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  1. Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre & National Nature Reserve

    Edwinstowe

    Home of Robin Hood and once part of a royal hunting forest, Sherwood Forest Country Park covers 450 acres and incorporates some truly ancient areas of native woodland.

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  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. Robin Hood Day

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

  9. Performance: The Whole Routine by Edward Thomasson

    nottingham

    The Whole Routine is a new musical performance about control and longing by Edward Thomasson.

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  10. Wedding Fayre Crowne Plaza Nottingham

    Nottingham

    Welcome to the Crowne Plaza Nottingham Wedding Fayre! Join the Crowne Plaza Nottingham, an IHG Hotel for a day filled with wedding inspiration and planning.

  11. Drawn Through Time

    Nottingham

    A collection of artists uses their drawing skills to explore the past, present and future.

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  12. 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…

  13. 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.

  14. 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…

  15. Heritage Open Days - 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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  16. 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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  17. Goose Fair

    Forest Fields, Nottingham

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

  18. Nottinghamshire Pride

    Notts Pride returns to celebrate Nottinghamshire’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community and ensure queer voices are heard.

  19. Early Years Sensory Workshops: We Are Wonderlings!

    nottingham

    Join Nottingham Contemporary's experienced Play & Learn Facilitators and book your place on our We are Wonderlings workshop.

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