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  1. Summer of Play

    Worksop

    Taking place from Saturday 18 July - Sunday 6 September, Clumber Park's Summer of Play offers 6 interactive zones, crammed full of imaginative ways to play.

  2. Games Day at Green's Windmill

    Sneinton, Nottingham

    Visit Green's Windmill and Science Centre on Fridays in the summer holidays for games at the mill! A variety of games on offer each week, fun for children and adults alike! Games will be in the millyard, science centre, activity room and community…

  3. 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.

  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. Sconce and Devon Park

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    Sconce and Devon Park

    Newark

    A large area of public open grass and woodlands, including Devon Pastures Local Nature Reserve.

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  6. 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 (£95).

    Coach parking is available for £50 - to arrange please…

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  7. Robin Hood Day

    The 29 October is Robin Hood Day, join us in celebrating Nottingham’s most famous outlaw!

  8. 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.

  9. Old Market Square

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    Old Market Square

    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…

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  10. Broxtowe Fun Days 2026 – Chilwell

    Beeston, Nottingham

    Great ready for a fantastic summer day at Chilwell Fun Day. Fun Days are free to attend for all and are a firm favourite among Broxtowe residents. Hosting a variety of free activities for kids during the school holidays throughout the year, our Fun…

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  11. Nottinghamshire Day Weekend - Rebels, Regents and Rulers

    Edwinstowe, Mansfield

    Nottinghamshire Day celebrations return to Sherwood Forest with a special Notts Day Weekend!

  12. Abbey Artisan Market

    Ollerton

    Join Rufford Abbey Country Park for the Abbey Artisan Market, delivered in collaboration with Little Hummingbird Events.

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  13. The Flower & The Wall: Byron Mohammad Hamzah

    Nottingham

    The Flower & The Wall, the artist's first solo exhibition, encapsulates the spirit of Malaysia's stateless youth: resilient, full of hope and pride.

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  14. 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…

  15. LagosPhoto: Stories of Movement and Belonging Launch Event

    Nottingham

    LagosPhoto Festival is one of Africa's most significant international contemporary arts festivals. Founded by the African Artists' Foundation in 2010, this month-long event biennially celebrates both emerging and established photographers through…

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  16. William Booth Birthplace Museum

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    William Booth Birthplace Museum

    Nottingham

    Discover the life and work of William Booth – Nottingham’s most famous preacher and social reformer and founder of The Salvation Army

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  17. Magical Garden

    Nottingham

    Lakeside Arts | Performing Arts Studio Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 October | 11am-2.30pm Tickets: Free Suitable for ages 0-3

    Step into a gentle world of wonder where soft lights glow, colours shimmer, and nature comes alive in a safe, soothing way.…

  18. Nottingham Central Library

    Nottingham

    The library, which is part of the new Broad Marsh Car Park and Bus Station complex, puts children, young people and learning at the heart of its design, with a high-quality children’s section, immersive storytelling room, extensive book collection…

  19. Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum

    Bilsthorpe

    Bilsthorpe Heritage Society began after the mine closed and was formed by a handful of residents who had the foresight to collect artefacts and memoribilia from the local mine and surrounding area before it was lost in time.

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