Things To Do This Bank Holiday Weekend 29th April - 2nd May

Yippie! It's May Bank Holiday this weekend, which means there's extra time to fit in more of the great events taking place around Nottinghamshire.  These our our top 5 picks for this week but you'll find more ideas on our Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and What's On Page. Bluebells at Hodsock Priory Yes, it's that magical time of year again when the forest floor of Hodsock Priory is transformed into a purple sea of Bluebells. https://twitter.com/HodsockPriory/status/723809863344766976 Find details here. - 1940's Knees Up at Brewhouse Yard The ever popular 1940s knees-up will be serving up some good old fashioned fun once again this Bank Holiday Monday. https://twitter.com/ExperienceNotts/status/722722075568431104 More info here. - May Day Celebrations in Lowdham Village  Expect a Monday full of dancing, competitions, crafts and lots of cake! The brand new Lowdham play park will also be opened to the public in the afternoon. https://twitter.com/ExperienceNotts/status/722404412388343809   Click here to find out further details. - Civil War Re-Enactment Newark National Civil War Centre The historic market town of Newark will be transported back in time to into the thick of a deadly battle to mark 370 years since the castle fell during England's deadly Civil War Conflict. https://twitter.com/talktoptourist/status/722811924673470464 See how you can get involved here. - Gordon Cheung: Here be Dragons, Exhibition at Nottingham Castle Nottingham Castle is launching an exhibition of brand new paintings, digital prints and animations by British contemporary artist Gordon Cheung this weekend. https://twitter.com/seditionart/status/724587787421253632 Find more information here.