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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. Nottinghamshire Pride

    Notts Pride returns to celebrate Nottinghamshire’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community and ensure queer voices are heard.

  3. 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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  4. Performance: The Whole Routine by Edward Thomasson

    nottingham

    The Whole Routine is a new musical performance about control and longing by Edward Thomasson.

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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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…

  8. 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…

  9. Sounds of Courage: Refugee Week Closing Party

    nottingham

    Join Nottingham Refugee Week's closing party in collaboration with Nottingham Contemporary's communities programme and Himmah.

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  10. 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.

  11. Newark Castle and Gardens

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    Newark Castle and Gardens

    Newark

    Built in the mid-12th century, Newark Castle has stood proudly on the banks of the River Trent for nearly 900 years. Today, the medieval stronghold stands as a testament to the rich history of Newark-on-Trent and Nottinghamshire.

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  12. 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.

  13. Holiday Inn Mansfield-Alfreton Wedding Fayre

    South Normanton

    Come and meet the team, view the venue, the exhibitors are waiting to answer your questions.

  14. 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.

  15. Goose Fair

    Forest Fields, Nottingham

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

  16. 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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  17. Nottingham Green Festival 2026

    Waverley Street, Nottingham

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

  18. Hemlock Happening 2026

    Nottingham

    Held in the beautiful setting of Bramcote Hills Park, this free-entry event promises a fantastic day out for all ages. Attracting approximately 9,000 visitors, the Hemlock Happening is one of the most popular events in the area.

  19. Early Years Sensory Workshops: We Are Wonderlings!

    nottingham

    Join Nottingham Contemporary's experienced Play & Learn Facilitators and book your place on our We are Wonderlings workshop.

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  20. 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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