May is one of our favourite months to explore Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. With the sunny spring weather, flowers blossoming everywhere, a three bank holidays to enjoy it's a glorious month and we love every second of it!
Forget the rigid pace of group tours and the pressure to keep up—Curious About offers fun, educational, and engaging self-guided walks with a treasure hunt twist.
Whether you're a devoted anime fan, curious about Japanese customs, or just looking for a fun day out, Japan Fest Mansfield 2025 promises something for everyone!
Most of us have heard about the Mayflower and its epic journey to the New World which took place in 1620, but not as many can say exactly what the Mayflower Pilgrims’ connection to Nottinghamshire is and how it all began.
As part of this year’s English Tourism Week we’d like to bring the history to life and help you walk in the footsteps of the Mayflower Pilgrims, who are considered the founding fathers and mothers of the modern-day America.
Sometimes the most intriguing aspects of a place aren’t immediately apparent. To discover these gems, you must delve a little deeper. On this, the second day of our English Tourism Week celebration of all things unique about Nottingham, we’re going underground to shed some light on our curious cave network.
March 21 is the International Day of Forests, and Nottinghamshire is lucky enough to have one of the most stunning forests in the UK. Explore the ancient oaks and wild heathland of Sherwood Forest and you'll encounter some wonderfully atmospheric scenery. Last year, we spoke to local photographer Chris Dale, who has wandered these woodlands throughout the seasons, veering off the beaten track to capture the beauty of this spectacular area with his lens.
From the titan of Romantic verse Lord Byron to Young Poet Laureate Georgina Wilding – poetry is in the lifeblood of Nottinghamshire, past and present. Read on to find out a little more about our poetic heritage, and the thriving scene in Nottingham today.
The Tropical Butterfly House, Falconry and Wildlife Park - home to an amazing array of exotic animals, endangered species and a whole world of wildlife - are celelbrating their 25th anniversary with a rather special weekend.
Tucked away at the end of an unassuming alleyway, Visit Nottinghamshire have long considered the Hockley Arts Club to be something of a hidden gem – treasured by savvy, in-the-know locals and overlooked by everyone else, the sort of place a friend might smugly introduce you to - but in truth it’s one of Nottingham’s worst-kept secrets these days.
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