Early May Bank Holiday is just around the corner – time to swap school runs for fun days out and memory-making adventures! Whether you're planning a family staycation, looking for local events, or just want to keep the kids entertained (and burn off some energy), there’s loads happening to fill the week with excitement.

Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including the Nottingham International Market, an Aeroboot Aviation Sale, the Longhorn Trail, a Make Up Masterclass and a slice of history! Here are our top picks for this weekend.

Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including a spring market, K-Pop craze, cars and coffee, a fantastic dance festival and fun climbing activities for the little ones! Here are our top picks for this weekend.

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.