Father's Day in Nottinghamshire

Treat your dad to a bit of Nottinghamshire this Father’s Day, Sunday 17th June. From Sunday lunch and special afternoon tea, to a Fun Dog Show at Clumber Park and tempting special offers at Nottinghamshire attractions, there are plenty of ways to let your dad or father figure know how much he means to you.

Treat dad and yourself...

If your dad is a food lover, be sure to treat him to one of the many dining experiences on offer this Father’s Day. Spice up the day at Las Iguanas and wash down your food with a free bottle of Brahma Beer. Treat your dad and enjoy quality time together over a delicious lunch at Hart’s Restaurant on Sunday 17th June. Sunday roast as well as Côte de boeuf will be on the menu! If you can't make it on Sunday you can alway buy one of their gift vouchers to be used when you're free. Or head to Lace Market Hotel's Merchant Restaurant and indulge in a special three course meal - all fathers will also get a Father's Day gift 🎁. Alternatively, enjoy a taste of France from Bistrot Pierre's special Father's Day menu, all of their dishes are freshly prepared, using a mix of artisan produce and carefully sourced ingredients.

Brewhouse and Kitchen is offering dads a complimentary flight of beers, as well as serving tasty Sunday roasts with all the trimmings (with unlimited roast potatoes and gravy!) and bloody marys. If on the other hand your dad is an avid tea drinker, treat him to a relaxed afternoon tea at Debbie Bryan which includes doorstop sandwiches, scone, pie and chutney, chocolate brownie and flapjack, plus coffee and a tipple for just £25.50 per person. Great value for money, we say! 

Perhaps your dad is a big fan of Indian food - if so, the award-winning Anoki is putting on a fabulous Father's Day menu. Diners can enjoy between one and four courses, which include dishes such as hot chilli fish and lamb saag. Finally, Princess River Cruises are offering a Father's Day River Cruise, which lasts 3 hours and includes a two course Sunday lunch and dessert. Dads get a drink on the house and you'll be able to enjoy some spectacular views of the Nottinghamshire canalside as you sail along the river.

Visit popular attractions...

Head into Newark and you will have a brilliant selection of activities to do with dad. If your pa loves his furry friends, why not visit the Fun Dog Show at Clumber Park on 17th June? It's set to be a fun-packed day spent with dogs and puppies alike. You can of course take your four-legged friend along to enjoy the day with you. For music loving dads, tickets to the Newark Festival would be the perfect gift. This popular festival will bring together the best tribute acts in the UK on 15th June, performances from Marti Pellow, along with Kim Wilde, Go West, Nick Heyward, Limahl and The Fizz on 16th June, and a free family fun day on Sunday 17th June. Alternatively, you can treat your dad to a ticket to the Forest Live festival taking place the weekend after Father's Day with music from Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott with special guest Billy Bragg on Friday 22nd June and UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey on Sunday 24th June. 

Get active and experience the great outdoors...

If you want to explore the great outdoors with dad, there are plenty of opportunities across the county. Celebrate National Bike Week with a cycling trip through Sherwood Forest, Clumber Park and the Holme Pierrepont Country Park, home of the National Water Sports Centre, which comes highly recommended with many cycling trails on offer depending on your level of cycling experience. If you prefer to explore the great outdoors on foot, why not meander around the lake and gorge at Creswell Crags or stroll amid the deer at Wollaton Hall and Deer Park and sit back with a spot of lunch on a picnic blanket? And for all of those adrenalin seekers, get close to nature and enjoy monkeying around in the trees at Go Ape or experience the very best in outdoor entertainment at the Adrenalin Jungle.

The FREE admission to some of the above attractions lets you take care of Dad without extra damage to your pocket! 

Gift ideas...

Surprise your dad with an original gift this Father's Day. There's plenty to choose from in Nottingham with independent businesses selling a variety of gifts to suit every dad's taste. Rather than heading to your nearest chain card store, why not get your dad an unusual Father's Day card that will make him chuckle? At Dukki Design, they sell special Father's Day cards and gifts that can be customised for your dad. If your dad is a keen gardener check out The Worm That Turned based on Derby Road or go on a shopping spree using their online shop. They sell a variety of garden furniture, tools and decorations. Our personal favourites are the pure cotton oiled apron and knee pads that will protect your dad's knees when he's tending to the garden. If on the other hand your dad is more of a real ale and beer connoisseur, you'll get all you need at the Blue Monkey Brewery Shop, starting from gift vouchers for their brewery tours to mugs, polo shirts and a wide variety of bottled beers. Finally, if your dad loves music why not head to Windblowers, also based on Derby Road, where you'll find a host of quirky music gifts. Our favourites are the drumkit cufflinks - the perfect  addition to dad's work attire. For more ideas check out our list of shops in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Son of Steak’s staff on the other hand are reminiscing of the good old days and introducing their very own Beer Swap Shop this Father's Day. For a whole week from Sunday 17^th June to the Sunday 24th June all dads can swap their unwanted Father's Day gifts for a delicious beer. Son of Steak will be giving all gifts to charity so someone else can make a good use out of them.