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Welcome to this week's summer edition of our What's On bulletin with details on exciting events and activities happening across the county during the summer holidays.
Don’t forget to share photos of your summer fun with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #ExploreNotts so we can see what you're up to!
Superhero trail
Rufford Abbey Country Park
Daily until Sunday 1 September
£2
Come and train to be the ultimate superhero, follow a trail to win points, defeat baddies and earn your very own super powers!
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Have-a-go archery
Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
Various dates until Sunday 1 September
£4 for 6 arrows
Think you’ve got what it takes to be an outlaw? Here’s the chance to put your archery skills to the test, at the home of Robin Hood!
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The story of Sherwood - guided walk
Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
Friday 26 July - Sunday 1 September
£5 per adult, £2.50 per child
Booking advised
Learn how Sherwood has been shaped over thousands of years by natural and human forces to become the iconic place we know today.
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Summer Half Term Holiday Club
The Mill Adventure Base
Monday 29 July - Friday 30 August
£27 per child per day
Booking required
A fantastic day out for the kids with a wide range of fun filled activities, from archery and indoor climbing to zip-wiring and kayaking! Suitable for young people aged 8 – 12 years.
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Cycle training
Various venues
Wednesday 31 July - Wednesday 28 August
Prices vary
From learning to balance on a bike to riding a bicycle without assistance, check out our cycle training courses suitable for a variety of ages and abilities.
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Robin Hood Festival
Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
Monday 5 - Sunday 11 August
FREE (parking £6 per car)
Join us for the 35th annual Robin Hood Festival! This year’s festival is promising to be a belter, with a brand-new live show as well as tons more to entertain the whole family!
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Alien animation
Various libraries
Monday 5 - Thursday 29 August
FREE
Booking required
Make an alien out of modelling clay and design a speedy space craft to zoom off into space. Work with our digital artist to animate your creations and turn them into a GIF.
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Meadow sweeping
Rufford Abbey Country Park
Wednesday 14 and Wednesday 28 August
£5 per child
Booking required
Explore our wild meadow and discover what lives within. Using nets, magnifying glasses you will be able to identify things that flutter.
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Bat walks
Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
Friday 16 August and Friday 6 September
£7.50
Booking required
Join us for an evening walk to learn more about the bats of Sherwood Forest and their association with the world famous ancient oak trees.
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WIN a pair of tickets to see Coram Boy at Nottingham Playhouse on Friday 9 August 7pm
Coram Boy - based on the award-winning novel by Jamila Gavin - tells the dark tale of infamous ‘Coram men’ who pretended to work for Thomas Coram’s Foundling Hospital during the eighteenth century.
To enter, just answer the following question: ‘In which year did Thomas Coram establish his Foundling Hospital?’ Please email your answer to marketing@nottscc.gov.uk along with your name, address, phone number and the email subject 'What's On Coram Boy competition'.
The closing date for entries is Wednesday 31 July at 5pm, good luck! Terms and conditions apply.
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