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Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including Easter fun at Newstead Abbey, Adventures at Mill Waters and the Tropical Butterfly House, as well as ice hockey with the Nottingham Panthers and live music at Albert Hall Nottingham. For more ideas about how to spend your Easter Bank Holiday weekend in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, visit our dedicated Easter page full of fun things to do and unique ideas.
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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. Easter Holidays at Newstead Abbey
Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April 2026 | Newstead Abbey | Standard house entry & car parking charges apply
This Easter, Newstead Abbey invites families to join in on the fun and get exploring! Help the Easter Bunny on his quest and uncover the Great Easter Carrot Trail, make a Seed Bomb Catapult and help rewild Monks Wood, join the historic house and garden tours or explore the adventure play area – there’s plenty to keep you and the little ones busy!
2. Adventures 6m high Easter Egg Hunts
Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April 2026 | Adventures at Mill Waters | £2.50 per participant
Let Easter Adventures at Mill Waters add joy to your spring! Their two very special Easter Egg Hunts are taking the good old trails to another level. Find the trails on the High Trek + or Net Park activities and join the hunt 6 metres off the ground. Solve the clues and claim your prize! With a dedicated team of experienced instructors ensuring safety, it's the perfect outdoor getaway.
When booking via the website, prior to checkout, customers are given the option of adding the egg hunt to their basket. (Walk-ins are also possible if there is space on the session).
3. Nottingham Panthers vs. Cardiff Devils
Sunday 5 April 2026 | Face off 4pm | Motorpoint Arena | Tickets: from £13.75
Catch The Nottingham Panthers take on the Cardiff Devils in the final game of the 2025-26 regular season at The Motorpoint Arena. The Nottingham Panthers are the only professional ice hockey team in the East Midlands. Playing out of the Motorpoint Arena, Panthers games provide an atmosphere like no other, whether you’re looking to start your night with something different or spend some time with the family.
The action is fast, non-stop and physical as the Panthers battle it out with teams across the Elite Ice Hockey League for the points that will take them to the top of the standings and put them in contention for the league title when the season ends.
4. Springtime Stamper Trail
Saturday 28 March – Sunday 12 April 2026 | Tropical Butterfly House | General admission applies
Easter adventures await all the family at the Tropical Butterfly House throughout the school holidays, and every bunny is invited! From a Springtime Stamper Trail to a brand-new indoor Bunny Burrow hideaway, there's a basket-full of fun and friendship waiting for you! Find the Easter Buddies, collect the stamps and join in egg-citing fun and frolics down at the Bunny Burrow to claim a sweet treat reward! Don’t forget to come in your best bunny ears or Easter bonnet for your chance to win spot prizes throughout your visit!
5. Too Much Too Young – The Music of 2 Tone and Beyond
Friday 3 April 2026 | 7.30pm | Albert Hall Nottingham | Tickets: £27 general admission
Get ready for an electrifying night of music with Too Much Too Young – The Music of 2Tone & Beyond, a high-octane, two-hour theatre experience that takes audiences on an unforgettable ride through the ska sound that shaped generations.
This feel-good journey explores the birth of ska in Jamaica and follows its explosive history through to the British revival in the late '70s and '80s, celebrating the groundbreaking music and the legendary artists who made it a global phenomenon. Featuring a powerhouse live band, the production is a feast for the senses with stunning digital video displays, authentic instruments, clothing, vibrant set, and a dynamic cast that brings the spirit of the era to life.
Wherever your weekend takes you, don't forget to head out and make the most of everything our region has to offer! For more Easter fun, visit our dedicated Easter page full of things to do and unique ideas.
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Get ready for an electrifying night of music with Too Much Too Young – The Music of 2Tone & Beyond, a high-octane, two-hour theatre experience.
Adventures have two very special Easter Egg hunts to entertain participants every day during the Easter holidays...
Easter adventures await all the family at the Tropical Butterfly House throughout the school holidays … and every bunny is invited! From a Springtime Stamper Trail to a brand-new indoor Bunny Burrow hideaway, there's a basket-full of fun and friendship waiting for you!
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