sat 20 Jun
Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus,
Nottingham NG1 5AF
Alex wakes one morning to a new message on Insta from his boyfriend Ben. But Ben died two years ago. What appears to be an everyday hack soon turns...
Whole House Retrofit Party - Broxtowe
Sat 20 Jun
Nuthall Temple Community Centre
44 Nottingham Road, Nottingham, England NG16 1DP
Join the H.E.A.T Hub’s Whole House Retrofit Party for a relaxed celebration of local home energy upgrades...
Ossington House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun
Ossington House, Newark NG23 6LD
Vicarage garden redesigned in 1960 and again in 2014. Chestnuts, lawns, formal beds, woodland walk, poolside planting, orchard...
FREE taster session with the Nottingham Rock Choir
Mon 22 Jun, Mon 29 Jun, Mon 14 Sep
Nottingham Girls School, 9 Arboretum St, Nottingham NG1 4JB
Do you want to join a choir near you?
The Nottingham Rock Choir is led by local musician Robyn Licata...
FREE taster session with the Newark Rock Choir
Thu 25 Jun
Highfields Independent School, London Road, Newark NG24 3AL
Do you want to find a local choir to join near you?
Your friendly local Newark choir is run by singing teacher Robyn Licata...
FREE taster session with the Worksop Rock Choir
Thu 25 Jun, Thu 2 Jul
Carlton in Lindrick Civic Center, Oakham Drive, Worksop S81 9AP
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Rock Choir...
Park Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 27 Jun
Park Farm, Southwell NG25 0TJ
3 acres developed over 40 yrs, with a huge variety of trees, shrubs and perennials, many rare or unusual. Much maturity but lots of new planting...
Sunday Afternoon Concert in Nottingham's Albert Hall
Sun 28 Jun
Albert Hall, North Circus Street, Nottingham NG1 5AA
The final concert of our season is an afternoon of Eastern European inspired music:
Dvorak’s stunningly beautiful Cello Concerto is full of joyous...
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Norwell Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun
Norwell Gardens, Newark NG23 6JX
This is the 30th year that Norwell has opened a range of different, very appealing gardens all making superb use of the beautiful backdrop of a...
1 Hill Top Cottages - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun, Sun 2 Aug
1 Hill Top Cottages, Nottingham NG14 7GP
Long, narrow, exuberant cottage style garden, developed over the past 30+yrs. Many unusual and interesting plants, which have left no place for a...
Willoughby on the Wolds Open Gardens
Sun 28 Jun
Willoughby on the Wolds LE12 6SZ
The beautiful and varied gardens of Willoughby on the Wolds will once again be open to the public for this year’s Open Gardens...
Norwell Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 1 Jul
Norwell Gardens, Newark NG23 6JX
This is the 30th year that Norwell has opened a range of different, very appealing gardens all making superb use of the beautiful backdrop of a...
The Gate to Southwell Festival
Thu 2 Jul, Sun 5 Jul
Kirklington Lakes, Kirklington, Notts NG22 8NX
2026 marks the 19th Gate to Southwell Festival, taking place in early summer at our beautiful lakeside parkland home in Kirklington, Notts; Over 4...
Whatton Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 5 Jul, Mon 31 Aug
Whatton Gardens, Nottingham NG13 9EQ
5 Burton Lane: Organic cottage garden which is productive, highly decorative and wildlife friendly. Full of colour and scent from Spring to Autumn...
Join our choir in Nottingham West / Beeston for a FREE taster session
Thu 9 Jul
The Lanes Primary School, Cator Lane, Chilwell, Beeston NG9 4BB
Are you looking to learn to sing?
Your local Beeston choir is run by vocal tutor Danny McCormack. The choir will be performing locally again soon...
Summer Nights at Nottingham Castle
Fri 10 Jul to Sun 12 Jul
Nottingham Castle, Lenton Road NG1 6EL
From Friday 10th to Sunday 12th July 2026, the stunning grounds of Nottingham Castle will transform into an open-air concert arena for Summer Nights...
The Nottingham Food Festival 2026: A Riverside Feast
Sat 11 Jul and Sun 12 Jul
Victoria Embankment, Nottingham NG2 2AA
See you in July, Nottingham
BIG news! Brand-New for 2026 is the Nottingham Food Festival, taking place on July 11th & 12th on Victoria...
The Very Busy Bumblebee
Sat 11 Jul
Guildhall Arts Centre
St Peter's Hill
Grantham NG31 6PY
Mr. Grumpy the Gardener doesn’t like bees. He doesn’t like them buzzing or flying round his head,
and he’s always worried they will sting him...
Alpaca Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 11 Jul, Sun 12 Jul, Sat 1 Aug, Sun 2 Aug
Alpaca Farm, Nottingham NG14 6EB
The Herb and Edible Flower garden rests on agricultural land, nestling between alpaca fields and ancient woodland...
FREE taster session with the Newark Rock Choir
Thu 16 Jul
The Balderton Village Centre, Coronation Street, Balderton, Newark-on-Trent NG24 3BD
If you are wanting to find a choir you'll find just what you were looking for with us in the Newark-on-Trent Rock Choir...
The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Jul, Sun 23 Aug
The Old Vicarage, Halam NG22 8AX
Visit this much-admired gem in probably, the last year of opening. Complementing the natural landscape, this 2 acre organic, hillside garden was...
Floral Media - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 25 Jul
Floral Media, Newark NG23 6AQ
A beautifully maintained country garden. Beds overflowing with a variety of roses, shrubs and flowers...
10 Harlaxton Drive - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Jul
10 Harlaxton Drive, Nottingham NG7 1JA
City centre oasis, a short walk from the centre of Nottingham. Garden presented on three levels, separated by steep steps with handrails...
Honeytrees Tropical Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 2 Aug, Sun 16 Aug, Sun 30 Aug
Honeytrees Tropical Garden, Bottesford NG13 0EG
Tropical and exotic with a hint of jungle! Raised borders with different themes from lush foliage to arid cacti...
University Park Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 8 Aug
University Park Gardens, Nottingham NG7 2RD
University Park has many beautiful gardens inc the award-winning Millennium Garden with its dazzling flower gardens, timed fountains and turf maze...
The Poplars - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 9 Aug
The Poplars, Newark NG24 3RL
Discover 1.3 acres of vibrant, reimagined gardens blending modern design with cottage charm. Wander through a series of distinct areas bursting with...
Hill Top Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 16 Aug
Hill Top Farm, Newark NG24 2QE
Diversely planted garden taking advantage of a vista towards Lincolnshire hills, originally designed by a Chelsea Gold Award winner...
Wollaton Hall Walled Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 16 Aug
Wollaton Hall Walled Garden, Nottingham NG8 2AD
Tours of Wollaton Hall's Walled Garden near Nottingham give visitors an opportunity to see the restored 4 acre site with 12ft high walls and...
Rhubarb Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 20 Aug
Rhubarb Farm, Mansfield NG20 9DR
Rhubarb Farm is a 2 acre horticultural charity and social enterprise supporting adults with various needs, inc those with learning disabilities,...
Allington - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 29 Aug and Sun 30 Aug
Allington, Nottingham NG14 7JA
An invitation to visit a tranquil front garden leading onto a Rose Garden reminiscent of Victorian times...
Southwell Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Sep
Southwell Gardens, Southwell NG25 0HQ
An invitation to visit a group of 3 totally contrasting gardens within walking distance of one another...
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Nottingham
Thu 10 Sep to Sun 20 Sep
Wollaton Hall Park, Wollaton Road NG8 2AE
Step into the spectacular world of Gandey’s K-Pop Dragon Circus — a dazzling fusion of East meets West, where magic, music, and myth unite beneath...
FREE taster session with the West Bridgford Rock Choir
Wed 16 Sep, Wed 23 Sep, Wed 14 Oct, Wed 11 Nov, Wed 25 Nov
St Luke's Church, West Bridgford, Leahurst Road, West Bridgford NG2 6GL
Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'?
The West Bridgford Rock Choir is led by Nottinghamshire based...
Clumber Park Memory Walk 2026
Sun 20 Sep
Clumber Park, Worksop S80 3AZ
Clumber Park Memory Walk is back for 2026!
Memory Walk is so much more than a sponsored walk. Every year thousands of people come together to...
FREE taster session with the Newark Rock Choir
Thu 24 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, Thu 12 Nov
Suthers School, Cross Lane, Fernwood, Newark NG24 3NH
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll like singing with us in the Rock Choir.
The Newark Rock Choir is led by vocal coach Robyn...
Norwell Nurseries - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 27 Sep
Norwell Nurseries, Norwell NG23 6JX
Jewel box of over 3,000 different, beautiful and unusual plants sumptuously set out in a 1 acre plantsmans garden inc shady garden with woodland...
Truckfest Original 2026
Sat 3 Oct and Sun 4 Oct
Newark & Notts Showground, Newark NG24 2NY
Join us on 3rd & 4th October at Newark & Notts Showground for Truckfest Original!
Be amazed by car-crushing monster trucks and arena stunt shows...
Word Up 80s Live at The Bonington | Arnold
Fri 23 Oct
High Street, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7EE
Get Ready to Sing and Dance All Night Long!
Featuring some of the best musicians in the business, Word Up 80s will take you on an unforgettable...
Maid Marian and the Merry Men
Wed 25 Nov to Sat 28 Nov
The Dales United Reformed Church
63 Parkdale Road (corner of Parkdale/Eastdale road)
Bakersfield
Nottingham NG3 7GL
The Dales Music and Drama Group presents Maid Marian and the Merry Men 25th November to 28th November 2026, at The Dales United Reformed...
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Nutcracker Suite and Rachmaninov at Christmas by Candlelight
Mon 7 Dec
St Mary's in the Lace Market, Nottingham NG1 1HN
Step into the warm glow of candlelight this festive season and experience the magic of Christmas through the timeless beauty of classical music, set...
Things to do around Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire offers a delightful array of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're a local or a visitor, here are some fantastic options to explore:
1. Explore Nottingham City Centre:
- Begin your day by visiting Nottingham Castle, which offers panoramic views of the entire city. Don't miss the art gallery within the castle grounds.
- Next door, discover the Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard, where you can learn about the city's fascinating history.
- Visit Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, England's oldest inn, and soak in its historic ambiance.
- Immerse yourself in the Robin Hood Experience, where you'll hear tales of Nottingham's legendary outlaw.
- Descend into the depths at the City of Caves, part of the National Justice Museum, to explore life beneath the city streets.
- For those intrigued by the supernatural, venture to The Haunted Museum and uncover eerie legends that linger.
- Learn about Nottingham's industrial heritage at Green's Windmill and Science Centre and the Nottingham Industrial Museum.
- History enthusiasts can also visit William Booth's birthplace.
2. Shopping and Dining:
- Explore the streets around Old Market Square for hidden alleyway gems and boutique shops.
- Wander through the bohemian areas of Hockley and the Lace Market.
- Don't miss the Victoria Centre for a mix of shopping and people-watching.
3. Literary and Cultural Gems:
- Nottingham is a UNESCO City of Literature, so pay a visit to Lord Byron's house and immerse yourself in literary history.
- Say hello to the Batman statue, a quirky and unexpected sight.
- Discover prehistoric art at Creswell Crags, where cave paintings tell ancient stories.
- Explore the serene Rufford Abbey Country Park and its beautiful grounds.
- Roam through the gardens of Clumber Park, a tranquil escape from the city hustle.
Remember to plan ahead and check opening hours for these attractions. Whether you're fascinated by history, culture, or natural beauty, Nottinghamshire has something special for everyone!
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1. Explore Nottingham City Centre:
- Begin your day by visiting Nottingham Castle, which offers panoramic views of the entire city. Don't miss the art gallery within the castle grounds.
- Next door, discover the Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard, where you can learn about the city's fascinating history.
- Visit Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, England's oldest inn, and soak in its historic ambiance.
- Immerse yourself in the Robin Hood Experience, where you'll hear tales of Nottingham's legendary outlaw.
- Descend into the depths at the City of Caves, part of the National Justice Museum, to explore life beneath the city streets.
- For those intrigued by the supernatural, venture to The Haunted Museum and uncover eerie legends that linger.
- Learn about Nottingham's industrial heritage at Green's Windmill and Science Centre and the Nottingham Industrial Museum.
- History enthusiasts can also visit William Booth's birthplace.
2. Shopping and Dining:
- Explore the streets around Old Market Square for hidden alleyway gems and boutique shops.
- Wander through the bohemian areas of Hockley and the Lace Market.
- Don't miss the Victoria Centre for a mix of shopping and people-watching.
3. Literary and Cultural Gems:
- Nottingham is a UNESCO City of Literature, so pay a visit to Lord Byron's house and immerse yourself in literary history.
- Say hello to the Batman statue, a quirky and unexpected sight.
- Discover prehistoric art at Creswell Crags, where cave paintings tell ancient stories.
- Explore the serene Rufford Abbey Country Park and its beautiful grounds.
- Roam through the gardens of Clumber Park, a tranquil escape from the city hustle.
Remember to plan ahead and check opening hours for these attractions. Whether you're fascinated by history, culture, or natural beauty, Nottinghamshire has something special for everyone!