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Inspire is an innovative cultural organisation delivering services on behalf 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 services.
Nottinghamshire has a rich and vibrant history, with a thriving creative community. Our aim is to provide a range of cultural services, activities and events, inspiring participation in arts, reading, music and education.
Nottinghamshire Libraries – our libraries are at the heart of what we do at Inspire, providing the hubs for our cultural activities. Borrow a book, read a newspaper, visit a gallery or attend a live music performance!
Arts and culture - At Inspire, we are passionate about nurturing Nottinghamshire’s thriving and dynamic arts community. Our teams are dedicated to supporting creativity through an exciting and diverse programme of visual arts, music, drama and dance.
Heritage - Delve into our extensive archives and discover a wealth of local history. Our comprehensive collections are packed with resources to help you research your past, uncover your family history and explore Nottinghamshire’s rich heritage. Our libraries also love to help you discover and celebrate local stories. Everyone is welcome to explore the wide variety of books, maps, photographs and more, collected over many years to enjoy now and preserve for future generations. For more information about any of our events at the archives please click on the link on the top of the page and select the Heritage tab.
View our latest programme of events for our biggest libraries across the county on the Inspire website link shown at the top of page, and select the What's On tab.
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Discover the people, companies and industries that made Nottingham famous around the…
Spectacular Elizabethan Mansion and Deer Park set in the beautiful suburbs of Nottingham…
Since Wollaton Hall opened to the public in 1926, it has been home to the city’s natural…
Hemlock stone is a mythical site located in Bramcote Hills Park, surrounded in legend and…
Eurydice Prevails, at Nottingham Lakeside Arts is one of a series of inverted tree works…
A pair of Chinese guardian lions gifted to the city by Ningbo, Nottingham's sister city…
Nottingham Lakeside Arts is The University of Nottingham's unique public arts centre and…
Nottingham Tennis Centre is one of the largest in Europe and is home to the prestigious…
Since 1921 Highfields Park has remained the home of The University of Nottingham with the…
New Art Exchange is the largest art centre in the UK dedicated to culturally diverse arts…
Clip ‘n Climb is where climbing meets theme park! Clip ‘n Climb Nottingham offers 26…
Raleigh Street, Nottingham, was the site of a small workshop which in 1886 started…
The Park Tunnel was built in 1855 to allow horsedrawn carriages access to The Park Estate…
A historic, beautifully maintained park that is home to an important collection of over…
Afterlife has been a very successful series produced by Netflix to discuss the process…
Nottingham Cathedral (the Cathedral Church of St Barnabas) was designed and built under…
Bingham, Nottinghamshire
Newark, NewarkSituated on the banks of the River Trent, Newark is a picturesque town steeped in history. The ruins of Newark Castle have had a huge influence on the unique character of the town.
Retford, Nottinghamshire
Mansfield, Mansfield
Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Eastwood, NottinghamshireOne of the most famous writers of the 20th century was D.H. Lawrence, whose groundbreaking novel Lady Chatterley’s Lover changed English literature for ever. When Lawrence was growing up in Eastwood, this part of Nottinghamshire was dominated by the coal mining industry.
Edwinstowe, NottinghamshireEdwinstowe is an historic village in the heart of Sherwood Forest, the home of Robin Hood. Legend has it that it was here, at the beautiful medieval church of St Mary, that Robin married Maid Marian. The High Street is home to a statue in their honour.
Hucknall, NottinghamshireHucknall is a town to the north of Nottingham and is famous for it's industrial links to the Nottinghamshire coal mining heritage.
West Bridgford, NottinghamshireThis Nottingham suburb is now a hotspot for charming food, drink and retail outlets, and is very close to several major sporting grounds.
Inspire Poetry Festival 2025Inspire's Poetry Festival is back for 2025! Join us from 25 September - Thursday 2 October to celebrate a week of wonderful words with performances, workshops, exhibitions and film screenings.
Time to Connect Art Trail, NottinghamshireThe new Time to Connect trail features a series of six artworks created and installed by artist and sculptor Chris Campbell based at the sites of Papplewick Pumping Station, Newstead Abbey, RSPB Sherwood Forest, Rufford Abbey, Vicar Water Country Park and Bestwood Country Park.
The Pocket Ellington featuring Allan Barnes & Dave GreenA classic Ellingtonian sound from the mighty 7-piece 'pocket band' playing great charts by 'The Duke' and jazz artists he'd influenced.
Stuart McCallum - BeestonHis captivating playing inventively blurs music genres - welcome return from this guitar maestro and wizard on pedals and sound-loops.
Stuart McCallum - WorksopHis captivating playing inventively blurs music genres - welcome return from this guitar maestro and wizard on pedals and sound-loops
Stuart McCallum - West BridgfordHis captivating playing inventively blurs music genres - welcome return from this guitar maestro and wizard on pedals and sound-loops
Hugh Pascall QuintetClassic trumpet & tenor sax quintet with their own take on post-bop jazz
Edgar Macias - Buena Vista Social ClubA compelling homage to the Buena Vista Social Club - music from the band's eponymous album with the infectious sounds of Cuban jazz.
Zoe Gilby Quartet - WorksopExuberant jazz singer/songwriter with a beautiful voice and story-telling delivery on jazz standards, original songs & arrangements of pop tunes
Zoe Gilby Quartet - West BridgfordExuberant jazz singer/songwriter with a beautiful voice and story-telling delivery on jazz standards, original songs & arrangements of pop tunes
John Law's Re-CreationsJazz's 'sound of surprise' as familiar tunes from many genres get a fresh makeover
Kim Cypher QuintetFunky musicality, style, great songs, passionate energy and a warmly charismatic stage presence - Kim has them all, in spades!
Belper Jazz Company + Dennis Rollins MBE - BeestonFeel-good funky funk grooves from trombone legend - get ready to groove with funk, swing and Latin
Belper Jazz Company + Dennis Rollins MBE - WorksopFeel-good funky funk grooves from trombone legend - get ready to groove with funk, swing and Latin
Belper Jazz Company+ Dennis Rollins MBE - West BridgfordFeel-good funky funk grooves from trombone legend - get ready to groove with funk, swing and Latin
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