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Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including the return of Goose Fair, a murder mystery, artist Q&A, the magic of film music and forest bathing! 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. Goose Fair
Friday 25 September – Sunday 4 October 2026 | Forest Recreation Ground | FREE Entry
Enjoy all the fun of the fair at the Forest Recreation Ground this autumn, as Goose Fair is back from Friday 25 September to Sunday 4 October. Goosey the Goose Fair goose has taken up its perch on the Mansfield Road roundabout once again, announcing the return of one of the largest travelling funfairs in Europe later this month. With more than 400 rides and attractions and thrills aplenty for all ages, Goose Fair has been staged annually in Nottingham since at least 1284.
2. Murder Mystery Dinner
Friday 25 September 2026 | 7.30pm – 10.30pm | Holiday Inn Nottingham | Price: £69
Ever fancied yourself as the next Sherlock Holmes or Hercule Poirot? This is your moment. Hosted at the popular Holiday Inn Nottingham, our interactive murder mystery evenings are performed by professional actors who weave the plot around your table. From the first clue to the final reveal, you'll interrogate suspects, piece together evidence, and debate motives as the mystery unfolds around you. Expect red herrings, shocking revelations, and plenty of laughs along the way.
Why stop at one night? Turn your murder mystery dinner into a Nottingham murder mystery weekend by adding an overnight stay and wake up to a hearty breakfast after the drama of the night before.
3. Raw Material by Paul Harraway
Saturday 26 September 2026 | 11am | Bromley House Library | FREE, booking essential
Raw Material: Art in Response to the Alan Sillitoe Collection by Paul Harraway is a response to the personal library collection bequeathed to Bromley House Library following Sillitoe's death in 2010. A series of forty monotone and colour drawings, paintings and prints will be exhibited across the library, focussed on a singular location described within Sillitoe's 1959 short story The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner. This is an in-conversation event and a Q&A where Paul will be in conversation with Professor Mark Rawlinson - Associate Professor of Art History, University of Nottingham. Attending this event will give you opportunity to view the exhibition.
4. The Magic of Film Music
Saturday 26 September 2026 | Nottingham Arts Theatre | Tickets from £4 - £10
This interactive and engaging talk by film‑music expert Dr Matt Lawson takes audiences on a journey through the history of film music — from the earliest silent films to 21st‑century blockbusters — pausing at key milestones along the way. The event explores why films have music, how it has evolved over time, and what happens when the soundtrack is changed or removed altogether. Packed with fascinating facts, figures, anecdotes, humour, and a wide range of audio‑visual examples, The Magic of Film Music offers a captivating insight into the world of film scores.
5. Forest Bathing
Sunday 27 September 2026 | 10.30am – 12.30pm | Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve | Tickets: £45 (£40.50 for RSPB members)
Inspired by the Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, this gentle, mindful session in the heart of the woodland invites you to awaken your senses, reduce stress, and experience the healing power of nature. Led by a certified guide from The Forest Bathing Institute, expect two hours of calm and mindfulness as you are immersed in the sights, sounds, scents and sensations of our beautiful nature reserve. Suitable for 16+.
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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Nottingham’s world-famous Goose Fair will once again be held over ten days in 2026.
Ever fancied yourself as the next Sherlock Holmes or Hercule Poirot? This is your moment. Hosted at the popular Holiday Inn Nottingham, our interactive murder mystery evenings are performed by professional actors who weave the plot around your table.
Raw Material: Art in Response to the Alan Sillitoe Collection by Paul Harraway is a response to the personal library collection bequeathed to Bromley House Library following Sillitoe's death in 2010.
Film music can make audiences laugh, cry, and completely transform the way they respond to a scene or a film as a whole. It shapes pacing and structure, creating a more immersive and cohesive cinematic experience.
Led by a certified guide from The Forest Bathing Institute, expect two hours of calm and mindfulness as you are immersed in the sights, sounds, scents and sensations of our beautiful nature reserve. Suitable for 16+.
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