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  1. WORLD OF LITTLE WONDERS

    Nottingham

    Step into a gentle world where you and your baby can explore soft lights, quiet sounds, touchable textures, and calming movement. Enjoy this warm, unhurried environment to encourage bonding, curiosity, and early discovery.

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  2. 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…

  3. Silverhill, Nottinghamshire

    ALFRETON

    Silverhill is an artificial hill near Teversal in Nottinghamshire, and is one of the highest points in the county at 204.3 metres (670 ft). It offers panoramic views over five counties.

  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. Walk to School Week 2026

    Mapperley, Nottingham

    Wild Days Lodge Forest Pre-school is celebrating Walk to School Week 2026, a national event dedicated to getting little legs moving and hearts pumping. Whether children are heading to school, preschool, or nursery, the daily commute is being turned…

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  7. Student Showcase: Architecture and Product Design

    Goldsmith Street, Nottingham

    Introducing the designers, makers, influencers and disruptors who represent the future of the creative industries. Discover and celebrate the work of graduating students from across Nottingham Trent University's courses in Product Design and…

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  8. May Half Term Family Activities

    nottingham

    May Half Term is coming up and Nottingham Contemporary's family activities are back!

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  9. Thoresby Park

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    Thoresby Park

    Nr Ollerton

    Visit our beautiful park with the whole family to enjoy everything Thoresby has to offer. From our cafe, shops, gallery, museum, extensive estate and variety of events. Parking and admission is free.

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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. Governor's House

    Newark


    This was the residence of the Governors of Newark during the sieges of the Civil War. A diagonal path from the Governor’s House to the south door of the Parish Church was laid, so the Governor could walk to the church without soiling his feet. The…

  13. 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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  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. Wednesday Walkthrough of Physical Culture by Augustas Serapinas with Marta Marsicka

    Nottingham

    This Summer Nottingham Contemporary are presenting the first institutional solo exhibition in England by Lithuanian artist Augustas Serapinas featuring his large-scale sculptural installation, Physical Culture. Join Marta Marsicka, a curator,…

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  17. Nottingham Puppet Festival 2026: City Centre Day

    Nottingham

    Encounter a gentle, giant Mountain Hare leaping above the crowds, the vibrant colors of Kantaben the Roller Bird soaring through the festival skies, and kinetic sculptures including the four-metre-tall Worker Bee. Families can catch recurring shows…

  18. 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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  19. Drawn Through Time

    Nottingham

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

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  20. Walk for Wellbeing

    Nottingham

    Participants will enjoy a leisurely walk along the banks of the River Trent, culminating in a lap around the City Ground pitch.

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