Nottinghamshire Events
St Mary's church
Sat 13 Sep 25
High Pavement, Nottingham NG1 1HN
Heritage Open Day: Tower tours, brass rubbing, children's activities, guided tours of church and churchyard, refreshments...
Little Festival of heritage & nature
Sat 13 Sep 25
Kings Mill Reservoir, Off Sherwood Way South, The Mill Adventure Base, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4PA
Heritage Open Day: Celebrate nature and heritage at Mill Waters, with traditional crafts, nature based crafts for kids, story trail, heritage...
Newstead Abbey
Sat 13 Sep 25
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 house...
Guided Tours of St Mary's Church, Lowdham
Sat 13 Sep 25
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...
St Leonard's Church, Wollaton, Nottingham
Sat 13 Sep 25
Wollaton Road, Nottingham NG8 2AF
Heritage Open Day: Four ways that St Leonard's Church is unlike any other! Tours of the church, with its memorials to the Willoughby family and...
Wellow St Swithin's Church
Sat 13 Sep 25
St Swithin's Church, Potter Lane, Wellow, Newark NG22 0EW
Heritage Open Day: A rare opportunity to discover the delights of an unspoilt mediaeval village church...
Retford Masonic Hall
Sat 13 Sep 25
Carolgate, Retford DN22 6AR
Heritage Open Day: The Freemasons of Retford offer you a warm welcome as they open their doors to the public at Retford Masonic Hall for free, as...
Guided tour of the old section of Mansfield Cemetery
Sat 13 Sep 25
Mansfield Cemetery, Forest Hill, Mansfield NG18 5BQ
Heritage Open Day: Guided tour around the old section of Mansfield Cemetery. Notable monuments will be pointed out and discussed, together with the...
Nottingham Catholic Cathedral
Fri 12 Sep 25
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...
Thank You For The Music - The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA
Fri 12 Sep 25
Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number...
Newark Heritage Barge
Fri 12 Sep 25
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...
Opening Up Eastwood and Hilltop
Fri 12 Sep 25
Nottingham Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16
Heritage Open Day: Window display heritage trail highlighting Eastwood & district’s heritage. Social, architectural, cultural, economic, sporting,...
All Saints Church, Strelley
Fri 12 Sep 25
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...
Nigel Lowey – The Transformation of St Pancras
Thu 11 Sep 25
Coddington Village Hall, Main St NG24 2PN
Coddington History Group talk. All welcome.
20 Kirklington Road - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Sep 25
20 Kirklington Road, Southwell NG25 0AY
Developed over recent years, while incorporating some existing mature fruit trees, this garden contains a wide variety of mainly ornamental varieties...
Brook Cottage - Open Garden for NGS
Sun 7 Sep 25
Brook Cottage, Southwell NG25 0HQ
An atypical cottage garden within Southwell, walking distance of Southwell Minster. Climbing roses, wisteria, clematis adorn the front of the...
Mum2mum Market Wollaton
Sat 6 Sep 25
St Leonard's Community Centre
Bramcote Lane
WOLLATON
Nottingham NG8 2ND
MEGA BARGAINS available at our WOLLATON event!
Date: Saturday 6th September 2025 10am-12pm
Come and grab HUNDREDS of fabulous quality nearly...
Trowell Psychic Shuffle
Fri 5 Sep 25
Trowell Parish Hall
Stapleford Road, Trowell, Nottingham NG9 3QA
Our Psychic Shuffle Evening in Trowell will have 5 psychics present who will move from table to table, giving one to one readings throughout the...
Bat Walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve
Fri 5 Sep 25
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Join us at Attenborough Nature Reserve for an introduction to bats with an evening talk and walk with local bat experts...
Æsthetics and Resiliency: A Solo Exhibition by Alt Proc
Fri 5 Sep 25
Surface Gallery, 16
Southwell Road NG7 6JP
Æsthetics and Resiliency: A Solo Exhibition by Alt Proc
6th–27th September 2025
Opening: Friday 5th September, 6-8pm
Surface is proud to present...
Thursday Afternoon Flat Racing
Thu 4 Sep 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Autumn Is In The Air
We love horse racing in September! The leaves are starting to change, the air is starting to get crisp, and we can fully...
Tuesday Evening Summer Flat Racing
Tue 2 Sep 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Autumn Is In The Air
We love horse racing in September! The leaves are starting to change, the air is starting to get crisp, and we can fully...
Thursday Evening Flat Racing
Thu 28 Aug 25
Southwell Racecourse, Occupation Lane, Rolleston NG25 0TS
Seeing Out the Summer
Making the most of the last bit of summer? Our evening horse racing in August makes for an action packed day that can be...
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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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