What's On in Nottinghamshire

Cheer Up Chuckaboo Trail

Venue: The Workhouse and Infirmary

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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

Venue: Nottinghamshire Libraries

Website: www.inspireculture.org.uk

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

Venue: Rufford Abbey Country Park

Website: www.ruffordabbey.co.uk

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

Venue: Wistow Rural Centre & Wistow Maze

Website: www.wistow.com/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

Venue: The Workhouse and Infirmary

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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...

Kumon Free Assessment

Venue: Various venues

Website: www.kumon.co.uk

Now is the perfect time for your family to discover the benefits of Kumon as the Kumon Study Centres in the Nottinghamshire area are offering Free Registration to new and returning students. Take this...

Annie

Venue: Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk

Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairytale Christmas with famous billionaire,...

Attic Theatre School

Venue: 11 Radcliffe Rd (entrance on Pavilion Rd), West Bridgford

Website: www.attictheatreschool.co.uk

Attic Theatre School run mid week classes as well as Saturday classes in acting, musical theatre, Contemporary and choir alongside 1-2-1 singing lessons and acting coaching. Visit the website for more...

Cannock Chase Junior Parkrun

Venue: Cannock Chase Forest

Website: www.forestryengland.uk

A 2K run through the forest every Sunday for ages 4-14. Meet at 9am, parents can also run with their children if they like. Volunteers are all given training and they have Marshalls in high viz jackets...

Discovering Dinosaurs

Venue: Wollaton Hall and Deer Park

Website: www.wollatonhall.org.uk

Wollaton Hall’s newest gallery ‘Discovering Dinosaurs’ showcases fascinating prehistoric creatures, from towering skeleton to incredible fossil discoveries. Perfect for curious minds of all ages.

Family Saturdays

Venue: National Civil War Centre

Website: www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com

Visit National Civil War Centre for interactive games and activities in the galleries, fun family trails, meet a civil war soldier, enjoy the interactive galleries, short film and playing Pikes and Ladders...

Go-Kan-Ryu Karate (GKR)

Venue: Various Venues

Website: www.gkrkarate.com

GKR Karate is taught in a non-contact environment and promotes both character and physical development. GKR is a club for all ages and promotes self-defence, fitness, coordination, discipline, confidence...

Hocus Pocus Soft Play

Venue: 131 Queens Road Beeston

Website: www.hocuspocussoftplay.co.uk

Hocus Pocus is a wonderfully themed magical indoor play and party venue with a difference! They boast a huge four tier play frame with a separate toddler area, amazing party packages with themed private...

Razzle Dazzle Pots

Venue: 852 Woodborough Road

Website: www.razzledazzlepots.co.uk

Razzle Dazzle Pots in Mapperley, Nottingham, is the perfect place for children and parents to unleash their creativity. This charming pottery painting studio offers a variety of ceramics to decorate, from...

Relaxed Mornings

Venue: Nottingham Castle

Website: www.nottinghamcastle.org.uk

For individuals with additional needs and their families, artist Sarah Marsh @thesensorytoolkit has created gorgeous tactile, sculptural objects that you can wrap yourself in and explore the Long Gallery...

Room on the Broom Trail at Hicks Lodge

Venue: Hicks Lodge

Address: Willesley Woodside, Moira Rd

Website: www.forestryengland.uk/hicks-lodge

Forestry England Hicks Lodge invites families to step into a magical forest adventure with the new Room on the Broom Trail. Each stop on the trail is packed with fun activities, fascinating forest facts...

Savoy Cinema Kids Club

Venue: Savoy Cinema

Website: www.savoyonline.co.uk

Kid’s club screenings take place on Saturday and Sunday mornings and midweek during school holidays. Tickets for both parents and children are reduced. Please note all adults must be accompanied by a...

Spudfest

Venue: Manor Farm Park and Woodlands

Website: www.manorfarm.info

Gather the whole family for an action-packed day on the farm. SpudFest is set to be one big rustic adventure! Over three weekends in September get ready to forage in the straw and fill your bucket in the...

The Full Shebang Festival

Venue: Mansfield Town Centre

Website: https://firstart.org.uk/tfs2026

A FREE one-day festival for all the family. Bringing some of the best outdoor arts and entertainment to Mansfield. Outdoor Performances, Circus, Dance, Street Theatre, Walkabouts, Live Music, hands-on...

The Three Musketeers

Venue: Newstead Abbey

Website: www.newsteadabbey.org.uk

All for One; One for All! Young D’Artagnan is determined to join Athos, Porthos and Aramis as an elite Musketeer of the King’s Guard. Set against a sweeping panorama of 17th century France at war,...

Made in Mansfield – Home Education Session (Ages 7–16)

Venue: Mansfield Museum

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk

Step back in time and discover the fascinating story of Mansfield's industrial past in this engaging home education session for young people aged 7–16.This session is designed specifically for home-educated...

Gandeys K-Pop Dragon Circus

Venue: Wollaton Hall and Deer Park

Website: https://gandeyscircus.com

Combining the energy of global K-pop culture with the thrills of contemporary circus, the production features over 30 artistes in a fusion of breathtaking acrobatics, aerial artistry, high-energy choreography,...

Home Education Days

Venue: National Space Centre

Website: www.spacecentre.co.uk

A day dedicated to home educated children age 6-14 and their families, with hands-on activities, expert-led talks, and inspiring planetarium shows.The day also includes time to explore the galleries and...

Heritage Open Day

Venue: University of Nottingham Museum

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Investigate some of the science behind archaeology with members of the York Archaeology team. See artefacts being scanned by a 3D printer, have a look down the microscope of an archaeobotanist, investigate...

Police Family Fun Day

Venue: Bracebridge Recreation Ground, Priorswell Road

Address: Worksop

Website: www.facebook.com/nottspolice/events

A family fun day giving local communities the chance to learn all about policing and the wealth of opportunities through interactive and engaging police demonstrations, activities and positive conversations....

Family Fun Dog Show

Venue: Clumber Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Take your four legged friends to this Family Fun Dog Show. Whether you're taking part or just spectating, there will be lots of fun to be had by everyone. The event is free to attend but if you'd like...

Nottingham Mela 2026

Venue: Wollaton Hall and Deer Park

Website: www.wollatonhall.org.uk

Nottingham Mela will showcase Bollywood artists and performers, stalls, music and workshops.Typically these events sell out quickly, any additional walk up tickets are not guaranteed and are subject to...

Pushabout

Venue: Clumber Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Join the Pushabout team for a friendly walk with your pushchair-aged child through the beautiful parkland. The walks are generally around 3 miles in length and mostly on hard standing paths. These walks...

Spotlight – Home Education Drama Programme (Ages 8–16)

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre Studio

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk

Led by experienced drama practitioner Stacey Moon-Tracy, this welcoming and inclusive session introduces participants to the world of theatre through a range of fun and engaging activities. Whether your...

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

Venue: Savoy Cinema

Website: www.savoyonline.co.uk

Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom sees the residents of Mossy Bottom Farm looking forward to Halloween -- until the clumsy Farmer trashes the Flock's beloved pumpkin patch! When Shaun turns mad...

On Your Bike Baffo

Venue: Nottingham Playhouse

Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

Get ready for big laughs as the lovable, bumbling Baffo returns in a riotous, cycle-themed clown show. Wondering how to blow up a tyre or ride a bike? Baffo’s got you covered… sort of. Expect wild...

Ganesh ceremony

Venue: Wollaton Hall and Deer Park

Website: www.wollatonhall.org.uk

Once again, Ganesh ji is coming to Nottingham during GANESHOTSAV. The big day “VISARJAN” ceremony is performed at Wollaton Park with lots of music and fun for all ages. Entry is on a first come first...

Goose Fair

Venue: Forest Recreation Ground

Website: www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk

Enjoy all the fun of the fair at the Forest Recreation Ground this autumn, as Goose Fair is back from Friday 25 September to Sunday 4 October. With more than 400 rides and attractions and thrills aplenty...

Beanbag Music Club - A Walk in the Park

Venue: Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk

Through engaging stories, familiar songs and the sounds of the orchestra, little explorers will discover how different instruments work and the unique sounds they can create, all in a relaxed and welcoming...

Nottingham Girls' High School Open Day

Venue: Nottingham Girls' High School

Website: www.nottinghamgirlshigh.gdst.net

Research has suggested that girls can achieve better grades, develop more confidence and maintain a more positive outlook compared to their peers in co-ed schools. Nottingham Girls' doesn't educate girls...

The Forest School Show

Venue: Walesby Forest, Nottinghamshire

Website: www.theforestschoolshow.com

Step into the wild this at the Forest School Show – a celebration of outdoor learning, woodland crafts, the joy of nature and so much more. Set against a backdrop of ancient trees and open skies, this...

Abbey Artisan and Makers Market

Venue: Rufford Abbey Country Park

Website: www.ruffordabbey.co.uk

Held in front of the stunning historic Cistercian Abbey Ruins, the market offers a truly special setting for browsing, shopping and soaking up the atmosphere. Whether you’re searching for something unique...

Family Saturday Extra! - Festival of Creativity

Venue: National Civil War Centre

Website: www.nationalcivilwarcentre.com

Families are invited to take part in the Festival of Creativity — a day focused on making, imagination and creative exploration across the museum. Alongside the usual Family Saturday activities, visitors...

Magical Garden

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

Step into a gentle world of wonder where soft lights glow, colours shimmer, and nature comes alive in a safe, soothing way. The Magical Garden is a carefully designed, inclusive, multi-sensory space created...

The Selfish Giant

Venue: Nottingham Playhouse

Website: www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.uk

No one, not even the story-tellers themselves, can be left unaffected by this inspiring tale of love and generosity.Through vivid, interactive story-telling, original music, puppetry and humour, Riding...

Truckfest Original

Venue: Newark Showground

Website: www.newarkshowground.com

Be amazed by monster trucks and arena stunt shows. Meet the stars from TV’s Gladiators! Take part in exhilarating rides and see some incredible trucks. Enjoy delicious refreshments and browse a wide...

Dear Zoo Live

Venue: Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk

See the characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy. Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience...

Express and Explore: workshop one

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

New craft workshops for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Join Associate Artist Matthew Leigh-Browne in a calm, accessible, and welcoming space designed to help you build confidence...

Lights Camera… Animate!

Venue: Lakeside Arts

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

A fun-filled stop-frame animation workshop for the whole family to enjoy. Get ready to bring your imagination to life, one frame at a time! In this exciting hands-on workshop, families will work together...

Rapunzel

Venue: Djanogly Theatre

Website: www.lakesidearts.org.uk

This bold and funny adaptation of Bethan Woollvin’s much-loved storybook published by Two Hoots is brought to the stage by Wrongsemble in a lively theatrical adventure brimming full of music, magic and...

The Truth About Trees

Venue: Mansfield Museum

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk

Created for children aged 5–8, The Truth About Trees is a heartwarming production that entertains while gently encouraging young audiences to think about the natural world. Beautifully crafted with imaginative...

Illusion Impossible

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Illusion:Impossible is a mind blowing theatrical experience packed with breathtaking magic and illusions for all ages. From card tricks and mind reading stunts to grand scale stage illusions and death...

Forgotten Island

Venue: Savoy Cinema

Website: www.savoyonline.co.uk

While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they...

There's a Monster in your Show

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Tom Fletcher’s interactive adventures for big imaginations are leaping from page to stage, as the beloved Who’s in Your Book? series tours the UK in a brand-new musical show. A high-energy 50-minute...

Steve Backshall's Deadly Live!

Venue: Motorpoint Arena Nottingham

Website: www.motorpointarenanottingham.com

Join award-winning presenter Steve Backshall as he embarks on heart-pounding adventures, tackling daring stunts, mind-blowing experiments, and cutting-edge science. Brace yourself as he tracks down some...

Northern Ballet - Cinderella

Venue: Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall

Website: www.trch.co.uk

Performed to Prokofiev's classic music played live, Cinderella's touching story unfolds with twists and turns and a romantic finale where love (and a perfectly fitting slipper) conjure a ‘happily ever...

Ice Age Adventure Live

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Brace yourselves for a mammoth mission in the frozen world of Ice Age Adventure Live! Journey back in time to meet incredible prehistoric animals in the coolest family show this side of the arctic circle....

Cinderella

Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre

Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre

Featuring Mansfield’s favourite funny man, Adam Moss and also back by demand - the unstoppable double act Jamie Morris and Tarot Joseph return as the fabulously outrageous Wicked Sisters. Get your tickets...

Hexed

Venue: Savoy Cinema

Website: www.savoyonline.co.uk

In Walt Disney Animation Studios' all-new magical coming-of-age saga, "Hexed," an impulsive and unconventional teenage girl named Billie discovers secret magical abilities which, once unleashed, hurtle...

Pokémon joins Clumber Park's Summer of Play

Venue: Clumber Park

Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Planning your summer holidays? Unleash your energy with the National Trust’s Summer of Play supported by Pokémon. Discover a summer full of imaginative ways to play with 6 exciting zones, jam-packed...