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Life of Pi
15th-20th April 2024
Venue: Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall
Website: www.trch.co.uk
Based on the global phenomenon and winner of the Man Booker Prize, selling over fifteen million copies worldwide, Life Of Pi is the hugely popular story of an epic journey of endurance and hope. Don’t...
All About Dogs Show
20th-21st April 2024
Venue: Newark Showground
Website: www.newarkshowground.com
Take your dog for two days full of exciting arena displays, expert advice, shopping and lots of fun have-a-go activities including the popular Fun Dog Shows, K9 Aqua Sports, talent competitions and more…The...
Sing-a-long-a Matilda The Musical
20th April 2024
Venue: Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall
Website: www.trch.co.uk
Calling all revolting children and their parents go and be a little a bit naughty at Sing-a-Long-a Matilda the Musical from the producers of Singalonga The Greatest Showman. The host will show you how...
The Tortoise and the Hare
22nd April 2024
Venue: Mansfield Palace Theatre
Website: www.mansfield.gov.uk/palacetheatre/whats/tortoise-hare/1
The race is on in Northern Ballet’s Tortoise and the Hare. The perfect introduction to live ballet and music, your little ones will be cheering along as a playful cast of characters re-tell this classic...
Nottinghamshire County Show 2024
11th May 2024
Venue: The Showground, Winthorpe
Website: www.visit-nottinghamshire.co.uk
Celebrating the local agricultural community with attractions including livestock, equine, local food producers and craft stalls, traders and more! Plus fun for all the family with the Notts Young Farmers...
Olympic Raceday
2nd June 2024
Venue: Nottingham Racecourse
Website: www.thejockeyclub.co.uk/nottingham
Get into the Olympic spirit with the whole family this summer with a race day full of Sports Day fun, on and off the track! Expect all-day free children’s entertainment, including inflatables, penalty...
Adventure Golf
Venue: Rufford Abbey Country Park
Website: www.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk
Enjoy this 9 hole adventure golf with your family and friends. Open daily from 10-4pm. Collect your clubs and ball from the Adventure Play catering outlet The Shed! The cost is £5 per person or £15...
Autism Nights
Venue: Pirates Play
Website: www.piratesplay.co.uk/pirates_classes/autism-nights/
Autism Nights on the first Wednesday of every month are specially designed evenings of play for children with Autism, Asperger's and ADHD. With a soothing atmosphere, these nights are a great opportunity...
Cave Detectives
Venue: City of Caves
Website: www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk/cityofcaves/learning
Explore the historic caves under the streets of Nottingham. Learn about the people who lived there and how the caves were used at different times throughout history. One hour session.
Disco Skating Sessions
Venue: National Ice Centre
Website: www.national-ice-centre.com/whats-on/disco-sessions/
Family Disco Session run on Saturday afternoons (2.30-4.30pm), suitable for younger children. Children aged 5 and under skate for free!
Farmer Days
Venue: White Post Farm
Website: www.whitepostfarm.co.uk/experiences/farmer-days/
The Farmer Experience give you the chance to see how a real farm works and become a farmer for the day! With no age limit, we cater each one to the individual, so whether you’re 7 years old or 49 years...
Forest Rider Pack
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.forestryengland.uk
Perfect for children aged 7-12 to hone their cycle skills. With tips and tricks and a logbook to track your progress, log 5 rides and see what you can find as you explore the forest. There are puzzles,...
Hands and Feet
Venue: Razzle Dazzle Pots
Website: www.razzledazzlepots.co.uk
Glazed pottery prints are a quick and simple way to capture those little hands and feet for those timeless keepsakes that will be treasured by all the family for years to come. Book online or call 0115...
Have A Go Archery
Venue: Rufford Abbey Country Park
Website: www.parkwoodoutdoors.co.uk
This fun experience is all about giving people the chance to try archery in a safe environment, with excellent equipment and facilitated by skilled coaches. Suitable for Age 6+. Weekends and Nottinghamshire...
Ice Cubs
Venue: National Ice Centre
Website: www.national-ice-centre.com/whats-on/ice-cubs/
The programme focuses on physical motor skill development with fun on-ice activities using toys and equipment to develop and improve coordination, agility and flexibility and off-ice activities taking...
Juniors Arrive and Drive
Venue: The Hangar
Website: www.thehangar.racing/juniors
Get the ultimate driving experience with Go Kart sessions for kids and juniors. Fly around the 450m circuit with a practice lap and 15-minutes per session of general karting, going head to head with friends...
Kids Club
Venue: Savoy Cinema
Website: www.savoyonline.co.uk
Kid’s club screenings take place on Saturday and Sunday (every day in the school holidays) at 10am. Parents and Children can enjoy a movie at the cinema for the incredible low price of just £2.15 each....
Kitty Cafe Nottingham
Venue: 31-37 Friar Lane
Website: www.kittycafe.co.uk
Become surrounded by adorable friendly felines as you tuck into some yummy cake or a refreshing drink and watch as these adorable cats explore the cafe. This is a family friendly venue, fully wheelchair...
Lost City Adventure Golf
Venue: The Cornerhouse
Website: www.lostcityadventuregolf.com
Perfect for budding explorers and adventurers of all ages, The Lost City houses two incredible 18-hole indoor adventure golf courses. Putt your skills to the test against towering rockfaces and incredible...
Maid Marion Family Cycle
Venue: Sherwood Pines
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/sherwood-pines/maid-marion-family-cycle-route-sherwood-pines
Taking just over one hour to complete at a leisurely pace, the Family Cycle route is ideal for those with small children who would tire on the longer trails or newcomers to cycling just wanting a leisurely...
Newark Junior Parkrun
Venue: Sconce and Devon Park
Website: www.parkrun.org.uk/newark-juniors/
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for juniors (4 to 14 year olds), every Sunday at 9am. It's free to join but please register before you first go along. The aim is to have fun. Go along and join...
Perform weekly drama, dance and singing classes
Venue: Various Locations
Website: www.perform.org.uk/try
Confidence-building drama classes for 4-7s and 7-12s. A unique mix of fun drama games, dance and singing specially designed to boost confidence, communication, concentration and coordination. To book a...
The Crime Gallery
Venue: National Justice Museum
Website: www.nationaljusticemuseum.org.uk
Free family activities and exhibitions exploring a range of topics relating to crime. Test your knowledge and discover interesting facts in the fun crime-related quiz or play a range of crime-related board...
The Kumon Free Trial
Venue: Various venues
Website: www.kumon.co.uk
Designed to help any child, of any ability, realise their potential and become an enthusiastic learner. Through daily worksheet study and Instructor guidance, your child will work at the 'just-right' level...
Zog activity trail
Venue: Sherwood Pines
Website: www.forestryengland.uk/sherwood-pines/zog-activity-trail-sherwood-pines
Get ready to join Zog on his latest forest adventure with a brand-new family activity trail and free app! Collect golden stars, just like Zog and have the chance to take a photo with everyone’s favourite...