Food has a way of capturing memories and bringing people together — and nowhere celebrates that better than Nottinghamshire’s Festival of Food & Drink taking place on 19 & 20 September in Thoresby Park. As we gear up for another weekend of flavour‑packed fun, we caught up with professional chef, TV presenter and all-round food enthusiast, Matt Tebbutt, to talk all things food and get a taste of Nottinghamshire!

Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including a disco party for grown-ups, the legendary Haçienda, Nottinghamshire Day celebrations, thrilling ice hockey and climbing fun for the little ones! Here are our top picks for this weekend.

The final bank holiday of the year is almost here on Monday 31st August 2026 and if you're on the hunt for events and things to do this August Bank Holiday in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, our what's on this weekend guide is here to help. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a festival, have a weekend away with the family or plan the perfect date night, there’s plenty happening to make the most of the long weekend!

Nottinghamshire has plenty to keep you busy this weekend. Take your pick of unique events and activities including live music at Peggy’s Skylight, outdoor cinema at White Post Farm, National Justice Museum’s thrilling escape room, Proms in the Park and the colourful Nottingham Carnival! Here are our top picks for this weekend.