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  1. Secret and Sacred Libraries from East Midlands Parishes

    Nottingham

    Step into the sacred libraries of the East Midlands parish priests through books that they owned and annotated across the centuries.

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  2. Heritage Open Days 2026: The People of St Mary's Guided Tour

    Newark

    Hear unique tales ranging from the medieval period to the present day!

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  3. Raleigh Street

    Nottingham

    Raleigh Street, Nottingham, was the site of a small workshop which in 1886 started producing diamond-frame safety bicycles at the rate of three a week.

  4. Heritage Open Days 2026 - Courtroom Trial

    Nottingham

    This Heritage Open Day, take part in an interactive re-enactment of Maple’s trial, and find out for yourself how skilled labourers took the threat to their livelihood into their own hands – and how the justice system treated them.

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  5. Heritage Open Days 2026 - Newstead Abbey

    Nottingham

    Discover the ancestral home of the poet, Lord Byron, with free entry into the Medieval Cloisters.

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  6. 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.

  7. Museum Explorers

    Nottingham

    Join Lakeside Arts to create a clay sphinx inspired by a statue in the University of Nottingham Museum's Roman collection.

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  8. Heritage Open Days 2026

    Heritage Open Days is England's largest festival of history and culture. Every year in September, places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out…

  9. Heritage Open Days 2026: Heritage talk: Exploring Old Occupations

    Retford

    Why not also drop in on the following activities which will be taking place at the Library as part of Retford Heritage Day. No booking is required for these activities:

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  10. Tour of Nottinghamshire Archives

    Nottingham, Nottingham

    Come and see behind the scenes and discover the secret world of archives!

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  11. Goose Fair

    Forest Fields, Nottingham

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

  12. Nottingham Arboretum

    Add Nottingham Arboretum to your Itinerary

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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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  13. 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.

  14. Holiday Inn Mansfield-Alfreton Wedding Fayre

    South Normanton

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

  15. Heritage Open Days 2026 at National Holocaust Museum - Everyday Histories

    Laxton, Newark

    Join the museum for Everyday Histories, a reflective day of learning that brings together material from our collections and the lived experience of a Holocaust survivor.

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  16. 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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  17. 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…

  18. 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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  19. 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.

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