We’ve been a bit spoilt for long weekends over the past couple of months, with Easter swiftly followed by May Day. Another brilliant bank holiday is on the horizon and be sure to the make most of it, it’s going to be a long wait until the next one in August.
There’s loads of great events coming up across Nottinghamshire: a special mention goes to Tabbalabba family festival at Gulliver's Kingdom, the Bottomless Brunch Bonanza at Pieminister, as well as the Bat Walks and Living History Weekend at Sherwood Forest.
Read on to see our top picks for the weekend, browse our What’s On calendar for more ideas or check out our Things To Do section for Nottingham's top attractions. It’s a particularly good weekend to visit Newstead Abbey where you can browse the stalls of their Bank Holiday Craft and Gift Fair.
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Nottingham's Literary Lions Tour & Historic Lace Market Afternoon Tea
Hear captivating tales of Nottingham’s literary legends on this 75-minute walking tour of the historic Lace Market. From the ancient ballads of Robin Hood through to the fascinating lives of our rebel writers - the pioneering D.H. Lawrence and the rock star of Romantic poetry, Lord Byron. Your guide for the afternoon Felicity Whittle - founder of Gold Star Guides - is an award-winning Blue Badge Tourist Guide with a wealth of expertise and over a decade of experience. After working up an appetite on the tour you’ll retire to the grand surrounds of the Lace Market Hotel for the quintessential English treat of a traditional afternoon tea. For more information, please click here. |
Knights Tournament
Step back in time at the beautiful Bolsover Castle this weekend and immerse yourself in medieval life. Arrows will fly and swords will clash as knights battle it out in a spectacular sporting contest, and budding warriors can get involved in the dramatic displays by joining in with drills, experience medieval combat in a kid’s battle. Those less inclined to active service can learn all about life at the time in the encampment, where characters from the middle ages will bring history to life, or try on a knight's armour for size. |
Dot to Dot
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Wheee! Festival
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Southwell Minster Open Day
Explore two of Nottinghamshire’s most beautiful, iconic buildings and discover their fascinating history with an expert-led guided tour. See the stunning Leaves of Southwell carvings in the Chapter House - amongst the most impressive stone carvings in Europe. If you’re up for a challenge you can climb the 190 steps to the top of the bell tower and get a bird's eye view over Southwell and the stunning countryside. The Historic Chapter Library will also be open, where you can see books and manuscripts of major importance to the history of the Minster. For more information, please click here. |
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