Nottingam and Nottinghamshire are stunning at this time of year and a frosty walk can be just the tonic to combat seasonal blues or rouse you from your festive stupor on Christmas Day. Wrap up cosy and take a wander around one of the county's country parks, canals or our iconic Sherwood Forest.

Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including a celebration of water, club anthems for grown-ups, Wollaton’s walled garden open day, playful puppetry and hilarious comedy! Here are our top picks for this weekend.

A beloved symbol of Sherwood Forest and a legend in its own right. After a life spanning more than a millennium, our beloved and legendary Major Oak has reached the end of its remarkable life.

Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including puppetry at the Nottingham Puppet Festival, live music with Proms in the Park, England’s final group stage match at the World Cup, the entertaining Comedy Close-Up Magic Lounge and the ultimate frisbee tournament! Here are our top picks for this weekend.