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  1. Heritage Open Days 2026 at National Holocaust Museum - Everyday Histories

    Laxton, Newark

    Join the museum for Everyday Histories, a reflective day of learning that brings together material from our collections and the lived experience of a Holocaust survivor.

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  2. Eric Irons Plaque

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    Eric Irons Plaque

    NOTTINGHAM

    Eric Irons OBE, Britain’s first black magistrate and well-known campaigner for social justice and workers’ rights in Nottingham’s black community. 

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  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. Nottingham Cathedral

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    Nottingham Cathedral

    Nottingham

    Nottingham Cathedral (the Cathedral Church of St Barnabas) was designed and built under renowned architect A.W.N. Pugin and the foundation stone was laid by Bishop Nicholas Wiseman in 1842, who had brought with him the relics of Saint Barnbas from…

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  5. Curators' Walkthrough

    nottingham

    Join Nottingham Contemporary's curators to discuss the key concepts and ideas presented in our two Autumn season exhibitions.

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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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.

  9. Afterlife Benches

    Nottingham

    Afterlife has been a very successful series produced by Netflix to discuss the process around losing a loved one. During the series, many scenes showed actor Ricky Gervais (Tony) sitting on a bench discussing the loss of his wife with a bereaved…

  10. 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…

  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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.

  14. Craft Fair Contemporary 2026

    nottingham

    Join Nottingham Contemporary for Craft Fair Contemporary this December, where they will have over 40 local and national makers over two floors showcasing a wide selection of contemporary craft and design including ceramics, textiles, jewellery,…

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  15. Robin Hood Day

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

  16. Cosy Club Wedding Fayre

    Nottingham

    Come along to the Wedding Fayre at Cosy Club Nottingham and discover everything you need to start planning your perfect day.

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  17. Music for Market

    Newark

    FREE 45-minute live performances from talented local musicians and a chance to connect with the heart of our community.

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  18. Graphic Novel Book Launch and In-Conversation with Chie Hosaka and Philippa Rice

    nottingham

    Join award-nominated graphic novelist Chie Hosaka in discussion with celebrated artist, author, comic book-maker Philippa Rice.

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  19. Welcome to Storytime with Gruffalo Granny at Sherwood Pines

    Kings Clipstone

    Enjoy a day of family fun this October half-term and hear the ​brand-​new Gruffalo story​ from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler​. There's also a visit from The Gruffalo!

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