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  1. Thoresby Park

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    Thoresby Park

    Nr Ollerton

    Visit our beautiful park with the whole family to enjoy everything Thoresby has to offer. From our cafe, shops, gallery, museum, extensive estate and variety of events. Parking and admission is free.

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  2. Sky Mirror at Nottingham Playhouse

    Nottingham

    Anish Kapoor's Sky Mirror is a must see piece of art, located at Nottingham Playhouse within the city centre.

  3. Woodland Walks & Nature Talks

    Grantham, Nottinghamshire

    These relaxed and informative sessions explore local wildlife, seasonal changes, and the natural history of the estate.

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  4. ALEXIS CHABALA The Beat Beneath Us

    Nottingham

    An exhibition celebrating the pioneers and torchbearers of Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip Hop, Dancehall, and Afrobeat(s). Captured over several years by London-based photographer Alexis Chabala, the work honours artists whose influence shaped global music…

  5. Chinese guardian lions

    Nottingham

    A pair of Chinese guardian lions gifted to the city by Ningbo, Nottingham's sister city in China, to mark a decade of civic partnership between the two cities.

    The lions are located on the University of Nottingham’s Highfields Park campus.

  6. Nottingham: A City of Rebels

    Nottingham

    Musicians from the BBC Concert Orchestra bring to life 12 original compositions written by students from the University of Nottingham, set to films created by Nottingham Trent University students.

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  7. Poetical Science Event: Activating Poetical Science: Mysticism, Tech & Future Poesis

    nottingham

    This event functions as a micro-residency and the opening activation of a curatorial research project grounded in Ada Lovelace's integrated approach – a "Poetical Science".

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  8. St Mary's Church Nottingham City Centre

    Nottingham

    t Mary’s Church – Grade 1 Listed and the largest medieval building in the city of Nottingham - is an iconic example of Nottingham’s prosperity during the 15th century. Its magnificent architecture - massive tower, slender columns, huge windows and…

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  9. Lace Market Street Mural

    Nottingham

    A mural, which celebrates Nottingham’s pioneering history with the lace industry, has been created on the NCC Car Park located on Fletcher Gate.

  10. D.H. Lawrence Children’s Writing Competition 2026

    Eastwood

    Following a record year for entries in 2025, the D.H. Lawrence Children’s Prize: Writing Competition returns launching on Thursday 5 March for World Book Day 2026, with this year’s theme celebrating ‘Friendship’.

  11. Afterlife Benches

    Nottingham

    Afterlife has been a very successful series produced by Netflix to discuss the process around losing a loved one. During the series, many scenes showed actor Ricky Gervais (Tony) sitting on a bench discussing the loss of his wife with a bereaved…

  12. OVERDRIVE Cars & Coffee

    Calverton

    Vantom Overdrive is where proper car culture meets great coffee. Expect a strong mix of performance, classics, and unique builds from across the country — all set in a laid-back countryside venue.

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  13. Sherwood Pines

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    Sherwood Pines

    Edwinstowe

    Sherwood Pines is the largest forest open to the public in the East Midlands with over 3,300 acres to discover, free admission, bike hire, natures trails and Go Ape Treetop Adventure.

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  14. The Major Oak

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    The Major Oak

    Edwinstowe

    Sherwood Forest, a 450-acre country park and nature reserve, is home to the well-loved veteran oak tree the Major Oak, a tree renowned for its connection to Nottinghamshire’s legendary hero Robin Hood.

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  15. Fleur Patrick - Between Somewhere and Nowhere

    Nottingham

    Fleur Patrick presents a series of oil paintings that reimagine found images in unexpected ways.

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  16. Nottingham’s Medieval Town Wall

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    Nottingham’s Medieval Town Wall

    Nottingham

    Only one part of Nottingham’s original medieval town wall can be seen in it’s original position.

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  17. Two Lenses on Beirut: Screening of A Letter from Beirut, dir. Jocelyne Saab

    nottingham

    Join Nottingham Contemporary for a screening of A Letter from Beirut directed by Jocelyne Saab, followed by a conversation with Olivia Melkonian as part of Two Lenses on Beirut: a film programme curated by Emma Bouraba.

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  18. Love the skin you're in

    Nottingham

    Join rapper Ty Healy and artist Jane Stockley for a workshop where you’ll use creative art to explore how you feel about eczema.

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  19. Beltane Pagan Market

    Nottingham

    Artists, witches, and crafters are emerging from their winter hideaways with new magic to share! Come visit Sneinton Market to see what they've made for you.

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  20. Wollaton Hall and Park

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    Wollaton Hall and Park

    Nottingham

    Spectacular Elizabethan Mansion and Deer Park set in the beautiful suburbs of Nottingham.

    Car parking £5 on weekdays and £6 at weekends.1 year parking at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park (£80). 1 year parking at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park and Newstead…

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