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Feb 13 2019

Celebrating Chinese New Year in style with COSMO

There’s no denying that all-you-can-eat buffets have a certain special place in our collective cultural psyche. Huge appetite? Buffet. Can’t choose? Buffet. Picky eater? Buffet. And then, of course, there’s the age-old question of how to approach it. Should you stick to one cuisine at a time or is it acceptable to dump a crazy cultural mash-up on your plate?

The Hockley Arts Club, hidden bar in Nottingham

Feb 12 2019

Off The Beaten Track - Discovering Nottinghamshire's Hidden Gems

A little venture off the beaten track can lead to unique encounters and rewards, so indulge your curiosity with a trip to Nottingham’s lesser known, but ever-so-intriguing attractions. Too often these hidden gems remain the reserve solely of those in the know, and while you may not have heard of them before, we’re certain that once you visit, you’ll be glad you did.

Feb 11 2019

What's On This Weekend In Nottinghamshire: 15 - 17 February 2019

Love in most certainly in the air in Nottinghamshire this weekend, with Valentine’s Day fast approaching. The pressure’s on for many of us to come up with something spectacularly romantic and thoughtful to impress a loved one, so if you’re looking for unique ideas for things to do, then relinquish those red roses and chuck away the chocolates because Visit Nottinghamshire have got you covered.

Feb 05 2019

Don't Miss These Highlights Of Nottingham Light Night 2019

The ever-enchanting Light Night sees the city come alive with illuminations, installations and inspired performances. This year’s delights are all inspired by the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 spaceflight and landing of the first man on the moon. With so much going on, we’ve selected a few favourites and things not to be missed to guide you though the city on this most magical of evenings.

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May 31 2018

Things To Do in Newark Ahead of The Festival

Summer is almost upon us, and that means it’s festival season! Now in its seventh year, Newark Festival is back with a stellar line-up of stars. On Saturday 16 June, in the beautiful setting of Riverside Park, ticket holders will get to enjoy headline act Marti Pellow, along with Kim Wilde, Go West, Nick Heyward, Limahl and The Fizz!

Aug 21 2017

OVO Energy Tour of Britain Stage 7 : Things to Do in North Nottinghamshire

Surrounded by The Dukeries and the home of the legendary Sherwood Forest, North Nottinghamshire is a beautiful part of the country. With expansive countryside, an array of interesting and exciting attractions to visit and excellent cycle routes popular with every level of cyclist, this area is waiting to be explored. If you're visiting for the OVO Energy Tour of Britain, why not have a browse of the list below and see if anything takes your fancy.

Jul 10 2014

Prince Rupert in Newark is a haven for ale fans

With its exposed timber and over-hanging windows, The Prince Rupert pub is one of the most distinctive in Newark . Dating back to medieval times, the building was first licensed as a public house i..

Jun 07 2013

Things to do this weekend, 7-9 June 2013

Summer has finally arrived in Nottingham with international cricket already taking place at Trent Bridge this week and the final weekend of the Nottingham Festival of Tennis taking place. We’ll kic..

Apr 26 2013

Jazz et Vin! at Ann et Vin Newark, 18-19th May 2013

Jazz et Vin! returns to Newark in May 2013 with a programme of live jazz over the weekend of May 18th and 19th. It will be held for the seventh year running at Ann et Vin wine shop on Castlegate..

Mar 15 2013

The Civil War - more than just men with beards

One of my first experiences with the English Civil War was at school. A rather overweight middle-aged man with a beard came into the class dressed as a Roundhead and showed off muskets, pikes an..

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