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Things to do with kids in Nottinghamshire
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Cheer Up Chuckaboo Trail
18th June-16th October 2026
Venue: The Workhouse and Infirmary
A fun trail for all ages discovering the long lost words of Victorian slang. Go back in time to the 1800s and uncover the meaning behind delightful words and phrases used in the Victorian era. Trails are...
Summer Reading Challenge 2026
4th July-6th September 2026
Venue: Nottinghamshire Libraries
Open to children aged 4–11, the challenge is simple: sign up for free, choose six reading goals to complete over the summer, borrow books from your library, and collect rewards along the way. Children...
The Summer Trail
18th July-6th September 2026
Venue: Rufford Abbey Country Park
This summer, grab your pencils and lace up your walking shoes! Enjoy a brand new outdoor quest through the beautiful gardens. It’s the perfect summer activity for curious minds and mini-explorers.Only...
Discover Wistow Maze
20th July-6th September 2026
Venue: Wistow Rural Centre & Wistow Maze
Enjoy a fun day out exploring one of the country's largest maize mazes, set in 8 acres of living maize and sunflower crop. In celebration of Sir David Attenborough’t 100th birthday, the maze has been...
Summer of Play at The Workhouse and Infirmary
25th July-6th September 2026
Venue: The Workhouse and Infirmary
Stack ‘em high and watch ‘em fly as you enjoy a game of Tin Can Alley, capture the speedy Bishop in the new game of Chess Catcher, hunt for the wooden spoons in A Spoonful of Gruel or enjoy traditional...
Build confidence with Kumon
Free registration for new and returning students at participating centres, 1 September – 15 October.
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