Nottinghamshire

Properties and events in Nottinghamshire

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Ruddington Framework Knitters Museum – Free Adult Art Event

Framework Knitters Museum, 3-7 Chapel Street, Ruddington, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG11 6HE
In person
Pre-booking required

Utilising this year’s Heritage Open Days theme of architecture, this free adult art workshop will focus on the buildings and contents of the Framework Knitters Museum.

A guided walk/talk around Newark's timber framed heritage

Newark Library, London Road Car Park, Balderton Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1UW
In person
Pre-booking preferred

As well as spotting the less obvious, well-disguised timber-framed buildings, this walk, guided by local architect Bernard Martin, around the centre of Newark, will visit some of the timber-framed buildings.

A Little House and a Grand Town Hall

Town Hall, Market Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1DU
In person
Pre-booking required

Group tours with our volunteer guides to see behind the scenes at Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery.

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 at Clumber Park

Stableyard, Clumber Park, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3BE
In person
Pre-booking not required

Find out more about the grand architecture of Clumber House in Nottinghamshire, almost a century after it was demolished, through historic documents, maps, and artworks this Heritage Open Day.

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.

Behind the Scenes at The Museum

The Resource Centre, Block D, NSDC Depot, Brunel Drive, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2EG
In person
Pre-booking required

A rare opportunity to look behind the scenes at the museum’s reserve collection.

Bramcote Old Church Tower

Bramcote Old Church Tower, Moss Drive, Bramcote, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 3NF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Bramcote Old Church Tower is a Grade II listed building in the heart of Bramcote Conservation area. The Tower is all that is left of a 13th century church, recently restored and renovated, thanks to a grant from National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Civil War tour of Newark, including the Queens Sconce

Newark Castle, Newark Castle Gardens, Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG
In person
Pre-booking not required

Kevin Winter will lead a Civil War tour of Newark. Explore some of the places that were at the heart of key events, ending at the Queens Sconce.

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 General Cemetery

Alfreton Road, Canning, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5GP
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Commonwealth War Graves commission for a free tour of Nottingham General Cemetery.

CWGC Tours 2025 - Nottingham Southern Cemetery (Wilford Hill)

Nottingham Southern Cemetery (Wilford Hill), Loughborough Road, 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)

East Beeston as an Industrial Suburb

129 High Road, Chilwell, Beeston, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG9 4AT
In person
Pre-booking not required

An illustrated talk showing the change of land use and development of an industrial suburb in the 19th & 20th.

Echoes of the Erewash Canal - Langley Mill Boatyard

130 Derby Road, Langley Mill, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 4AA
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join us for a free, family-friendly day of fun, stories, and discovery along the Erewash Canal! Explore hands-on activities, canal heritage, and beautiful waterside spaces. There’s something for all ages at our Heritage Open Days — come along!

Echoes of the Erewash Canal - Mills Dockyard

Mills Dockyard, Lock Lane, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 2FY
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join us for a free, family-friendly day of fun, stories, and discovery along the Erewash Canal! Explore hands-on activities, canal heritage, and beautiful waterside spaces. There’s something for all ages at our Heritage Open Days — come along!

Echoes of the Erewash Canal - Sandiacre Lock Cottages

Sandiacre Lock Cottage, Lock Lane, Sandiacre, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG10 5LA
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join us for a free, family-friendly day of fun, stories, and discovery along the Erewash Canal! Explore hands-on activities, canal heritage, and beautiful waterside spaces. There’s something for all ages at our Heritage Open Days — come along!

Gedling House - Explore the History of Gedling House and Kadampa Buddhism

Gedling House, Wood Lane, Gedling, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG4 4AD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Come and visit Gedling House a Grade II listed Georgian mansion, now a Buddhist meditation Centre. Enjoy our lovely building and grounds - we’ll have history talks, displays, meditation taster sessions, children's activities, refreshments and stalls

Goldsmith Street Masonic Hall, Nottingham Open Day

25 Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 5LB
In person
Pre-booking not required

On Saturday 20th September 2025, Goldsmith Street Masonic Hall, the home of the Provincial Grand Lodge of Nottinghamshire, is opening its doors to the general public. All welcome.