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Goose Fair
Goose Fair
**Until Sunday 6 October**
*Forest Recreation Ground*
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After being officially opened by the Lord Mayor of Nottingham at 12 today, Nottinghams Goose Fair runs at the Forest Recreation Ground until Sunday to thrill and delight city residents and visitors alike.
Visitors to the fair will enjoy more than 500 attractions - from the latest white knuckle rides for thrill seekers to the ever-popular family, childrens and old-time rides. There will also be the chance to sample the traditional Goose Fair mushy peas, along with loads of other tasty fairground treats; candy floss, toffee apples, and gingerbread.
Goose Fair is one of Europes largest travelling fairs with a history that dates back more than 700 years. Experience the array of Roller Coasters, Water Rides, Giant Wheel, Bombers, Dodgems, Twists, Waltzers and Miamis familiar to Goose Fair; alongside the traditional funfair attractions Gallopers, Chairs and Cakewalk rides... plus the new Jump Jump ride from the continent.
*Opening times*
Thursday 3 October 12:00 23:00
Friday 4 October 11:00 23:30
Saturday 5 October 11:00 23:00
Sunday 6 October 13:00 21:00
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Goose Fair Transport
GF Travel
There are many options to travel to the busy site. Use the* journey planner* to work out your trip.
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For those with mobility issues, Blue Badge event parking at 7 per car is available. There is no other public vehicle parking.
Those bringing cars into the city can use the Nottingham City Transport park and ride bus service from Queens Drive Park and Ride (NG2 1AR). There are also great *tram* and *bus* offers for group travel.
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Meet Robin at Goose Fair
Robin at the Fair
*Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 October*
*Near tram stops (2-5pm)*
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Even Nottinghams most famous outlaw has decided to come out of hiding for this major event in the city. Robin Hood will be joining the crowds on*Saturday and Sunday between 2-5pm*to promote the upcomingRobin Hood Pageant [ [link removed] ]. Grab him for a quick Goose Fair selfie!
*DID YOU KNOW?
*All Pageant ticket holders also receive complimentary admission to Newstead Abbey and grounds (worth up to 10 per person)
*You can book tickets online or in person from the*Nottingham Tourism Centre [ [link removed] ].
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Robin Hood Pageant
Matt Pageant
Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October
*Newstead Abbey
Tickets from 11.50*
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As you enter through the forest, the sounds and smells of Robin Hoods 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.Will word get out on Robins location? Will the Sheriffs men ride in to challenge his supremacy of the forest? Who will win the hearts of the people? #ChooseYourSide
*Its the perfect Half Term treat for all budding outlaws*
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Karlsruhe Events
Friendship Concert
*Friday 4 October*
*St Mary's Church*
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*Karlsruhe Friendship Concert* - Celebrating 50 years of friendship between Karlsruhe and Nottingham with guests fromthe KIT Kammerchor and Philarmonic Orchestra (Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Choir and Orchestra) as part of the 50th Anniversary of the hosted by Carlton Male Voice Choir.
Tickets 11: including booking fee
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*Art Exhibitions* -There are also two Free exhibitions celebrating Karlsruhe in Nottingham which open on Saturday 5 October and run until Saturday 19 October
*Cinderella's Delight* [ [link removed] ]- Urban Rooms
*IN FOCUS [ [link removed] ]:* Art - Science - Nature - Central Library
Harry Redknapp
Harry Redknapp
Monday 7 October
*Royal Concert Hall*
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*An Evening with Harry Redknapp*
King of the Jungle and celebrated football manager*Harry Redknapp*will be telling stories from his football days and his time on"Im A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here". Expect a hilarious evening with this great raconteur.
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BGS Open Day
BGS Open Day
*Saturday 12 October*
**Nicker Hill, Keyworth
***10am4pm*
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To celebrate Earth Science Week, the *British Geological Survey *is throwing open its doors to the public for a FREE, fun-filled day of hands-on activities, talks, exhibitions and tours, with a unique opportunity to look behind the scenes with special laboratory and workshop demonstrations.
The event is free but booking is essential at the EventBrite website
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Hockley Hustle
Hockley Hustle
**Sunday 27 October**
*Various venues
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Take a few bands, some choirs, an orchestra or two, street entertainment galore, food, dancing, fun, people and you have the Hockley Hustle.
Hockley will be full of fantastic music, performers, art, food and for the icing on the cake the event will be raising money for local charities at the same time.
Following the success of last years festival, *Young Hustlers [ [link removed] ],*offers Beatboxing workshops; world-renowned graffiti artists, DJ
masterclasses, song writing and music production workshops. The Big Fish Little Fish, also return to Nottingham Contemporary for thefamily rave.
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Stealth Halloween Festival
Stealth
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October
*Wollaton Hall*
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Stealth is a Midlands Clubbing institution. Itis the musical mecca for dance fans.
To celebrate it's 15th year, the Stealth Halloween Festival has been expanded to 2 days!
Full Spooky Halloween event decor,Nottingham's best street-food vendors and pop-up bars,Halloween themed cocktails.
Here are the headliners ...
*On Saturday* -Michael Bibi, Danny Howard, and Latmun
*On Sunday* - Patrick Topping b2b Denis Sulta (4 Hour Set)
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Ice Hockey
Ice Hockey GB
*Thursday 6 - Sunday 9 February 2020*
*Motorpoint Arena Nottingham*
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This Olympic Pre-Qualification tournament will see top seeds Great Britain joined by Hungary and Estonia, as well as a qualifier from the previous round.
The winner of the four-team group will advance to the final qualifying for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.
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Coming soon
Robin Hood Beer and Cider Festival
Beer Festival
*Wednesday 9 - Saturday 12 October*
*Motorpoint Arena*
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Building on the success of last years event, this massive festival
will be held not only across the main arena but across two large
outdoor areas - the Backstage Beer Garden and the Bolero Square Village will offer bars, stalls and a fantastic programme of live music!
Once again, over a thousand draught real ales will be showcased. This is the largest selection anywhere in the world, covering the widest possible range of beer styles. There will also be a fantastic choice of around 250 different real ciders and perries, from small artisan producers. The craft beer bar will have range of rare key-keg beers, some of which have never been seen in the city before. They all meet the CAMRA definition of real ale. The gin bar also returns. This year has the added attraction of some interesting rums to try.
*New for 2019* Workshops: Want to know more about beer or cider or why cheese and chocolate go so well with beer? Find out more in four separate tutored workshops. Places are limited, book early to avoid disappointment.
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