May is one of our favourite months to explore Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. With the sunny spring weather, flowers blossoming everywhere, a three bank holidays to enjoy it's a glorious month and we love every second of it!

There's also plenty of fun things to do over the first May bank holiday weekend in Nottinghamshire, running from Friday 28th April – Monday 1st May 2023. Including a quest through Nottingham City Centre and a Vintage Car Show, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Keep reading to see our top picks of things to do to, which we’ve rounded up to make sure you're out there making the most of it.

Browse our What’s On calendar for tons more events, check out our Things To Do section for Nottingham's top attractions, and remember we also have some suggested itineraries to help you see and do as much as possible.

And while you’re out and about, don’t forget - if you are out having a great time in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire, you can use #LoveNotts to share the love, or tag us using @visitnotts on FacebookTwitter and Instagram. We’re also on TikTok under @visitnottinghamshire!


May Day Bank Holiday at Belvoir Castle

May Day Bank Holiday at Belvoir Castle

Saturday 29th April - Monday 1st May | Belvoir Castle | 11am - 4pm | Admission prices apply

Enjoy a long weekend of family activities in the glorious Belvoir Castle grounds with Belvoir Castle’s May Day Bank Holiday event. Join them for delightful entertainment including Morris dancers and maypole fun, with live music and tasty food and drink to help you soak up the sunny atmosphere.


Steaming Days at Papplewick Pumping Station Classic & Vintage Vehicles

Steaming Days at Papplewick Pumping Station: Classic & Vintage Vehicles

Sunday 30th April & Bank Holiday Monday 1st May | Papplewick Pumping Station | 10.30am – 4pm | £10.83 (online pre-event price) - £12.50 (gate price)

Enjoy a fascinating day out at Britain's finest Victorian water works by visiting on one of their Steaming Days. You will also be able to enjoy their Classic & Vintage Vehicles this May bank holiday!

Perfect for any fan of cars, you can expect a mix of the classic and the vintage – including cars from the 1920s all the way through to the 1950s and more! There will also be live music.

All paying admissions include a 12 month annual pass to their other steam events. This is a fantastic family day out, as all under 12s also go free!


GoQuest Adventures Nottingham

GoQuest Adventures: Nottingham

Self-led hunt | £28.95 for 1 – 5 players

The new GoQuest Adventures treasure hunt lets you explore Nottingham City Centre from a whole different perspective! It's like no treasure hunt you've done before, and totally self-led. This means you can stop for a coffe break, toilet break or even a spot of shopping! You can also start your Quest whenever you want, with no need to book in advance. In facet, your group can be out and Questing within minutes, with nothing to print off from home or groups to meet up with.

You can even enjoy 20% off your first Quest! Simply use the code: PLAYTODAY.


Zog activity trail at Sherwood Pines

Zog activity trail at Sherwood Pines

February 2023 - January 2024 | Sherwood Pines | Free

Get ready to join Zog on his latest forest adventure with a brand-new family activity trail and free app! Thanks to amazing augmented reality technology, you'll be able to collect golden stars, just like Zog and have the chance to take a photo with everyone's favourite dragon at the end of the trail!

Capture the fun by saving videos and photos as you complete the bonus activities.


IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Finals

IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Finals | Division 1, Group A

Saturday 29th April to Friday 5th May | Motorpoint Arena Nottingham | Day Tickets from £15 | Premium Seat Package £80pp per day

Ice Hockey UK has been successful in its bid to host the 2023 World Championship Division I Group A at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. It will be the most prestigious ice hockey tournament ever to be held in the UK.

On Sunday 30th April you can see Lithuania v Romania at 12.30pm,  Great Britain v Poland at 4pm and Italy v Korea at 7.30pm.


Thi blog was written by Katherine Taylor, Marketing Executive at Visit Nottinghamshire.

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IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Finals | Division 1, Group A
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Ice Hockey UK has been successful in its bid to host the 2023 World Championship Division I Group A at the Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham. It will be the most prestigious ice hockey tournament ever to be held in the UK.

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