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  1. Makers of Imaginary Worlds Magic Paintbrush

    Nottingham

    Step into an interactive, storytelling playground where you shape the tale using your imagination and immersive technologies.

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  2. Repair Cafe at St Mary's

    Newark

    St Mary welcomes you to bring a portable item that is broken or in disrepair to them on the last Friday of every month, where their team of fantastic volunteers will help you to mend your household item if they can.

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  3. Robin Hood Statue at Thoresby Park

    Newark

    Robin Hood is Nottingham’s most culturally significant attraction; our local hero represents freedom, strength and liberty. If you want to catch a glimpse of Nottingham’s favorite  vigilante, you should take a trip to Thoresby p ark to see Robin…

  4. 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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  5. Plant Fair at St Mary's

    Newark

    Donate or buy a home-grown plant as part of our Eco month of activities. Bring your donations in on Fri 9th and grab a bargain on Sat 10th.

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  6. Heritage Open Days 2026 at Norwood Park

    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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  7. 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.

  8. St Peter's Church Clayworth

    Clayworth

    St Peters is home to the largest single work of art in the East of England. The Traquair Murals created by Scottish artist Phoebe Anna Traquair (1852-1936) cover all four walls of the chancel and are visually spectacular. The historic village of…

  9. Heritage Open Days 2026: Talk: Newark Castle Past, Present and Future

    Beeston

    Learn about the history of Newark Castle from the time of Alexander the Magnificent in the 12th century all the way up to the present day.

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  10. 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…

  11. 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…

  12. Heritage Open Days 2026 at Mr Straw's House - Worksop Canal Walk

    Worksop

    As part of this years Heritage Open Days, join the volunteers for a free family walk along the canal through Worksop.

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  13. Nature Trail at St Mary's

    Newark

    Pick up your free Nature Trail, and discover the beautiful plants and animals inside and outside the church!

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  14. 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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  15. Autumn Wedding Fair at Norwood Park 2026

    Southwell

    Get a feel for this charming Nottinghamshire venue as they open their doors for their Autumn Wedding Fair.

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  16. 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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  17. 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.…

  18. Heritage Open Days 2026: Inspire Nottinghamshire Archives - Archives Escape!

    Nottingham

    A unique opportunity to explore the heritage of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire by solving puzzles and gathering clues around the Archives. Solve the fiendish clues scattered throughout historical records and use augmented reality to find an escape.…

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  19. Heritage Open Days 2026 - Family Day at Bromley House Library

    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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