What's On August 2018 | Visit Nottinghamshire

While the Hoodwinked Art Trail continues to decorate our streets with colourful creative robins, and outdoor film and theatre entertains us at beautiful heritage venues, there's still more lots to do in Nottinghamshire this summer. We've been fantastically lucky with such wonderful weather this year, but for many the holidays have only just begun! If you're looking for inspiration on how to entertain the family over the next few weeks, head over to our Twitter page where we will be sharing ideas for awesome events, days out and things to do using #SummerInNotts everyday throughout August. Alternatively, have a read of our round up of Summer in Nottinghamshire!

Below we've chosen five of the best events happening this weekend throughout Nottinghamshire, but don't forget to browse on our What’s On pages and Things to Do section for lots more ideas. 

Finally, 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!

Riverside Festival
 

Riverside Festival | Visit Nottinghamshire
Victoria Embankment | Friday 3 - Sunday 5 August 2018 | Free

The spectacular Riverside Festival returns to the banks of the Trent this weekend with a horde of fantastic entertainment for all ages. Relax on the scenic Victoria Embankment enjoying live music, street performers, gift stalls, fairground rides, delicious food, and family activities. No doubt the atmosphere will be buzzing when up to 50 crews will battle it out on the waves in the Dragon Boat Challenge on Sunday, while Saturday night sees a magnificent fireworks show casting beautiful lights over the water.

A wonderful event in the Nottingham calendar, and best of all – it's completely free!

For more information please click here.


The Art of the Hip Hop Album Cover Workshop


Hip Hop Album Workshop New Art Exchange
New Art Exchange | Saturday 4 August 2018 | 10am - 6pm | £7 | 16 + Years

There’s lots happening at Nottingham’s contemporary gallery for diverse culture this weekend. Presented by illustrator Emily Catherine, Saturday sees a great workshop looking at influential Hip Hop art. Suitable for beginners and more experienced illustrators, you’ll learn about risograph printing with local printers Dizzy Ink, and tagging, lettering and graffiti with Grim Finga aka Kaption1.

There are also two exhibitions to browse: Covers - which features over 50 reggae sleeves re-photographed decades later in their original locations, and The Script by Akram Zaatari, which explores the active role that photography plays in processes of identification among people, people’s attitudes while filming or photographing themselves, and recurring attitudes, fashions and forms of behaviour in front of the camera.

Families can also enjoy the Covers-themed resource area where kids can create their own reggae style album covers using the selfie booth and show off their own artwork inspired by the exhibition on the mini-gallery wall.


Annie’s Seaside Party


Annie's Seaside Party | Visit Nottinghamshire
Annie's Burger Shack | Saturday 4 August 2018 | 12pm – late | Free

If you have heard anything about the restaurant scene in Nottingham, Annie’s Burger Shack is sure to have had a mention. Serving a mammoth range of artisan burgers, available in meaty, veggie and vegan, this Lace Market restaurant has become a much-loved Nottingham staple.

In addition to the food however, it’s also worth checking out their range of great events! This weekend at Annie’s Seaside Party, come along to celebrate some classic British summer traditions, with live music throughout the day from some of the finest local acts, plus lots of delicious food. Nostalgic summer fun comes in the form of Punch & Judy shows, seaside games, Mr Whippy ice-cream and seaside games.

For more information please click here.
 


Summer of Spies


National Civil War Centre Summer of Spies | Visit Nottinghamshire
National Civil War Centre | Saturday 28 July - Sunday 2 September 2018 | Regular Admission

A fantastic summer of espionage has taken over the National Civil War Centre in Newark, set to capture the imagination of children and adults alike with performances, activities and workshops with a civil war twist. Daily performances see spies tell you more about their missions during the dramatic English Civil war, while the weekend’s activity will have younger ones making their own 17th century spy kit! We had a fantastic time at the Summer of Spies launch recently – read our blog here to get a taste of what you will encounter!

Regular admission applies, with 20% for groups of any size when there is at least one paying child.

For more information please click here.
 


Celebrate International Beer Day
 

Beer Festival | Visit Nottinghamshire

Here’s one for the adults! Friday is International Beer Day, so why not treat your taste buds and take advantage of Nottingham’s excellent ale attractions. Print out our Real Ale Trail to find some of the city’s best pubs for ale, or for a little twist, try our Architecture & Ale Trail. Developed in conjunction with The Royal Institute of British Architects East Midlands and Castle Rock, this trail highlights pubs set in some of the city’s most stunning and unique buildings.

Alternatively, why not get yourself organised for the autumn and pick up some tickets to the Robin Hood Beer & Cider Festival from Nottingham Tourism Centre on Smithy Row.


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

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