Nottinghamshire Events
Past Events In Nottinghamshire
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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” -...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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?...
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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!