Days Out

There is a lot of fun to be has at Sherwood Forest this month as events return after a short winter break.

After a tough few months at Southwell Racecourse thanks to flooding, all eyes will be on this year’s Advertiser Ladies Day to brighten the calendar.

Spring is in the air and this weekend two open gardens will give visitors the chance to see snowdrops and spring flowers.

Visitors will be able to enjoy lots of animals and entertainment when the Nottinghamshire County Show returns this spring.

A popular children’s theme park is reopening in time for the school half-term following a winter break.

A family festival is set to offer more than 100 acts and activities from children’s favourite books and TV shows this summer.

Seven bands will take over a venue for an evening of charity fundraising this weekend.

An award-winning events company is delighted by the community’s ‘amazing response’ after it revealed the location for a free upcoming race.

A rare replica aircraft used in a famous war film is the latest display to be unveiled at a museum dedicated to bringing wartime history to life.

A popular Christmas tree festival will make it’s return this weekend with a record number of trees.

While the cliché that Christmas is about love is true, there is nothing like seeing festive lights twinkle and shine to get you in the yuletide mood.

A festive extravaganza is set to take over a showground for the weekend – and you could be there for free.

A castle promises visitors they will have a “spooktacular” time this Halloween.

Belton House’s hugely popular Christmas light trail returns for its fifth year with a host of amazing new features – and you could be there for free.

Christmas magic is set to make a return in a scenic castle setting.

A festival showcasing hundreds of vintage and American trucks is set to roll into Newark Showground – and you could be there for free.

Visitors will get the chance to view ancient Japanese culture at an art exhibition.

A Lincolnshire-born artist is set to host her largest solo show.

Preparations are well in hand for one of the highlights of the district’s social calendar – the Advertiser Ladies Day.

Medieval knights will invade Sherwood Forest this weekend as the Robin Hood Festival continues.