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We’re not promising anything, but the word on the street is that we’re going to get some sunshine this bank holiday weekend. Whatever season the weather decides to grace us with however, there's oodles of things to get up to throughout Nottinghamshire this weekend!
History is brought to life with exhibitions and dramatic re-enactments, nature is put in the spotlight at local country parks and sci-fi fans assemble for a comic-con extravaganza
Read on to see our top picks, browse our What’s On calendar or check out our Things To Do section for ideas of Nottingham's top attractions. We love to see and hear what you have been up to in Nottinghamshire so don’t forget, you can use #lovenotts to share the love and connect with us via our Twitter, Facebook or Instagram!
Nature Walks
If you haven’t had chance to get out and enjoy the signs of spring that have (finally) popped up, this weekend is time to get those walking boots on and go soak up the natural beauty of some of Nottinghamshire’s treasured countryside. Bonus points if you bring a picnic!
Over at the fascinating Creswell Crags, on Sunday you can join on a bluebell heritage and nature walk through Whitwell Wood. Senior ranger Jim Anderson will share his knowledge of the area’s heritage, along with pointing out rare species of flora and fauna. For more details, please click here.
They say the early bird catches the worm, but the early riser can also catch a magnificent free concert this Sunday! In celebration of International Dawn Chorus Day, join a gentle walk around Rushcliffe Country Park to hear the birds in their early morning arias, then warm up after at the visitor centre with a cup of tea! For more details, please click here.
Classic Cars and Exotic Plants
Thoresby Park | Sunday 6 May
There are two events worth checking out this weekend at the historic Thoresby Park. Sunday sees the opening of their walled kitchen garden, which features the National Collection of Echium, exotic plants natives of the Canary Islands and Madeira. Pick up some new plants, take some amazing photographs and chat with RHS Silver medal winners for all plant related advice. For more details, please click here.
The Classic Car & Motorcycle Show on Sunday and Monday showcases up to 500 vintage, classic and modern vehicles to browse, along with autojumble stalls, selling a range of hard-to-find parts, merchandise, memorabilia, craft and vintage items. Sunday will primarily feature Ford vehicles, while Monday will put the spotlight on VWs and Minis. A wide selection of quality food and drink will be available too, including a bar and ice cream vendors, so you can make a day of it.
For more details, please click here.
Pikes & Plunder Festival
National Civil War Centre | Sunday 6 & Monday 7 May
Bringing history to life, The National Civil War Centre presents their annual Pikes and Plunder Festival this weekend. Taking place across the market town of Newark, which had a pivotal role in the English Civil War, the festival sees over 300 re-enactors descend on the town, with colourful flag flourishes, drill and musket volleys, pitched battles fought at the Queen’s Sconce, and a major living history encampment at Newark Castle.
While you’re at it, nip over to the National Civil War Centre to check out their current exhibition Cutting Edge, which looks at the changing use of weaponry throughout the ages, from cavalry and armour to more sophisticated weaponry.
For more details, please click here.
Faces of Change: Votes For Women
The Workhouse | Sunday 29 April - Sunday 22 July 2018 | 12noon - 4pm
Over 35 photographs, prints, drawings and paintings from the National Portrait Gallery’s collection are currently being exhibited at The Workhouse, celebrating key figures in the national campaign for women’s suffrage. Marking 100 years since (some) women were granted the right to vote, this exhibition is just one of four around the UK, organised by the National Trust. Also on show at the museum is Struggle for Suffrage: Workhouse Women and the Vote, which uses unique textile pieces to shine a light on the stories of local women – both suffragists and those who fought to have their voices heard, in the context of this incredible building.
For more details, please click here.
EM-CON
Motorpoint Arena Nottingham | Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 May 2018
Anyone who loves to geek out at sci-fi TV, magical movies and graphic novels should snap up some tickets to Em-Con this weekend or you’ll be missing a whole lot of fun. Don your favourite superhero costume and get down to Motorpoint Arena Nottingham to meet stars from Dr Who, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the original Power Rangers, and Harry Potter. With over 150 exhibitors, artists, guests and live musicians, this is a day to dress up, make friends and delve into the world of fantasy, sci-fi and graphic art.
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Join the senior Ranger, Jim Anderson on this Spring walk around Whitwell Wood looking at nature and heritage of the local area. With a wealth of experience, Jim will show you little known gems and some rare species of flora and fauna!
Rise early and join many others all around the world in celebrating the dawn chorus, nature’s daily miracle at Rushcliffe Country Park
The biggest and best kept secret in the classic motoring scene comes to Thoresby Park in May
The period between 1618 and 1651 saw transformations both in the roles of soldiers and in how they armed themselves. No longer did they want to be weighed down by heavy armour; instead the focus shifted to new, more sophisticated weaponry that was fit to equip the New Model Army, the country's first professional standing force.
‘Faces of Change – Votes for Women’ will be drawn from the National Portrait Gallery Collection and will include well-known but also rarely seen paintings, drawings, photographs and archival documents.
In 2018 the National Trust is celebrating Women and Power to mark 100 years since the passing of the Representation of the People Act
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