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Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including archery, a thrilling escape room, a spring plant fair, St Patrick’s Day celebrations and top tips to make this Mother’s Day a special one! Here are our top picks for this weekend.
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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.
1. Paddy’s Fest
Saturday 14 March 2026 | 2pm – 10pm | Binks Yard | Tickets from £16.75
St Patrick’s Day is nearly here, and we’ve got just the thing to get you in the spirit! Get ready to dive head-first into a full-scale Irish celebration at Paddy's Fest, landing at Binks Yard this Saturday! With the Binks Yard Terrace fully decked out in Paddy's Day décor, packed with high-energy performances, non-stop party vibes and plenty of Guinness flowing all day & night there’s no doubt this will be a celebration in style!
Head to Old Market Square on Tuesday 17 March for the annual Nottingham St Patrick’s Day and enjoy a range of Irish and Irish-inspired live music and culture on stage – celebrating the city and region’s vibrant Irish community and descendants.
2. Mother’s Day River Cruise
Sunday 15 March 2026 | Boarding at 12pm, sailing from 12.30pm - 3.30pm | Tickets: £29.50 per adult, £19.95 per child under 12
Make it an extraordinary Mother’s Day with a Princess River Cruise and celebrate this special day in style with a relaxing cruise, delicious food, and unforgettable memories. Enjoy a 3-hour scenic cruise along the River Trent, complete with a delicious two-course roast lunch. To shine a light on all the wonderful mums onboard, they will receive a rose from the Captain as a keepsake of the day.
Need some more inspiration to put the lovely woman in your life in the spotlight? Check out our Mother’s Day page for more top tips on how to spend the Mother’s Day weekend.
3. Spring Plant Hunters Fair
Sunday 15 March 2026 | 10am - 4pm | Thoresby Park | FREE Entry into fair, £3 car parking applies
Calling all plant moms and dads! Head to Thoresby Park’s this Sunday for their Spring Plant Hunters Fair. Browse the line-up of plant nurseries and garden accessory stalls and let yourself be inspired to give your garden a deserved glow up this spring. All plants are lovingly grown by specialist nurseries who are bringing a great range of perennials, shrubs, alpines, spring bulbs, rare species, old heritage varieties and up to the minute new varieties for a wide range of garden situations from hot sun to cool shade. Whether you’re looking for advice on choosing and growing the right plants for your garden or just wanting to enjoy the beautiful colours and fresh flowery scents as you browse the stalls – it’s sure to bring a smile on your face.
4. Have a Go Archery
Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 March 2026 | 11am - 3pm | RSPB Sherwood Forest | Price: £3 for 5 arrows, £5 for 10 arrows
If you’re looking to test your skills, why not try your hand at the outlaws’ noble art of archery with The Sherwood Outlaws in the lovely, shady Marian’s Meadow near the Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre. Find out who’s got a steady hand and a good eye and you might just discover the Robin Hood within you. No need to book, just pay on the day.
5. Robin Hood at Break Escape
Booked time slots available throughout the year | 9am – 9.30pm, 60 minute time slots | Break Escape | Price: £28 - £31 per person
Dive headfirst into the world of our designated outlaw Robin Hood and his Maid Marian with Break Escapes new Robin Hood themed escape room. Rally your friends, form Robin Hood’s trusted band of allies and make your way into the castle where the Sheriff of Nottingham has imprisoned Maid Marian and seized the people’s hard-earned taxes. Choose your path wisely – will you steal the gold and vanish into the forest before dawn, or risk it all to save Maid Marian from her cell? Grab your bow, take your shot, and become legends of Sherwood Forest.
Wherever your weekend takes you, don't forget to head out and make the most of everything our region has to offer!
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