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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Heritage Open Days at Green's Windmill

    Sneinton, Nottingham

    Visit Green's Windmill for a special exhibition to celebrate Heritage Open Days.

  5. Nottingham Shakespeare present THE TEMPEST - Free shows!

    Nottingham Shakespeare Company (NSC) is thrilled to unveil their newest outdoor touring show, a fast paced and funny production of Shakespeare's final comedy, The Tempest.

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  6. Heritage Open Days at Lakeside Arts

    Nottingham

    Investigate some of the science behind archaeology with members of the York Archaeology team.

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  7. 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.

  8. Nottingham’s Medieval Town Wall

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    Nottingham’s Medieval Town Wall

    Nottingham

    Only one part of Nottingham’s original medieval town wall can be seen in it’s original position.

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  9. Robin Hood Festival 2026

    Edwinstowe, Mansfield

    From Medieval jousting shows to combat displays, drama, comedy, storytelling and music of the age of Robin and his Merry Band, the Festival has become a must-see experience for thousands of visitors every year, many travelling from overseas to walk…

  10. Summer Community Fun day

    Sherwood, Nottingham

    Haydn Road Community Cricket ground Monday 3 August | 10:30am–2:30pm ️FREE ENTRY | EVERYONE WELCOME

    FREE COMMUNITY FUN DAY IN SHERWOOD!

    Hi everyone We are excited to be bringing a FREE Community Fun Day to Haydn Road Cricket Ground this…

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  11. 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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  12. Wednesday Walkthrough of Physical Culture by Augustas Serapinas with Marta Marsicka

    Nottingham

    This Summer Nottingham Contemporary are presenting the first institutional solo exhibition in England by Lithuanian artist Augustas Serapinas featuring his large-scale sculptural installation, Physical Culture. Join Marta Marsicka, a curator,…

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  13. 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.

  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. Robin Hood Day

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

  18. Goose Fair

    Forest Fields, Nottingham

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

  19. Heritage Open Days at Norwood Park 2026

    Southwell

    Visit Norwood Park this autumn, a quintessentially Georgian country house, located in the historic market town of Southwell, as they invite you on a journey to explore the remarkable stories found in the ordinary lives of those who have shaped our…

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  20. 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…

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