FREE family fun day at Nottingham Castle!
Lord Mayor's Parade - Saturday 2 July

Enjoy a great free day out this weekend at this celebration of Nottingham. 

11am - Head to the Old Market Square to watch the horse and carriage parade, which will set off to the Castle at 11am 

10am - 5pm - Nottingham Castle and grounds are open completely FREE, with the chance to meet Robin Hood, enjoy live music in the bandstand, have a go at archery, see falconry displays and more! Find out more

Taste Nottingham - 27 - 30 June!

It's here - the celebration of food and drink in Nottingham taking place until Thursday this week! With new venues opening weekly, it's time to try somewhere new with events in restaurants and bars, or take advantage of great offers like 50% off food at The Rum House.

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FREE talk with John McGovern - Thursday 30 June 11am  Nottingham Central Library   Don't miss legendary footballing hero John McGovern as he entertains you with a fascinating talk on his career, his highlights and the joys of winning the European Cup - not just once but twice! Followed by a Q&A session, come along and pose those questions you've always wanted to ask, plus learn about the new local history app.

The Great Sneinton Bake Off - Thursday 30 June 3 - 7pm Head to Green's Windmill for baking workshops, mill tours, a treasure hunt and a baking competition! Entry FREE, charge for some workshops. 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 feel confident cycling. 

Wednesday 29 June: 6 miler along The Big Track

Thursday 30 June: 10 mile Evening Saunter 

Sunday 3 July: 5 mile St Ann's Valley Loop

See the full timetable of rides.

Splendour Festival tickets selling fast!

Tickets for Splendour Festival are selling fast, with headliners including Jess Glynne, The Human League, UB40, The Darkness, Turin Brakes and The Fratellis proving popular! 

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Saturday 2 July - Weekend Craft sessions at Debbie Bryan, Lace Market

Make your own ceramic cake stand or hanging plate, hand painted for something completely unique! Plus, enjoy afternoon tea as you craft. Find out more.

 Lake Enders present On Reflection
Nottingham Lakeside Arts - Wednesday 29 June

Don't miss Lake Enders' new show, taking inspiration from each other and Lakeside's performance and exhibitions programme. On Reflection uses dance, drama and live pictures to explain how we reflect on past experiences – how mirrors can reflect light, but not always our true self.

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Coming soon to Nottingham Castle - Leonardo da Vinci exhibition - from 30 July

Soon you'll have a chance to see ten of the best drawings from the Royal Collection by Leonardo da Vinci - this is a rare chance to view the drawings, not normally on public display due to their fragility. See them at Nottingham Castle 

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

Wednesday 29 June: Theatre Workshop for 17-35 year olds at The Lofthouse

Wednesday 29 June: FREE International Mud Day fun at Woodthorpe Grange Park

Saturday 2 July: Nottinghamshire Hospice Summer Fair

Sunday 3 July: FREE brass band concert in the Arboretum from Rolls Royce band

Sunday 3 July: Craft-Off at The Malt Cross

Sunday 3 July: Outdoor Theatre at Nottingham Castle - Sherlock Holmes

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Exhibitions

On now

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

Until 17 July: Chloe Langlois: I Fear no Man, no Beast, or Evil at Nottingham Castle

Until 23 July: Express Yourself at City Arts

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