The Grand Tour Season Two

Nottingham Contemporary presents the largest ever exhibition in the UK of the works of Simon Starling – the Turner Prize winner who studied at Nottingham Trent University. The exhibition, which is now on, includes a new commission, and some of his major projects, most of which have never been shown in Britain before. Find out more.

FREE family weekends at Nottingham Contemporary

There's loads of free family activities (11am - 3pm Sat and Sun 19 March - 30 April) designed to inspire imaginations and help you explore the latest exhibition.

Be an innovator and conduct all sorts of experiments - from the past and present. Find out more

Could you be a force for nature?

3 April 10:30am - 12noon and 1 - 2:30pm at Highfields Park

Get out into the fresh air this weekend and help to take care of your local park! You could be planting, helping to monitor species in the park, or even helping to manage the meadows.

Refreshments provided. Meet near the boathouse.

Jane Tomlinson's Run For All

Register to run 10k around Nottingham on 15 May and raise money for the Jane Tomlinson appeal.

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Save the date: 1940s Knees Up

Bank Holiday Monday 2 May

Enjoy a fantastic wartime themed day out at Nottingham Castle, with games, live music, a tea dance and more. 

For the first time this year, all children 15 and under go completely FREE! 

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