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Autumn is in full swing with breath-taking displays of colour in the trees and leaves lining the streets, but as the weather turns colder, there’s no need to hibernate, especially with so many wonderful events taking place this weekend in Nottinghamshire. We’ve handpicked our highlights, from apple festivals to the chance to see yourself on telly with BBC’s Songs of Praise, but don't forget to take a look at our What’s On pages and Things to Do section for even more ways to spend your weekend.
If you're already in the autumnal spirit there's a great selection of events to browse on our Bonfire Night and Halloween pages, so take a look to get planning some thrilling evenings this season.
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Jurassic Kingdom at Wollaton Hall Dinosaurs return to Wollaton this half term as the park is transformed into a prehistoric world in an interactive, life-sized replica experience. From the gigantic 26m-long Diplodocus to the terrifying Tyrannosaurus Rex, experience over 30 different dinosaurs come to life. When selecting tickets, you will be asked to select one of the hourly time slots from 10am to 5pm, be sure to book soon as available slots for the opening weekend are filling up fast. Once inside the event, visitors can stay as long as they dare. For more information, please click here. |
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Bramley Apple Festival Discover the original and ancient tree, which continues to bear fruit each year, still standing proud on Church Street, and find out more about its intriguing story with the Bramley apple trail or a tour around the Bramley apple orchard. As you wander through the quaint streets you’ll find cosy cafes, traditional pubs and charming shops, many with special window displays as the whole town comes together to celebrate the roots of their unique heritage. The food and drink fair at the grand Southall Minster features over 30 stalls from some of the best small producers, cooking demonstrations, free samples and more. The fun continues with live music, Morris dancers and the traditional crowning of the Bramley king and queen. Plus there’s plenty to keep children entertained with special apple trail at The Workhouse plus crafts and activities in the archbishops palace. For more information, please click here. |
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Architects of Air’s Luminarium at Lakeside Arts Experience light and colour as never before as the internationally-celebrated, Nottingham-based Architects of Air return to Lakeside with their spectacular Luminarium. Explore the immersive structures as you move through labyrinthine tunnels and cavernous domes, inspired by the traditional Islamic architecture and Gothic cathedrals. Each experience of the structure is entirely unique as the atmosphere inside adapts to the changing light outside, and the visitors exploring impact on each other’s experience, all becoming part of a living, inhabited sculpture. As ever Alan Parkinson’s incredible structures defy definition and really must to be experienced to be appreciated. For more information, please click here. |
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Nottingham Comic Convention The Nottingham Comic Convention returns for its 6th year and promises to be a fun filled day out for the whole family. Artists from all walks of the comic world will be showing off and selling their work, with over 150 exhibitor tables offering crafts, clothing and vintage action figures, as well as a plethora of original artworks, graphic novels and of course, comics galore. Learn more about the world of comics with a variety of seminars and Q&A panels with special guests including Marvel regular Marc Laming, DC artist Chris Wildgoose, Hilda creator Luke Pearson, plus the Beano’s Steve Beckett and Lew Stringer. You can even get involved with your own creations with workshops and children’s actives, plus live music and an animated film programme. For more information, please click here. |
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BBC's Songs of Praise & Gospel Choir of the Year |
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BBC's Songs of Praise is coming to Nottingham's Albert Hall this October!
Every October, Southwell holds The Bramley Festival to celebrate the origins of the Bramley Apple in Southwell.
This half term, dinosaurs return to Wollaton! As the park is transformed into a prehistoric world. Jurassic Kingdom: Where Dinosaurs come to life, is an interactive, life-sized replica experience, where you’ll meet over different 30 dinosaurs. Expect to come face to face with a 26m long Diplodocus and the notorious Tyrannosaurus rex in an animatronic experience, as these fearsome creatures come to life - watch out that they don’t make you jump with their raging roars!
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