Get Active Indoors

Wanting to burn off some extra energy but fearful about the weather forecast? Don’t panic – here in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire there are tons of super indoor activities that are sure to get your adrenaline pumping even if it’s miserable outside. Here are our top picks.

Grab your squad and head to MeetspaceVR – the world’s first multiplayer, free-roam virtual reality arena based in Victoria Centre, where groups of up to 8 people can team up to explore alien spaceships, battle zombies, solve puzzles and much more.

In the mood for dancing? Then boogie on over to one of Schuggies-Ceilidhs – a social and fun dance to fast and furious Scottish music. It’s suitable for all ages, and no previous experience is required – just wear something comfortable to dance the night away in!

Why not channel your inner Torvill and Dean at the National Ice Centre? Whether you’re a serene ice queen or more like Bambi on the frozen pond, ice skating is a fun activity for all ages and abilities. Get your skates on – what are you waiting for?

STRIKE! Did you know Nottingham is home to the biggest bowling centre in the United Kingdom, with a whopping 48 automated lanes? Now’s the time to show off your strength and skill as you knock down those pesky pins at Nottingham Bowl!

To take your Nottinghamshire visit to the next level, head to Clip ’n Climb – where climbing meets theme parks! With 26 different climbing elements, it’s exciting and challenging fun for all ages – and there’s no previous experience required!

Over at the Cornerhouse, Axed Nottingham promises off the wall axe throwing experiences unlike any in the country. Axed are dedicated to challenging the norms of the axe throwing industry and the monotony of your day to day life. Every booking gets a private lane and 3 axes to throw on each turn, meaning you’ll throw more axes per 60 minute session compared to other axe throwing venues! 

Did you know the Nottingham Tennis Centre is the largest in Great Britain and one of the biggest in Europe? Alongside high profile tournaments there are plenty of public sessions (just check the timetable on their website), and the 11 indoor tennis courts make this a great sport for wet and windy days.

Have a need for speed? Then take on friends and family at Teamworks Karting! Exhilarating and fast, your perfect karting experience starts here with amazing race options for adults and children plus a multilevel laser tag arena where you can battle it out in an immersive experience like no other. 

The Alley is the UK's first paintball tactical shooting range. Using either magazine or hopper fed semi automatic paintball markers you will shoot at electronic targets setting speed and accuracy scores against your team mates. Game speed can be adjusted to meet any skill or accuracy levels.

The best indoor adventure golf course of its kind in the East Midlands, Lost City Adventure Golf gives intrepid explorers of all ages the opportunity to challenge family and friends in an incredible rainforest setting! They boast two indoor 18-hole courses with state-of-the-art theming, dramatic interactive features and obstacles complete with (simulated) thunder and lightning!

Discos for Grown Ups create fun and fabulous pop-up disco parties across Nottinghamshire for people of all ages who just love to boogie the night away. It's all about getting dressed up and dancing to the the best ever music with people your own age…As the song goes 'We haven't stopped dancing yet!' Discos for Grown ups only play the best ever super-cool disco, soul and feel-good pop classics from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Combining adrenaline, creativity and adventure, escape rooms have become all the rage in recent years and Nottinghamshire is lucky to have a bucketful for you to try. We reccommend checking out Cave Escape, Escapologic, and Logiclock. For more escape rooms, click here.