Things to do

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Within Nottinghamshire there really is plenty of things to do, all day and everyday of the year to suit all tastes, ages and budgets.  From heading out into the great outdoors to discovering our fascinating network of caves to taking-in some of the counties history and culture.

It’s here that you can start to plan those fun packed family days out and other activities as well as planning yourself a fabulous weekend break.

If that's not enough you can always treat yourself to a lavish shopping trip and indulge yourself by relaxing in one of our many cafes and restaurants.

Nottinghamshire is easily accessible from most parts of the country.  The M1 passes just six miles from the city centre and heads north along the west of the county.  Nottinghamshire also has excellent links with the A1, A52, A60 and A46 - check out our'transport' section for further details.

    • History & Heritage

      History & Heritage

      If you have a real keen interest in history and heritage and you’re short on time – discover places to visit whilst you’re in Nottinghamshire.

    • Culture

      Culture

      Excited by cutting edge art, theatre, music and dance? Nottinghamshire is the home to Europe’s largest number of artists per capita.

    • Family Days Out

      Family Days Out

      Kids of all ages love Nottinghamshire - where a little bit of imagination goes a long way. From action and adventure to art and education.

    • Outdoor Activities

      Outdoor Activities

      From the banks of the River Trent to the depths of Sherwood Forest, a wonderful array of nature and wildlife awaits. From Country Parks to our very own Zoo, there's lots to explore.

    • Get Active

      Get Active

      For the active, there's adventure sports, walking, cycling, tennis and ice skating as well as many other activities to choose from.

    • Shopping

      Shopping

      Nottinghamshire has plenty of great shops and local markets for you to indulge in a bit of retail therapy. Having over 1,000 shops it's the ideal place to shop.

    • Visiting for a Day

      Visiting for a Day

      Here for the day? Make the most of your time and experience the best of things to do. From Guided Walks to planned day itineries.

    • Spectator Sports

      Spectator Sports

      We have them all - from football to ice hockey, cricket and racing. There's always a great sporting event happening within Nottinghamshire.

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Tourist info centres

Nottingham: 08444 77 5678

Sherwood: 01623 824545

Retford: 01777 860780

Worksop: 01909 501148

Newark: 01636 655765

Southwell: 01636 819038

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