Come and join us for our weekly strolls at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Take in the views, chat to someone new and enjoy the benefits of walking in..... more >

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY

Tue 30 Jul, Tue 6 Aug, Tue 13 Aug, Tue 20 Aug, Tue 27 Aug

Wellbeing Walk at Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Come and join us for our weekly strolls run by Lincolnshire Co-Op at Idle Valley Nature Reserve. Take in the views, chat with someone new, and enjoy..... more >

Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ

Tue 30 Jul, Wed 31 Jul, Tue 6 Aug, and more dates until Wed 28 Aug

Idle Tots

A chance to swap screen time for green time. If you are looking for something to do with your toddlers that is 100% outside, no matter the weather,..... more >

Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ

Wed 31 Jul, Wed 14 Aug, Wed 28 Aug

Free Birdwatching & Wildlife Walk with Gary Hobson

Join us for a free walk to admire the birds and wildlife around Idle Valley with local birder, Gary Hobson... more >

Idle Valley Chainbridge Lane Car Park, Lound, Retford, Nottinghamshire. What3Words address: ///months.postings.mingles DN22 8RU

Wed 31 Jul

Art Exhibition by Joanne Glazebrook

The fantastic artwork of Joanne Glazebrook will be exhibited at Attenborough Nature Reserve throughout August... more >

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY

Thu 1 Aug, Sat 31 Aug

Idle Adventure Walk

Come join our adventure walk on the first Thursday of every month. If you're looking for a longer walk, try our Adventure Walks on the first..... more >

Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ

Thu 1 Aug

Plant Fair at the Southwell Minster, Notts on Sunday 4th August 2024

Plant Hunters' Fair featuring highly respected specialist nurseries with a really great mix of plants and specialities to delight plant lovers... more >

Archbishop’s Palace, Southwell Minster, Church Street, Southwell NG25 0HD

Sun 4 Aug

Ranger-Led Walk - Sconce & Devon Park

Join one of Newark & Sherwood's Park Rangers at Sconce and Devon Park for a guided walk! About the event Regular guided walks with Newark..... more >

Sconce & Devon Park, Boundary Road, Newark-on-Trent NG24 4AU

Tue 6 Aug

South Notts Out & About: NET Tramland and Fairham Brook

Join Gordon Dyne for a look at the flora on this habitat creation scheme on a site that is part of a “greater” Wilwell wildlife cluster, also linking... more >

Wilford Claypit, Compton Acres, Wilford NG2 7UT

Sat 10 Aug

Idle Valley Wildlife Watch: High Summer

Seasonal wildlife activities for 7 to 12 year olds, with a walk in the reserve. Wildlife Watch groups offer a fun, wild and fantastic time for..... more >

Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ

Sat 10 Aug

Glebe Steading - Open Garden for NGS

Welcome to a garden designed around a small pool, with full brightly coloured borders and plants reminiscent of the owners childhood in Kenya,... more >

Glebe Steading, Nottingham NG14 7JA

Sat 10 Aug and Sun 11 Aug

Attenborough Welcome Walk

Join one of our Wilder Welcome volunteers for a free guided walk to learn more about our reserve and its wildlife... more >

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY

Sun 11 Aug

Gaunts Hill - Open Garden for NGS

A large country garden with ponds, mature woodlands, greenhouse, borders, lawns and vegetable plot. Car parking available in an adjacent field... more >

Gaunts Hill, Arnold NG5 8NF

Sun 11 Aug

Rhubarb Farm - Open Garden for NGS

This 2 acre horticultural social enterprise provides training and volunteering opportunities to 60 ex-offenders, drug and alcohol misusers, older... more >

Rhubarb Farm, nr Mansfield NG20 9DR

Thu 15 Aug

Gloworm Festival

Gloworm is an action-packed three days of all-inclusive family entertainment including workshops, character shows, meet and greets, circus... more >

National Water Sports Centre Adbolton Lane Holme Pierrepont Nottingham NG12 2LU

Fri 16 Aug to Sun 18 Aug

University Park Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

University Park has many beautiful gardens inc the award-winning Millennium Garden with its dazzling flower gardens, timed fountains and turf maze... more >

University Park Gardens, Nottingham NG7 2RD

Sun 18 Aug

The Poplars - Open Garden for NGS

1.2 acre garden being extensively remodeled and replanted by its current owners. Garden wraps around an early Georgian farmhouse (not open)... more >

The Poplars, Newark NG24 3RL

Sun 18 Aug

Nordic Walking

Come and join Tracy at Idle Valley and experience the joys and fitness benefits of Nordic walking while being out in nature!... more >

Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ

Mon 19 Aug, Mon 2 Sep

Ranger-Led Walk - Vicar Water Country Park

Join one of Newark & Sherwood's Park Rangers at Vicar Water Country Park for a guided walk! About the event Regular guided walks with..... more >

Vicar Water Country Park, 4 Vicar’s Court, Clipstone, Mansfield NG21 9AS

Tue 20 Aug

Oasis Community Gardens - Open Garden for NGS

Oasis Gardens is a community project transformed from abandoned field to an award winning garden. Managed by volunteers the gardens boast over 30..... more >

Oasis Community Gardens, Worksop S81 0DE

Sat 24 Aug

Art Exhibition by Paul Dyson

The amazing artwork of Paul Dyson will be exhibited at Attenborough Nature Reserve during August Bank Holiday weekend!... more >

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY

Sat 24 Aug to Mon 26 Aug

The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS

An artful eye for design/texture/colour/love of unusual plants/trees makes this a welcoming gem to visit... more >

The Old Vicarage, Halam NG22 8AX

Sun 25 Aug

5 Burton Lane - Open Garden for NGS

Organic cottage style garden which is productive, highly decorative and wildlife friendly. It is full of colour and scent from spring to autumn... more >

5 Burton Lane, Whatton in the Vale NG13 9EQ

Mon 26 Aug

South Notts Out & About: Moth Morning at Wilwell Cutting Nature Reserv

Come along to have a look at the contents of the previous night's moth trap with Paul Dulwich! Numbers are limited to allow people to get a..... more >

Wilwell Farm Nature Reserve, Wilford Road, Ruddington and Wilford NG11 7DD

Sat 31 Aug

The Poldark Show - El Mistico - Nottingham

The Poldark Show Presents El Mistico, featuring International Cabaret and Master Stage Hypnotist Poldark, in a never-before-seen show, bringing... more >

Nottingham Arts Theatre, George Street, Nottingham NG1 3BE

Sat 7 Sep

Cirque Du Soiree Variety Show - 8th September

We are back in at the fabulous Metronome in Nottingham City Centre for our next show on SUNDAY 8th September 2024!!... more >

Metronome, Marco Island, Huntingdon Street, Nottingham NG1 1AP

Sun 8 Sep

I'm every Whitney (live)

Sensational vocalist Kieshia Chun brings her 'Million Dollar Band' back to Nottingham Arts Theatre, singing Whitney’s greatest hits from... more >

Nottingham Arts Theatre 12 George St, Nottingham NG1 3BE

Sat 14 Sep

Premium

160 Southwell Road West - Open Garden for NGS

The acre garden was started from scratch in spring 2018. We have a range of growing environments inc a woodland garden, a border designed to cope..... more >

160 Southwell Road West, Mansfield NG18 4HB

Sun 15 Sep

FREE taster session with the Mansfield Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Mansfield?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

Portland College, Nottingham Road, Harlow Wood, Mansfield NG18 4TJ

Mon 16 Sep, Mon 23 Sep, and more dates until Mon 11 Nov

More Rock Choirs

Join our choir in Southwell for a FREE taster session

Do you want to find a choir near you? Your friendly local Southwell choir is run by vocal tutor Robyn Licata... more >

Our Lady of Victories Church, Halam Road, Southwell NG25 0AD

Tue 17 Sep, Tue 24 Sep, and more dates until Tue 12 Nov

More Rock Choirs

Join our choir in West Bridgford for a FREE taster session

If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can! Your local West Bridgford choir is run by singer/pianist Robyn Licata... more >

St Luke’s Church, West Bridgford, Leahurst Road, West Bridgford NG2 6GL

Wed 18 Sep, Wed 2 Oct, Wed 9 Oct, Wed 30 Oct, Wed 13 Nov

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Beeston Rock Choir

If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Beeston?' then why not join your local Rock Choir... more >

The Lanes Primary School, Cator Lane, Chilwell, Beeston NG9 4BB

Thu 19 Sep, Thu 26 Sep, Thu 3 Oct, Thu 31 Oct, Thu 7 Nov

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Worksop Rock Choir

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Worksop Rock Choir is led by local singing teacher Dep..... more >

Carlton in Lindrick Civic Center, Oakham Drive, Worksop S81 9AP

Thu 4 Jul

More Rock Choirs

Norwell Nurseries - Open Garden for NGS

Jewel box of over 3,000 different, beautiful and unusual plants sumptuously set out in a one acre plantsmans garden inc shady garden with orchids,... more >

Norwell Nurseries, Norwell NG23 6JX

Sun 22 Sep

Mum2mum Market - West Bridgford Nottingham

MEGA BARGAINS available at our WEST BRIDGFORD event! Date: Sun 22nd September 2024 230pm-430pm Come and grab HUNDREDS of fabulous quality..... more >

The Becket School Wilford Lane West Bridgford NG2 7QY

Sun 22 Sep

Join our choir in Newark for a FREE taster session

If you are wanting to find a choir you'll like singing with us in the Newark Rock Choir. Your local Newark choir is run by singer/pianist..... more >

Highfields Independent School, London Road, Newark NG24 3AL

Thu 26 Sep, Thu 3 Oct, Thu 31 Oct, Thu 7 Nov, Thu 14 Nov

More Rock Choirs

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Sir John Falstaff, everyone's favourite Shakespearean sleazeball, has fallen on hard times. In order to fix his finances he plans to seduce the..... more >

London Road Congregational Church NG24 1TH

Fri 4 Oct

Truckfest Original 2024

Join us on 5th & 6th October at Newark & Notts Showground for Truckfest Original! Be amazed by monster trucks and arena stunt shows... more >

Newark & Notts Showground, Newark NG24 2NY

Sat 5 Oct and Sun 6 Oct

The Best of Grohl - Saltbox Bar, Nottingham

Nottingham! We are coming to you on Thursday 10th October 2024 at Saltbox Bar. The ultimate rock show dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave..... more >

Bolero Square, Nottingham NG1 1LY

Thu 10 Oct

Limas Tapas and Tarot Night

Join us at Limas Tapas in Long Eaton for an evening of readings on 30th October. Secure your tickets for just £35, inclusive of a tapas... more >

115-117 Derby Rd, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4LA

Wed 30 Oct

Cilla, Dusty, Lulu and Co Shout Out to the 60's

Get Ready to Step Inside the fabulous music of the 1960s where we celebrate some of the best icons of the decade... more >

Bonington Theatre, High St, Arnold, Nottingham NG5 7EE

Fri 1 Nov

Retford Town Hall Christmas Craft Fair 7th December

Join us in the historic Retford town hall butter market for this Christmas craft fair. Over 25 stalls bursting with beautiful handmade gifts, crafts..... more >

Retford Town Hall, 17 The Square, Retford, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 6DE

Sat 7 Dec

The Best of Grohl - The Black Prince, Northampton

The Best of Grohl is the ultimate rock show dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl. This four-piece powerhouse delivers an electrifying rock..... more >

15 Abington Square, Northampton NN1 4AE

Sat 21 Dec

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!