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  1. 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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  2. 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…

  3. Heritage Open Days at Mr Straw's House

    Worksop

    Step back in time to the 1920s and discover how a grocer's family lived in a Midlands market town through their furnishings and household objects.

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  4. 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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  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  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. Green's Windmill

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    Green's Windmill

    Sneinton, Nottingham

    Green's Windmill in Sneinton was built by the father of notable scientist and mathematician George Green in 1807. Today the working Mill is a popular museum and science centre.

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  9. Hemlock Stone

    Stapleford, Nottingham

    Hemlock stone is a mythical site located in Bramcote Hills Park, surrounded in legend and history. It’s truly worth a visit to gaze upon this bizarre piece. It is accessible by foot along beautiful countryside trails.

  10. 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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  11. Magical Garden

    Nottingham

    Lakeside Arts | Performing Arts Studio Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 October | 11am-2.30pm Tickets: Free Suitable for ages 0-3

    Step into a gentle world of wonder where soft lights glow, colours shimmer, and nature comes alive in a safe, soothing way.…

  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. Robin Hood Day

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

  16. 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…

  17. 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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  18. Goose Fair

    Forest Fields, Nottingham

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

  19. 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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  20. The Flower & The Wall: Byron Mohammad Hamzah

    Nottingham

    The Flower & The Wall, the artist's first solo exhibition, encapsulates the spirit of Malaysia's stateless youth: resilient, full of hope and pride.

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