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  1. Robin Hood Day

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

  2. Nottingham Green Festival 2026

    Waverley Street, Nottingham

    The Nottingham Green Festival is due to be held on Sunday 13 September 2026 at the Arboretum.

  3. St Peter's Church Clayworth

    Clayworth

    St Peters is home to the largest single work of art in the East of England. The Traquair Murals created by Scottish artist Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852-1936) cover all four walls of the chancel and are visually spectacular. The historic village of…

  4. Summer of Wellbeing at the City Ground

    Nottingham

    Whether you are looking to de-stress, try something new, or simply experience the stadium in a completely different light, this evening is designed to refresh your mind and body.

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  5. 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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  6. Augustas Serapinas: Physical Culture | BSL Exhibition Tour with Jason Redwood

    Nottingham

    Join us for a BSL Exhibition Tour of our current exhibition Augustas Serapinas: Physical Culture - the first institutional solo exhibition in England by Lithuanian artist Augustas Serapinas. Jason Redwood's tour will be delivered in British Sign…

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  7. Heritage Open Days 2026

    Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out…

  8. 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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  9. Pride Families Relaxed Event

    Nottingham

    Following this year's Pride March, we welcome all families to join us for a relaxed afternoon. Pop down for creative activities and free refreshments in our large ground floor room The Space. There will be cosy reading areas, a sensory play space…

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  10. The People of St Mary's Guided Tour (Heritage Open Days)

    Newark

    Hear unique tales ranging from the medieval period to the present day!

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  11. 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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  12. 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.

  13. Wedding Open Day at Norwood Park

    Southwell

    Looking for your dream wedding venue? Norwood Park's Open House event offers the perfect opportunity to visit a beautiful Georgian estate nestled in the Nottinghamshire countryside.

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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. The Endless Game — 36-hour world-record bowls marathon

    Newark

    From 6am on Saturday 1 August 2026, two players step onto the green at Newark Town Bowls Club and start a game that doesn't stop.

  17. 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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  18. Nottingham Shakespeare present THE TEMPEST - Free shows!

    Nottingham Shakespeare Company (NSC) is thrilled to unveil their newest outdoor touring show, a fast paced and funny production of Shakespeare's final comedy, The Tempest.

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  19. 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.

  20. Sunday Jazz Jam

    Nottingham

    Professional and amateur musicians alike are invited to sit in with the house band to explore jazz repertoire in front of a listening audience.

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