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Join our choir in West Bridgford for a FREE taster session

Join our choir in West Bridgford for a FREE taster session If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... See more >
St Luke’s Church, West Bridgford, Leahurst Road, West Bridgford NG2 6GL
Today, Wed 1 May, Wed 8 May, Wed 22 May, Wed 5 Jun

Free Birdwatching & Wildlife Walk with Gary Hobson

Join us for a free walk to admire the birds and wildlife around Idle Valley with local birder, Gary Hobson... See more >
Idle Valley Chainbridge Lane Car Park, Lound, Retford, Nottinghamshire. What3Words address: ///months.postings.mingles DN22 8RU
Today, Wed 22 May, Wed 19 Jun

FREE taster session with the Beeston Rock Choir

FREE taster session with the Beeston Rock Choir Are you looking to find a choir? The Beeston Rock Choir is led by Nottinghamshire based musician and teacher Danny..... See more >
The Lanes Primary School, Cator Lane, Chilwell, Beeston NG9 4BB
Thu 25 Apr, Thu 2 May, Thu 16 May, Thu 6 Jun

Wellbeing Walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Come and join us for our weekly strolls at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Take in the views, chat to someone new and..... See more >
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Thu 25 Apr, Tue 30 Apr, and more dates until Thu 30 May

Calverton Folk Museum

A museum housing displays on the history of framework knitting, invented over 400 years ago by William Lee of... See more >
Main Street, Calverton, Nottingham NG14 6LU
Sun 28 Apr, Sun 26 May

Stay Pawsitive Dog Walk

A weekly Tuesday afternoon stroll around Idle Valley Nature Reserve with your dog. It's a great chance for you..... See more >
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
Tue 30 Apr, Tue 7 May, Tue 14 May, Tue 21 May, Tue 28 May

Wellbeing Walk at Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Come and join us for our weekly strolls run by Lincolnshire Co-Op at Idle Valley Nature Reserve. Take in the views,..... See more >
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
Tue 30 Apr, Tue 7 May, Tue 14 May

Join our choir in Southwell for a FREE taster session

Join our choir in Southwell for a FREE taster session Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Southwell Rock Choir is led by..... See more >
Southwell Methodist Church, Prebend Passage, Westgate, Southwell NG25 0JH
Tue 30 Apr, Tue 7 May, and more dates until Tue 18 Jun

Stephen Bailey: Crass

Stephen Bailey: Crass Star of BBC’s Live at the Apollo & Would I Lie To You?, comedian and TV’s Stephen Bailey makes a very welcome return to..... See more >
The Glee Club, Nottingham NG1 7EH
Thu 2 May

Idle Adventure Walk

Come join our adventure walk on the first Thursday of every month. If you're looking for a longer walk, try..... See more >
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
Thu 2 May

Identifying Bumblebees

Join Dave Goddard who is a national expert in invertebrates for a Bumblebee ID course. This course will begin in the..... See more >
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Sat 4 May

Mansfield & Ashfield Wildlife Watch: Skills R Us

Swap ‘Screen Time’ for Green Time and enjoy outdoor activities on Titchfield Park and Quarry Lane and Oakham Nature... See more >
St Mark’s Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Mansfield NG18 1BP
Sat 4 May

Car Boot Sale

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Torworth Village Park Holds Lane, Torworth, Retford DN22 8PF
Sun 5 May

Dawn Chorus Walk

Set your alarm early and join us for a Dawn Chorus Walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve with breakfast... See more >
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Sun 5 May

Dawn Chorus at Attenborough Nature Reserve: Basics for Beginners

Are you still finding your feathers when it comes to bird watching? Set your alarm early and join us for a Dawn Chorus..... See more >
Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY
Sun 5 May

Join our choir in Mansfield for a FREE taster session

Join our choir in Mansfield for a FREE taster session If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Mansfield?' then why not join your local Rock..... See more >
Blidworth Methodist Church, Main Street, Mansfield NG21 0QD
Mon 6 May

Take to the Skies – Jump for The Haven

Are you an adrenaline junkie always looking for the next challenge? Perhaps you took part in our Jump 50 challenge and..... See more >
Langar Airfield Harby Rd Langar Nottingham NG13 9HY
Sat 11 May and Sun 12 May

Dawn Chorus at Idle Valley

Experience the amazing dawn chorus at the best spots on the reserve with an early morning walk guided by expert... See more >
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
Sat 11 May

Idle Valley Wildlife Watch: Pond Life

Seasonal wildlife activities for 7 to 12 year olds, with a walk in the reserve. Wildlife Watch groups offer a fun,..... See more >
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
Sat 11 May

Rushcliffe Wildlife Watch: Mini Beasts

Are you 8 to 13 years old? Interested in nature exploration and discovery, games and practical activities with other..... See more >
Rushcliffe Country Park, Mere Way, Ruddington NG11 6JS
Sat 11 May

The Poplars - Open Garden for NGS

The Poplars - Open Garden for NGS 1.2 acre garden being extensively remodeled and replanted by its current owners. Garden wraps around an early Georgian..... See more >
The Poplars, Newark NG24 3RL
Sun 12 May

Nordic Walking

Come and join Tracy at Idle Valley and experience the joys and fitness benefits of Nordic walking while being out in... See more >
Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ
Mon 13 May, Mon 27 May

FREE taster session with the Newark Rock Choir

FREE taster session with the Newark Rock Choir Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Newark Rock Choir is led by..... See more >
Highfields Independent School, London Road, Newark NG24 3AL
Thu 16 May, Thu 23 May, and more dates until Thu 4 Jul

Rhubarb Farm - Open Garden for NGS

Rhubarb Farm - Open Garden for NGS This 2 acre horticultural social enterprise provides training and volunteering opportunities to 60 ex-offenders, drug... See more >
Rhubarb Farm, nr Mansfield NG20 9DR
Thu 16 May, Thu 20 Jun

FREE taster session with the Worksop Rock Choir

FREE taster session with the Worksop Rock Choir If you are pondering whether there is a 'pop or gospel choir near me' then you may be interested in the... See more >
Carlton in Lindrick Civic Center, Oakham Drive, Worksop S81 9AP
Thu 16 May, Thu 20 Jun, Thu 4 Jul

The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS

The Old Vicarage - Open Garden for NGS An artful eye for design/texture/colour/love of unusual plants/trees makes this a welcoming gem to visit... See more >
The Old Vicarage, Halam NG22 8AX
Sat 18 May, Sat 8 Jun

10 Harlaxton Drive - Open Garden for NGS

10 Harlaxton Drive - Open Garden for NGS City centre oasis, a short walk from the centre of Nottingham. Garden presented on three levels, separated by steep..... See more >
10 Harlaxton Drive, Nottingham NG7 1JA
Sun 19 May, Sun 30 Jun

6 Hope Street - Open Garden for NGS

6 Hope Street - Open Garden for NGS A small garden packed with a wide variety of plants providing flower and foliage colour year-round. Collections of..... See more >
6 Hope Street, Nottingham NG9 1DR
Sun 19 May

38 Main Street - Open Garden for NGS

38 Main Street - Open Garden for NGS Started as a lawn at the front and the back and 125 junipers and one rosebush. Now a varied acre. Bamboo fenced Asian..... See more >
38 Main Street, Nottingham NG14 6EA
Sun 19 May

Norwell Nurseries - Open Garden for NGS

Norwell Nurseries - Open Garden for NGS Jewel box of over 3,000 different, beautiful and unusual plants sumptuously set out in a one acre plantsmans garden inc... See more >
Norwell Nurseries, Norwell NG23 6JX
Sun 19 May

FREE taster session with the Mansfield Rock Choir

FREE taster session with the Mansfield Rock Choir If you have ever thought 'I want to join a choir near me in Mansfield?' then why not join your local Rock..... See more >
Portland College, Nottingham Road, Harlow Wood, Mansfield NG18 4TJ
Mon 20 May, Mon 3 Jun, and more dates until Mon 1 Jul

ROTTEN

Uncovering the plots and schemes that go on behind closed doors, ROTTEN is a darkly comical thriller that sees a... See more >
Nottingham Playhouse, Wellington Circus, Nottingham NG1 5AF
Thu 23 May

The Palace Garden of Southwell Minster - Open Garden for NGS

The Palace Garden of Southwell Minster - Open Garden for NGS Set amongst magnificent ruins of The Archbishops Palace the garden is packed with shrubs, flowering plants, mature... See more >
The Palace Garden of Southwell Minster, Southwell NG25 0HD
Sun 26 May

An Evening of Burlesque

Roll up, roll up. . . a scintillating night out of sparkling entertainment – the UK’s longest running burlesque show –..... See more >
Mansfield Palace Theatre Leeming Street Mansfield NG18 1NG
Fri 31 May

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!