Plan your summer and discover Nottinghamshire
It's the last week of the holidays, but there's still time to make the most of the summer with our final hand-picked guide of days out and activities around Nottinghamshire.
Whether you're looking for affordable family fun, relaxing weekend activities, or to try something completely new, we guarantee there'll be something for everyone.
 New Art Exchange
 Gregory Boulevard, NG7 6BE
New Art Exchange is the largest art centre in the UK dedicated to culturally diverse arts, with free entry to exhibitions and events.
Across the venue’s three gallery spaces you will see an ever-changing series of exhibitions showcasing the work of world-renowned British and international artists. Alongside the exhibitions runs a series of events including film screenings, festival days, creative family activities and more! New Art Exchange also offers free activities and workshops for children, families and young people every Saturday morning and during school holidays.
There's a Café Bar serving a delicious world food menu - drop in and try their unique Fairtrade coffee, with beans sourced from India, Papua New Guinea, Brazil, Ethiopia and Indonesia.
Rufford Abbey Country Park
 Ollerton, NG22 9DF
Nestled in the stunning Nottinghamshire countryside, Rufford Abbey Country Park offers the perfect family day out. Stroll through the scenic grounds, join the summer superpower trail, unwind at the cafes and eateries, and dive into history with Abbey Tales, a free interactive exhibit.
This summer, there's an array of activities guaranteed to delight every family member! Explore the free children’s playground, try your hand at archery, enjoy boating on the lake, or play a round of adventure golf. Don’t miss the Vintage Funfair and White Post Wednesdays, where you can meet adorable animals. Plus, every Tuesday, experience Professor Temple’s Punch and Judy show with a modern twist.
'Pick Your Own' Sunflower Experience & Maize Maze
 Oxton, NG25 0RH
This year, along with the thousands of sunflowers and maize maze, there will be pick-your-own potatoes, gladioli and courgette, and a beautiful wildflower meadow!
Come and stroll through acres of sunflowers, take pictures at the different photo opportunities, and pick-your-own produce. Venture into the maize maze and explore the wildflower meadow. Little Schnauzer Coffee Company will be serving the most delicious food including paninis, crĂŞpes, home-made cakes, ice-cream and hot and cold drinks, including seasonal favourites.
The experience is now open and runs for several weeks.
Escapologic
 Castle Gate, NG1 7AQ
Marvellous adventures await your family of superheroes at Escapologic, Nottingham's biggest escape room venue.
Escapologic offers the perfect solution for a family fun day out, with eleven highly immersive rooms, ranging from a Robin Hood themed hideout to an officially licensed Warhammer 40k escape room, Immaterium. Your first mission is to book a room, your second is to solve its puzzles and escape!
 Nottingham Playhouse
 Wellington Circus, NG1 5AF
Nottingham Playhouse, named the UK's Most Welcoming Theatre in 2023, is renowned for its bold, world-class productions and is one of the country’s leading producing theatres.
The Playhouse also offers over 60 Participation programmes creating life-changing experiences for the local community and ensuring it’s a space where everyone feels they belong. It nurtures emerging theatre-makers through its artist support programme, Amplify.
From critically acclaimed shows to grassroots engagement, Nottingham Playhouse has something for everyone in the city. This autumn sees Dear Evan Hansen open before its UK tour, as well as the legendary Playhouse panto, Jack and the Beanstalk at Christmas.Â
The Workhouse & Firbeck Infirmary
 Southwell, NG25 0PT
An action-packed family day out is on offer at The Workhouse and Firbeck Infirmary this summer. Look around the 1824 Workhouse that was designed for 160 inmates, who lived and worked in a strictly segregated environment.
After your interactive tour inside the building, families can take part in the Summer of Play games set out in the gardens and stables. These include hula-hooping, a sensory tunnel, Hexa hoops, beanbag throwing, and for those who are feeling more active, there's badminton, a 50m racetrack and much more! The Summer of Play runs until Sunday 1 September.
Sherwood Forest
 Sherwood Forest, NG21 9RN
Visit Sherwood Forest, the home of the legend of Robin Hood, for a fabulous woodland walk as the season begins to change.
Savour the rich colours and keep your eyes and ears open for the wildlife in Nottinghamshire’s only National Nature Reserve and one of Europe’s most important Ancient Oak landscapes.
Nottingham Arts Theatre
 George Street, NG1 3BE
Nottingham Arts Theatre is an educational charity, dedicated to transforming the George Street building into a vibrant community theatre for Nottingham residents. The venue features a 270-seat auditorium with a proscenium arch, an intimate 50-seat studio theatre, and a bar offering a variety of refreshments.
Throughout the year, a diverse programme of plays, musicals, concerts, and the beloved annual pantomime is presented by both amateur and professional visiting companies. Additionally, the theatre provides adult and youth education in drama and singing. Nottingham Arts Youth Theatre, based at the venue, extends educational opportunities to young people across Nottingham.
Getting around Nottinghamshire
 Nottingham's award-winning transport system will help you to get around this summer, whether you're travelling by foot, bicycle, train, tram, bus or car.
Nottingham City Transport has reduced the price of its Grouprider ticket for the summer holidays - get around the City Zone for just ÂŁ6! (Up to 2 adults and 3 children).
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