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Nottinghamshire is packed with events to fill your weekend with laughter, music, and family fun. Whether you’re looking for a fun night out, a spot of shopping, or a moment to pause and remember, there’s something special waiting for you across the county.
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There are many more things to do and explore on our full What’s On Calendar such as interesting exhibitions, tours, and fun outdoor activities. Browse today and find the perfect activity to enjoy this weekend.
Venue: Southwell Minster
Entry: £3 suggested donation (U16s free)
Get into the festive spirit at Southwell Minster’s Winter Craft Fair, where over 60 local artisans showcase handmade gifts, crafts, and delicious seasonal treats. The perfect opportunity to start your Christmas shopping in a stunning historic setting.
Venue: Walesby Forest
Tickets: Book tickets online, price vary
Experience a spectacular evening with family or friends at Walesby Forest’s Light Up The Night fireworks spectacular. Expect a dazzling display, live entertainment, and plenty of festive food and drink to keep you warm.
Venue Motorpoint Arena Nottingham
Tickets: from £45
Celebrate a decade and a half of chart-topping hits with Bastille at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham. From Pompeii to Good Grief, this show promises a nostalgic and high-energy journey through their greatest songs.
Venue: Victoria Embankment
Join communities across Nottinghamshire in honouring those who served and sacrificed. Services and parades will take place throughout the county, offering a moment of reflection and remembrance.
Venue: Nottingham Contemporary, DH Lawrence Pavilion & Angear Visitor Centre
Free admission
Discover the very best in contemporary craft and design at Lustre, the annual fair at Lakeside Arts. Meet the makers, browse unique jewellery, ceramics, glass, and textiles, and perhaps find the perfect piece to take home.
Whatever your plans, make this weekend one to remember. Explore more events, experiences, and places to visit on our website’s what’s on section.
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There will be around 60 stalls selling a wide range of goods in the Minster, as well as an additional 15 in the stunning State Chamber of The Archbishop's Palace next door (open both days). This is one of the region's most loved events and is the perfect place to pick up a gift for a loved one whilst helping support independent businesses. Expect jewellery, ceramics, glassware, textiles, hand-crafted cards and much, much more.
Walesby Forest is an International Outdoor Activity Centre located in the heart of Robin Hood County, spanning over 250 acres of beautiful woodland just waiting to be explored.
One of the UK’s biggest and best live acts, multi – platinum selling band, Bastille have announced a huge UK arena tour and will be visiting the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham on Sunday 9th November 2025.
Nottingham marks Armistice Day (Tuesday 11 November) and Remembrance Sunday (Sunday 9 November).
Discover over 50 of the UK's top designer-makers and craft artists, carefully selected to showcase the very best in covetable, collectable craft – from jewellery, textiles and ceramics to glass, leather, wood and more.
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