World class tennis kicks off in Nottingham! 

Aegon Open Nottingham at Nottingham Tennis Centre

A stellar field of players including former world No 1 Caroline Wozniacki, world No Victoria Azarenka, British No 1 Johanna Konta, World no 19 Karolina Pliskova, and British No 2 Heather Watson will compete in the WTA tournament 4 - 12 June - get tickets. 

Former Wimbledon champions Pat Cash and Jeremy Bates will be part of the exhibition line-up to hit centre court in Nottingham on WTA Finals Day at the Aegon Open on 12 June.

The Men's Tournament (18 - 25 June - get tickets) will see defending champion Dennis Istomin take on Davis Cup hero James Ward and British No 4 Dan Evans.

Pay once, return for the next year at Nottingham Castle

We have some great news for you - we've made some changes at Nottingham Castle, meaning EVERYONE can pay once and come back as many times as you like (within a year of the date of your ticket).

Admission is £7 for adults, £5 for children and £20 for two adults and up to three children. 

Find out what's coming up at Nottingham Castle

Aviva Women's Tour Cycling Event

Saturday 18 June in Old Market Square

Watch some of the world's best cyclists at the Stage 4 start of the Aviva Women's Tour. There will be cycling activities in the Square from 9am, and the cyclists will set out at around 10.30am. 

The race will journey through Wollaton, Beeston and Long Eaton, so there are plenty of chances to watch along the route too! See the full route. 

Find out more

Family Fun Day at Nottingham Castle
Thursday 9 June 10.30am - 2.30pm

Bring your little ones and join us to celebrate reading and storytelling at a free day out at Nottingham Castle:

• Under the sea arts and crafts and puppet show
• Meet Peppa Pig and friends
• Learn to Line Dance with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
• FREE face painting and balloon animals
• Soft play area

Pick up a FREE entry voucher from any city libraries or Nottingham Tourism Centre (valid citycard needed, but you can also sign up for a citycard at any city library).

Outdoor Theatre - what's on at Wollaton Park?

Enjoy an evening of culture and fun in beautiful surroundings at Wollaton Park. Here's what's coming up this summer in Batman's back garden.

Friday 15 July: The Importance of Being Ernest

Thursday 4 August: Gulliver's Travels

Saturday 20 August: Wuthering Heights

Wednesday 31 August: Ratburger

What's on this weekend to celebrate the Queen's birthday? See what's going on in Nottingham to celebrate her Majesty's official 90th Birthday.

Simon Starling at Nottingham Contemporary

Until 26 June - less than three weeks left!

Don't miss the major solo exhibition by Turner Prize winner Simon Starling – his largest exhibition in the UK to date. It includes a selection of his installation works, many unseen in the UK before, in addition to a major new commission.

Visit Nottingham Contemporary - it's FREE

Father's Day is coming up! 
Sunday 19 June 

Dads go FREE at Nottingham Castle and Newstead Abbey on 19  June!

Dads go free, normal admission applies for other adults and children. At Nottingham Castle, test your archery skills on the green – just £2 a go!

Father’s Day Tours at Wollaton Hall

Dads go free with a paying ticket – tours are £5 for adults, £4 concessions. Find out more about our tours.

Father’s Day Biscuits at Green’s Windmill

Bake some special treats for your dad. 11am – 1pm. £3 per child.

Home to Home - The Windrush migration story, through the eyes of a child

Nottingham Playhouse Friday 10 June

Enjoy this unique, moving, poignant and highly relevant migration story. Catherine Ross, Founder/ Director of SKN Heritage Museum, tells her story of coming to the UK from the Caribbean as a 7-year-old girl.

Discover her first impressions of the UK, including what it was like going to school, living in a 2-up-2-down, seeing snow for the first time and more...Enjoy Catherine’s tales, laugh and groan at the adventures she had.

Suitable for all ages and completely FREE - see times and more details.

 Last chance for early bird tickets!

• Expert talks, including from TV presenter and garden designer Alan Mason, BBC/RHS Great Chelsea Garden Challenge winner Sean Murray and John Stirland from BBC Radio Nottingham
• Beautiful show gardens designed by local nurseries, horticultural colleges and landscapers
• Home and garden marquee full of seasonal plants, gifts and garden furniture plus some great local food and drink
• Children's zone to keep little ones entertained

Get early bird tickets (before 10 June) for just £8 

More events in Nottingham

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

This week: Celebrate National Bookstart Week with a free Totstime session at your local library

Saturday 11 June: FREE Saturday Art Club at New Art Exchange

Saturday 11 June: Here be Dragons book launch with Gordon Cheung at Nottingham Castle

Saturday 11 June: FREE community Fun Day at Holy Trinity Lenton

Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 June: Attenborough, Beeston and Chilwell Art Trail

Saturday 11 - Sunday 12 June: Beeston and Chilwell Garden Trail

Sunday 12 June: Community Food Swap at Green's Windmill

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Exhibitions

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