Things to Do
Nottingham Beach: City-by-the-Sea
15th July - 31st August
Nottingham Beach brings six weeks of summer fun, entertainment and seaside vibes right into the heart of Nottingham City Centre.
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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.
Jurassic Cove Adventure Golf
New Roarsome Adventure Golf
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 Arts Theatre
Nottingham Arts Theatre is situated in the heart of the trendy Hockley area in the City Centre.
Nottingham Contemporary
Free contemporary art gallery situated in the area of Hockley. Offering a selection of art and free family activities.
Nottingham Forest City Ground
Home of Nottingham’s Premier League football club, The City Ground.
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.
Rushcliffe Country Park
Rushcliffe Country Park is set in beautiful countryside just south of Ruddington.
Southwell Minster
Southwell Minster has been worshipped in for over 900 years. It is the cathedral of Nottinghamshire and well worth a visit.
Squire Performing Arts Centre
Squire Performing Arts Centre is a modern small-scale theatre in the heart of Nottingham city centre
Stonebridge City Farm
Stonebridge City Farm is a city farm in St. Ann’s, Nottingham.
The Workhouse and Infirmary
This austere building, the most complete workhouse in existence, was built in 1824 as a place of last resort for the destitute.
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.
Farndon Marina
Located on the River Trent, Farndon Marina is ideal for boating, fishing and gentle riverside walks.
Newark Market
Newark’s Royal Market is a historic open-air market in the town’s charming Market Place.
National Civil War Centre
The National Civil War Centre in Newark offers an immersive journey into Britain’s 17th‑century Civil Wars.
Newark Castle and Gardens
Built in the mid-12th century, Newark Castle has stood proudly on the banks of the River Trent for nearly 900 years.