What's on this May half term

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What's on this May half term

Get ready to have some fun with fantastic events and activities for all ages this half term.

Check out some of our top picks and share yours on social media with the hashtag #WeLoveNotts.


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White Post Wednesdays 

Rufford Abbey Country Park 
Wednesday 27 May 2026
10am to 3pm
£3.50 per child

Meet a variety of friendly and charming creatures including mice, guinea pigs, bunnies, snakes and lizards, plus some fascinating creepy crawlies. 

Purchase your tickets on the day of your visit from the visitor information centre. There is no need to book in advance for this event.

Find out more


DJ event

First Spin DJ Workshop

Mansfield Library
Wednesday 27 May 2026
10am to 2pm
Free - Booking is required

This hands-on DJ workshop is designed for complete beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of mixing and using DJ equipment. The session will introduce the basics of beatmatching, track selection and how DJs build a set, with the chance to get behind the decks and try mixing for yourself.

Find out more and book on


Walk Notts Festival

Get walking and wheeling in the Walk Notts Festival

We’re delighted to be working with Active Notts on this year’s Walk Notts Festival, 1 to 31 May.

From walks exploring heritage and discovering wildlife, to those designed for people with health conditions or families with a buggy, there’s something for everyone to get involved! There are also festival bingo cards [PDF] with fun activities for you to take part in.

Featured walks include:

In the Footsteps of DH Lawrence with the Gedling Ramblers
Thursday 21 May
10.30am
Meet at Teversal Visitor Centre car park, NG17 3HJ.

Eastwood Family Walk
Tuesday 26 May
10am
Meet in Eastwood library, NG16 3GB.

Mums on the Move Buggy Walk ‑ Dobb Park
Thursday 28 May
10.30am
Meet at Washdyke Lane, Hucknall, NG15 6QR.

Visit the Walk Notts website for the full festival programme


Sherwood

Forest Fun Activity Booklet

Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre
Daily until Friday 31 July
10am to 4pm
Price: £3.50 per booklet - and includes a Sherwood Forest pencil as a souvenir of your visit.

Full of family-friendly seasonal activities, our booklet will get you to look at your surroundings in a different way, get your brain working with some tricky trivia, and get the creative juices flowing.

Where to get your booklet


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