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Aegon Open Nottingham at Nottingham Tennis Centre

This year’s ATP World Tour 250 event at the Aegon Open Nottingham sees some of the biggest stars in the men’s game grace the courts of the Nottingham Tennis Centre. 

World number 19 Kevin Anderson is joined by local favourite Marcos Baghdatis, our 2015 champion Denis Istomin and finalist Sam Querrey, as well as Alexandr Dolgopolov and Fernando Verdasco. The Brits are also out in force with Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Champions Kyle Edmund, James Ward and Dan intent on starting their grass-court seasons off with a bang. With lots of family activities, themed days and the chance to try tennis for free every day, don't miss it!  Get tickets now.

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. 

Rolling road closures of 15-20 minutes along the route will cause disruption in Nottingham, Wollaton, Beeston and Long Eaton and into Derbyshire. Plan your journey and avoid travelling between 10am - 11am if possible.

Find out more

FREE Skyrides in Nottingham

Skyrides are FREE, guided bike rides that are led by a trained ride leader. 

They'll help you get familiar with riding routes around the city and help you fall in love with cycling. 

Join us for the first Skyride to celebrate the Aviva Women's Tour, taking place on Saturday 18 June from 11.15am.

Or, see the full timetable of rides.

FREE entry and fun day at Nottingham Castle 
 Saturday 2 July

The new Lord Mayor and Sheriff of Nottingham will be sworn in and the city blessed, plus enjoy stalls, activities and live music. 

10:55am - proclamation on Council House steps by Robin Hood to set off the parade

11am - 11.30am - horse and carriage parade from Old Market Square to Nottingham Castle

11.30am - 5pm - FREE entry and family fun day at Nottingham Castle

Outdoor Theatre - what's on at Nottingham Castle?

Enjoy an evening of culture and fun in beautiful surroundings at Nottingham Castle. Here's what's coming up this summer.

Saturday 25 June: Richard III

Sunday 3 July: Sherlock Holmes

Thursday 7 July: The Railway Children

Friday 22 July: Macbeth

Saturday 23 July: Much Ado about Nothing

Thursday 28 July: The Tempest

Saturday 6 August: Gulliver's Travels
Wednesday 10 August: Wuthering Heights

Thursday 18 August: The Canterbury Tales

Friday 26 August: Peter Pan

Thursday 1 September: Ratburger

Sherwood Art Week 18 - 26 June Secret Garden Craft Fair and music festival: Saturday 18 June Plus, exhibitions, performances, workshops and more.   See the full programme

Leisure Land Golf at New Art Exchange - last chance to play!

Doug Fishbone's Leisure Land Golf, is a fully playable, miniature golf course, designed and made by 10 leading voices from the contemporary art world. Visit New Art Exchange before Saturday 19 June to play the course for just £2.

Father's Day is this 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.

Father's Day Sunday Social at Debbie Bryan: Enjoy an afternoon of crafts and real ale on Sunday 19 June.

University Festival Orchestra at Nottingham Lakeside Arts - Thursday 16 June at 7.30pm

For the final orchestral concert of the academic year PhD Music student Anne Macgregor is the soloist in Saint-Saëns second piano concerto. Bizet’s only symphony is a joyful work befitting end of academic year celebrations. Get tickets (£12).

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

Tuesday 14 June: FREE Library Club - Gardeners Question Time at Basford Library

Tuesday 14 June: FREE Introduction to Tablets at Bilborough Library

Wednesday 15 June: FREE Exhibition Walkthrough at Nottingham Contemporary 

Thursday 16 June: FREE Library Club - Gardeners Question Time at Sherwood Library

Thursday 16 June: Wild Food Foray at Sherwood Pines Country Park

Thursday 16 June: Find out about becoming a summer reading volunteer at Nottingham Central Library - at sessions at 12noon or at 4pm

Thursday 16 June: FREE Guided Walk around Wollaton

Saturday 18 June: FREE City Arts Summer Fayre

Saturday 18 June: Nottingham Bach Choir Concert at St Mary's Church

Saturday 18 June: Just the Tonic Saturday Night Comedy

Sunday 19 June: Fun Colour Run at Holme Pierrepont 

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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