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Apr 23 2019

What’s On This Weekend in Nottinghamshire: 26 – 28 April 2019

If you’ve got the back-to-work blues after the scorching, sunny Easter break, don’t despair - at least it’s just a 4-day week to endure before the next weekend to enjoy. There’s so much to look forward to in Nottinghamshire, from iconic film screenings to inspired poetry events and free days out throughout the county courtesy of BBC Radio Nottingham.

Apr 16 2019

What's On and Things to do Easter Weekend in Nottinghamshire : 19 - 22 April 2019

Are you ready for a long, relaxing weekend? With double the chocolate and half the stress of Christmas, Easter is a great time for friends to come together, and there’s lots happening throughout Nottinghamshire to entertain you over the Easter weekend.

Apr 12 2019

The Demon Barber of Long Row: puzzles and pies at Nottingham’s newest escape room

There’s no escaping the fact that Nottingham’s escape room scene is absolutely thriving. Nottingham’s appetite is so great that even Pieminister – famed, of course, for their scrumptious pies and tongue-in-cheek wordplay – want a slice of the action. 'The Demon Barber’ is an inspiered a Sweeney Todd themed escapology experience that Visit Nottinghamshire simply had to try out.

Whats On in Nottingham April 27 - 29 2018

Apr 08 2019

What's On This Weekend In Nottinghamshire: 12 - 14 April 2019

There’s plenty of cracking Easter events for little ones to enjoy this weekend, from traditional egg hunts to outdoorsy adventures, as well as picturesque photography walks and aviation events.

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Sep 12 2018

Tots Zone at the National Ice Centre

I was vaguely regretting arranging to go ice skating, or rather TELLING the children that we would be going ice skating when they woke up at the crack of dawn to remind us that we were going. Next time I won’t be so silly! There will be a next time because to say the Tots Zone was a success, would be an understatement!

Sep 06 2018

Tree Top Adventures at Go Ape's Nets Kingdom

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a big surprise… The all new Nets Kingdom at Sherwood Pines! A welcome addition to the Go Ape family which already includes two different tree top adventures and a forest Segway experience. I was lucky enough to take my ‘tribe’ to try out this exciting activity earlier this month...

Aug 23 2018

Rock Art Tour at North Nottinghamshire Gem, Creswell Crags

An enclosed limestone gorge on the edge of north Nottinghamshire, Creswell Crags is a natural beauty that’s not to be missed! The Visit Nottinghamshire marketing team was lucky enough to be invited along to the Crags recently to experience the popular Rock Art tour.

Aug 21 2018

10 Things to do for Families at Nottingham Contemporary this Summer

There’s lots happening for families this summer at Nottingham Contemporary. Inside their iconic green and gold building embedded with lace, you’ll find eccentric artwork you can wear or sit on, lots of weird and wonderful family activities and crazy optical illusions. So what can you do that makes Nottingham Contemporary a perfect family day out…

Aug 03 2018

30 Years at Patchings – Painting a Picture of Patchings Art Festival

Nestled within picturesque countryside just west of Calverton in Nottinghamshire, Patchings Art Centre is a unique creative centre now in its 30th year promoting the enjoyment of art. Open all year round, the centre has its own galleries of fine art and giftware, a widely stocked art materials shop, and offers teachings for all ages at their in house art school. Just a hop, skip and a jump from the city centre, Patchings is an oasis of calm, colours and creativity.

Aug 02 2018

10 Historical Hidden Gems You Might Not Have Visited in Nottinghamshire

While Nottingham is home to many country estates and major historical attractions such as Sherwood Forest, Newstead Abbey and Wollaton Hall, be sure not to miss the many smaller museums dotted around the county! Next time you're visiting outside of the city, why not pay a visit to support these treasured local attractions and learn some fascinating history as you go!

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