Robin Hood Marathon, Goose Fair, Nottingham Castle Open and Theatre Royal 150th Anniversary, plus much more!

Robin Hood Marathon – this Sunday!

Road closures and diversions in place

This year the races have a brand new route. Keeping the bits we love – Victoria Embankment, The University Campus and Colwick Park and now running past famous iconic landmarks in the City like Nottingham Castle, through the beautiful deer park at Wollaton Hall and going right into the heart of the City centre in the Lace Market and Market Square.

The new route means a different programme of road closures and restrictions than we’ve been used to in the past. Roads and public transport in and around the city will be affected. Check the route and plan your journey now.

>> Find out more about the roads affected

Happy 150th Anniversary Theatre Royal

On Friday 25 September, the Theatre Royal Nottingham will celebrate its 150th anniversary. To mark this historic event a special programme of anniversary celebrations has been planned to celebrate the venue's past, present and future

Hood - The Legend Continues, with its roots firmly set in Nottinghamshire, premiered at the Theatre Royal Nottingham on Thursday 17 September for a two-week run, commissioned exclusively to celebrate the Theatre's 150th anniversary year.

>>Find out what other events are taking place  

Goose Fair

Nottingham Goose Fair returns from Wednesday 30 September to Sunday 4 October to thrill and delight locals and visitors alike.  

The Forest Recreation Ground will once again host over 500 attractions, from the latest white knuckle experiences, family rides and the old favourites including waltzers, carousels and Hook-a-Duck. For thrill-seekers there will be around 100 adult rides and exhibitions.

The easiest way to get there is by tram or bus from Queen’s Drive Park and Ride which will drop off close to the Forest.

>> Find out more what rides are at Goose Fair and download your discount vouchers here

Nottingham Castle Open

The Nottingham Castle Open, a celebration of the best artistic talent in the East and West Midlands, continues to be one of the busiest and most exciting annual exhibitions in the city. The exhibition opens on Saturday 19 September and runs until Sunday 8 November at Nottingham Castle Museum & Art Gallery, the oldest provincial museum in the country.

Find out more about the exhibition 

Book onto a FREE lecture at Nottingham Trent University

Enjoy a free evening lecture, delivered by an exceptional range of expert guest speakers. The Distinguished Lecture Series are now in their tenth year, covering many exciting subjects and topical and sensitive issues face-on. The lectures are thought-provoking, raise debate and inform.

• Britain's Pagan Heritage - Wed 11 Nov
• Writing the History of One's Own Times - Wed 25 Nov
• Great Ideas of Biology – Wed 24 Feb

Please note some lectures are FREE others charge.

>>Check out what lectures are coming up and reserve a space

More events:

• Bat walk at Forest Recreation Ground – 23 Sep
• Murders and Mysteries Tour at Newstead Abbey - 25 Sep

with friends, family and colleagues
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