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  1. National Ice Centre 25th Anniversary Skating Gala

    Nottingham

    National Ice Centre | Nottingham Sunday 7 September | 5.30pm One night only – Free entry (ticket required)

    You are invited to a spectacular celebration marking 25 years of the National Ice Centre, with Skating Through Time – a one-night-only…

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  2. Goose Fair

    Forest Fields, Nottingham

    Nottingham’s world-famous Goose Fair will once again be held over ten days in 2025.

  3. Sky Mirror at Nottingham Playhouse

    Nottingham

    Anish Kapoor's Sky Mirror is a must see piece of art, located at Nottingham Playhouse within the city centre.

  4. Sherwood Pines

    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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  5. Volunteer Open Day at The Workhouse

    Southwell

    Tuesday 6 June 2023 National Trust Workhouse at Southwell Booking Essential   The Workhouse and Infirmary are seeking more volunteers to join their team at The Workhouse. You are invited to come for FREE and learn more about the place, explore…

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  6. 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…

  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. Your Ears Later Will Know to Listen

    Nottingham

    Saturday 31 May - Sunday 7 September 2025 (Closed Mondays)  Nottingham Contemporary FREE    In Summer 2025, Nottingham Contemporary will present Your Ears Later Will Know to Listen, a thematic group exhibition and associated live programme which…

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  9. Bennerley Viaduct

    Bennerley Viaduct

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    Bennerley Viaduct

    Ilkeston

    The astonishing Iron Giant of the Erewash Valley. Bennerley Viaduct is a survivor from the age of steam and coal, the longest Victorian wrought iron viaduct still standing the UK.

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  10. 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.

  11. 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…

  12. 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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  13. Highfields Park

    Highfields Park | Visit Nottinghamshire

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    Highfields Park

    Lenton, Nottingham

    Since 1921 Highfields Park has remained the home of The University of Nottingham with the original Highfields House being absorbed into the campus as a staff annexe.

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  14. The Major Oak

    The Major Oak in Sherwood Forest | Visit Nottinghamshire

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    The Major Oak

    Edwinstowe

    Sherwood Forest, a 450-acre country park and nature reserve, is home to the well-loved veteran oak tree the Major Oak, which is known throughout the world for its connection to Nottinghamshire’s legendary hero Robin Hood.

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  15. MADMOG Classic Car Rally

    Ollerton

    Join us for the Mansfield and District Minor Owners Group Annual Branch Rally at Rufford Abbey Country Park! Bring your chairs and enjoy a relaxing day. This is a fantastic opportunity for car enthusiasts and families to spend a delightful day…

  16. FESTIVAL OF ARCHAEOLOGY Discover the Romans

    University Park, Nottingham

    join us for our Roman themed Festival of Archaeology to celebrate the opening of our new exhibition The Norton Disney Dodecahedron:

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  17. Heritage Open Days 2025

    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…

  18. Sconce and Devon Park

    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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  19. Early Years Sensory Workshops: We are Wonderlings

    nottingham

    Join an experienced Play & Learn Facilitators and book your FREE place on our 'We are Wonderlings' workshops.

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