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Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including the legendray Nottingham Beer & Cider Festival, traders from across the world at the Nottingham International Market, pumpkin picking, a spooky Halloween trail and hilarious comedy! 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. Nottingham Beer & Cider Festival x Wine, Champagne & Prosecco Festival
Wednesday 7 – Saturday 10 October 2026 | Trent Bridge Cricket Ground | Tickets from £10
Trent Bridge will host a 'Festival of Festivals' as an independent wine, champagne and prosecco festival runs alongside the legendary Nottingham CAMRA Beer Festival for the very first time. Brewery bars representing Nottingham's finest brewers will stand alongside stillages of quality real ales from many other esteemed brewers across the country, as the Beer & Cider festival returns with access to new areas and a jam-packed live music programme. The Trent Bridge Wine, Champagne and Prosecco Festival, meanwhile, will play host to bars themed by local wine merchants and established brands alongside nibbles, street food and musical entertainment.
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2. Nottingham International Market
Wednesday 7 – Sunday 11 October 2026 | Old Market Square | Free entry
Market Place Europe will be returning to Old Market Square, bringing a huge selection of traders from across the world for a fantastic five-day event. There will be a great selection of arts, crafts and unique gifts at the International Market. Shoppers can explore a unique range of jewellery, clothing, fairtrade wooden carvings and handmade ceramics, olive wood and much more. For street food lovers, there will be a tempting selection of continental and international flavours to sample and other food offerings, including traditional bakery products, olives, baklava, cheeses and meats and for those with a sweet tooth you will be spoiled by delicious french crepes and churros, smoothies, sweets and much more.
3. Pick Your Own Pumpkins
Saturday 10 & Sunday 11, Saturday 17 - 31 October 2026 | 9.30am – 5pm | Oaks Lane, Oxton, Southwell | Free entry, pay for what you pick (prices from £3)
Set in the rolling Nottinghamshire countryside a few miles north of Nottingham, this family-run 'Pick Your Own' has plenty of pumpkins and squashes for you to choose from in October! With thousands of pumpkins, squashes and gourds grown, and loads of varieties and colours, you will have loads of fun picking the pumpkin that’s just right for you! This year you can expect tractor rides, delicious food and drink, including Doughtnotts and of course there will also be some great photo opportunities!
4. Ruffords Halloween Trail
Saturday 10 October – Sunday 1 November 2026 | 10am – 3pm | Rufford Abbey Country Park | £3 per trail sheet
Have a spooky woodland adventure with Rufford's Halloween Trail — fun for the whole family awaits! The ancient woods of Rufford Abbey Country Park will be transformed into a haunted playground for brave explorers of all ages. Venture along the eerie forest trails, where twisting paths and shadowy corners hold plenty of spooky surprises. To get into the spirit, we invite little ghouls and goblins—and four-legged friends—to dress up in their spookiest costumes! Dogs are very welcome on the trail and are encouraged to dress up, too.
5. Rule Brit-HA-nnia
Sunday 11 October 2026 | 6pm | Theatre Royal | Tickets from £15 - £28.50
Rule Brit-HA-nnia is an unforgettable evening of hilarious comedy and sensational variety starring Comedy Legend Paul Zerdin. Joined by stars of ITV's Britain's Got Talent, Ben Nickless (Comedian & Impressionist) Steve Royale (Comedian & Juggler) Siobhan Phillips (Comedienne & Pianist) & John Archer (Comedy Magician) … Plus your host and compere Jack Land Noble, it guarantees an evening of laugh out loud comedy suitable for all the family.
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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Trent Bridge will host a 'Festival of Festivals' as an independent wine, champagne and prosecco festival runs alongside the legendary Nottingham CAMRA Beer Festival for the very first time.
Nottingham will once again be hosting the award-winning International Market. An array of global treats from unusual arts and crafts to fine foods and delis, alongside some amazing mouth-watering street food.
Set in the rolling Nottinghamshire countryside a few miles north of Nottingham, this family-run 'Pick Your Own' has 1000's of pumpkins and squashes for you to choose for Halloween!
The ancient woods of Rufford Abbey Country Park will be transformed into a haunted playground for brave explorers of all ages. Venture along the eerie forest trails, where twisting paths and shadowy corners hold plenty of spooky surprises.
Rule Brit-HA-nnia is an unforgettable evening of hilarious comedy and sensational variety starring Comedy Legend Paul Zerdin.
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