Whats On in Nottinghamshire | Visit Nottinghamshire

There is a real mixed bag of events this weekend in Nottinghamshire, so you can be sure to find yourself entertained whatever you choose to get out and do. A special shout out goes to Nottingham Lakeside Arts, where Oscar Wilde's classic plays The Canterville Ghost and Wilde Creatures are showing. Plus, enjoy a range of activities at Thoresby Park's Family Day, ROFL at the £1 Comedy Night at the Canalhouse on Sunday, or relax with live jazz and tapas at Stray's in Newark Saturday Jazz Sessions

We've rounded up five of the best events throughout Nottinghamshire below, but don't forget to browse on our What’s On pages and Things to Do section for lots more ideas.

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 TwitterFacebook or Instagram!

The Maize at Kelham Hall
 

Maize Maze | Visit Nottinghamshire
From Saturday 28 July 2018 | 10am - 6pm​ | Kelham Hall | £5 Adults

The amazing maze of maize is back! The past few months have seen the folks at Kelham Hall transforming five acres of grounds into a magnificent, magical labyrinth, and this weekend they throw open their gates for your exploration! Packed with riddles, dead ends and more, this makes for a brilliant day out whatever your age. Top off with a picnic or drinks, snacks or cakes at the Kelham Hall Tea Rooms.

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Nottingham Pride 2018
 

Nottingham Pride | Visit Nottinghamshire
Saturday 28 July 2018 | 11am - 6pm | Free

One of the city’s most popular free events, Nottingham will burst with colour on Saturday as the city celebrates its LGBTQ+ community. Join the parade, commencing at 11am from the corner of Lister Gate and Castle Gate before continuing the party in Hockley, where live music, circus acts, speeches and lots more fun will take place until 6pm.

Looking for somewhere to dance the night away? Check out the Alternative Pride Afterparty at Nottingham Contemporary from 8pm – 3am which features avant-garde drag performances, alt-DJS and other performances for your entertainment.

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Laid: An Immersive Installation


Laid at The Harley Gallery | Visit Nottinghamshire
From Saturday 28 July 2018 | The Harley Gallery | Free Entry

Continuing their run of excellent exhibitions, The Harley Gallery presents a new immersive installation from artist Laura Ellen Bacon. Twining, snaking, knotted and weaved around the gallery floor, you will find Lauren’s vast nest-like sculpture, which has been created from silver birch and natural materials gathered from the Welbeck Estate.

Of course a trip to The Harley Gallery is not complete without popping into the Welbeck Farm Shop next door to pick up some delicious freshly made treats, so make sure you save half an hour to take a browse!

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Superheroes Exhibition
 

Superhero Exhibition | Visit Nottinghamshire

From Saturday 28 July | National Justice Museum | Free Entry

Superheroes: the ultimate defenders of justice, are the latest subject to be explored in an exhibition at the National Justice Museum. Along with lots of superhero memorabilia and comics, the exhibition will explore pertinent questions such as: should superheroes themselves be policed? How are villains portrayed? And how is the representation of superheroes being widened in today’s craze for these crime-fighting hotshots?

Coinciding with this, the museum is holding a Superhero Film Season from August. The first screening of Tim Burton’s Batman includes a tour of the City of Caves and a special themed Bat Quiz!

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Family Fun Day
 

William Booth Birthplace Museum | Visit Nottinghamshire
Friday 27 July 2018 | 10am-2pm | William Booth Birthplace Museum | Free Entry

Many a famous character throughout history has come from humble beginnings, but the story of Salvation Army Founder William Booth’s beginnings is particularly treasured. At the museum's free family fun day this Friday you can step back in time to discover a perfectly recreated Victorian townhouse in Sneinton, try on a Salvation Army Uniform and get stuck into lots of fun activities!

The museum is located next door to the home of another famous Nottingham character at Green’s Windmill! Why not pop along to explore George Green’s Science Centre and get stuck into a breadmaking session with flour fresh from the mill.

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This blog was written by Sophie Gargett, Marketing Assistant at Visit Nottinghamshire

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