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Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 August
Newstead Abbey and Wollaton Hall
Don't miss out on some wonderfully atmospheric Open Air Theatre this weekend with stories to appeal to all ages. Grab a garden chair or a picnic rug (maybe a picnic too) and enjoy the beautiful surroundings and tremendous performances...
Frankenstein (Illyria) – Saturday 10 August | Gates: 5pm Newstead Abbey Spectacular stage effects, puppetry and flashes of the wickedly dark humour as the brilliant young student Viktor Frankenstein discovers how to endow dead organic matter with life itself. Set to a fully orchestrated musical score.
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A Midsummer Night's Dream (Chapterhouse) – Sunday 11 August | Gates: 6pm Wollaton Hall
Let yourself be whisked away on a thrilling journey to the most magical of forests and meet star-crossed lovers, playful fairies, and hilarious travelling players.
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Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 August
Forest Recreation Ground
A two day Thai Festival to experience the taste of Thailand with live cooking demonstrations, Authentic Thai Cuisine, Carving and Produce, Thai Boxing Demonstrations, music and dancing, massage and lots more!
Sunday 26 August
Wollaton Hall
Mamma Mia - Here we go Again! Five years after the events of Mamma Mia! (2008), Sophie prepares for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna as she learns more about her mother's past. A star studded cast and some amazing sing-along tunes...starring Lily James, Meryl Streep, Cher, and Pierce Brosnan
Check out this and other music-themed outdoor film screenings to be shown at Wollaton this August.
22/08 - A Star is Born 23/08 - Bohemian Rhapsody 25/08 - Purple Rain 26/08 - Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again
Wednesday 18 to Tuesday 24 September
Woodthorpe Grange Park
EXTENDED RUN, and additional performance Sunday 22 September at 18.00
Prior to a fourth winter at the AIA Great European Carnival in Hong Kong on the city waterfront, Europe’s largest touring big top show, Gandeys Circus presents –THE GREATEST SHOW TOUR
Tickets start at only £7.99 and there are other money saving offers, too!
Monday to Friday until 31 August
5 Parks across the city
A SUMMER OF IMAGINATION
Explore your favourite Nottingham parks this summer and find magical story dens full of books, crafts, trails and more.
There are five StoryParks across the City, so you’re bound to find one near you. With a special sculpture at each one, why not see whether you can visit them all?
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Saturday 10 - Sunday 11 August
Wollaton Hall 10am - 6pm Free parking on site
A touch of summertime, al fresco dining, Masterchefs, artisan food and drink, music, fun and hopefully laughter. So come along to eat, drink and be merry.
The Festival’s ‘Super Theatre’ plans to give a series of entertaining and instructive live cookery demonstrations throughout the weekend, with a superb line up of celebrity chefs, who will bring an intriguing selection of international food backgrounds and influences to the show.
Tickets from £9 on the gate (Cheaper in advance)
Monday 19 to Saturday 24 August
Nottingham Tennis Centre
Play from 9am each day Free event
The Junior National Championships are the highest level of domestic competition for all junior players.
Previous winners include big stars such as Tim Henman, Sue Barker, Andy Murray, Dan Evans, Kyle Edmund, Heather Watson, Naomi Broady, Jack Draper.
School holidays are here for kids in Nottingham...but how to keep them occupied? Check out this handy list of 50 FREE or super cheap things to do this summer.
Visiting the Beach, the Carnival and Storyparks are all on there - see how many you can tick off!
It includes summer holiday activities, fun days and more in your neighbourhood
The Girl of Ink and Stars: Until Monday 12 August
Various Nottingham Libraries
Based on the award-winning book by Kiran Millwood Hargrave, The Girl of Ink and Stars tells the story of Isabella and her lifelong friend Pablo’s journey into the forbidden and unknown territories of their island in a search for their missing friend. Following her map and an ancient myth, Isabella discovers beneath the dry rivers and smoky mountains a fiery legend is stirring from its sleep... A mythical tale for adventurers aged 7+
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Sunday 18 August
Victoria Embankment
12noon - 8pm FREE PARADE
Line the route at the Victoria Embankment as the city’s liveliest (and loudest) parade winds its way around in a celebration of Nottingham’s Caribbean heritage featuring hundreds of colourful costumes made just for the parade and energetically displayed to music from moving sound systems and Samba drums.
Wednesday 14 and Thursday 15 August
Royal Concert Hall
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Tabby McTat is a heart-warming tale of friendship and loyalty interwoven with original songs and a sprinkling of magic. Unmissable for children and families of all ages!
Open until Sunday 2 September
Citywide
Loads of free sun on the Beach this summer from kids to the grown-ups...
Mondays: Kids Movie Night from 5pm Vote for your favourite each week on the Nottingham Beach Facebook page.
Tuesdays: Variety on the Beach Open mic hosted by Just Ben.
Wednesdays: Beach Volleyball Tournament with local businesses
Thursdays: Date Night Movie Night from 7pm Bring a blanket and watch a movie under the stars. Film choice is voted for each week on the Nottingham Beach Facebook page.
Various dates Aug/Sept Limited availability
Peel Street (August 16) and Rock Cemetery (Sept 7)
Get out of the heat and take a tour into Nottingham's underground networks. There are tours the Mammoth Cave and labyrinth, on Peel Street and a fascinating tour of Rock Cemetery on Mansfield Road.
Hurry! The tours fill up fast and spaces are limited
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Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October
Newstead Abbey
As you enter through the woods, the sounds and smells of Robin Hood’s encampment will guide you to his merry band of outlaws hiding out. Close by, a royal hunting party, led by the evil Sheriff of Nottingham, is about to snare their biggest prize of all.
This unique immersive experience will take you back to a forest close to 12th Century Nottingham. See local minstrels, artisans and characters. Eat, drink and be merry. Learn a trade or two. Meet the man who would become a legend.
BOOK FOR OCTOBER HALF TERM WITH SPECIAL EARLY BIRD SAVINGS until Monday September 2 2019
Adult £13.50 After 2 Sept - Adult £15.50 Children £9.50 After 2 Sept - Children £11.50 Family £40.00 After 2 Sept - Family £45.00 (2 adults and 3 children)
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