This February sees the return of the annual Surface collaboration with Nottingham Trent University with the 14th NTU Festival: The Push and the... more >

Surface Gallery 16 Southwell Road NG1 1DL

Today, Tue 25 Feb to Sat 1 Mar

N&EMPF Annual Exhibition 2025

The North & East Midlands Photographic Federation present the prints from their 70th Annual Photographic Exhibition at Patching Arts Centre... more >

Patchings Art Centre, Oxton Rd, Calverton, Nottingham NG14 6NU

Today, Sun 23 Feb

Beeston Wildlife Group Talk: On The Trail of Britain's Orchids

David Fox goes in search of Britain's many orchid species and explains their unusual biology and habitats... more >

Trent Vale Infant School, Trent Road, Beeston Rylands, Nottingham NG9 1LP

Mon 24 Feb

Discover Clubs and Organisations in Nottinghamshire

Essay Writing Webinar for the Karen Becher Essay Award 25th Feb

We invite anyone interested in participating in the Karen Becher Essay Award to join us for a webinar on Tuesday 25th February at 17:00 -... more >

Online NG22 0PA

Tue 25 Feb

FREE taster session with the Southwell Rock Choir

Do you want to find a choir near you? The local Southwell choir is run by vocal teacher Robyn Licata... more >

Our Lady of Victories Church, Halam Road, Southwell NG25 0AD

Tue 25 Feb, Tue 4 Mar, Tue 18 Mar

More Rock Choirs

Wellbeing Walk at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Come and join us for our weekly strolls at Attenborough Nature Reserve. Take in the views, chat to someone new and enjoy the benefits of walking in..... more >

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY

Tue 25 Feb, Tue 4 Mar, Tue 11 Mar, Tue 18 Mar, Tue 25 Mar

Wellbeing Walk at Idle Valley Nature Reserve

Come and join us for our weekly strolls run by Lincolnshire Co-Op at Idle Valley Nature Reserve. Take in the views, chat with someone new, and enjoy..... more >

Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ

Tue 25 Feb, Wed 26 Feb, Tue 4 Mar, and more dates until Wed 26 Mar

Stay Pawsitive Dog Walk

A weekly Tuesday afternoon stroll around Idle Valley Nature Reserve with your dog. It's a great chance for you and your dog to socialise! more >

Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ

Tue 25 Feb, Tue 4 Mar, Tue 11 Mar, Tue 18 Mar, Tue 25 Mar

Nature Spotting: ABC of Species Spotting

About the event Wrap up against the elements for a relaxing stroll around the reserve looking for the ABC of nature, from early Ash buds and... more >

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY

Wed 26 Feb

FREE taster session with the West Bridgford Rock Choir

Do you want to learn to sing near you? The West Bridgford Rock Choir is led by singer/pianist Robyn Licata... more >

St Luke’s Church, West Bridgford, Leahurst Road, West Bridgford NG2 6GL

Wed 26 Feb, Wed 5 Mar

More Rock Choirs

Join our choir in Worksop for a FREE taster session

Ever wondered if there is a 'local ladies choir near me or nearby'? The Worksop Rock Choir is led by local musician Rachel Modest... more >

Carlton in Lindrick Civic Center, Oakham Drive, Worksop S81 9AP

Thu 27 Feb, Thu 6 Mar, Thu 20 Mar, Thu 27 Mar

More Rock Choirs

Green Sketching Workshop at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Join us for a mindful nature sketching workshop at Attenborough Nature Reserve. About the event Green Sketching is an art movement that is..... more >

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY

Sat 1 Mar

Mansfield & Ashfield Wildlife Watch: Signs of Spring

Swap ‘Screen Time’ for Green Time and enjoy outdoor activities on Titchfield Park and Quarry Lane and Oakham Nature Reserves... more >

St Mark’s Church Hall, Nottingham Road, Mansfield NG18 1BP

Sat 1 Mar

Mansfield Mind Body Spirit Event

Our Mind Body Spirit Events held at this amazing venue will have over 30 exhibitors and a room for talks and workshops... more >

Mansfield Civic Centre Chesterfield Rd S, Mansfield NG19 7BH

Sat 1 Mar and Sun 2 Mar

Here, There and Everywhere Spring Concert

Nottingham Concert Band, led by Music Director Robert Parker, is a large community band comprising of wind, brass and percussion that plays a wide... more >

St Martin’s Church Sherwood Nottingham NG5 3FU

Sat 1 Mar

Beaver Enclosure Tours

Venture inside our beaver enclosure with a guide in search of signs of beaver activity and discover how they’re transforming the habitat... more >

Idle Valley Chainbridge Lane Car Park, Lound, Retford DN22 8RU

Sun 2 Mar

Ranger-Led Walk - Sconce & Devon Park

Join one of Newark & Sherwood's Park Rangers at Sconce and Devon Park for a guided walk! About the event Regular guided walks with Newark..... more >

Sconce & Devon Park, Boundary Road, Newark-on-Trent NG24 4AU

Tue 4 Mar

South Notts Out & About: Holme Pierrepont/Skylarks Bird Walk

Join local birder Neil Glenn for a morning walking around the Skylarks area searching for current bird residents... more >

Skylarks, Adbolton Lane, Holme Pierrepont NG12 2LU

Wed 5 Mar

Newark & Sherwood Local Group: Edge of Europe with Ted Grey

An amazing talk by Ted Grey. Starting at the Arran Islands of Western Ireland, we visit the Orkneys, Iceland, Faroes, Svalbard and Shetlands,..... more >

Newark Library, Beaumond Gardens, Baldertongate, Newark NG24 1UW

Thu 6 Mar

The Best Of Grohl (Foo Fighters, Nirvana, QOTSA) - Nottingham

Foo Fighters | Nirvana | QOTSA & More! The Best Of Grohl is the ultimate rock show based in the UK dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave..... more >

Saltbox Bar, Nottingham NG1 1LY

Thu 6 Mar

South Notts Local Group Talk: Stronger Shores

Stronger Shores is a project exploring the use of natural methods to protect our coastlines in the north east... more >

Talk delivered via Zoom NG1 1EA

Thu 6 Mar

Idle Adventure Walk

Come join our adventure walk on the first Thursday of every month. If you're looking for a longer walk, try our Adventure Walks on the first..... more >

Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ

Thu 6 Mar

Birdwatching & Wildlife Walk with Gary Hobson

Join us for a free walk to admire the birds and wildlife around Idle Valley Nature Reserve with local birder, Gary Hobson... more >

Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ

Fri 7 Mar

Idle Valley Wildlife Watch: Signs of Spring

Seasonal wildlife activities for 7 to 12 year olds, with a walk in the reserve. Wildlife Watch groups offer a fun, wild and fantastic time for..... more >

Idle Valley Nature Reserve, North Road, Retford DN22 8RQ

Sat 8 Mar

Spring Sibelius concert

Come to hear the famous, and powerful Second Symphony by Sibelius, played in Nottingham’s Albert Hall on a Sunday afternoon... more >

Albert Hall, North Circus Street, Nottingham NG1 5AA

Sun 9 Mar

FREE taster session with the Mansfield Rock Choir

If you have ever wondered 'are there any community choirs near me?' then the answer is firmly yes!... more >

Portland College, Nottingham Road, Harlow Wood, Mansfield NG18 4TJ

Mon 10 Mar, Mon 28 Apr, Mon 5 May

More Rock Choirs

FREE taster session with the Beeston Rock Choir

Are you looking to find a choir? The Beeston Rock Choir is led by local musician Danny McCormack. Our No... more >

The Lanes Primary School, Cator Lane, Chilwell, Beeston NG9 4BB

Thu 13 Mar, Thu 20 Mar, Thu 1 May, Thu 8 May

More Rock Choirs

Lino Print Workshop at Attenborough Nature Reserve

Enjoy a lino printing workshop at Attenborough Nature Centre led by artist Marcus Gilmore. About the event Marcus is a graphic designer,..... more >

Attenborough Nature Reserve, Barton Lane, Attenborough, Nottingham NG9 6DY

Sat 15 Mar

Ranger-Led Walk - Vicar Water Country Park

Join one of Newark & Sherwood's Park Rangers at Vicar Water Country Park for a guided walk! About the event Regular guided walks with..... more >

Vicar Water Country Park, 4 Vicar’s Court, Clipstone, Mansfield NG21 9AS

Tue 18 Mar

A Stroll along Main Street Calverton during the last 100 years

An evening of slides from the Calverton Folk Museum archives of the last century. more >

Working Men’s Club Collyer Road, Calverton, Notts NG14 6JX

Thu 20 Mar

Jeremy Lodge – Lowdham Grange Borstal,

Coddington History Group talk. All welcome. more >

Coddington Village Hall, Main St, NG24 2PN

Thu 20 Mar

Lucy Adlington – Exclusive Preview Author Event

Join us in celebrating Women's History Month as we extend a warm welcome to New York Times Bestselling Author of 'The Dressmakers of... more >

The National Holocaust Museum, Acre Edge Road, Laxton, Newark NG22 0PA

Sun 23 Mar

The Road To Nashville: Country Music Show

The Road to Nashville Country Music Indoor Festival is coming to Nottingham in 2025! Join us on Saturday the 30th of March at The Palais where we..... more >

The Palais, Lower Parliament St, Nottingham NG1 3BB

Sat 29 Mar

The Princess & the Frog

Once upon a time there was a beautiful princess. She loved playing with her golden ball but one day she drops it in the pond... more >

Guildhall Arts Centre St Peter’s Hill Grantham NG31 6PY

Sat 5 Apr

Peter Liddle - Rutland’s Roman Villa

Coddington History Group talk. All welcome. more >

Coddington Village Hall, Main St, NG24 2PN

Thu 10 Apr

Vocals Fantastic Creatures

A vocals celebration of all that is magical, mythical and marvellous! Polish that unicorn horn, dust off your witches hat and get ready to fly..... more >

South Nottinghamshire Academy, Radcliffe on Trent NG12 2FQ

Sat 26 Apr and Sun 27 Apr

Attenborough Village Bowls Open Day 10.30-16:00

Attenborough Village Bowls Club will be holding an Open Day on Sat 26th Apr 10.30-16:00 All Welcome. Please feel free to come down and give..... more >

Attenborough Village Bowls Club, The Strand, Attenborough NG9 6AU

Sat 26 Apr

Behold ye Ramblers by Townsend Productions

Townsend Productions bring this highly entertaining story of the beginnings of the struggle for the right to roam freely and enjoy the benefits of... more >

Coddington Village Hall, Main St, NG24 2PN

Sun 27 Apr

Calverton Folk Museum - displays on the history of framework knitting

A museum housing displays on the history of framework knitting, invented by William Lee of Calverton. Includes period furniture and clothing,..... more >

Main Street Calverton NG14 6LU

Sun 27 Apr

Steampunk Orchestra - Saltbox, Nottingham

Step into a realm where classical elegance converges with the pulsating energy of classic rock, indie, and pop hits... more >

Bolero Square, Nottingham NG1 1LY

Thu 8 May

Stephen Gay – Woodhead, the lost railway.

Coddington History Group talk. All welcome. more >

Coddington Village Hall, Main St, NG24 2PN

Thu 15 May

Noises Off

The Dales Music and Drama Group Present Noises Off by Michael Frayn. With performances from 21st - 24th May 2025 at The Dales United Reformed..... more >

The Dales United Reformed Church 63 Parkdale Road (corner of Parkdale/Eastdale road) Bakersfield Nottingham NG3 7GL

Wed 21 May to Sat 24 May

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Trowell Psychic Shuffle

Our Psychic Shuffle Evening in Trowell will have 5 psychics present who will move from table to table, giving one to one readings throughout the... more >

Trowell Parish Hall Trowell Parish Hall Stapleford Road, Trowell, Nottingham NG9 3QA

Sat 31 May

Magic of Thailand Festival in Nottingham

A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand this summer at Forest Recreation Ground is brought to you by Magic of Thailand... more >

Forest Recreation Ground (Goose Fair Site), Gregory Blvd, Nottingham NG7 6LB

Sat 21 Jun and Sun 22 Jun

Calverton Spiritual and Wellbeing Show

A great show with up to 25 exhibitors offering alternative therapies, psychics and mediums providing one to one readings and lots of amazing... more >

Calverton Village Hall, William Lee Memorial Park, Calverton, NG14 6SA

Sun 29 Jun

Gate to Southwell Festival 2025

Experience the joy and excitement of live music, and let yourself be swept away in a place where everyone belongs... more >

Kirklington Lakes, Eakring Lane, Kirklington, Notts NG22 8PE

Thu 3 Jul to Sun 6 Jul

Long Eaton Spiritual and Wellbeing Show

A great show with up to 50 exhibitors offering alternative therapies, psychics and mediums providing one to one readings and lots of amazing... more >

West Park Leisure Centre, Wilsthorpe Road, Long Eaton NG10 4AA

Sun 6 Jul

Clipstone at War

Step back in time as we host an amazing display of WW1 and WW2 with reenactors, huge number of military vehicles, period music and entertainment all... more >

Clipstone headstocks, Power House, Mansfield Road Clipstone Village NG21 9EH

Sat 19 Jul and Sun 20 Jul

JOEL CORRY, FAT TONY | Groovebox Pride Festival 2025 Binks Yard

The Groovebox Pride Festival 2025 lineup is here! We will be bringing you a huge line-up of DJs with the likes of Joel Corry, Fat Tony,..... more >

Binks Yard The Island Quarter, 1 The Great Northern Cl, Nottingham NG2 3JL

Sat 26 Jul

Trowell Psychic Shuffle

Our Psychic Shuffle Evening in Trowell will have 5 psychics present who will move from table to table, giving one to one readings throughout the... more >

Trowell Parish Hall Stapleford Road, Trowell, Nottingham NG9 3QA

Fri 5 Sep

Thank You For The Music - The Ultimate Tribute to ABBA

Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number..... more >

Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham NG1 5ND

Fri 12 Sep

The Magic Of Motown

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories..... more >

Palace Theatre, Appleton Gate, Newark NG24 1JY

Thu 30 Oct

Trowell Mind Body Spirit Event

Our Mind Body Spirit Events held at this amazing venue will have over 30 exhibitors and a room for talks and workshops... more >

Trowell Parish Hall Stapleford Road, Trowell, Nottingham NG9 3QA

Sun 30 Nov

Things to do around Nottinghamshire

Nottinghamshire offers a delightful array of activities for a memorable day out. Whether you're a local or a visitor, here are some fantastic options to explore:

1. Explore Nottingham City Centre:
- Begin your day by visiting Nottingham Castle, which offers panoramic views of the entire city. Don't miss the art gallery within the castle grounds.
- Next door, discover the Museum of Nottingham Life at Brewhouse Yard, where you can learn about the city's fascinating history.
- Visit Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem, England's oldest inn, and soak in its historic ambiance.
- Immerse yourself in the Robin Hood Experience, where you'll hear tales of Nottingham's legendary outlaw.
- Descend into the depths at the City of Caves, part of the National Justice Museum, to explore life beneath the city streets.
- For those intrigued by the supernatural, venture to The Haunted Museum and uncover eerie legends that linger.
- Learn about Nottingham's industrial heritage at Green's Windmill and Science Centre and the Nottingham Industrial Museum.
- History enthusiasts can also visit William Booth's birthplace.

2. Shopping and Dining:
- Explore the streets around Old Market Square for hidden alleyway gems and boutique shops.
- Wander through the bohemian areas of Hockley and the Lace Market.
- Don't miss the Victoria Centre for a mix of shopping and people-watching.

3. Literary and Cultural Gems:
- Nottingham is a UNESCO City of Literature, so pay a visit to Lord Byron's house and immerse yourself in literary history.
- Say hello to the Batman statue, a quirky and unexpected sight.
- Discover prehistoric art at Creswell Crags, where cave paintings tell ancient stories.
- Explore the serene Rufford Abbey Country Park and its beautiful grounds.
- Roam through the gardens of Clumber Park, a tranquil escape from the city hustle.

Remember to plan ahead and check opening hours for these attractions. Whether you're fascinated by history, culture, or natural beauty, Nottinghamshire has something special for everyone!