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  1. 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.

  2. 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…

  3. Goose Fair

    Forest Fields, Nottingham

    Nottingham’s world-famous Goose Fair will once again be held over ten days in 2026.

  4. 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.

  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. 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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  7. 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.

  8. Raw Material by Paul Harraway

    Nottingham

    Raw Material: Art in Response to the Alan Sillitoe Collection by Paul Harraway is a response to the personal library collection bequeathed to Bromley House Library following Sillitoe's death in 2010.

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  9. 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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  10. Stories of Bassetlaw: Original Works by Christy Burdock

    40 Grove Street, Retford

    Bassetlaw Museum is delighted to present an exhibition of drawings and paintings created in response to its collection and the stories of the communities it serves.

    The works are by an artist whose practice is rooted in Britain's regional history…

  11. Makers of Imaginary Worlds Magic Paintbrush

    Nottingham

    Step into an interactive, storytelling playground where you shape the tale using your imagination and immersive technologies.

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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. 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…

  14. 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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  15. LagosPhoto: Stories of Movement and Belonging Exhibition

    Nottingham

    LagosPhoto Festival is one of Africa's most significant international contemporary arts festivals.

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  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. LagosPhotos: Gallery Tours

    Nottingham

    Join a walk-through of the galleries, offering an insightful perspective on this fascinating exhibition. Led by Ashley Gallant, Interim Head of Visual Arts Programming, Lakeside Arts.

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  18. 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…

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