Things to Do

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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