Things to Do

Popular Places

Nottingham’s oldest public park, and only a short walk from the city centre.

A great place to enjoy a walk and for the kids to play on the new adventure playground.

Brookfields Garden Centre offers a delicious coffee shop and many types of flowers and garden items to spruce up your garden.

Bus Detective

Grab your magnifying glass and head out for a quizzical adventure!

Colwick Country Park

Offering a large, diverse area of water, woodland and meadows, Colwick Country Park provides the perfect backdrop for a variety of activites

Forest Recreation Ground

Enjoy a variety of recreation facilities, including play areas, sports pitches and leisure walks.

Gedling Country Park

Gedling Country Park is 580 acres of open space, footpaths and wildlife for you to enjoy with stunning views over the surrounding area.

Green's Windmill and Science Centre

Green’s Mill is a restored and working 19th century tower windmill in Sneinton.

Great Central Railway Nottingham

Offering over 10 miles of heritage railway running through the beautiful scenery of South Nottinghamshire and North-West Leicestershire.

Highfields Park Adventure Golf

Putt the fun in golf on this 18-hole mini golf course located in Nottingham’s Highfields Park.

Highfield Park Boating Lake

Enjoy time on the lake, with boats to hire including rowing boats, canoes, kayaks and katakanus.

Lakeside Arts

Lakeside Arts is an opportunity for everyone to get involved, whether that's joining workshops, watching a play, or wandering around.

Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

Motorpoint Arena is a multi-use indoor arena joined with the National Ice Centre.

New Art Exchange (NAE)

New Art Exchange(NAE) is a contemporary arts space in Nottingham’s Hyson Green.

Nottingham Contemporary

Free contemporary art gallery situated in the area of Hockley. Offering a selection of art and free family activities.

Nottingham Industrial Museum

One of Nottinghamshire’s best-kept secrets, where you can celebrate the history of industry in Nottingham and the local area.

Nottingham Playhouse

Nottingham Playhouse puts on a wide variety of drama, music, dance, comedy and of course, the legendary Nottingham Playhouse pantomime.

Old Market Square

A focal point for residents and visitors, Old Market Squares where friends meet, shoppers have a rest, and many great days and nights begin.

Southwell Minster

Southwell Minster has been worshipped in for over 900 years. It is the cathedral of Nottinghamshire and well worth a visit.

Stonebridge City Farm

Stonebridge City Farm is a city farm in St. Ann’s, Nottingham.

Trent Bridge Cricket Ground

Trent Bridge, the home of Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club, is a world famous cricketing landmark.

William Booth Birthplace Museum

Discover the life and work of William Booth – Nottingham’s most famous preacher and social reformer and founder of The Salvation Army.

Woodthorpe Grange Park

Within the park lies The Grange, a 19th century Grade II listed manor house which sits amidst a mix of landscapes.

Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop and Tropical House

Woodthorpe Park Plant Shop is located in the beautiful setting of historic Woodthorpe Park

Wollaton Park and Hall

Enjoy Natural History exhibits, tours of the house, the grounds and lake, formal and botanical gardens, cafés, shops and much more.

Victoria Embankment

Victoria Embankment, near Trent Bridge, dates back to 1901 and is a great place for a casual stroll beside the River Trent.

Arboretum