Armed Forces Day celebration this weekend, Flower Show at Newstead Abbey, last chance for Turner Prize winner

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FREE Armed Forces Day weekend at Wollaton Park
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June

 

Enjoy a fun celebration of our armed forces past and present, this weekend at Wollaton Park. 

  • Re-enactment camp
  • Discover the refurbished 508 Parachute Infantry Regiment exhibit in the courtyard
  • Funfair, stalls and a flyover 

Driving? Please use the entrance on Lime Tree Avenue. All day car parking is £6 per car.

flower show

East Midlands Flower Show
Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 June at Newstead Abbey


No plans this weekend? Come along to the first ever East Midlands Flower Show, held in the beautiful grounds and gardens of Newstead Abbey. 


Tickets (£10) include entrance to the Abbey and car parking.
 

Get tickets
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skyride

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 feel confident cycling. 

See the full timetable of rides.

lord mayors parade

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

Outdoor Theatre - family favourites

 

Kids will love these fun performances - and a family ticket is just £40 for two adults and up to three children.


Thursday 7 July: The Railway Children 

Saturday 6 August: Gulliver's Travels

Sunday 7 August: Danny the Champion of the World

Friday 26 August: Peter Pan

Thursday 1 September: Ratburger

caribbean carnival
grand tour

Last chance to see Simon Starling exhibition
See the Turner Prize winners work at Nottingham Contemporary until Sunday 26 June

This week is your last chance to see the largest ever exhibition in the UK of the works of Simon Starling – the Turner Prize winner who studied at Nottingham Trent University. This exhibition includes a new commission, and some of his major projects, most of which have never been shown in Britain before.

Nottingham Contemporary is open Tues - Sun, entry is FREE

dance

In-Nocentes at Nottingham Lakeside Arts - Sunday 26 June at 7.30pm


“So much commitment and energy that no one could doubt that dance is in their blood" The Times, April 2016


Set to Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, recomposed by Max Richter, In-Nocentes showcases the clarity, integrity and power of 42 young dancers moving through space with a shared intention, each open to the possibility of transformation through the act of dancing. Get tickets.

tennis

Men's tournament is on now!

Aegon Open Nottingham at Nottingham Tennis Centre

This week is your final chance to see some of the world's top tennis players right here in Nottingham. With lots of family activities, themed days and the chance to try tennis for free every day, don't miss it!  Get tickets now.

European Market

The popular Continental Market returns!

From Wednesday 22nd June to Sunday 26th June 2016, traders from all corners of the globe will be offering Nottingham the opportunity to try some of the best flavours their country has to offer.  Find out more.

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