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  1. 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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  2. Nottingham Arboretum

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    Nottingham Arboretum

    Nottingham

    A historic, beautifully maintained park that is home to an important collection of over 800 trees, award winning Nottingham Arboetum is Nottingham's oldest public park and the closest park to the city centre.

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  3. Lace Market Street Mural

    Nottingham

    A mural, which celebrates Nottingham’s pioneering history with the lace industry, has been created on the NCC Car Park located on Fletcher Gate.

  4. Family Day at Bromley House Library (Heritage Open Days)

    Nottingham

    For this year's Heritage Open Day, Bromley House Library are opening their doors to children to explore the building and get hands on with heritage activities. Reserve free places now.

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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. Summer Craft Fair

    Nottingham

    We are delighted to be returning with our wonderful Summer Craft Fair this July showcasing more than 50 makers over two floors, and exhibiting a fantastic range of different specialisms including jewellery, textiles, print, ceramics, homeware,…

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  7. 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…

  8. 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…

  9. Holiday Inn Mansfield-Alfreton Wedding Fayre

    South Normanton

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

  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. Silverhill, Nottinghamshire

    ALFRETON

    Silverhill is an artificial hill near Teversal in Nottinghamshire, and is one of the highest points in the county at 204.3 metres (670 ft). It offers panoramic views over five counties.

  12. 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…

  13. 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.

  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. 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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  16. Wollaton Hall Walled Garden Open Day

    Nottingham

    Located near the entrance of Wollaton Park, the Walled Garden has been transformed over the last few years by dedicated volunteers, and is now a beautiful space for growing flowers, plants, and vegetables. Discover the garden on a guided tour, or…

  17. Goose Fair

    Forest Fields, Nottingham

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

  18. Drawn Through Time

    Nottingham

    A collection of artists uses their drawing skills to explore the past, present and future.

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  19. 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.

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