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If you find yourself sat at home, with some time to relax or nothing to do these coming days and weeks, now is the time to start binge-watching. Nottinghamshire is more than the home of Robin Hood and Nottingham is more than the city of caves, over the years the county has been featured in many a film and series – showing of its beauty and heritage to the broader audience. Read on if you’re in need of a good film to watch as we’ve compiled a list of films made/shot in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire!

Whether you just need a little spring in your step or it’s someone else that could do with a simple act of kindness, we could possibly all do with a bit of happiness and creativity during this odd time. To keep your spirits up we’ve compiled a list of things to do whilst we’re all cooped up at home.

As the coronavirus situation continues to send shockwaves around the world, one of the few positives has been the outpouring of support for all those affected and the overwhelming sense of community spirit as people go to great lengths to help one another out. We’ve put together a few ideas on how to support local businesses to get you started. 

*Update 22.03.2020 5pm - Please note that due to an extremely high number of visitors and in response to the latest government guidelines, several of these parks and green spaces have now closed. We have therefore temporarily removed this content.

When Nottingham’s iconic sports bar, Southbank, announced their bold decision to transform the venue into something rather different, creating a space to relax, drink and dine rather than watch the footie, they certainly raised an eyebrow or two. Following a dramatic £450k revamp it has now emerged, butterfly-like, as the brand-new all-day venue, Waterside Bar + Kitchen, making the most of its fabulous riverside location in the heart of Nottingham’s sporting quarter - a mere stone’s throw from the vibrant suburb of West Bridgford and the city. Having heard on the grapevine about quite the dramatic transformation, Visit Nottinghamshire couldn’t resist going along to check it out.

Mother's Day comes around again on Sunday 22 March and while breakfast in bed and fragrant flowers are always well received, there are some truly wonderful events happening across Notts for those who want to push the boat out this year.