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Just announced: Nottingham Castle to re-open

Medieval Legends

From Mon 26 June
Nottingham Castle

Nottingham City Council is proud to announce that Nottingham Castle will fully re-open to visitors on Monday 26 June. 

Brand new admission arrangements mean that an adult pays £12 once and can visit all year, while accompanied children aged 15 years and under go free with each paying adult (up to 3 children) - making it an affordable and family-friendly day out.

The new admission arrangement will include access to the grounds, Brewhouse Yard Cottages, Robin Hood Adventures, Rebellion Galleries and the castle museum, unlimited for the 12 month period.

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Medieval Legends

Medieval Legends

Sat 27 - Mon 29 May
Nottingham Castle

Ahead of its re-opening in June, Nottingham Castle will host Medieval Legends over the May bank holiday weekend, showcasing cave tours, a medieval encampment, have-a-go archery and a meet and greet with Robin Hood himself!

As well as medieval activities in the castle grounds, on site there will be food and drink options within the castle’s visitor centre and café, and the shop will have child-friendly archery sets for little ones inspired to take up a new hobby.

Ticket entry is just £1 per person per day.

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Emergency Services Day

Emergency Services Day

Sat 20 May
Wollaton Park

Come and meet Nottinghamshire Police, Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue and other supporting agencies.

There will be a variety of displays and emergency vehicles to explore, including the underwater search unit, drone unit, search and rescue teams and many more. The National Police Dogs Trials will also be taking place.

Entry is free but car parking charges apply.

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Ibiza Orchestra

Ibiza Orchestra

Fri 26 May
Wollaton Park

There's only one week to go until the Ibiza Orchestra returns to Wollaton Park!

Joining the incredible 26-piece orchestra will be special guests Marvin Humes, DJ Pandar and Nikki Ambers.

The What's On Nottingham 50% ticket discount is still available, so don't miss out.

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Restaurant Week

Restaurant Week

Until Sun 21 May
City Centre

Showcasing Nottingham’s vibrant and eclectic hospitality venues, Restaurant Week will include special menus and offers to make going out a more affordable treat.

Until Sunday 21 May, restaurants, cafés, pubs, bars and hotels will be offering a huge variety of deals on dining experiences, all reasonably priced.

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RSC: Julius Caesar

RSC Julius Caesar

Tue 23 - Sat 27 May
Theatre Royal

The Royal Shakespeare Company returns with a fast-paced political thriller, Julius Caesar, directed by Atri Banerjee.

Atri was listed in The Stage 25 as one to watch in 2022 and previously won Best Director at The Stage Debut Awards in 2019. His fresh interpretation of Shakespeare’s timeless story forces us all to consider how far we would go for our political principles.

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Sausage & Cider Festival

Sausage & Cider Festival

Sat 27 May
Wollaton Park

Get ready for eating competitions, entertainment, and all the sausage and cider you could wish for.

Joining headliners Toploader will be Darren Poyzer and tributes to Queen, Madness and Oasis. There's also a 'mini grooverz' kids disco and a silent disco!

Book now to get the What's On Nottingham 50% discount.

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New on sale: Peter Pan

Peter Pan

Tue 2 & Wed 3 January
Motorpoint Arena

This adaptation of J.M Barrie's much-loved tale will fly into Motorpoint Arena for a spectacular spin on the timeless classic adventure.

With Boy George debuting as Captain Hook, the show has traditional pantomime elements alongside incredible cirque performances and dazzling aerial stunts.

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Nottingham Motor Show

Nottingham Motor Show

Sun 11 June
Wollaton Park

The Nottingham Motor Show will include hundreds of classic and vintage vehicles including cars, motorcycles and caravans, as well as the very latest models on the road today.

New for 2023 will be an area for help and advice on owning, running and charging electric vehicles.

Entry to the event is free but car parking charges apply.

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Luminarium: Terceradix

Luminarium

Sat 27 May - Sun 4 June
Highfields Park

This year's Luminarium is a Nottingham premiere by internationally renowned Architects of Air.

Inside, these glorious structures radiate beautiful, iridescent colours and their interiors are regularly described as other-worldly, cathedral-like or space-like. However you describe your experience, they are always sensory, magical and memorable occasions.

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Half Term Ice Skating

NIC Skating

Fri 26 May - Sun 4 June
National Ice Centre

Head to the National Ice Centre this Half Term for disco sessions, hockey clinic, daily skating sessions and intensive skating lessons.

Plus, there’s a Rock & Metal Skate taking place on Friday 2 June with a guest DJ from Kerrang!

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Dot To Dot Festival  

Dot To Dot Festival

Sun 28 May
Various venues

Over 160 artists have been announced for this year's Dot To Dot Festival, including Yard Act, Alvvays, The Murder Capital, Finn Foxell and Kofi Stone.

With so much talent, the beauty of the festival is discovering new artists on the day, so make sure to treat yourself to some local greatness.

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Open-Air Theatre Season

Open Air Theatre

Thu 15 June - Sun 3 September
Wollaton Park & Newstead Abbey

The popular Open-Air Theatre Season returns to Newstead and Wollaton this summer with a full programme of new and traditional performances. Pack your picnics, camping chairs and blankets to enjoy theatre in the great outdoors!

Chapterhouse Theatre Company brings the classic stories Sense & Sensibility, The Secret Garden and The Importance of Being Earnest in full period costume. Families can also enjoy a fun-packed retelling of Nottingham's own Robin Hood.

Book now - Newstead

The Lord Chamberlain's Men open the Wollaton season with Shakespeare's timeless love story, Romeo & Juliet. There's also a farcical piece of new writing - MacHamLear - pitting Macbeth, Hamlet and King Lear against each other.

Book now - Wollaton

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