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February is here, meaning we can wash away those January blues and look forward to a great 2022. We have your weekly round-up of fun things to do in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire this weekend, including free things to do, things to do with the family and your chance to try something new in 2022.
The beloved Nottingham Light Night returns this weekend – a fabulous, free event where you can explore the City Centre while seeing some amazing light installations. Once you have explored the City, you can finish with a spot of ice-skating at the Light Night Skate and have boatloads of fun for the whole family. If you fancy something a bit different, why not head over to Broadway and catch Kendal Mountain Tour and be inspired. Or get active and enjoy a walk among the snowdrops or take a Segway tour!
Don’t forget - if you are out having a great time in the city or out in the county, you can use #LoveNotts to share the love, or tag us using @visitnotts on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
There are many more things to do and explore on our full What’s On calendar such as virtual exhibitions and tours as well as outdoor activities. Have a browse today and find the perfect activity or experience to enjoy this weekend.
Friday 4 and Saturday 5 February | Nottingham City Centre | From 5pm until late | FREE
Light Night returns to Nottingham for its 14th year with the theme ‘Rebel City’. This wide-ranging theme looks to explore Nottingham’s heritage as a hotbed of rebellion over the centuries and the way the city looks to do things differently to this very day. You will be able to explore the City Centre for free and see a number of innovative, interactive and engaging light-based installations, performances and activities as you go from one venue to another.
For more information about the event including the map of event listings, click here.
Friday 4 February | National Ice Centre | 7pm - 9pm | Tickets: Juniors £8.50, Adults £9.50
Join the National Ice Centre for a Light Night Skate between 7-9pm. Coloured lights will fill the rink as the fab DJ plays the latest hits, making for a memorable and fun-filled evening of ice-skating. This is the perfect chance to go in neon fancy dress, which is encouraged, and go wild with the UV face paint! Or dress in your brightest clothes – something your little ones will love, and make a night to remember. And don’t forget – concession and family discounts apply, and under 5s skate for free. Pre-booking is recommended but there is contactless payments on the door.
For more information, please click here.
The Best of Kendal Mountain Film Festival
Sunday 6 February | Broadway Cinema | 7.30pm | Tickets: £14 standard / £7 concession
Every year, Kendal, on the edge of the Lake District, hosts one of the world’s biggest Mountain Film Festivals, attracting film premieres from around the world. This special event at Broadway features a selection of the very best adventure films from the 2021 Festival. Stories of talent, endurance and excitement that will take your breath away. Surf, ski, climb, base-jump, run and mountain bike into the wildest reaches of your imagination!
This unmissable experience is a must-see for any adventure lover!
For more information, please click here.
Snowdrop Walks at Belvoir Castle
Friday 4th - Sunday 6th February | Belvoir Castle | 11am – 4pm | Tickets: Adults £12, Children (4-16 years) £7
A perfect day trip for nature-lovers, visit Belvoir Castle and enjoy a ramble amongst the snowdrops in the grounds of the stunning Regency estate. While the castle itself remains closed until March, this picturesque location makes for the perfect romantic walk, or why not practice your photography skills. This walk is also a brilliant and beautiful way of introducing your little ones to nature and seasonal changes. This is one of our top eco-friendly days out!
For more information, please click here.
Segway Events at Thoresby Courtyard
Friday 5 & Saturday 6 February | Thoresby Park | Tickets: From £34.99
Thoresby Courtyard offers an adventurous Segway course that will see you take to the twists and turns of this woodland location for a fantastic day out in Nottinghamshire. Once you have got to grips with the Segway it becomes extremely easy to use, as it simply responds to even the slightest shift in weight, allowing you to control the direction and speed. Once you have finished the course, visit one of Thoresby Courtyard’s shops and cafes for a tasty snack, and fuel up again before exploring their thousands of acres of parkland and museum!
For more information, please click here.
Thos blog was written by Katherine Taylor, Marketing Executive at Visit Nottinghamshire.
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Light Night returns to Nottingham in February 2024! Do something different on a Friday or Saturday night and enjoy FREE cultural events in Nottingham after dark.
Join the National Ice Centre for a Light Night Skate and have fun under the fun, flashing lights as a fab DJ plays the latest hits.
Home of ice skating legends Torvill & Dean, the NIC is the coolest place to skate in Nottingham!
The Kendal Mountain Tour returns with a brand-new collection of incredible adventure films for you to enjoy on the big screen.
Offering 4K projection, 7.1 surround sound and high-end comfort, Broadway is one of the UK’s leading independent cinemas that attracts over 400,000 visitors each year to its four-screen state-of-the-art cinemas, Cafébar and hireable meeting, workshop and office spaces.
Enjoy a ramble amongst the snowdrops at the Belvoir Castle estate and admire even more spring blooms appearing as the weeks progress.
Belvoir Castle is an imposing castle that stands to the North East of Leicestershire, commanding outstanding views from where its name derives from the meaning `beautiful view’.
The Thoresby Courtyard venue offers an adventurous Segway course that will see you take to the twists and turns of this woodland location.
Visit our beautiful park with the whole family to enjoy everything Thoresby has to offer. From our cafe, shops, gallery, museum, extensive estate and variety of events. Parking and admission is free.
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