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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. Rufford Abbey Country Park

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    Rufford Abbey Country Park

    Ollerton

    Rufford Abbey Country Park is the estate and grounds of a former 12 century Cistercian Monastery and country house.

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  3. Ceramics Fair

    Newark

    Brand new event - Thoresby Ceramics Fair - a distinguished gathering, celebrating the timeless craft of ceramics and the artists who bring it to life

  4. 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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  5. Silverhill, Nottinghamshire

    ALFRETON

    Silverhill is an artificial hill near Teversal in Nottinghamshire, and is one of the highest points in the county at 204.3 metres (670 ft). It offers panoramic views over five counties.

  6. Stone Soup Academy Presents... Stand Up To Knife Crime 2025

    Nottingham

    Join us for an impactful evening featuring music, film, and spoken word, as we unite to raise awareness and perceptions surrounding knife crime in our community.

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  7. Kelham Hall's Traditional Wedding Showcase

    Newark

    The Renaissance at Kelham Hall is delighted to invite you to its next Traditional Wedding Showcase on Tuesday 23rd September 2025.

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  8. 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…

  9. Listening Session: Reimagination in Conversation by Hannan Jones and Shamica Ruddock

    nottingham

    Hannan Jones and Shamica Ruddock present Re-Imagination In-Conversation, a research-based sonic venture encompassing speculation, jazz poetics, improvisation and dreaming.

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  10. Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre & National Nature Reserve

    Edwinstowe

    Home of Robin Hood and once part of a royal hunting forest, Sherwood Forest Country Park covers 450 acres and incorporates some truly ancient areas of native woodland.

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  11. Southwell Minster and Archbishop's Palace

    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…

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  12. Standard Hill (Derry Mount)

    Nottingham

    It was here on 25th August 1642 that the Royal Standard was raised by Charles I, marking the start of the Civil War. Today there is a plaque on Standard Hill to remember this historic event.

  13. 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.

  14. Bennerley Viaduct

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    Bennerley Viaduct

    Ilkeston

    The astonishing Iron Giant of the Erewash Valley. Bennerley Viaduct is a survivor from the age of steam and coal, the longest Victorian wrought iron viaduct still standing the UK.

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  15. Move Into Pilates

    Nottingham

    An hour long nourishing, restorative class which will focus on physical and mental well-being

  16. 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.

  17. Fungi Up Close

    Beeston,

    Alex Hyde has visited sites across our local area including Sherwood Forest, Maun Valley and Spa Ponds to open our eyes to the wonders of fungi.

  18. Hemlock Stone

    Stapleford, Nottingham

    Hemlock stone is a mythical site located in Bramcote Hills Park, surrounded in legend and history. It’s truly worth a visit to gaze upon this bizarre piece. It is accessible by foot along beautiful countryside trails.

  19. 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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  20. Highfields Park

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    Highfields Park

    Lenton, Nottingham

    Since 1921 Highfields Park has remained the home of The University of Nottingham with the original Highfields House being absorbed into the campus as a staff annexe.

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