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Nottingham Poetry Festival: Elements of Nature: Children's Poetry Festival

Lakeside Arts, University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD
Elements of Nature: Children's Poetry Festival

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Sunday 7 June 2026 | 10am - 3pm
Lakeside Arts
FREE

Do you love poetry, art or storytelling? 'Elements of Nature' is a chance to get creative, play with words and celebrate poetry and nature together at Lakeside Arts.

Drop-in from 10 am till 3 pm to enjoy our inside-outside, free festival workshops for children and families exploring the 'four elements' (earth, water, air and fire) – through hands-on, interactive activities inspired by nature.

 

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