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  1. Robin Hood Day

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

  2. 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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  3. Games Day at Green's Windmill

    Sneinton, Nottingham

    Visit Green's Windmill and Science Centre on Fridays in the summer holidays for games at the mill! A variety of games on offer each week, fun for children and adults alike! Games will be in the millyard, science centre, activity room and community…

  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Reflections

    Nottingham

    Reflections brings together five artists selected from a UK-wide open call inspired by our recent exhibition, Drawn Through Time.

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  7. 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.

  8. 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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  9. 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…

  10. Nottingham Green Festival 2026

    Waverley Street, Nottingham

    The Nottingham Green Festival is due to be held on Sunday 13 September 2026 at the Arboretum.

  11. LagosPhoto: Stories of Movement and Belonging Launch Event

    Nottingham

    LagosPhoto Festival is one of Africa's most significant international contemporary arts festivals. Founded by the African Artists' Foundation in 2010, this month-long event biennially celebrates both emerging and established photographers through…

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  12. 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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  13. Hemlock Stone

    Stapleford, Nottingham

    Hemlock stone is a mythical site located in Bramcote Hills Park, surrounded in legend and history. It’s truly worth a visit to gaze upon this bizarre piece. It is accessible by foot along beautiful countryside trails.

  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. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. LagosPhoto: Stories of Movement and Belonging Exhibition

    Nottingham

    LagosPhoto Festival is one of Africa's most significant international contemporary arts festivals.

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  19. Goose Fair

    Forest Fields, Nottingham

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

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