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  1. Volunteer Open Day at The Workhouse

    Southwell

    Tuesday 6 June 2023 National Trust Workhouse at Southwell Booking Essential   The Workhouse and Infirmary are seeking more volunteers to join their team at The Workhouse. You are invited to come for FREE and learn more about the place, explore…

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  2. 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.

  3. Raleigh Street

    Nottingham

    Raleigh Street, Nottingham, was the site of a small workshop which in 1886 started producing diamond-frame safety bicycles at the rate of three a week.

  4. Wedding Fayre Crowne Plaza Nottingham

    Nottingham

    Welcome to the Crowne Plaza Nottingham Wedding Fayre! Join the Crowne Plaza Nottingham, an IHG Hotel for a day filled with wedding inspiration and planning.

  5. Free Tag Rugby Taster Session

    Wilford, Nottingham

    Tag Rugby is a non-contact, mixed-gender team sport that's easy to pick up and great for fitness, fun and socialising. Everything needed to get started will be explained on the day.

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  6. Governor's House

    Newark


    This was the residence of the Governors of Newark during the sieges of the Civil War. A diagonal path from the Governor’s House to the south door of the Parish Church was laid, so the Governor could walk to the church without soiling his feet. The…

  7. Inspire: Culture, Learning, Libraries

    Glaisdale Parkway , Nottingham

    Inspire is an innovative new cultural organisation delivering services on behalf of launched by Nottinghamshire County Council. We are a Community Benefit Society that is dedicated to inspiring people to grow, learn and achieve with the help of our…

  8. Nottingham City of Literature Map

    Nottingham

    Explore the Nottingham City of Literature Map and uncover the city’s literary heritage step by step. From cosy bookshops and literary landmarks such as the D.H. Lawrence Museum and The Arboretum to the places and people that have played an important…

  9. Robin Hood Statue at Thoresby Park

    Newark

    Robin Hood is Nottingham’s most culturally significant attraction; our local hero represents freedom, strength and liberty. If you want to catch a glimpse of Nottingham’s favorite  vigilante, you should take a trip to Thoresby p ark to see Robin…

  10. 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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  11. EDITION26: Reflections

    Nottingham

    The exhibition invites audiences to encounter artistic practice as an evolving process shaped by time, experimentation and changing perspectives.

  12. 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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  13. Nottingham Market Wall

    Nottingham

    A historic wall which divided Nottingham’s Old Market Square for 700 years has been recreated for the public to see in an augmented reality app.

  14. Augustas Serapinas: Physical Culture

    nottingham

    In summer 2026, Nottingham Contemporary is thrilled to present the first institutional solo exhibition in England by Lithuanian artist Augustas Serapinas featuring his large-scale sculptural installation, Physical Culture.

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  15. May Half Term Family Activities

    nottingham

    May Half Term is coming up and Nottingham Contemporary's family activities are back!

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  16. Foolhardy Folk Festival

    Nottingham

    Cult folk hero and festival veteran Beans on Toast curates a day of life-affirming folk music in Nottingham city centre's beautiful park.

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  17. Newark Castle and Gardens

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    Newark Castle and Gardens

    Newark

    Built in the mid-12th century, Newark Castle has stood proudly on the banks of the River Trent for nearly 900 years. Today, the medieval stronghold stands as a testament to the rich history of Newark-on-Trent and Nottinghamshire.

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  18. 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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  19. 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.

  20. 1525: Calligraphy - Tracing cultures and finding flow

    nottingham

    Join artist Feng-Ru Lee (Milee) to explore the art of calligraphy as a bridge between cultures.

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