Christmas Carnival

Sat 8 July
Wollaton Park

Meet the team behind Christmas at Wollaton and enjoy some summer festive fun at this free event!

Visit the giant snow globe, try your luck on Christmas themed games, dance along to the steel band and meet a very special guest in a rare, off-season sighting.

The team will be on hand to answer any questions and give you a preview of this year’s spectacular light trail.

Don't forget to sign up to our waiting list for access to the Christmas at Wollaton pre-sale, with 25% off all tickets from Monday 24 July.

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The Secret Garden

Wed 12 July
Newstead Abbey

Chapterhouse Theatre Company presents an open-air performance of this much-loved story.

Join young Mary Lennox on a journey of discovery as she is sent to her uncle’s house in the countryside, where mysteries and secrets lurk round every corner...

As she makes new friends, Mary has a burning question: where is the location of her uncle’s secret garden, and where has he hidden the key?

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Blood Brothers

Tue 11 - Sat 15 July
Theatre Royal

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful consequences.

Few musicals have received quite such acclaim as this multi-award winning show. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone.

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Thu 13 July
Wollaton Park

Chapterhouse Theatre Company is proud to present Oscar Wilde’s finest and best-loved romantic comedy.

With a cast of unforgettably larger than life characters, the delightful Cecily, the roguish Algernon and the formidable Lady Bracknell are sure to keep you wildly entertained!

Enjoy this exquisite open-air production of Wilde’s hilarious tale of double lives and mistaken identities, presented in full period costume.

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Nottinghamshire Pride

Sat 29 July
City Centre

This year's event will begin with a visibility march at 11am (starting at the junction of Lister Gate and Castle Gate). The route heads through the city centre and ends at Broad Street.

In the afternoon, Hockley hosts a market and main stage with a host of talent from Nottinghamshire’s LGBTQ+ community, from spoken word poets and musicians to drag artists.

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Binks Yard Summer Soul Party

Sat 15 July
Binks Yard

Head to Binks Yard for a day full of soul, motown, disco, northern and funk music.

The Binks Yard Terrace will come alive with music as multiple talented DJs take to the stage to do what they do best.

With food available from the Binks BBQ smoker, and drinks from the outdoor kiosk, this will be one laidback summer's day not to be missed!

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Outdoor Cinema

Fri 21 - Sun 23 July
Newstead Abbey

Adventure Cinema brings outdoor movies to the stunning grounds of Newstead Abbey. 

Watch blockbuster films on a giant screen under the stars, each with a specially curated music soundtrack beforehand.

Friday 21 July
Top Gun: Maverick

Saturday 22 July
The Greatest Showman Sing-A-Long

Sunday 23 July
Grease

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Mill on the Hill

Sat 15 July
Green's Windmill

Mill on the Hill is a free family festival celebrating local art, culture and food.

The entertainment and activities will include a parade, live music, food tasting, workshops, face painting, talks, baking, craft stalls and lots of family fun!

This free event will take place from 12pm-6pm.

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ChessFest

Sat 15 July
Trinity Square

ChessFest will offer everyone the chance to play on a giant chess set, try speed chess with a chess master, and get informal coaching for kids or playing tips for adults - all for free!

There will also be action on a giant screen and chess demonstrations, as the day marks the centenary of the Nottinghamshire Chess Association.

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