European Archery Championship kicks off this weekend!  What are you doing this weekend? There are still a few tickets left to see live world-class archery in the Old Market Square, in an amazing 1200 seater archery arena.  The European Archery Championship, in association with The Nottingham Building Society, will see 300 archers from 44 countries travel to Nottingham, hoping to qualify for the Rio Olympics. Get tickets, from £10 per person online or from Nottingham Tourism Centre on Smithy Row

Archery Arena in the Old Market Square - 23 May - 1 June

Most of the Old Market Square will be inaccessible as we build our archery arena. That means if you normally walk across the Square in front of the Council House, you'll need to walk around - either by cutting through the Exchange shopping centre, or walking around the Square (past the fountains). We're sorry for any inconvenience caused. 

Pint of Science Festival 23 - 25 May

Nottingham is joining in on the international science festival where scientists take to the pubs to talk to the public about the latest research in areas like quantum mechanics, 3D printing, neuroscience and virtual reality.

Tickets for the sessions are just £4.

See what's on and book tickets

Great British Birthday Bash at the Aegon Open 11 June - Women's semi finals day A fabulous day of top class women’s tennis is the backdrop for a celebration the Queen’s 90th birthday and all things British. Come to enjoy the fun with the party atmosphere as your cherry on the top of a great day! Frances Quinn from the Great British Bake Off will make tennis themed cupcakes Meet the 'Queen' and take a selfie Make your own crown - craft activities for kids Take a picture with the Davis cup Live music Buy your tickets at: www.aegonopennottingham.co.uk

Outdoor Theatre - see what's on this summer!

 Enjoy an evening of culture and fun in beautiful surroundings at our heritage sites! Bring your own picnic and enjoy performances including Sherlock Holmes, Peter Pan, Wuthering Heights, Danny the Champion of the World and A Midsummer Night's Dream. 

See all plays and get tickets

Sealed Knot at Newstead Abbey - 28 - 30 May

The Sealed Knot will once again return to Newstead Abbey to demonstrate a thrilling reenactment display. Come and see siege camps, demonstrations and the spectacular siege battle on Sunday and Monday.

Tickets £10 on door, including parking and entry to Newstead Abbey house. Find out more.

Great Food and Drink Festival at Nottingham Castle - 28 - 30 May - Tickets available on the door £10

See chefs Tom Kerridge, Nadiya Hussain and Rustie Lee performing live cooking demonstrations, enjoy the real ale bar, champagne bar and cocktail bar, plus fantastic food and craft stalls from local and artisan producers. Find out more

Love your local park? We'd love your help at Highfields Park!

We're holding another Force for Nature session this Friday 27 May at Highfields Park, asking you to help take care of your local green space. It's an informal drop in with two sessions to choose from - 10.30am - 12noon and 1 - 2.30pm, with refreshments provided. You could be planting, tidying, or even monitoring biodiversity in the park. Meet at the Boathouse.

Noah's Ark Fun Run - Sunday 3 July at Wollaton Park

Want to unleash your inner animal? The Noah's Ark fun run is an event for children and families at Wollaton Park. The race is fancy dress so you can gallop, leap or flap your way over a 1 mile route to support our charities.

The event is not-for-profit and all proceeds raised will go to Stonebridge City Farm and Compassion in World Farming for their dedication to animal welfare at a local and international level. Find out more and get involved. 

Great news for visitors to Nottingham Castle! Pay once, return for a year! 

Fantastic news for regular visitors to Nottingham Castle, from Wednesday 1 June, your entry ticket will be valid for one year, meaning you can pay once and come back as many times as you like! 

From 1 June, admission costs will be £7 for adults, £5 for children and concessions, or £20 for two adults and up to three children. 

See what's coming up at Nottingham Castle

More events coming up in Nottingham

Every day and this week

Daily: heritage and cave tours at The Malt Cross

Daily: cave tours at Nottingham Castle

This week: See what FREE City of Football activities are on this week

Thursday 26 May: FREE American music listening session at Nottingham Contemporary

Saturday 21 May: FREE entry - Lady Bay Vintage and midcentury design fair

Friday 27 - Sunday 29 May: Dot to Dot Festival in Nottingham

Saturday 28 May: FREE Saturday Art Club at New Art Exchange

Saturday 28 May: FREE Elmer the Elephant Fun at Nottingham Central Library

Saturday 28 May: FREE Urban Safari Walk around Wollaton

Next few weeks

4 - 12 June: Aegon Open Nottingham Women's Tennis Tournament at Nottingham Tennis Centre

5 June: FREE Autokarna at Wollaton Park

18 June: FREE Aviva Women's Tour cycle race start from the Old Market Square

18 - 25 June: Aegon Open Nottingham Men's Tennis Tournament at Nottingham Tennis Centre

25 - 26 June: East Midlands Flower Show at Newstead Abbey

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Exhibitions

Until 30 May: Roy Pickering, Borrowed Land at Nottingham Lakeside Arts 

Until 5 June: David Jones: Vision and Memory at Nottingham Lakeside Arts

Until 19 June: Doug Fishbone's Leisure Land Golf at New Art Exchange

Until 19 June: Sunscreen at New Art Exchange

Until 26 June: The Sound of Silence at Nottingham Castle

Until 26 June: Turner Prize Winner Simon Starling Exhibition at Nottingham Contemporary

Until 17 July: Gordon Cheung: Here be Dragons at Nottingham Castle

Until 7 August: Grand Tourists and Others at Nottingham Lakeside Arts