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Summer holidays top picks!

‘Nott’ sure what to do during the school summer holidays? Here are our top picks for events and activities to enjoy this summer.

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Adventures at King's Mill Reservoir

Location: King’s Mill Reservoir, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 4PA

Come and have a look at the brand new destination on the shore of King's Mill Reservoir, Sutton-in-Ashfield with fun activities for all the family.

Experience high-flying excitement on our two high ropes courses, take a 'leap of faith' onto an airbag from a 9m platform, or brace yourself for the thrill of a 100m Zip Wire.

Find out more about these activities at the Adventures website

Gloworm Festival

Location: Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Adbolton Lane, NG12 2LU

The Gloworm Festival 2024 takes place from the 16 to 18 August in the grounds of Holme Pierrepont Country Park in Nottingham. It is a brilliant 3 day Festival that invites festival goers to come and play in a warm, welcoming and creative environment, loose their inhibitions, let their hair down and have some fun. 

At the Gloworm Festival, we believe that children are the most important people in the world. This event is aimed at families with children aged 0 to 13, with plenty for teenagers and grown ups to enjoy too.

Visit the Gloworm Festival website to find out more

Holme Pierrepont Country park

Location: Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Adbolton Lane, NG12 2LU

From adrenaline-fuelled activities to family-friendly fun, both on and off the water, you can find something for everyone to enjoy at Holme Pierrepont Country Park.

Visit the Holme Pierrepont Country Park website to book

Inspire at Nottinghamshire Libraries

Location: Various libraries across Nottinghamshire

Our libraries have a wide range of activities to help you have a wonderful summer holiday. Take a look at what's taking place over the next months, including FREE fabulous family activities suitable for all, letting you and your little one explore creative writing, arts and crafts and the joy of rhythm and dance.

Find more information about your local library on the Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries website

Notts Day

Location: Sherwood Forest NNR, Edwinstowe,
NG21 9RN

Come and join us on Sunday 25 August to celebrate Nottinghamshire Day at Sherwood Forest. After the huge success of previous Nottinghamshire Day celebrations, our County Day festivities are back again. This year, the activities include retellings of the tales of Robin Hood, archery and medieval music performances. This incredible event is definitely not one to miss.

For more information about our Notts Day celebrations, visit Nottinghamshire County Council Newsroom

Notts Help Yourself

Location: Various locations

Take a look at the great guide full of fun family activity ideas to do at home on the Notts Help Yourself website

You can also see information about where you can find local Children's Central on the Notts Help Yourself website

Notts Outdoors

Location: Various locations

Notts Outdoors is the outdoor and environmental education service from Nottinghamshire County Council. We're all about discovering the great outdoors, having fun and making memories to last a lifetime. Our centres are located around Nottinghamshire and in the beautiful Peak District, each offering something unique and different.

Find more details and booking information on the Notts Outdoors website

Rufford Abbey Country Park

Location: Rufford Abbey Country Park, Ollerton, Nottinghamshire, NG22 9DF

Set in beautiful parkland, Rufford Abbey offers over 870 years of history, from its origins as a 12th-century Cistercian monastery to its period as a Jacobean-era family home. There is plenty to explore; with walks through the native woodlands, a lake and gardens plus events to enjoy. 

You can find more details and booking information on the Rufford Abbey Country Park website

SEND activities

Location: Various locations

The SEND local offer website has a number of SEND activities in and around Nottinghamshire. From arts and crafts, to days out and support groups, there is plenty on offer for all ages.

To find things to do, visit the Notts Help yourself website 

Sherwood Forest

Location: Sherwood Forest NNR, Edwinstowe,
NG21 9RN

Get ready for magical summer holiday fun in Sherwood Forest. The summer holidays are almost upon us and Sherwood Forest is bursting with things for all the family to enjoy.

The 38th Robin Hood Festival gets underway on Saturday 3 August and Sunday 4 August with the Knights of Nottingham Medieval Jousting Display team kick-starting four weekends of performances and activities at the Forest throughout the month.

The programme includes performances and workshops from first-time Festival acts such as The Academy of the Wolf and the Galactic Knights, to Festival favourites The Sherwood Outlaws and the hilarious Medieval Maniax.

Find out more about events on the Sherwood Forest website

Sherwood Outdoor Cinema

Location: Location: Sherwood Forest NNR, Edwinstowe,
NG21 9RN

Enjoy a weekend of outdoor cinema in Robin Hood’s Forest from Friday 26 July until Sunday 28 July. At 7pm on Friday 26 July, the epic first movie of the Lord of the Rings trilogy will be shown, kicking off the weekend. The films conclude on Sunday 28 July with Disney’s much-loved animated version of Robin Hood at 12pm and swashbuckling comedy The Princess Bride at 3pm.

There are more details and booking information on the Sherwood Forest website

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