Lord Mayor's Day

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Lord Mayor's Day
Sunday 2 August 2026 | 11am-5pm
Nottingham Castle

A new civic celebration – Lord Mayor’s Day – will take place at Nottingham Castle with visitors invited for a low-cost entry of £2.

The event will showcase some of the Lord Mayor’s key priorities which include celebrating the voluntary sector, promoting the importance of literature and music, and highlighting the city’s legendary rebel Robin Hood.

The Lord Mayor of Nottingham, Councillor Cheryl Barnard, and other civic leaders in full ceremonial dress will open the event at 11am at the castle’s iconic gatehouse. The day will feature a variety of entertainment including a medieval encampment offering visitors the chance to meet Robin Hood and his outlaws – including Maid Marian, Little John and Friar Tuck – plus have-a-go archery.

The full programme features:

Bandstand
11.15am – 11.45am Civic Pledge of Allegiance Service
12pm – 12.30pm Fun Chorus
1pm – 1.30pm Fun Chorus
2.30pm – 3.15pm Carlton Brass
3.45pm – 4.30pm Carlton Brass

Barn
11.45am – 12.15pm Rainbow Frog Biscuits
12.15pm – 12.30pm Storytelling (Tree)
12.30pm – 1pm Franklin Anselm
1pm – 1.15pm Storytelling (Tree)
1.15pm – 1.45pm Cat Milk
1.45pm – 2pm Storytelling (Tree)
2pm – 2.30pm Maia Sudha
2.30pm – 2.45pm Storytelling (Tree)
2.45pm – 3.15pm Daudi Matsiko
3.30pm – 4.30pm Dura Mater

Tree
12.15pm – 12.30pm Storytelling & dragon puppet
12.30pm – 1pm Music (Barn)
1pm – 1.15pm Storytelling & dragon puppet
1.15pm – 1.45pm Music (Barn)
1.45pm – 2pm Storytelling & dragon puppet
2pm – 2.30pm Music (Barn)
2.30pm – 2.45pm Storytelling & dragon puppet

Lawn
11am – 4pm Postcard Poetry with Jay Sandhu
11am – 4.30pm Dizzy Ink: Screen Print your own bookmark
12pm – 3pm Lorraine: Butterfly FX workshop
3pm – 4.30pm Laura Matthews: Dragon-making workshop

Last but not least, in partnership with Nottingham Community and Voluntary Service (NCVS) the council will thank Nottingham’s volunteering champions with an afternoon tea party hosted by the Lord Mayor. Specially invited guests will receive free entry to the event as well as exclusive access to the tea party where they will be recognised for their volunteering efforts. Market stalls hosted by charitable and voluntary organisations will offer visitors the chance to find out more about volunteering and opportunities to make a difference.

Tickets are priced at £2 per person and must be booked in advance. All persons attending must have a valid ticket.

Timeslots for entry
11am and 2pm

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Plan your visit here: www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk/visit