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  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. Free Tag Rugby Taster Session

    Wilford, Nottingham

    Tag Rugby is a non-contact, mixed-gender team sport that's easy to pick up and great for fitness, fun and socialising. Everything needed to get started will be explained on the day.

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  4. Shahana Rajani: Lines That World a River لکیروں سے دریا تھامنا

    Nottingham

    Nottingham Contemporary are excited to be sharing the first European solo exhibition by multi-disciplinary artist Shahana Rajani (b.1987, Pakistan).

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  5. Highfields Park

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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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  6. 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.

  7. 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…

  8. 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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  9. Two Lenses on Beirut: Screening of A Letter from Beirut, dir. Jocelyne Saab

    nottingham

    Join Nottingham Contemporary for a screening of A Letter from Beirut directed by Jocelyne Saab, followed by a conversation with Olivia Melkonian as part of Two Lenses on Beirut: a film programme curated by Emma Bouraba.

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  10. Nuthall Food & Drink Festival

    5 Watnall Road, Nuthall

    Nottinghamshire Cats Centre are hosting a brilliant, new food and drink festival in Nuthall. Open to all ages and free entry for visitors.

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  11. Robot Day

    Wollaton Road, Nottingham

    The FREE, robot-themed, family festival of technology, engineering, science and digital arts

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  12. St Mary's Church Nottingham City Centre

    Nottingham

    t Mary’s Church – Grade 1 Listed and the largest medieval building in the city of Nottingham - is an iconic example of Nottingham’s prosperity during the 15th century. Its magnificent architecture - massive tower, slender columns, huge windows and…

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  13. Old Market Square

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    Old Market Square

    Nottingham


    A focal point for residents and visitors, Old Market Square is where friends meet, shoppers have a rest, and many great days and nights begin. It is the largest public space in the UK after London’s Trafalgar Square and is a major hub for the…

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  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. 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.

  16. Nottingham’s Medieval Town Wall

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    Nottingham’s Medieval Town Wall

    Nottingham

    Only one part of Nottingham’s original medieval town wall can be seen in it’s original position.

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  17. 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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  18. Rarescale: Sound, enshrining

    Nottingham

    A collaboration with East Midlands chamber ensemble rarescale

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  19. The Major Oak

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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, a tree renowned for its connection to Nottinghamshire’s legendary hero Robin Hood.

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  20. D.H. Lawrence Children’s Writing Competition 2026

    Eastwood

    Following a record year for entries in 2025, the D.H. Lawrence Children’s Prize: Writing Competition returns launching on Thursday 5 March for World Book Day 2026, with this year’s theme celebrating ‘Friendship’.

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