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  1. Sounds of Courage: Refugee Week Closing Party

    nottingham

    Join Nottingham Refugee Week's closing party in collaboration with Nottingham Contemporary's communities programme and Himmah.

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  2. Waterside Bridge Community Celebration

    Celebrate the opening of the River Trent's brand new walking and cycling bridge with a free community fun day.

  3. 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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  4. Newark Armed Forces Day

    Newark

    On the last Saturday in June thousands of people around Britain join together every year to mark Armed Forces Day, a nationwide celebration to honour the work of the British Armed Forces.

  5. 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.

  6. Augustas Serapinas: Physical Culture

    Nottingham

    In summer 2026, Nottingham Contemporary is thrilled to present the first institutional solo exhibition in England by Lithuanian artist Augustas Serapinas featuring his large-scale sculptural installation, Physical Culture.

  7. 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.

  8. 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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  9. Clumber Park Hotel Wedding Fayre

    Worksop

    Whether you are just beginning the journey or finalising your wedding details this wedding fayre will meet your needs.

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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. Bilsthorpe Heritage Museum

    Bilsthorpe

    Bilsthorpe Heritage Society began after the mine closed and was formed by a handful of residents who had the foresight to collect artefacts and memoribilia from the local mine and surrounding area before it was lost in time.

  12. 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…

  13. Mansfield Armed Forces Day

    Mansfield

    Whether you have a personal connection to the armed forces or simply want to show your support, the Armed Forces Day Fest will offer a meaningful opportunity to come together as a community and say thank you.

  14. The People of St Mary's Guided Tour (Heritage Open Days)

    Newark

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

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  15. Sherwood Pines

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    Sherwood Pines

    Edwinstowe

    Sherwood Pines is the largest forest open to the public in the East Midlands with over 3,300 acres to discover, free admission, bike hire, natures trails and Go Ape Treetop Adventure.

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  16. 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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  17. Nottingham City of Literature Map

    Nottingham

    Explore the Nottingham City of Literature Map and uncover the city’s literary heritage step by step. From cosy bookshops and literary landmarks such as the D.H. Lawrence Museum and The Arboretum to the places and people that have played an important…

  18. Eric Irons Plaque

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    Eric Irons Plaque

    NOTTINGHAM

    Eric Irons OBE, Britain’s first black magistrate and well-known campaigner for social justice and workers’ rights in Nottingham’s black community. 

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  19. Sunday Jazz Jam

    Nottingham

    Andrew Wood Trio host the Sunday Jazz Jam open platform. Professional and amateur musicians alike are invited to sit in with the house band to explore jazz repertoire in front of a listening audience

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