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With a great variety of family friendly attractions and days out to choose from, families will find oodles of fun in Nottinghamshire. Fill your days with adventures, exploring vast country parks, visiting the county’s great entertainment attractions or discovering the legendary history of Robin Hood country.
Don't forget to browse our What's On for lots of family events, festivals and lots more ideas!
Delight little ones at Sundown Adventure Land, where they can explore magical rides, meet friendly characters, and get up to mischief with lots of fun activities. There are also trampoline parks like i-Jump and activity centres such as Clip ‘n Climb throughout the county if you want to ensure an early night for the kids!
In Nottingham City Centre, check out Funstation at The Cornerhouse for some classic games like air hockey and teddy grabbers as well as the latest in gaming technology! The Cornerhouse is also home to Lost City Adventure Golf and Axed Nottingham, suitable for older kids.
North of Nottinghamshire, you can stop by the The Big Tops Children’s Indoor Play and Party Centre to enjoy usual slides, ball pools and zip wires, as well as a car track, climbing ropes, toddlers area, make-a-bear and laser tag!
There are some fantastic places to enjoy animal encounters in Nottinghamshire. White Post Farm and the Tropical Butterfly House, Wildlife and Falconry Centre, both in north Nottinghamshire, are each home to a variety of furry friends and remarkable reptiles. Meanwhile, just a stone’s throw from the city centre, Stonebridge City Farm is a lovely spot for a cup of tea and a wander, with regular events to get stuck into.
In Loughborough, head to Manor Farm Park & Woodlands and enjoy their indoor and outdoor play areas, including toddler play areas and nature trails. Most of their animals are rescued and you can expct to see donkeys, lizards, owls and more!
There are also some wonderful places in Nottinghamshire to go horse riding. We reccomend Coloured Cob Equestrian Centre in Creswell or Derbyshire Pony Trekking, which is fun for the whole family!
Want to slip in a little learning with your day of family fun? Plenty of Nottinghamshire’s heritage attractions and museums are both exciting and educational. The National Justice Museum, The Workhouse, Green's Windmill and Bolsover Castle are all great options for interactive days of exciting and interesting fun!
For local history, we reccomend stopping by Nottingham Castle, the National Civil War Centre, Papplewick Pumping Station, Newark Air Museum or Creswell Crags. At these family friendly venues you will learn something new about Nottinghamshire's history and landscape in a fun and engaging way.
Delve deep into the underground and see why Nottinghamshire is famed for its cave network and history of caves. At Creswell Crags you can see the only Ice Age cave drawings in the UK, while at the City of Caves in Nottingham you can go on an archaeological journey through the sandstone caves. Visitors can go on a tour with Annie and Archie the Archaeologists and find out more about this fascinating attraction. For more information on Nottingham's caves, click here.
And of course, we also have plenty of Robin Hood attractions plus events which take place throughout the year, including the Robin Hood Festival held in the outlaw's famous hideout, Sherwood Forest. Learn the art of archery, visit The Major Oak and or hop on a bike and explore the woods. At Sherwood Pines there are plenty of off-road trails for cyclists of all abilities and you can also hire bikes (or segways!) if you don't want to bring your own. For more details on cycling, including accommodation, trails, hire and events, visit our dedicated page.
Nottinghamshire is also full of great country parks, such as Rufford Abbey Country Park which is perfect for a relaxing walk around a lake, or head to the gardens and the children’s play area. At the side of the 12 Century Cistercian Monastery there is a large grass area that is perfect for picnics, playing games and generally just hanging out with the family.
Enjoy the great outdoors at Naturescape Wildflower Farm and explore wildflower meadows, a woodland edge habitat, a butterfly and bee garden, a cottage garden and much more lies across the 44 acres of land at Naturescapes Wildlife Farm. Opened in 1990, this hidden gem offers expert demonstrations, information and advice on wildflower seeds and plants. Their farm and meadow walks are open all year round.
For more infomation on Nottinghamshire's Country Parks and Gardens, click here. You can also visit our dedicated pages for Nature Reserves and Outdoor Activties.
Teenagers may be notoriously hard to please but we have plenty of activities for them to enjoy in Nottinghamshire, including Go Ape! at Sherwood Pines, VR gaming at Zero Latency, and ice skating at the National Ice Centre. Visit our dedicated pages to learn more about Water Sports & Swimming and Adventure Sports.
There are also a variety of escape rooms in the city, such as Cave Escape and Escapologic, which offer themed heart-pumping experiences that are great for parties and groups. Or enjoy a great value family day out at Nottingham Racecourse, where all under 18 year olds get a free admission as long as they're accompanied by an adult.
You can also see what's on at the Motorpoint Arena Nottingham, Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall or Nottingham Playhouse. Bringing world-class entertainment and popular shows to the East Midlands, these popular venues are bound to have something on for the whole family to enjoy during your visit.
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North Car Park, Nottingham
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Nottingham
Holme Pierrepont Hall, nestled in a tranquil, rural setting is a fascinating Tudor house.
Nottingham
Nottingham Lakeside Arts is The University of Nottingham's unique public arts centre and museum presenting an eclectic programme of music, dance, theatre, visual art, special collections and family events all year round.
Nottingham
Axed Nottingham are bringing next level urban axe throwing to the city centre! Located on the 2nd floor of The Cornerhouse, Axed Nottingham is the 2nd venue for Axed Global who promise “off the wall axe throwing experiences unlike any in the…
Nottingham
A historic, beautifully maintained park that is home to an important collection of over 800 trees, award winning Nottingham Arboetum is Nottingham's oldest public park and the closest park to the city centre.
Southwell
Built in 1824 The Workhouse at Southwell was a means of relief for the Victorian poor. Pioneering in its design and approach it became a blueprint for similar institutions across the country.
Chesterfield
There's a fairytale quality to Bolsover Castle that makes it a firm favourite with anyone looking for a great value day out in the East Midlands.
Nottingham
Home of ice skating legends Torvill & Dean, the NIC is the coolest place to skate in Nottingham!
Newark
One of the largest volunteer run aviation museums in the U.K, Newark Air Museum holds a diverse display of aviation artefacts and a collection of more than thirty aero engines.
Nottingham
A focal point for residents and visitors, Old Market Square is where friends meet, shoppers have a rest, and many great days and nights begin. It is the largest public space in the UK after London’s Trafalgar Square and is a major hub for the…
Nottingham
A unique centre now in its 30th year promoting the enjoyment of art. Three galleries with monthly exhibitions, art materials, gift shops, a restaurant and a framing service.
Nottingham
Looking for a creative family fun day out that's suitable for all ages? Why not come along to Razzle Dazzle Pots in Mapperley, Nottingham... Pottery painting at its best!
We are a friendly Paint a Pot studio which has lots of exciting bisque…
Sneinton, Nottingham
Green's Windmill in Sneinton was built by the father of notable scientist and mathematician George Green in 1807. Today the working Mill is a popular museum and science centre.
Nottingham
Nottingham Tennis Centre is one of the largest in Europe and is home to the prestigious Nottingham Open which as a forerunner to Wimbledon attracts international attention.
Nottingham
The Winding Engine House is the last remaining part of that vanished colliery. The winding engine lowered colliers into the mine shaft, and winched mined coal up to the surface.
Ruddington
A unique collection of restored cottages and workshops arranged around a garden courtyard. Walk round to see how a local Victorian community lived and worked, watch live demonstrations of their machines or try your hand at knitting on a 19th-century…
Southwell
FREE admission, donations welcome. (There is a suggested donation of £5 for adults and £3 for concessions).
Southwell Minster, the Cathedral of Nottinghamshire, is rich historical and architectural interest. It provides fine examples of the…
Newark
Explore the richly dramatic English Civil War, seeing stories of gunpowder, plague and plot as you walk through the fantastic galleries of Newark's National Civil War Centre.
Nottingham
Nottingham Contemporary is one of the largest contemporary art galleries in the UK, presenting free exhibitions, special events, and family activities.
White Post Farm is open with safety measures in place (pre-booked tickets only). To pre book your tickets please click on the website link above. As one of the East Midland’s most popular tourist attractions, White Post Farm can provide a unique…
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