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Saturday 20 July

Wollaton Park


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British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships

British Open

Tuesday 23 to Sunday 28 July

Nottingham Tennis Centre


See Britain’s leading wheelchair tennis players in the city for free next week! This year’s field features 11 Brits among the 64 players competing, and almost all of the world’s top 40 players trying to secure qualification for next year’s Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Tickets for the event are free and will be streamed live on the BBC Sport website from Wednesday 25 July. 

There are also tournaments for juniors and a free ‘Come & Try’ session on Saturday 27 July where anyone have a go at playing tennis in a wheelchair!

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Summer Events Survey

We’d love to get your thoughts about the events that happen in Nottingham during the summer holidays – could you give us your feedback in our super-short online survey? We’d appreciate your help! Click on the image below to take part in the survey.

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Beach

Nottingham Beach - City by the Sea

Until September 1

Old Market Square


Nottingham Beach is bigger and better than ever before with more sand (120 tonnes) and even more entertainment.

There will also be movie nights under the stars (Vote at the Facebook Page), beach volleyball tournaments and Just Ben hosting Variety on the Beach. As always, the Beach is open to everyone throughout the school holidays.

About the Beach


Newstead

Golden Age of Satire?

From Saturday 27 July

Newstead Abbey


The golden age of satire? 
Late-Georgian satirical prints

This spotlight exhibition in the King Charles II Bedroom, includes nine late Georgian prints from the British Museum’s collection. The prints on display are by the most talented, prolific and vicious satirists from that time, including Gillray, Cruikshank, Rowlandson and Newton. 

This is exhibition is free, but normal entry charges apply.

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Carlton MVC

Bands in the Park

Saturday 21 July

Arboretum


Enjoy live music concerts at this iconic park in the city...

Sunday 21 July - 2pm            Carlton Male Voice Choir

Sunday 28 July - 2pm
Belper Town Wind Band

Full programme


Coram Boy

Coram Boy

Until Saturday 10 August

Albert Hall


Based on Jamila Gavin’s Whitbread Children’s Book of the Year Award-winning novel, Coram Boy is a gripping family saga that exposes an era blighted by slavery and the ill-treatment of children.

Nottingham’s beautiful Albert Hall, with its iconic Binns Organ, provides the perfect backdrop to Coram Boy’s soaring choral score.

Book tickets


Playa

Playa Day

Until September 1

Old Market Square


Don't miss a visit to the brand new beach club in the square this year!

Soak up the sun on pool-side day beds and deluxe pool pods, sip a summery cocktail and enjoy live music and entertainment. 

Just drop in for a bite to eat or drink at the bar, however, day beds, pool pods and restaurant tables can be reserved - the reservation fee is returned in restuarant and bar credit.

Book Playa Day


Wuthering

Wuthering Heights

Sunday 28 July

Newstead Abbey

Step into the desolate realm of Wuthering Heights, home to the Earnshaw family and the mysterious orphan, Heathcliff. Heathcliff’s relationship with the gentleman’s daughter, Catherine, blossoms into an unruly and passionate romance

Pack a chair or blanket, a picnic and dress for the weather as this stormy narrative unfolds.

Coming soon:
01/08- A Midsummer Night's Dream 

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MND Oddsocks

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Friday 26 July

Lakeside Arts


Join Oddsocks Productions as they return to celebrate their 30th Anniversary year with yet another high-energy, feel-good, family theatre show. The company invites you to join them for a festival of music, magic and mayhem as they bring Shakespearean favourite "A Midsummer Night's Dream", to life as you have never seen it before.

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Artisan Market

Artisan Market

Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 July

Wollaton Hall 11am-4pm


Enjoy a variety of artisan food and crafts at these regular Artisan Mini Markets.

Bring your own reusable bags! Free entry, Normal car parking charges apply.

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Pride

Notts Pride

Saturday 27 July

City-wide


With the Rainbow Road, Council House lit up and the flags and lampost decorations...it's time to celebrate Pride! Everybody is welcome to join the parade from 11am (asemble from 10) and there is entertainment on the stage at Heathcoat Street from 12.

Come and celebrate in the city with us! Nottinghamshire Pride recognises and celebrates our diverse city...

Watch out for a round up of all the Pride events happening in next week's edition.

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Star is born

A Star is Born (15)

Thursday 22 August

Wollaton Hall


A musician helps a young singer find fame, even as age and alcoholism send his own career into a downward spiral.

Seasoned musician Jackson Maine (Bradley Cooper) discovers, and falls in love with, struggling artist Ally (Lady Gaga). On the verge of giving up on her dream, Jack coaxes her into the spotlight. As her career takes off, the relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights his own inner demons. (Subtitled)

Watch the trailer


Check out this and other music-themed outdoor film screenings to be shown at Wollaton this August.

23/08 - Bohemian Rhapsody 24/08 - Labyrinth
25/08 - Purple Rain
26/08 - Mamma Mia: Here We Go Again

Find out more


Stones

Stones in His Pockets

Monday 22 – Saturday 27 July

Theatre Royal


A small village in rural Ireland is turned upside down when a major Hollywood film studio descends to make a historical blockbuster on location. Hysterically funny, thought-provoking and witty, this wonderful award-winning comedy is a delight.

Book now


Riverside

Riverside Festival

Friday 2 to Sunday 4 August

Victoria Embankment


Celebrate summer at the East Midlands’ biggest free festival

On Sunday, there is a a full programme of family themed entertainment in the Bandstand with drumming workshops, music and performance groups

Bandstand (Sun)

Last chance to enter the dragonboating competitions!

Dragon boats


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