Things to Do

Whee! Festival 2019

26th May - 2nd June

This eagerly awaited international festival of theatre and dance for children is the place to be this May half term holiday.

What's happening this month?

Vegan Market Sneinton

6th April - 21st December

Nottingham Booklovers Walk

7th April - 1st September

Sunrise City 5K

17th May - 5th July

Annie at the Royal Concert Hall

20th - 25th May

Crime Club at the National Justice Museum

23rd May - 26th September

Whee! Festival 2019

26th May - 2nd June

Fake Festival

1st June

One Night in Miami

7th - 22nd June

Detonate Festival

8th June

The Gin and Rum Festival

15th June

Nottingham Bubble Rush

15th June

Vegan Market Sneinton

6th April - 21st December

Nottingham Booklovers Walk

7th April - 1st September

Sunrise City 5K

17th May - 5th July

Annie at the Royal Concert Hall

20th - 25th May

Crime Club at the National Justice Museum

23rd May - 26th September

Whee! Festival 2019

26th May - 2nd June

Fake Festival

1st June

One Night in Miami

7th - 22nd June

Detonate Festival

8th June

The Gin and Rum Festival

15th June

Nottingham Bubble Rush

15th June

Coming up...

Dog Jog

13th July

Splendour Festival

20th July

Nottingham Food and Drink Festival

10th - 11th August

Summer Nights Outdoor Cinema at Wollaton Hall

22nd - 25th August

Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival 2019

9th - 12th October

Hockley Hustle

27th October

Cinderella at the Theatre Royal

30th November - 5th January

Dog Jog

13th July

Splendour Festival

20th July

Nottingham Food and Drink Festival

10th - 11th August

Summer Nights Outdoor Cinema at Wollaton Hall

22nd - 25th August

Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival 2019

9th - 12th October

Hockley Hustle

27th October

Cinderella at the Theatre Royal

30th November - 5th January

Popular Places

Arboretum

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

Arnot Hill Park

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

Brookfields Garden Centre

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.

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.

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

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

Arnot Hill Park

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

Brookfields Garden Centre

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.

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.

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.