Nottinghamshire Events
Mega Moths: Moth ID and Observation
Sat 23 Aug 25
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Join us in identifying and observing some of Attenborough Nature Reserve's resident moth species...
Pond Discovery: Pond Dipping and Species ID
Sat 23 Aug 25
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Come and explore our wildlife pond and learn about its inhabitants.
About the event
Join our expert team in exploring our wildlife pond and...
Rhubarb Farm - Open Garden for NGS
Thu 21 Aug 25
Rhubarb Farm, nr Mansfield NG20 9DR
This 2 acre horticultural social enterprise provides training and volunteering opportunities to 60 ex-offenders, drug and alcohol misusers, older...
Ladies Day
Sun 17 Aug 25
Southwell Racecourse, Rolleston, Newark NG25 0TS
Planning a birthday or hen do? Ladies Day 2025 is the perfect opportunity for a glamorous girls' day out...
Ladies Day ft live 80s music
Sun 17 Aug 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Say hello to LADIES DAY 2025
Planning a birthday or hen do? Ladies Day 2025 is the perfect opportunity for a glamorous girls' day out...
The Poplars - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 17 Aug 25
The Poplars, Newark NG24 3RL
1.2 acre garden extensively remodelled and replanted by its current owners. The garden wraps around an early Georgian farmhouse (not open)...
Allington - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 16 Aug 25
Allington, Nottingham NG14 7JA
An invitation to visit my tranquil front garden leading onto a Rose Garden reminiscent of Victorian times...
Wildlife Pond Workshop with Andy Callow – Online Event
Tue 12 Aug 25
Talk delivered via Zoom NG1 1EA
Join us for a fun-filled, online workshop exploring the fascinating world of wildlife ponds!
About the event
Join pond expert Andy Callow for a...
University Park Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 10 Aug 25
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...
South Notts Out & About: Stroll Round Skylarks Nature Reserve
Sat 9 Aug 25
Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont NG12 2LU
A morning stroll around one of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust's most beautiful sites.
About the event
An ex-gravel pit complex and now one...
Nottingham Running Festival
Sun 3 Aug 25
Colwick Park,
Colwick Rd,
Nottingham NG2 4BE
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The Nottingham Running Festival will take place at the iconic Nottingham Racecourse, one of the oldest racing facilities in the country and host...
5 Bourne Drive - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 3 Aug 25
5 Bourne Drive, Nottingham NG15 9FN
Very colourful garden with several aspects, two ponds an allotment and leisure area and outdoor dining experience...
Identifying Dragonflies and Damselflies at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 2 Aug 25
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Join invertebrate expert Dave Goddard on a Dragonfly and Damselfly ID course suitable for all abilities at Attenborough Nature Reserve...
Friday Afternoon Flat Racing
Fri 1 Aug 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Seeing Out the Summer
Making the most of the last bit of summer? Our horse racing in August makes for an action-packed day that can be enjoyed by...
Monday Evening Flat Racing
Mon 28 Jul 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
A Summer Of Sport
Nothing beats horse racing in July! Enjoy a fun filled evening at Southwell Racecourse this summer, with wonderful surroundings to...
Big Butterfly Count and Guided Walk at Community Nature Day
Sun 27 Jul 25
Wildlife Discovery Area, Marina Drive, Shireoaks, Worksop S81 8NQ
About the event
This event is part of Community Nature Day in Shireoaks, run by Friends of Woodlands & Coachwood Green...
Oasis Community Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 27 Jul 25
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...
Pond Dipping at Community Nature Day
Sun 27 Jul 25
Wildlife Discovery Area, Marina Drive, Shireoaks, Worksop S81 8NQ
Come and have a go at pond dipping with one of Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust's Rangers and volunteers...
Family Foraging Walk at Community Nature Day
Sun 27 Jul 25
Wildlife Discovery Area, Marina Drive, Shireoaks, Worksop S81 8NQ
Discover wild plants with all your senses! Join local forager and outdoor educator Hannah for a fun and interactive 45-minute guided walk...
Friends of Woodlands & Coachwood Green Community Nature Day
Sun 27 Jul 25
Wildlife Discovery Area, Marina Drive, Shireoaks, Worksop S81 8NQ
Come and connect with a lovely local green space and take part in some fun wildlife activities to enrich your knowledge and engage with...
JOEL CORRY, FAT TONY | Groovebox Pride Festival 2025 Binks Yard
Sat 26 Jul 25
Binks Yard The Island Quarter, 1 The Great Northern Cl, Nottingham NG2 3JL
The Groovebox Pride Festival 2025 lineup is here!
We will be bringing you a huge line-up of DJs with the likes of Joel Corry, Fat Tony,...
Create your own Willow Bumblebee at Attenborough Nature Reserve - Cancelled
Sat 26 Jul 25
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Discover the art of willow weaving at Attenborough Nature Reserve with our willow bumblebee workshop.
About the event
This workshop provides a...
Sherwood Forest Trust Woodland Festival 2025
Sat 26 Jul 25
Thoresby Park
Newark NG22 9EP
The Woodland Festival is back for it’s 11th year at the beautiful Thoresby Park on 26th & 27th July 2025!...
Floral Media - Open Garden for NGS
Sat 26 Jul 25
Floral Media, Newark NG23 6AQ
A beautifully maintained country garden. Beds overflowing with a variety of roses, shrubs and flowers...
5a High Street - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 20 Jul 25
5a High Street, Sutton-on-Trent NG23 6QA
Vistas lead past a gravel planting area to tropical areas and vibrant herbaceous beds. Ponds run through the plot, leading to woodland walks and a...
Clipstone at War
Sat 19 Jul 25
Clipstone headstocks, Power House, Mansfield Road
Clipstone Village NG21 9EH
Step back in time as we host an amazing display of WW1 and WW2 with reenactors, huge number of military vehicles, period music and entertainment all...
Two Michelin-starred chef to open eco-friendly show home at Nottingham
Sat 19 Jul 25
Redrow - Windmill Court, Butt Ln, East Bridgford, Nottingham NG13 8NY
On Saturday 19 July from 10am-5.30pm, Redrow Midlands will be joined by Sat Bains in the morning to unveil a stunning show home at its Windmill Court...
Street Art Festival 2025
Fri 18 Jul 25
Surface Gallery
16 Southwell Road
Nottingham NG1 1DL
Street Art Festival 2025
18th July – 9th August
Launch Party: Friday 18th July, 6pm – 10pm
This Summer at Surface sees the return of the most...
The Ralph Allin Quartet Present Strad Jazz and Razzamatazz!
Thu 17 Jul 25
Coddington Village Hall, Main St NG24 2PN
Multi-award winning virtuoso violinist, Ralph Allin and his fellow musicians takes the listener on a whirlwind celebration of colourful musical...
Sausage and Cider Festival Race Day
Sun 13 Jul 25
Southwell Racecourse, Rolleston, Newark NG25 0TS
Looking for what’s on in Nottinghamshire? Join us for our Sausage and Cider Raceday here at Southwell Racecourse...
Sausage and CIder Festival Raceday
Sun 13 Jul 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
An afternoon of sausages, cider and racing!
Looking for what’s on in Nottinghamshire? Join us for our Sausage and Cider Raceday here at Southwell...
Gaunts Hill - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 13 Jul 25
Gaunts Hill, Arnold NG5 8NF
An historic Victorian kitchen garden with listed brick walls. Featuring roses, dahlias, a tropical border and a small orchard.
FREE taster session with the Newark Rock Choir
Thu 10 Jul 25
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!...
Long Eaton Spiritual and Wellbeing Show
Sun 6 Jul 25
West Park Leisure Centre, Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton NG10 4AA
A great show with up to 50 exhibitors offering alternative therapies, psychics and mediums providing one to one readings and lots of amazing...
Whatton Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Jul 25
Whatton Gardens, Nottingham NG13 9EQ
5 Burton Lane: Organic cottage style garden which is productive, highly decorative and wildlife friendly...
Normanton Hall - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 6 Jul 25
Normanton Hall, Normanton-on-Trent NG23 6RQ
3 acres with mature oak, lime beech and yew and recently planted trees. New plantings of bulbs, rhododendrons and a camellia walk...
Summer Concert in Southwell Minster
Sat 5 Jul 25
Southwell Minster, Church Street, Southwell NG25 0HD
Come to a Summer Concert in Southwell Minster on Saturday 5th July at 7.30pm - a beautiful venue for wonderful music played by Nottingham...
Identifying Butterflies at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Sat 5 Jul 25
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Join invertebrate expert Dave Goddard on a Butterfly ID course suitable for all abilities at Attenborough Nature Reserve...
Gate to Southwell Festival 2025
Thu 3 Jul 25
Kirklington Lakes, Eakring Lane, Kirklington, Notts NG22 8PE
Experience the joy and excitement of live music, and let yourself be swept away in a place where everyone belongs...
FREE taster session with the Beeston Rock Choir
Thu 3 Jul 25
The Lanes Primary School, Cator Lane, Chilwell, Beeston NG9 4BB
If you are wanting to learn to sing you'll like singing with us in the Beeston Rock Choir.
Your local Beeston choir is run by vocal teacher...
Join our choir in Newark for a FREE taster session
Thu 3 Jul 25
Highfields Independent School, London Road, Newark NG24 3AL
Do you want to learn to sing near you?
Your friendly local Newark choir is run by choir leader Robyn Licata...
Big City Balsam Bash
Wed 2 Jul 25
Iremonger's Pond, Coronation Avenue, Nottingham NG11 7AB
About the event
Join Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and Nottingham City Council for a balsam bash at Iremonger's Pond...
Norwell Gardens - Open Garden for NGS
Wed 2 Jul 25
Norwell Gardens, Newark NG23 6JX
This is the 29th year that Norwell has opened a range of different, very appealing gardens all making superb use of the beautiful backdrop of a...
Join our choir in West Bridgford for a FREE taster session
Wed 2 Jul 25
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 local West Bridgford choir is run by Nottinghamshire based musician Robyn Licata...
Join our choir in West Bridgford for a FREE taster session
Wed 2 Jul 25
St Luke's Church, West Bridgford, Leahurst Road, West Bridgford NG2 6GL
Do you want to learn to sing near you?
The West Bridgford Rock Choir is led by singer/pianist Robyn Licata...
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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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