Nottinghamshire Events
Idle Valley Wildlife Watch: Owl Suppers
Sat 14 Nov 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
Seasonal wildlife activities for 7 to 12 year olds, with a walk in the reserve.
About the event:
Wildlife Watch groups offer a fun, wild and...
North Notts Group Talk: Weeds Are Wilderflowers Too with Nigel Slater
Thu 12 Nov 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
Is there more going on with weeds than we think? Join Nigel Slater for a talk on these often maligned plants...
Mansfield & Ashfield Wildlife Watch: Wollaton Hall
Sat 7 Nov 26
St Mark's Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Mansfield NG18 1BP
Swap ‘Screen Time’ for Green Time and enjoy outdoor activities on Titchfield Park, Quarry Lane and Oakham Nature Reserves...
Newark Group Talk: British Wildfowl with Geoff Lee
Thu 5 Nov 26
Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate, Newark NG24 1UW
Geoff Lee takes us through the swans, geese and ducks found in Britain, their range, migration, population and breeding...
South Notts Group Talk: Restoring Wildcats to the Cairngorms
Thu 5 Nov 26
Online NG1 1EA
Learn how wildcats are being returned to the Scottish Highlands. Hosted by Louise Hughes of the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland...
Sheer Terror / Sovereign / The Drowns / Blame @ The Old Bus Depot, Nottingham
Wed 4 Nov 26
The Old Bus Depot, 3 Fisher Gate, Lower Parliament Street, Nottingham NG1 1GD
Halloween 2026 (Into the woods)
Sat 31 Oct 26
Bestwood Lodge Hotel, Bestwood Country Park, Nottingham NG5 8HT
Come and join us at one of Nottingham's most Gothic Buildings, for and afternoon of Live music, fun and activities, including a Trick or Treat...
Here’s how to get fang-tastic freebies in Nottingham
Thu 29 Oct 26
Wellington Avenue, Newton, Newton, Nottinghamshire NG13 8HA
A housebuilder in Nottinghamshire is brewing up some fun by giving out free activity packs to families searching for their new home – and this is how...
Nature Spotting: Hedgerow Harvest
Wed 28 Oct 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
A peaceful morning exploring the hedgerow harvest at Attenborough Nature Reserve.
About the Event:
Nature Spotting events are a monthly...
Attenborough Science Festival: Science Un-Spookened
Sun 25 Oct 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Experience the amazing wonders of science in action at Attenborough Nature Reserve! Featuring live experiments, hands-on science and more!...
Autumn ID Walk: Trees, Leaves & Berries
Sun 25 Oct 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Take a moment to reflect on the changing seasons by joining us for an autumnal ID walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve...
Bird ID Walk: Autumn Migrants
Sat 24 Oct 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Join our guides to discover the unique birds species that call this wonder wetland home.
About the Event:
This event is part of our wider...
Otter Walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 24 Oct 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Rise and shine for an early walk with our expert guides to discover the hidden world of otters.
About the Event:
This event is part of our...
Family Bonfire Bash
Sat 24 Oct 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
There'll be no tricks, just treats at our family friendly bonfire bash!
About the event:
This event is part of our wider October Wild...
October Wild Weekend at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 24 Oct 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Come along for a fun weekend of wild events and activities!
About the Event:
Over this Wild Weekend there'll be a number of events and...
Children's Halloween Crafts
Sat 24 Oct 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Join us for a fun-filled Halloween themed nature crafts session at Attenborough Nature Reserve.
About the Event:
This event is part of our...
Word Up 80s Live at The Bonington | Arnold
Fri 23 Oct 26
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...
Beeston Wildlife Group Talk: Garden Bugs with Linda Birkin
Mon 19 Oct 26
Trent Vale Infant School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottingham NG9 1LP
About the Event:
Garden Bugs have a bad reputation, thanks largely to the herbivorous shenanigans of a few 'pest' species...
Nature Photography Workshop with Jack Perks
Sun 18 Oct 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Join Nottinghamshire wildlife photographer Jack Perks for a photography course out on the reserve.
About the Event:
Join Nottinghamshire...
Pond Life ID Course at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sun 18 Oct 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Join wildlife filmmaker and naturalist Jack Perks for an enjoyable pond-dipping and identification course at the Attenborough Nature Reserve
About...
Wildflower Seeding & Pond Planting Community Event
Sat 17 Oct 26
Marina Drive, Marina Dr, Shireoaks, Worksop S81 8NB
Help us turn bare earth into a vibrant habitat!
About the Event:
Wildflower Seeding and Pond Planting Community Event
All equipment...
Join our choir in Southwell for a FREE taster session
Tue 13 Oct 26
Our Lady of Victories Church, Halam Road, Southwell NG25 0AD
Do you want to join a choir near you?
The local Southwell choir is run by vocal coach Robyn Licata...
Beaver Enclosure Tour
Sun 11 Oct 26
Chainbridge Lane, Idle Valley, Retford DN22 8RU
Venture inside our beaver enclosure with a guide in search of signs of beaver activity and discover how they’re transforming the habitat...
Nottingham Philharmonic Orchestra - Awakening & Farewell
Sun 11 Oct 26
Albert Hall Conference Centre, Derby Rd, Nottingham NG1 5AA
Welcome to the first concert of our 2026/27 season, which explores themes of nature, human transition and mortality...
Idle Valley Wildlife Watch: Bugs and Bark
Sat 10 Oct 26
Daneshill Lakes, Daneshill Road between Torworth and Lound DN22 8RB
Seasonal wildlife activities for 7 to 12 year olds, with a walk in the reserve.
About the event:
Wildlife Watch groups offer a fun, wild and...
Attenborough in Watercolour - Painting Workshop
Sat 10 Oct 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
About the event:
Spend a relaxing day painting at Attenborough Nature Centre led by Anjana Cawdell...
ABBA Tribute Band Sensation
Fri 9 Oct 26
Nottingham Arts Centre
George Street
Nottingham NG1 3BE
Calling all Dancing Queens and Super Troupers!
Get ready to relive the magic of ABBA as Sensation - The ABBA Tribute Band takes you back to the...
North Notts Group Talk: Plant Galls with Hazel Graves
Thu 8 Oct 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
A talk on the fascinating world of plant galls - abnormal growths that can occur on the surface of plants - with Hazel Graves...
AbbaMania
Mon 5 Oct 26
Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus NG1 5AF
Experience the Magic of ABBA - Live on Stage!
Step back in time and relive the electrifying energy of an authentic ABBA concert...
Nature Inspired Mixed Media Embroidery Workshop
Sat 3 Oct 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Create your own nature-inspired embroidery at Attenborough Nature Reserve.
About the event:
This workshop provides a perfect opportunity to...
Mansfield & Ashfield Wildlife Watch: Fungi Foray
Sat 3 Oct 26
St Mark's Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Mansfield NG18 1BP
Swap ‘Screen Time’ for Green Time and enjoy outdoor activities on Titchfield Park, Quarry Lane and Oakham Nature Reserves...
Truckfest Original 2026
Sat 3 Oct 26
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...
A Message for the Future
Sat 3 Oct 26
Lakeside Theatre, University Park, Lakeside Arts, Nottingham NG7 2RD
A Message for the Future is a multi-sensory art installation and gig-theatre experience, specifically designed for early years (0-3) and all family...
Probus Club of Worksop Talk by Stephen Gay on Cleethorpes or bust
Fri 2 Oct 26
St Johns Parish Hall,
Church Lane, Carlton in Lindrick S81 9EG
Probus Club of Worksop fortnghtly Talk at St John’s Parish Hall, Church Lane, Carlton in Lindrick, S81 9EG
Stephen Gay – Cleethorpes or...
Newark Group Talk: Oaklore Folklore with Jules Acton
Thu 1 Oct 26
Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate, Newark NG24 1UW
Speaker Jules Acton talks about the role of the oak tree in English literature and mythology.
About the Event:
Speaker Jules Acton takes us on...
Art Exhibition by Jason Gericke
Thu 1 Oct 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Come along and see the stunning photography of Jason Gericke during October.
About the Event:
Attenborough Nature Centre will be exhibiting the...
Norwell Nurseries - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 27 Sep 26
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...
Bat Walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 26 Sep 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Our expert guides lead a fascinating walk to discover the hidden world of bats.
About the Event:
This event is part of our wider September Wild...
Forest Bathing at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 26 Sep 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Take a moment to unwind and recharge for a relaxing 2.5-hour immersive mindfulness session in our private woodland area...
Otter Walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 26 Sep 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Rise and shine for an early walk with our expert guides to discover the hidden world of otters.
About the event
This event is part of our wider...
Birdwatching and Identification Walk
Sat 26 Sep 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Join our expert guides to discover the unique birds species that call this wonder wetland home.
About the Event:
This event is part of our...
September Wild Weekend at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 26 Sep 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Come along for a fun weekend of wild events and activities!
About the Event:
Over this Wild Weekend there'll be a number of events and...
Bright Places
Sat 26 Sep 26
Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF
Bright Places is a joyous and life-affirming show about coming to terms with being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS)...
Pond Dipping at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 26 Sep 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Join us for a fun pond dipping session and discover the hidden world beneath the water’s surface.
About the event
This event is part of our...
Clay Pumpkin Workshop
Sat 26 Sep 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Create your own clay pumpkin with ex-Denby Master Potter Sean Flint, while connecting with nature at Attenborough Nature Reserve...
ABBA Tribute Band Sensation
Fri 25 Sep 26
Ravenshead Village Hall - Vernon Crescent, Ravenshead NG15 9BN
Get ready for an evening packed with audience participation and huge sing-along moments! Sensation delivers an exciting, high-energy show that will...
How to bag yourself a few million next week...no, really...
Mon 21 Sep 26
Webuyanycar, Chilwell Retail Park,
Webuyanycar, Clifton Green Lane Morrisons, NG11 9LQ
Webuyanycar, Giltbrook Shopping Park, NG16 2RP
Webuyanycar, Hucknall Bulwell Morrisons, Leen Drive, NG6 8EP
Webuyanycar, Kirkby in Ashfield Morrisons, Ashfield Precinct, NG17 7BQ
Webuyanycar, Mansfield Asda, Old Mill Lane, Forest Town, NG19 0HA
Webuyanycar, Mansfield St Peters Retail Park, St. Peters Way, NG18 1BE
Webuyanycar, Newark, Unit 11 Flexspace, Brunel Industrial Estate, Jessop Close, Ne NG9 6DS
Forget the lottery – from next Monday, you can get your hands on a Million for free at your local Nottinghamshire webuyanycar branch, no catch, just...
Beeston Wildlife Group Talk: The Fungi of Nottinghamshire with Tim Sex
Mon 21 Sep 26
Trent Vale Infant School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottingham NG9 1LP
Tim expertly introduces us to the fungi of our county. Learn about some of the most beautiful and interesting fungi on our doorstep...
Lady Chatterley Walk
Sun 20 Sep 26
St. Katherine's Church, Buttery Lane, Teversal Village, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 3JN
Heritage Open Day: Explore the countryside that inspired D.H Lawrence and highlights potential sites that look like places described in Lady...
Bagthorpe Gardens
Sun 20 Sep 26
Bagthorpe Gardens, Hucknall Road, Nottingham NG5 1FB
Heritage Open Day: Enjoy a guided walk through these interesting historical allotments created in the 1840s...
Autumn Equinox Wellness Show
Sun 20 Sep 26
East Bridgeford Village Hall , Nottingham NG13 8NH
Autumn Equinox Wellness Show offers spiritual readings, holistic therapy, retail stalls . Refreshments
Clumber Park Memory Walk 2026
Sun 20 Sep 26
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...
Gedling House - Explore the History of Gedling House and Kadampa Buddhism
Sun 20 Sep 26
Gedling House, Wood Lane, Gedling, Nottingham NG4 4AD
Heritage Open Day: Come and visit Gedling House a Grade II listed Georgian mansion, now a Buddhist meditation Centre...
Beeston Civic Society: Blue Plaques tour
Sun 20 Sep 26
Beeston Square bandstand, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2JG
Heritage Open Day: Take a fresh look at Beeston’s blue plaques on a guided tour led by members of the original Blue Plaque group responsible for...
Newark Masonic Hall & Museum
Sat 19 Sep 26
Masonic Hall, The Avenue, Newark NG24 1ST
Heritage Open Day: Visitors will be able to see artefacts related to the history of the Masons in Newark, including regalia and objects related to...
Exploration of the history and natural history of Mansfield Cemetery
Sat 19 Sep 26
Mansfield Cemetery, Forest Hill, Mansfield NG18 5BQ
Heritage Open Day: The history and natural history of Mansfield Cemetery will be explored through guided tree tours and history displays in the...
Lino Print Workshop at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 19 Sep 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Enjoy a lino printing workshop at Attenborough Nature Centre led by artist Marcus Gilmore.
About the Event:
Enjoy a lino printing workshop at...
The Ancient Teversal Village walk
Sat 19 Sep 26
St. Katherine's Church, Buttery Lane, Teversal Village, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 3JN
Heritage Open Day: St. Katherine's is a Norman, Grade 1 listed church, located in the manorial conservation area of Old Teversal Village...
Clumber Park
Fri 18 Sep 26
Clumber Park, Worksop S80 3BE
Heritage Open Day: Clumber Park will offer free admission for all on 18 September 2026. Simply enjoy a stroll around the park or join our volunteers...
St. Katherine's, Teversal Village
Fri 18 Sep 26
St. Katherine's Church, Buttery Lane, Teversal Village, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 3JN
Heritage Open Day: St. Katherine's is a Norman, Grade 1 listed church, located in the manorial conservation area of Old Teversal Village...
Cricketer & Stockinger: A Display Exploring the Relationship between Cricket and Framework Knitting
Thu 17 Sep 26
Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum, 3-7 Chapel Street, Ruddington, Nottingham NG11 6HE
Heritage Open Day: A free display at the Framework Knitters Museum exploring the fascinating relationship between cricket and framework knitting...
Lunchtime Organ Music at St Swithun's Church, Retford
Thu 17 Sep 26
St Swithun's Church, Cannon Square, Retford DN22 6PL
For more details and programme:
www.facebook.com/organ.at.retford
Green's Windmill and Science Centre
Wed 16 Sep 26
Greens Mill Science Centre, Windmill Lane, Sneinton, Nottingham NG2 4QB
Heritage Open Day: Join us for a special exhibition to celebrate Heritage Open Days. Learn more about famous mathematician George Green, view photos...
The People's Emergency Briefing + Panel Discussion
Wed 16 Sep 26
Broadway Cinema Nottingham, 14-18 Broad Street, Nottingham NG1 3AL
Come along for a screening of a new film giving the rundown on what we can do about the climate crisis, followed by a panel discussion...
Wollaton Walled Garden Project
Tue 15 Sep 26
Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Road, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2AE
Heritage Open Day: The Wollaton Walled Garden Project, sometimes referred to as the Secret Garden, is a community-led effort, run by a team of...
Tuxford Traditional Building Tour and Skills Demonstration Day
Tue 15 Sep 26
33 Lincoln Road, Tuxford NG22 0HR
Heritage Open Day: Tours of a rare Timber frame building and traditional conservation repairs and materials...
Beeston Civic Society: Heritage Here. A Guided Walk.
Sun 13 Sep 26
Technology Drive / Regeneration Way junction, south side of Beeston Station, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1DA
Heritage Open Day: Join us for a walk full of local surprises uncovered while researching buildings and features for Broxtowe’s Local Heritage...
The Society of Equestrian Artists Exhibition
Sun 13 Sep 26
The Museum of the Horse, 1 Market Place, Tuxford NG22 0LA
Heritage Open Day: Discover equestrian art in a new light and join us for the grand opening of the national exhibition of the Society of Equestrian...
Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum, plus guided walk around Wollaton Village on 13th September.
Sun 13 Sep 26
Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum, Dovecote Drive, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2NB
Heritage Open Day: A 16th century dovecote with 1100+ nesting boxes, built to provide fresh meat and eggs for Sir Francis Willoughby and his...
Flintham's Hidden Histories
Sun 13 Sep 26
Flintham Museum, Inholms Road, Flintham NG23 5LF
Heritage Open Day: The Flintham Museum looks at rural life through the eyes of a village shopkeeper. The 2026 shop window displays feature lost...
Trent Bridge - cricket ground and heritage centre
Sun 13 Sep 26
Trent Bridge, Bridgford Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 6AG
Heritage Open Day: Visit the world's second-largest cricket library, discover the history of the world-famous ground and County Club, see a new...
CPMG Architects office 13 St Peter's Gate, Nottingham
Sat 12 Sep 26
13 St. Peters Gate, Nottingham NG1 2JF
Heritage Open Day: A chance to see inside the newly refurbished office of one of Nottinghams premier architects practices - CPMG Architects at 13 St...
Retford Heritage Day
Sat 12 Sep 26
Sloswicke's Alsmouses, 19 Churchgate, Retford DN22 6PA
Heritage Open Day: Presentations throughout the day on the Almshouses movement and Retford's Sloswicke's Almshouse Charity est 1658 in...
Tour of Allotment and Cream Tea
Sat 12 Sep 26
Inham Nook Allotment, Slade Road, Chilwell, Beeston NG9 4GS
Heritage Open Day: Come and see our allotment, visit our orchard, little woodland, pond and meadow area. Join us for tea and scones...
The D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum
Sat 12 Sep 26
8A Victoria Street, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3AW
Heritage Open Day: Free admission, with costumed guides, to this beautifully atmospheric Victorian house. The birthplace of writer D.H...
George Martyn's Barn
Sat 12 Sep 26
31 Main Street, Keyworth, Nottingham NG12 5AA
Heritage Open Day: George Martyn's Barn has stood on Main Street, Keyworth since 1651. This iconic C17th threshing barn is in the care of...
Guided Tours of St Mary's Church, Lowdham
Sat 12 Sep 26
St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Lowdham, Nottingham NG14 7BQ
Heritage Open Day: A rare chance to see ancient graffiti and understand some of the history of our medieval village church...
Retford Arts Hub - Art Gallery Exhibition, History of the Hub, meet the artists and craft activities
Sat 12 Sep 26
11 Churchgate, Retford DN22 6PA
Heritage Open Day: Art Gallery Exhibition by local artists and artisans and supporting events throughout September...
St Mary's Church, Attenborough
Sat 12 Sep 26
St. Mary's Church, Church Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6AS
Heritage Open Day: Standing on the edge of Attenborough Nature Reserve, this historic church has been a landmark for centuries...
St Mary's Church in the Lace Market
Sat 12 Sep 26
High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN
Heritage Open Day: Tower tours (approx 130 steps and a short section by ladder).
Brass rubbing.
Children's activities
Guided tours of church...
Bassetlaw Museum
Sat 12 Sep 26
Bassetlaw Museum, Amcott House, 40 Grove Street, Retford DN22 6LD
Heritage Open Day: Everyday histories- The Miners stories.
Join us for the opening of the 'Black Dust, Bright Stories' exhibition, handle...
Mill Waters Festival at Sutton Lawn
Sat 12 Sep 26
Sutton Lawn, Mill Waters, off Lawn Avenue, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 5FU
Heritage Open Day: Celebrate nature and heritage at Mill Waters, with traditional crafts, vintage tennis, bowls and model boats, historic photos and...
All Saints Church, Strelley
Sat 12 Sep 26
All Saints Church, Main Street, Strelley village, Nottingham NG8 6PE
Heritage Open Day: Discover All Saints Church, Strelley, this Heritage Open Days festival. Refreshments available or bring a picnic and enjoy the...
Untold Stories of The Old Meeting House
Sat 12 Sep 26
1 Old Meeting House Yard, Mansfield NG18 1QR
Heritage Open Day: Join us and explore diverse, often hidden personal stories of daily lives; fascinating community traditions at the Chapel and...
Worksop Priory Church and Gatehouse Open Day
Sat 12 Sep 26
Priory Gatehouse, Cheapside, Worksop S80 2HX
Heritage Open Day: Our glorious 14th century Gatehouse, for years a place of welcome and hospitality along the King's Highway and place of...
If Walls Could Talk
Sat 12 Sep 26
National Civil War Centre, Newark Museum, The Palace Theatre, 14 Appleton Gate, Newark NG24 1JY
Heritage Open Day: Find out more about the stories our buildings tell and meet some of the characters who worked here in the past...
Mary Potter Heritage Centre - Everyday working lives of women in care and service
Sat 12 Sep 26
Mary Potter Heritage Centre, 32 Regent Street, Nottingham NG1 5BT
Heritage Open Day: Visit the Mary Potter Heritage Centre and discover how ordinary women’s daily work, care, and service in Hyson Green created a...
Opening Doors - Extraordinary impact of everyday education heroes
Sat 12 Sep 26
Nottingham College, Adams Building, Stoney Street, Nottingham NG1 1NG
Heritage Open Day: For more than a century, Skills and Education Group has been creating social impact through education...
From Bronze age to Beestons Bayeux The History of Beeston Rylands.
Sat 12 Sep 26
Canalside Heritage Centre, 2-3 Weir Cottages, Canal Side, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1LZ
Heritage Open Day: History of Beeston Rylands from the Bronze Age to the 1926 Mission Hall Banner, featuring Beestons Bayeux Tapestry...
The School of Musical Instrument Crafts - Violin School
Sat 12 Sep 26
School of Violin Making, 43 Kirk Gate, Newark NG24 1AB
Heritage Open Day: Visit this stunning building, originally built as a bank, but now the home of the internationally acclaimed Violin School...
Bird ID for Beginners at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 12 Sep 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Discover the birds around you through their songs and calls on this guided walk that is perfect for beginners!...
Bird ID Walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 12 Sep 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Have you ever wondered which birds are around you? Join us and we'll see what we can find!
About the Event:
Join us for an informative...
Fundraising Gig - Nottingham Green Party
Sat 12 Sep 26
Fisher Gate Point, 1 Fisher Gate, Nottingham NG1 1GD
We are excited to announce Nottingham Green Party’s first fundraising gig, featuring performances from two local Nottingham bands, Stuart Pearce and...
Idle Valley Wildlife Watch: Mouse Tails
Sat 12 Sep 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
Seasonal wildlife activities for 7 to 12 year olds, with a walk in the reserve.
About the event:
Wildlife Watch groups offer a fun, wild and...
Children's Birdwatching Adventure
Sat 12 Sep 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Kids can learn all about the birds around them on this interactive birdwatching adventure!
About the event
Join us for a fun, interactive...
Optics Demo Weekend
Sat 12 Sep 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
About the Event:
Join us at Attenborough Nature Reserve for our special optics weekend, where you can meet representatives from top brands,...
ABBA Tribute Band Sensation
Sat 12 Sep 26
Treswell Village Hall
Town Street
Treswell
RETFORD DN22 0EG
Calling all Dancing Queens and Super Troupers!
Get ready to relive the magic of ABBA as Sensation – The ABBA Tribute Band takes you back to the...
Equinox Star Party
Sat 12 Sep 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
Celebrate the night sky with an evening brought to you by local experts from Bassetlaw Astronomical Society!...
Otter Walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 12 Sep 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Rise and shine for an early walk with our expert guides to discover the hidden world of otters.
About the Event:
Otters are shy, so sightings...
University of Nottingham Museum The Science of Archaeology
Sat 12 Sep 26
University of Nottingham Museum, University of Nottingham, Lakeside Arts, University Park Campus, Nottingham NG7 2RD
Heritage Open Day: Join the team from York Archaeology at the University of Nottingham Museum to investigate some of the science behind archaeology...
St Leonard's Church, Wollaton, Nottingham
Sat 12 Sep 26
St Leonard's Church, Wollaton Road, Wollaton, Nottingham NG8 2AF
Heritage Open Day: Tours of the church, with its memorials to the Willoughby family and Robert Smythson, architect of Wollaton Hall...
Grove Street Methodist Church
Sat 12 Sep 26
Grove Street Methodist Church, Union Street, Retford DN22 6LB
Heritage Open Day: You are very welcome to Grove Street Methodist Church where you can take a look around this recently refurbished Grade II listed...
Bramcote Old Church Tower
Sat 12 Sep 26
Bramcote Old Church Tower, Moss Drive, Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3NF
Heritage Open Day: Bramcote Old Church Tower is a Grade II listed building in the heart of Bramcote Conservation area...
Heritage Building Skills Demonstration and Participation
Sat 12 Sep 26
Newark Market Place, Newark NG24 1DU
Heritage Open Day: When you look at the historic buildings around Newark you may wonder how they are kept looking like they did in the past...
Newstead Abbey
Sat 12 Sep 26
Newstead Abbey Historic House & Gardens, Newstead Abbey Park, Ravenshead NG15 9EQ
Heritage Open Day: Discover the ancestral home of the poet, Lord Byron, with free entry into the Medieval Cloisters...
Oddfellows Friendship Walk around Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 12 Sep 26
Barton Lane, Attenborough NG9 6DY
Meet at the Visitors Centre at 1030am. All welcome, especially people interested in finding out about our organisation to join us for this lovely...
The People's Hall
Sat 12 Sep 26
Peoples Hall Institute, The Peoples Hall, 18 Heathcoat Street, Nottingham NG1 3AA
Heritage Open Day: Step inside The People's Hall, Nottingham's most ambitious restoration project...
Trinity Hospital
Sat 12 Sep 26
Trinity Hospital, Hospital Road, Retford DN22 7BD
Heritage Open Day: Trinity Hospital building and grounds open to public. The Building dates to 1832 and is a Grade II Listed Building with a chapel,...
Beeston Civic Society: Hong Kong Notts Celebration
Sat 12 Sep 26
The Royal British Legion, 16 Hall Croft, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 1EL
Heritage Open Day: Join us and Hong Kong Notts for an exploration of local Hong Kong culture through everyday histories...
Newark Heritage Barge
Fri 11 Sep 26
Riverside Park, Tolney Lane, Newark NG24 1BZ
Heritage Open Day: Newark Heritage Barge; Leicester Trader, is the last Trent size cargo barge built to fit the old locks of the Trent Navigation...
Stitch Sampler @ Debbie Bryan, Nottingham City Centre
Fri 11 Sep 26
Debbie Bryan, 4-6 St. Peters Gate, Nottingham NG1 2JG
Heritage Open Day: Create your own A6 paper stitch sampler using reproductions of salvaged Nottingham lace drawings and Cyanotype blueprints...
Nottingham Catholic Cathedral
Fri 11 Sep 26
The Cathedral Church of St Barnabas, North Circus Street, Nottingham NG1 5AE
Heritage Open Day: The cathedral, a masterpiece of the Gothic revival, designed by the celebrated architect, A.W.N...
Bat Walk at Skylarks Nature Reserve
Fri 11 Sep 26
Skylarks Nature Reserve, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont NG12 2LU
Join Notts Bat Group for a guided bat walk, wear warm clothes and bring a torch!
About the Event:
Learn about bats and explore Skylarks for...
Gandeys Circus by Night Nottingham
Fri 11 Sep 26
Wollaton Hall Park, Wollaton Road NG8 2AE
Circus By Night – The Ultimate Adult Thrill Ride Returns for Its All-New 2026 Tour
Get ready—Circus By Night is back and bolder than ever for its...
Discover the William Booth Birthplace Museum
Fri 11 Sep 26
The Salvation Army, Sneinton Road, Nottingham NG2 4QG
Heritage Open Day: Explore the birthplace of an extraordinary man who helped millions. Explore the birthplace of Nottingham's most famous...
Parades to Pantomimes - The Brigades in Beeston
Fri 11 Sep 26
The Pearson Centre For Young People, 2 Nuart Road, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2NH
Heritage Open Day: From the first day of the 17th Nottingham Boys' Brigade in 1909, through to the Beeston Lads' Club and the Pearson...
Books, Bonnets and Bathing in a Slipper
Fri 11 Sep 26
Friends of Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery, Market Place, Newark NG24 1DU
Heritage Open Day: We all celebrate anniversaries to remember special moments in our everyday lives; in this anniversary year for Newark Town Hall,...
The Workhouse and Infirmary
Fri 11 Sep 26
The Workhouse, Upton Road, Southwell NG25 0PT
Heritage Open Day: Behind every door is a story and The Workhouse and Infirmary bears witness to over 160 years of changing social policy and...
The People of St Mary's - Family-Friendly Trail
Fri 11 Sep 26
St. Mary Magdalene Church, Church Walk, Newark NG24 1JS
Heritage Open Day: Explore the history of our church and town through this family friendly trail. Collect your free trail sheet and explore the...
North Notts Group Talk: Nottinghamshire Nature Recovery Strategy
Thu 10 Sep 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
An update on the delivery of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy with Neve Bradley of Notts County Council
About the Event:
An update on the...
Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Nottingham
Thu 10 Sep 26
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...
South Notts Out & About: Holme Pierrepont & Skylarks Bird Walk (Autumn
Wed 9 Sep 26
Skylarks Nature Reserve, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont NG12 2LU
Join local birder Neil Glenn for a morning walk around Skylarks & Holme Pierrepont, looking for its current residents!...
Mindful Photography Walk
Mon 7 Sep 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
A relaxed, mindful walk around Attenborough Nature Reserve with local photographer Benjamin Haigh.
About the Event:
Join local photographer...
Southwell Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Sep 26
Southwell Gardens, Southwell NG25 0HQ
An invitation to visit a group of 3 totally contrasting gardens within walking distance of one another...
Mansfield & Ashfield Wildlife Watch: River Ramble
Sat 5 Sep 26
St Mark's Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Mansfield NG18 1BP
Swap ‘Screen Time’ for Green Time and enjoy outdoor activities on Titchfield Park, Quarry Lane and Oakham Nature Reserves...
Art Exhibition by Faye Baines
Tue 1 Sep 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
About the Event
Attenborough Nature Centre will be exhibiting the art of Faye Baines through September
The exhibition is located in the...
Allington - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 29 Aug 26
Allington, Nottingham NG14 7JA
An invitation to visit a tranquil front garden leading onto a Rose Garden reminiscent of Victorian times...
Rhubarb Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 20 Aug 26
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,...
Hill Top Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 16 Aug 26
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 26
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...
The Poplars - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 9 Aug 26
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...
University Park Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 8 Aug 26
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...
Honeytrees Tropical Garden - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 2 Aug 26
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...
Where We Belong | National Youth Choir (9-15 Years)
Sat 1 Aug 26
Albert Hall Conference Centre, North Circus Street, Nottingham NG1 5AA
Join the mixed voices of National Youth Choir (9-15 Years) for a performance celebrating identity, community and the power of young voices...
10 Harlaxton Drive - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 26 Jul 26
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...
Helix Ensemble in Bottesford
Sat 25 Jul 26
St Mary's Church, Rectory Lane, Bottesford NG13 0DA
Our next concert is in St Mary's Church, Bottesford on Saturday 25th July at 7.30pm. Our Musical Director Alex Robinson is an experienced...
Captains Charity Day BBQ & Live Beatles Tribute
Sat 25 Jul 26
Bulwell Hall Golf Club, Norwich Gardens, Nottingham NG6 8LF
Entry to our annual charity day bbq and entertainment. Ticket includes barbecue, buffet and our live Beatles tribute band!...
Floral Media - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 25 Jul 26
Floral Media, Newark NG23 6AQ
A beautifully maintained country garden. Beds overflowing with a variety of roses, shrubs and flowers...
The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Jul 26
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...
FREE taster session with the Newark Rock Choir
Thu 16 Jul 26
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...
FREE taster session with the Newark Rock Choir
Thu 16 Jul 26
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 Nottingham Food Festival 2026: A Summertime Feast
Sat 11 Jul 26
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...
Leaversfest 2026
Sat 11 Jul 26
St Peters Rooms, Church Street, Ruddington NG11 6HA
Yr 6 leavers party 2026. St Peters rooms, all year 6's welcome. Theme and dress code is festival, what ever makes you happy!...
The Very Busy Bumblebee
Sat 11 Jul 26
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 26
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 9 Jul 26
Highfields Independent School, London Road, Newark NG24 3AL
If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!...
The Cavern Club Story
Thu 9 Jul 26
Mansfield Palace Theatre, Leeming Street, Mansfield, United Kingdom NG18 1NG
The Cavern Club Story is a brand new, must-see theatre production set to take the UK by storm in 2026!...
Whatton Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 5 Jul 26
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...
Diversion - Studio Artists Exhibition 2026
Sat 4 Jul 26
Surface Gallery, 16 Southwell Road, Nottingham, United Kingdom NG1 1DL
Surface is pleased to announce its annual exhibition celebrating the creativity of our current studio artists, fresh from their hands and minds...
The Gate to Southwell Festival
Thu 2 Jul 26
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...
Norwell Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 1 Jul 26
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 26
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...
Norwell Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 28 Jun 26
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...
Sunday Afternoon Concert in Nottingham's Albert Hall
Sun 28 Jun 26
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...
Willoughby on the Wolds Open Gardens
Sun 28 Jun 26
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...
Park Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 27 Jun 26
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...
FREE taster session with the Worksop Rock Choir
Thu 25 Jun 26
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...
Join our choir in Nottingham for a FREE taster session
Mon 22 Jun 26
Nottingham Girls School, 9 Arboretum St, Nottingham NG1 4JB
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Nottingham Rock Choir...
Ossington House - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 21 Jun 26
Ossington House, Newark NG23 6LD
Vicarage garden redesigned in 1960 and again in 2014. Chestnuts, lawns, formal beds, woodland walk, poolside planting, orchard...
78 Hilton Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 20 Jun 26
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...
Whole House Retrofit Party - Broxtowe
Sat 20 Jun 26
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...
SMOKE
Sat 20 Jun 26
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...
Sustainable Future: Face of Change
Sat 20 Jun 26
Surface Gallery, 16 Southwell Road, Nottingham, United Kingdom NG1 1DL
Surface is excited to offer a platform for emerging photographic talent and present Sustainable Future: Face of Change...
A Degree of Uncertainty: Photography Exhibition
Sat 20 Jun 26
Surface Gallery, 16 Southwell Road, Nottingham, United Kingdom NG1 1DL
This June, Surface is delighted to host the photographic exhibition A Degree of Uncertainty. Following the success of last year’s Shadows of...
Rhubarb Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 18 Jun 26
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,...
Nottingham funeral home to support bereaved fam
Wed 17 Jun 26
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...
FREE taster session with the West Bridgford Rock Choir
Wed 17 Jun 26
St Luke's Church, West Bridgford, Leahurst Road, West Bridgford NG2 6GL
If you have always wanted to join a choir locally, you can!
The West Bridgford Rock Choir is led by vocal teacher Robyn Licata...
The Old Stables - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 14 Jun 26
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 26
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...
Hill's Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 13 Jun 26
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 26
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...
Magic of Thailand Festival in Nottingham
Sat 13 Jun 26
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...
Join B&Q foundation’s first-ever charity BB&Q
Fri 12 Jun 26
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” -...
Home Farm House, 17 Main Street - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Home Farm House, 17 Main Street, Nottingham NG12 5AA
Large garden near village centre. The old farm garden has rose pergolas, mixed borders, Green Man pond, rose garden and an orchard...
The Poplars - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
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...
Rose Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Rose Cottage, Nottingham NG12 5GS
As featured in Garden News magazine, and described as A heavily planted heaven, with colourful, wildlife-friendly plants...
49 Church Street - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
49 Church Street, Newark NG23 5ES
A beautiful riverside garden with fabulous open views. We have mature trees, topiary, borders and several relaxing seating areas in different styles...
Hoveringham Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Jun 26
Hoveringham Gardens, Hoveringham NG14 7JP
Hoveringham is a pretty village by the River Trent which inc a church, a pub and Village Hall, where teas will be served...
Southwell Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 31 May 26
Southwell Gardens, Southwell NG25 0HQ
An invitation to visit a group of 3 totally contrasting gardens within walking distance of one another...
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience @ Rolleston
Fri 29 May 26
Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Embarking on its 29th year of touring, Faulty Towers The Dining Experience continues its universally acclaimed adaptation of the iconic TV series...
Dinosaur Adventure - Live
Mon 25 May 26
The Majestic Theatre
Coronation Street,
Retford
Nottinghamshire DN22 6DX
The Greatest Prehistoric Show on Earth
A dinosaur show 65 million years in the making... Are you ready for the BRAND NEW adventure?...
Mapperley Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 24 May 26
Mapperley Gardens, Nottingham NG3 6EY
3 gardens which are open on Kenrick Road and Northcliffe Avenue. They show achievable ideas and projects for the average amateur gardener with a...
Glebe Steading - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 24 May 26
Glebe Steading, Nottingham NG14 7JA
Welcome to an award winning garden designed around a small natural pool with full brightly coloured borders and plants, mingled with grasses for a...
The Simon & Garfunkel Story
Fri 22 May 26
Palace Theatre, Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 1JY
Few shows have experienced the phenomenal global success of The Simon & Garfunkel Story, with multiple sold-out shows in over 50-countries worldwide...
Gareth Howard – The Fishpool Hoard, a Nottingham Medieval Mystery.
Thu 21 May 26
Coddington Village Hall, Main St NG24 2PN
Coddington History Group talk. All welcome.
Cluedo
Wed 20 May 26
The Dales United Reformed Church
63 Parkdale Road (corner of Parkdale/Eastdale road)
Bakersfield
Nottingham NG3 7GL
The Dales Music and Drama Group Presents CLUEDO 20th - 23rd May 2026 at The Dales United Reformed Church...
Norwell Nurseries - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 May 26
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...
The Detective Dog
Sun 17 May 26
Lakeside Arts
Portland Building, University of Nottingham Students' Union, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD
Join this charming adventure of captivating puppetry, surprising smells, laughter and toe-tapping music, perfect for both Deaf and hearing family...
6 Hope Street - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 May 26
6 Hope Street, Nottingham NG9 1DR
A small garden packed with a wide variety of plants providing flower and foliage colour year-round. Collections of alpines, bulbs, mini, small and...
The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 16 May 26
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...
Cedarwood - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 May 26
Cedarwood, Whatton in the Vale NG13 9EQ
A 1,240m plantswoman's garden developed over the last 20 yrs, planted for year-round colour. Plants are chosen for their attractiveness to...
Flintham Hall Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 May 26
Flintham Hall Gardens, Newark NG23 5LE
C18 walled gardens with rose borders and espaliered fruit trees. Lewis Wyatt aviary/folly. Range of trees and shrubs with a profusion of shrub and...
John Barrowman: My Life in Musicals
Fri 8 May 26
Palace Theatre, Appletongate, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 1JY
John Barrowman is back with his brand-new show - My Life In Musicals, a glittering evening celebrating the greatest West End and Broadway musicals...
160 Southwell Road West - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 3 May 26
160 Southwell Road West, Mansfield NG18 4HB
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...
Majestic Theatre
Sat 25 Apr 26
Coronation Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire DN22 6DX
Don't miss this unforgettable performance celebrating the 40th Anniversary of That’ll Be The Day and Trevor’s farewell tour...
Badapple Theatre Company present 'Crumbs'
Tue 21 Apr 26
Coddington Village Hall, Main Street, Coddington, Newark NG24 2PN
Badapple Theatre presents the long-awaited sequel to their hit show The Daily Bread!
Crumbs is a laugh-out-loud, one-woman comedy from Kate Bramley...
Felley Priory - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 19 Apr 26
Felley Priory, Underwood NG16 5FJ
Garden for all seasons with yew hedges and topiary, snowdrops, hellebores, herbaceous borders and rose garden...
Capability Barn - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 18 Apr 26
Capability Barn, Hoveringham NG14 7JH
Imaginatively planted large country garden with something new each year. April brings displays of daffodils, hyacinths and tulips along with...
The Choral Pilgrimage 2026: Southwell
Thu 16 Apr 26
Southwell Minster, Church Street, Southwell NG25 0HD
Spain’s Siglo de Oro, the Age of Gold, gave rise to some of the greatest sacred choral music of the Renaissance...
Denis Hill – The History and Heritage of Wellow village
Thu 16 Apr 26
Coddington Village Hall, Main St NG24 2PN
Coddington History Group talk. All welcome.
South Notts Out & About: Spring Stroll Around Skylarks
Sun 12 Apr 26
Skylarks Nature Reserve, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont NG12 2LU
Get out and about this spring! Join Gordon Dyne for a springtime stroll around Skylarks!
About the event
Skylarks is an ex gravel pit complex and...
Rushcliffe Wildlife Watch: Meet the Urban Worm
Sat 11 Apr 26
Rushcliffe Country Park, Mere Way, Ruddington NG11 6JS
Meet the urban worm and find out how to make a wormery. Create a new world in a jar!
About the event
Wildlife Watch groups offer a fun, wild and...
Bird Illustration Workshop at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 11 Apr 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Join us for a bird sketching and illustration workshop led by local artist Lou Earnshaw.
About the event
This workshop is perfect for anyone who...
Idle Valley Wildlife Watch: Froggy Fun
Sat 11 Apr 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
Seasonal wildlife activities for 7 to 12 year-olds, with a walk in the reserve.
About the event
Wildlife Watch groups offer a fun, wild and...
Fabric First Workshop: How to Insulate Old Traditional Homes
Thu 9 Apr 26
The Crossing Church & Centre,
Newcastle Street, Worksop S80 2AT
The H.E.A.T (Home Energy Advice Team) Hub is coming to Bassetlaw!
Want to make your home warmer and more comfortable all year round?...
North Notts Group Talk: Short AGM + The Capricious River Trent
Thu 9 Apr 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
A follow on to Adrian’s popular first talk on ‘The Capricious River Trent’, this is part two of the story following the history of the Trent and how...
Footsteps into Nature Walk with Lound Bird Club
Sat 4 Apr 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
About the event
Meet outside the entrance to the Idle Valley Centre. We’ll walk along the river towards Belmoor, hoping to see various arriving...
Mansfield & Ashfield Wildlife Watch: Aquatic Detectives
Sat 4 Apr 26
St Mark's Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Mansfield NG18 1BP
Swap ‘Screen Time’ for Green Time and enjoy outdoor activities on Titchfield Park and Quarry Lane and Oakham Nature Reserves...
Here’s how to get your hands on egg-citing Easter freebies in Bingham
Sat 4 Apr 26
Wellington Place
Newton Garden Village
Wellington Avenue
Newton
Nottinghamshire NG13 8UW
A Bingham housebuilder is inviting the local community to hop into the Easter spirit and collect a free gift while searching for their new...
Oasis Community Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 4 Apr 26
Oasis Community Gardens, Worksop S81 0DE
Oasis Gardens is a community project transformed from abandoned field to an award winning garden. Managed by volunteers the gardens boast over 30...
Art Exhibition by Paul Dyson
Fri 3 Apr 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
The amazing watercolour artwork of Paul Dyson will be exhibited at Attenborough Nature Reserve over the Easter weekend!...
Newark Local Group Talk: AGM + 60 Years of a Wilder Nottinghamshire
Thu 2 Apr 26
Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate, Newark NG24 1UW
About the event
Short Local Group AGM followed by Erin McDaid from Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust looking back at the work of Nottinghamshire...
Photography and Wildlife Walk
Thu 2 Apr 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
If you're interested in a long walk around our beautiful Idle Valley Nature Reserve, join us on the first Thursday of every month!...
Art Exhibition by Lisa Norman
Wed 1 Apr 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Come along and see the amazing artwork of Lisa Norman throughout April.
The exhibition is located in the corridor at Attenborough Nature Centre...
Attenborough Adventurers Stay and Play
Wed 1 Apr 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
About the event
Join us for a warm, welcoming and adventure-filled woodland stay and play session for under 5s at Attenborough Nature...
Spring Serenity Exhibition by Jane Rafter
Sat 28 Mar 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Spring Serenity is a pop-up exhibition celebrating the arrival of spring, featuring calming landscape art by local artist Jane Rafter...
Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of the Dubliners
Tue 24 Mar 26
Mansfield Palace Theatre Leeming Street, Mansfield NG18 1NG
Proudly celebrating its incredible 10th Anniversary Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners is back for 2026!...
Wellbeing Walk at Idle Valley Nature Reserve
Tue 24 Mar 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
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...
Wellbeing Walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Tue 24 Mar 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
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...
Orchestral Concert in Southwell Minster
Sat 21 Mar 26
Church Street, Southwell NG25 0HD
On Saturday 21st March at 7.30pm our concert in Southwell Minster gives you the opportunity to hear music for ballet by Tchaikovsky and Ravel, as...
Andrew Smart – Their names will live on.
Thu 19 Mar 26
Coddington Village Hall, Main St NG24 2PN
Coddington History Group talk. All welcome.
Beeston Wildlife Group Talk: Insect Life Cycles with Nigel Downes
Mon 16 Mar 26
Trent Vale Infant School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottingham NG9 1LP
Using video footage, we will witness miracles of nature: butterflies emerging from chrysalises, eggs hatching and caterpillars pupating...
Mother's Day at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 14 Mar 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
About the event
Join us for free Mother's Day craft activities at Attenborough Nature Centre!...
Lino Print Workshop at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 14 Mar 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Enjoy a lino printing workshop at Attenborough Nature Centre led by artist Marcus Gilmore.
About the event
Marcus is a graphic designer,...
Weekend Wellbeing Walk at Idle Valley Nature Reserve
Sat 14 Mar 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
Come and join us for our monthly weekend strolls at Idle Valley Nature Reserve. Take in the views, chat with someone new, and enjoy the benefits of...
Noticing Nature: Poetry Workshop
Tue 10 Mar 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
Step into a slower rhythm and let the natural world spark your creativity in this easy-going poetry workshop...
South Notts Group Talk: Landscape and Nature Around the British Isles
Thu 5 Mar 26
Talk delivered via Zoom NG1 1EA
Experience some of the beautiful landscapes and seascapes that we have in the British Isles with Roger Hance...
Art Exhibition by Molly Fleming
Sun 1 Mar 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Come along and see the amazing artwork of Molly Fleming throughout March
About the event
Attenborough Nature Centre will be exhibiting the art of...
Nottingham funeral home opens doors for an open day
Thu 26 Feb 26
Co-op Funeralcare, Mapperley
27 Plains Road
Mapperley NG3 5LG
A Nottingham funeral home is welcoming the local community to open up conversations about death.
The open day event, which is taking place on...
Nature Spotting: Foraging in February
Wed 25 Feb 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Discover what the land offers in late winter, learning how to spot edible plants during a lean season, without picking anything...
Norwood Park - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 22 Feb 26
Norwood Park, Southwell NG25 0PF
The grounds of Norwood Park date back to medieval times when they were part of a series of deer parks...
NTU Festival: Thought Forms
Sat 21 Feb 26
16
Southwell Road NG1 1DL
This February sees the return of the annual Surface collaboration with Nottingham Trent University with the 15th NTU Festival: Thought...
Attenborough Adventurers Stay and Play
Fri 20 Feb 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Join us for a warm, welcoming and adventure-filled woodland stay and play session for under 5s at Attenborough Nature Reserve!...
Ian Jackson – The Derwent in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.
Thu 19 Feb 26
Coddington Village Hall, Main St NG24 2PN
Coddington History Group talk. All welcome.
Noticing Nature: Smartphone Photography Workshop
Tue 17 Feb 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
In this month's workshop, discover the art of slowing down and seeing the natural world with fresh eyes—using just your smartphone...
Come & Sing with Sir John Rutter
Sun 15 Feb 26
Royal Concert Hall
Theatre Square
Nottingham NG1 5ND
Our much-loved British composer returns to the Concert Hall for a sixth year with his popular choral singing workshop.
Do you love singing?...
An Introduction to Hedge-laying Course
Wed 11 Feb 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
Taught by an award-winning professional hedge-layer, this hands-on course will show you how traditional skills can create thriving habitats and...
Attenborough in Watercolour - Painting Workshop - Sold Out
Sat 7 Feb 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Spend a relaxing day painting at Attenborough Nature Centre led by watercolour artist Anjana Cawdell.
About the event
Spend a relaxing day...
1 Highfield Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 1 Feb 26
1 Highfield Road, Nottingham NG16 1BQ
Visit in Feb to see the collection of 700+ snowdrop varieties, with 300 varieties in the garden and many more in show benches...
Family Concert - A Royal Celebration - popular classics
Sat 31 Jan 26
Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND
Our next concert is our ever popular Annual Family Prom and this year we have a Royal theme in our Royal Celebration...
Wilder Nottinghamshire: Deaf Access in Nature - A BSL Friendly Event
Thu 29 Jan 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
An opportunity for Deaf BSL users to come together to share barriers, ideas and help make nature more accessible across Nottinghamshire...
FREE taster session with the Newark Rock Choir
Thu 29 Jan 26
Highfields Independent School, London Road, Newark NG24 3AL
If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the local Newark Rock Choir...
FREE taster session with the Newark Rock Choir
Thu 29 Jan 26
Highfields Independent School, London Road, Newark NG24 3AL
If you are wanting to join a choir you'll find a happy place with us in the Rock Choir.
Your friendly local Newark choir is run by singing...
Nature Spotting: Hedgerow's Jewels of January
Wed 28 Jan 26
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Spotting the hedgerow’s jewels of January. A few flowering plants should be starting to emerge!
About the event
Join our volunteer-led nature...
Beeston Wildlife Group Talk: What Has Eight Legs and Flies? with Sara
Mon 19 Jan 26
Trent Vale Infant School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottingham NG9 1LP
Spiders are absolutely amazing. They have silk as strong as steel, multiple eyes and some of them even fly!...
Pauline Quirke Academy Long Eaton Grand Opening!
Sat 17 Jan 26
Trent College and the Elms, Derby Road, Long Eaton, Nottingham NG10 4AD
We’re thrilled to announce the grand opening of The Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts (PQA) Long Eaton — a brand-new weekend performing arts...
International Postcard Show
Fri 16 Jan 26
16
Southwell Road NG1 1DL
Surface is delighted to welcome back the International Postcard Show. This vibrant, long-running exhibition is a highly popular feature of our...
Adrian Gray – Marriage Disasters.
Thu 15 Jan 26
Coddington Village Hall, Main St NG24 2PN
Coddington History Group talk. All welcome.
North Notts Local Group Talk: Local Nature Recovery Strategy
Thu 8 Jan 26
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
Join Neve Bradley and Catherine Mayhew for a discussion of the Local Nature Delivery Strategy which will be shifting into the delivery phase in...
South Notts Local Group Talk: Helpful Hoverflies with Josie Stuart
Thu 8 Jan 26
Talk delivered via Zoom NG1 1EA
Discover how you can become a hoverfly hero by making space for these incredible insects.
About the event
Hoverflies are helpful garden guests,...
Festive Raceday
Sun 28 Dec 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Festive Raceday!
This time of year brings that bit of magic with it that every event feels special. We think that especially applies to horse racing...
Festive Raceday
Fri 19 Dec 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Festive Raceday!
This time of year brings that bit of magic with it that every event feels special. We think that especially applies to horse racing...
Festive Race Day
Fri 19 Dec 25
Southwell Racecourse, Rolleston, Newark NG25 0TS
This time of year brings that bit of magic with it that every event feels special. We think that especially applies to horse racing in December, with...
Festive Raceday
Thu 18 Dec 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Festive Raceday!
This time of year brings that bit of magic with it that every event feels special. We think that especially applies to horse racing...
Festive Raceday
Sun 14 Dec 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Festive Raceday!
This time of year brings that bit of magic with it that every event feels special. We think that especially applies to horse racing...
Festive Racenight
Fri 12 Dec 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Festive Racenight!
This time of year brings that bit of magic with it that every event feels special...
Vivaldi Four Seasons at Christmas by Candlelight
Tue 9 Dec 25
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...
Jez Lowe's Winter Wonderland
Sun 7 Dec 25
Coddington Village Hall, Main St NG24 2PN
Jez is back again with music and wit for our pre-Christmas entertainment.
Christmas Tales
Sun 7 Dec 25
Fox and Grapes 21 Southwell Road Nottingham NG1 1DL
Join us in good company for a night of Christmas Tales. Get in to the spirit at this unique venue ...
Beaver Enclosure Tours
Sun 7 Dec 25
Idle Valley Chainbridge Lane Car Park, Lound, Retford DN22 8RU
Venture inside our beaver enclosure with a guide in search of signs of beaver activity and discover how they’re transforming the habitat...
Tuesday Afternoon Seasonal Jump Racing
Tue 2 Dec 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Magic In The Air
This time of year brings that bit of magic with it that every event feels special. We think that especially applies to afternoon...
Trowell Mind Body Spirit Event
Sun 30 Nov 25
Trowell Parish Hall
Stapleford Road, Trowell, Nottingham NG9 3QA
Our Mind Body Spirit Events held at this amazing venue will have over 30 exhibitors and a room for talks and workshops...
Interchange: In Voluntary Voices
Fri 28 Nov 25
16 Southwell Road, Nottingham, United Kingdom NG1 1DL
Interchange: In Voluntary Voices
29th November – 13th December
Opening: Friday 28th November, 18:00 - 21:00
Hajra Akhlaq / Sarah Bell / Ryan...
Firday eVENING aUTUMN fALT racing
Fri 28 Nov 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Celebrating The End Of Autumn
As the days are now darker, the wintry air is creeping in, we start the countdown to the end of the year...
Wednesday Autumn Flat Racing
Wed 26 Nov 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Celebrating The End Of Autumn
As the days are now darker, the wintry air is creeping in, we start the countdown to the end of the year...
Arabian Nights: Aladdin
Wed 26 Nov 25
The Dales United Reformed Church
63 Parkdale Road (corner of Parkdale/Eastdale road)
Bakersfield
Nottingham NG3 7GL
The Dales Music and Drama Group presents Arabian Nights: Aladdin, an original retelling of the story of Aladdin, written and directed by Suzanne...
Wild Exchanges Christmas Special: For the Birds
Wed 26 Nov 25
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
About the event
This Christmas special edition of Wild Exchanges is for the birds — quite literally!
Join us for an evening of inspiring talks,...
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Tue 25 Nov 25
Shireoaks Village Hall, Shireoaks Road, S81 8LX S81 8LZ
Join us for a fun-filled, festive day of crafting beautiful Christmas wreaths! Get into the holiday spirit with our hands-on workshop, where you’ll...
Tuesday Afternoon Autumn Jump Racing
Tue 25 Nov 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Celebrating The End Of Autumn
As the days are now darker, the wintry air is creeping in, we start the countdown to the end of the year...
Christmas Wreath Workshop
Mon 24 Nov 25
Shireoaks Village Hall, Shireoaks Road, S81 8LX S81 8LZ
Join us for a fun-filled, festive day of crafting beautiful Christmas wreaths! Get into the holiday spirit with our hands-on workshop, where you’ll...
Christmas Willow Crafts Taster
Sat 22 Nov 25
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Discover the art of willow weaving by making your own selection of Christmas crafts at Attenborough Nature Reserve...
Winter Ladies Evening
Fri 21 Nov 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Winter Ladies Day is Back for 2025!
Looking for girls day out ideas? Planning a birthday or hen do? Ladies Day is your chance to experience glamour,...
Thursday Evening Autumn Flat Racing
Thu 20 Nov 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Celebrating The End Of Autumn
As the days are now darker, the wintry air is creeping in, we start the countdown to the end of the year...
Jeremy Lodge – Lowdham Grange Borstal,
Thu 20 Nov 25
Coddington Village Hall, Main St NG24 2PN
Coddington History Group talk. All welcome.
Birdwatching & Wildlife Walk with Gary Hobson
Wed 19 Nov 25
Idle Valley Chainbridge Lane Car Park, Lound, Retford DN22 8RU
Join us for a free walk to admire the birds and wildlife around Idle Valley with local birder, Gary Hobson!...
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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