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Nottingham Catholic Cathedral

Today to Sun 20 Sep 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...

The Society of Equestrian Artists Exhibition

Today to Sat 19 Sep 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...
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Beeston Civic Society: Heritage Here. A Guided Walk.

Today 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...

Newark Heritage Barge

Today, Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep 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...

Otter Walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Today 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...

Children's Birdwatching Adventure

Today 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...

Flintham's Hidden Histories

Today, Tue 15 Sep, Thu 17 Sep, Sat 19 Sep 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...

Optics Demo Weekend

Today 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,...

Trent Bridge - cricket ground and heritage centre

Today to Tue 15 Sep 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...

From Bronze age to Beestons Bayeux The History of Beeston Rylands.

Today, Tue 15 Sep, Thu 17 Sep to Sun 20 Sep 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...

Discover the William Booth Birthplace Museum

Today, Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep 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...

Wollaton Village Dovecote Museum, plus guided walk around Wollaton Village on 13th September.

Today, Sun 20 Sep 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...

St Leonard's Church, Wollaton, Nottingham

Today 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...

Bramcote Old Church Tower

Today 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...

The People of St Mary's - Family-Friendly Trail

Today to Sun 20 Sep 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...

The D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum

Today 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...

Bird ID Walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Today 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...

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus Nottingham

Today to Sun 20 Sep 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...

Art Exhibition by Faye Baines

Today to Wed 30 Sep 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...

Bird ID for Beginners at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Today 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!...

The People's Hall

Today 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...

FREE taster session with the Nottingham Rock Choir

Mon 14 Sep, Mon 28 Sep, Mon 16 Nov Nottingham Girls School, 9 Arboretum St, Nottingham NG1 4JB Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your friendly local Nottingham choir is run by Nottinghamshire...
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Wellbeing Walk (Idle Valley)

Tue 15 Sep, Wed 16 Sep, Tue 22 Sep, Wed 23 Sep, Tue 29 Sep, Wed 30 Sep Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ About the event These walks take place every Tuesday at 10:30am and every Wednesday at 1:30pm and last about 90 minutes - this is not constant...

Wellbeing Walk (Attenborough)

Tue 15 Sep, Tue 22 Sep, Tue 29 Sep Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY About the event Come and join us for our weekly strolls at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Take in the views, chat to someone new and enjoy the...

Tuxford Traditional Building Tour and Skills Demonstration Day

Tue 15 Sep 33 Lincoln Road, Tuxford NG22 0HR Heritage Open Day: Tours of a rare Timber frame building and traditional conservation repairs and materials...

Wollaton Walled Garden Project

Tue 15 Sep, Thu 17 Sep 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...

The People's Emergency Briefing + Panel Discussion

Wed 16 Sep 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...

Stitch Sampler @ Debbie Bryan, Nottingham City Centre

Wed 16 Sep to Fri 18 Sep 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...

Green's Windmill and Science Centre

Wed 16 Sep to Sun 20 Sep 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...

Join our choir in West Bridgford for a FREE taster session

Wed 16 Sep, Wed 7 Oct, Wed 21 Oct, Wed 11 Nov 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 choir leader Robyn Licata...
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Cricketer & Stockinger: A Display Exploring the Relationship between Cricket and Framework Knitting

Thu 17 Sep to Sun 20 Sep 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...

FREE taster session with the Worksop Rock Choir

Thu 17 Sep, Thu 1 Oct, and more dates until Thu 26 Nov Carlton in Lindrick Civic Center, Oakham Drive, Worksop S81 9AP Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? Your friendly local Worksop choir is run by vocal tutor Rachel...
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Lunchtime Organ Music at St Swithun's Church, Retford

Thu 17 Sep, Thu 15 Oct St Swithun's Church, Cannon Square, Retford DN22 6PL For more details and programme: www.facebook.com/organ.at.retford

Clumber Park

Fri 18 Sep 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...

Gandeys Circus by Night Nottingham

Fri 18 Sep 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...

Attenborough Adventurers Stay and Play

Fri 18 Sep, Fri 25 Sep, and more dates until Fri 30 Oct 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!...

The Workhouse and Infirmary

Fri 18 Sep, Sat 19 Sep 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...

St. Katherine's, Teversal Village

Fri 18 Sep to Sun 20 Sep 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...

Untold Stories of The Old Meeting House

Sat 19 Sep, Sun 20 Sep 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...

The Ancient Teversal Village walk

Sat 19 Sep 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...

Lino Print Workshop at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Sat 19 Sep 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...

Newark Masonic Hall & Museum

Sat 19 Sep 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...

George Martyn's Barn

Sat 19 Sep 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...

Exploration of the history and natural history of Mansfield Cemetery

Sat 19 Sep 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...

Clumber Park Memory Walk 2026

Sun 20 Sep 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...

Beeston Civic Society: Blue Plaques tour

Sun 20 Sep 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...

Lady Chatterley Walk

Sun 20 Sep 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...

Gedling House - Explore the History of Gedling House and Kadampa Buddhism

Sun 20 Sep 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...

Bagthorpe Gardens

Sun 20 Sep 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 East Bridgeford Village Hall , Nottingham NG13 8NH Autumn Equinox Wellness Show offers spiritual readings, holistic therapy, retail stalls . Refreshments

Mindful Photography Walk

Mon 21 Sep, Mon 5 Oct, Mon 19 Oct 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...

Beeston Wildlife Group Talk: The Fungi of Nottinghamshire with Tim Sex

Mon 21 Sep 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...

ABBA Tribute Band Sensation

Fri 25 Sep 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...

Clay Pumpkin Workshop

Sat 26 Sep 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...

September Wild Weekend at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Sat 26 Sep and Sun 27 Sep 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...

Forest Bathing at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Sat 26 Sep 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...

Pond Dipping at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Sat 26 Sep and Sun 27 Sep 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...

Otter Walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Sat 26 Sep and Sun 27 Sep 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 and Sun 27 Sep 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...

Bat Walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Sat 26 Sep and Sun 27 Sep 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...

Norwell Nurseries - Open Garden for NGS

Sun 27 Sep 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...

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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