Nottingham

Properties and events in Nottingham

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A Spotlight on Nottingham's Architectural Collections

Nottingham City Museums & Galleries, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5
In person
Pre-booking required

Against the backdrop of Nottingham City Museums & Galleries stores, items of architectural significance will be highlighted, including architectural models, all referenced to our 3D topographical models of the city centre in 1830 and 1960.

Architecture Walk at the University of Nottingham

University Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2RD
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us for a guided walk around the historic houses and gardens on University Park.

Bagthorpe Gardens

Hucknall Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG5 1FB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Enjoy a guided walk through these interesting historical allotments created in the 1840s.

CPMG Architects office 13 St Peter's Gate, Nottingham

13 St. Peters Gate, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 2JF
In person
Pre-booking not required

A chance to see inside the newly refurbished office of one of Nottinghams premier architects practices - CPMG Architects at 13 St Peter's Gate. This is a grade II listed building.

Curator Tour of the exhibition "Country Lives: Exploring the English Countryside from 1800"

Weston Gallery, Lakeside Arts, University Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2RD
In person
Pre-booking required

"Country lives" at Lakeside Arts, University of Nottingham, explores the powerful and enduring impact the countryside has had on people. Join the curator for a guided tour of the exhibition.

CWGC Tours 2025 - Nottingham Southern Cemetery (Wilford Hill)

Loughborough Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 7FE
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Nottingham Southern Cemetery (Wilford Hill)

Green's Windmill and Science Centre

Greens Mill Science Centre, Windmill Lane, Sneinton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 4QB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join us for a special exhibition to celebrate Heritage Open Days. Learn more about famous mathematician George Green, view photos of the mill's restoration and read the many press cuttings.

Inspire Nottinghamshire Archives - Archives Escape!

Nottinghamshire Archives, County House, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 1AG
In person
Pre-booking required

You have become trapped inside Nottinghamshire Archives! Solve the fiendish clues scattered throughout records of the past to escape - time is running out!

Inspire Nottinghamshire Archives - Behind-the-Scenes Tours

County House, Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG2 1AG
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Come and see behind the scenes and discover the hidden world of archives!

Mary Potter Heritage Centre

32 Regent Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5BT
In person
Pre-booking not required

Mary Potter Heritage Centre - the story of an extraordinary woman with an extraordinary Mission.

National Justice Museum - Architecture Tour

High Pavement, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1HN
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join one of our expert interpreters for a 45-minute tour of the National Justice Museum and its unique architectural features.

National Justice Museum - Historical Trial Reenactment

High Pavement, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1HN
In person
Pre-booking preferred

For Heritage Open Day, we’re delighted to open one of our rarely seen spaces to the public – our beautiful Civil Courtroom – for a family-friendly mock trial.

Newstead Abbey

Newstead Abbey Historic House & Gardens, Newstead Abbey Park, Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, NG15 9EQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Discover the ancestral home of the poet, Lord Byron, with free entry into the house. Originally, built as an Augustinian Priory in the 12th century, becoming the Byron country seat in 1540. Lots to see and do for families.

St Mary's church

High Pavement, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1HN
In person
Pre-booking not required

Tower tours, brass rubbing, children's activities, guided tours of church and churchyard, refreshments.

The Adams Building

Adams Building, Stoney Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1NG
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover the Adams Building, a Grade II* Listed Building in the heart of Nottingham's Lace market, not normally open to the public.

Wollaton Walled Garden Project

Wollaton Hall, Wollaton Road, Wollaton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG8 2AE
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Wollaton Walled Garden Project, sometimes referred to as the Secret Garden, is a community-led effort, coordinated by Friends of Wollaton Park, to restore the 4-acre walled garden at Wollaton Hall in Nottingham, England