Nottinghamshire

Properties and events in Nottinghamshire

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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.

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

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.

Bassetlaw Museum

Bassetlaw Museum, Amcott House, 40 Grove Street, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 6LD
In person
Pre-booking not required

Everyday histories- The Miners stories. Join us for the opening of the 'Black Dust, Bright Stories' exhibition, handle real mining artefacts and find out about the lives of the ponies who worked alongside the men.

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 tour of the museum's store

Bennerley Viaduct - Guided Tour

Bennerley Viaduct, Shilo Way, Awsworth, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG16 2BF
In person
Pre-booking preferred

Join the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct for a special guided walk of the iconic, 150 year old, Grade II* Listed Iron Giant. One of only two wrought iron viaducts remaining nationally, experience the monument and its beautiful natural surroundings.

Big Battlefield Walks Weekends - Civil War Newark and its 1644 battle

Newark Castle, Newark Castle Gardens, Castle Gate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG
In person
Pre-booking preferred

A walk around Civil War Newark, the Queen's Sconce and the battlefield at Newark.

Book Workshop

St. Mary Magdalene Church, Church Walk, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1JS
In person
Pre-booking required

Join artist Rachel Scanlon at St Mary Magdalene for a relaxed session creating your own collaged book using simple techniques.

Books, Bonnets and Bathing in a Slipper

Friends of Newark Town Hall Museum and Art Gallery, Market Place, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1DU
In person
Pre-booking not required

We all celebrate anniversaries to remember special moments in our everyday lives; in this anniversary year for Newark Town Hall, come and discover the everyday stories of Newark folk hidden in Books, Bonnets and a Bath in a Slipper!

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.

Clumber Park

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

Clumber Park will offer free admission for all on 18 September 2026. Simply enjoy a stroll around the park or join our volunteers to learn more about the history of this magnificent ducal estate and the ordinary people who cared for it.

Courtroom Trial

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

Our trial re-enactments are one of the highlights of our paid museum ticket. 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.

CWGC Tours 2026 - East Retford Cemetery

Babworth Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7BP
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of East Retford Cemetery, led by one of our experiences volunteer tour guides.

CWGC Tours 2026 - Mansfield (Nottingham Road) Cemetery

Mansfield Cemetery, Nottingham Road, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG18 5BQ
In person
Pre-booking required

Join the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for a free tour of Mansfield (Nottingham Road) Cemetery, led by one of our experienced volunteer tour guides.

Extraordinary impact of everyday education heroes

Nottingham College, Adams Building, Stoney Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 1NG
In person
Pre-booking not required

At Skills and Education Group, we have been making a social impact through education for over 100 years. Now you can view a specially curated archive that shows how our history connects to our present-day mission.

Family Day at Bromley House Library

Bromley House Library, Angel Row, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 6HL
In person
Pre-booking required

Kids take over Bromley House Library! Free activities for children aged 4-12 and their grown-ups. Get hands on at our book conservation station, visit Narnia, and capture your portrait in our Photography Studio.

Flintham's Hidden Histories

Flintham Museum, Inholms Road, Flintham, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5LF
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Flintham Museum looks at rural life through the eyes of a village shopkeeper. The 2026 shop window displays feature lost skills using unsold shop stock and advertising material. Visit the museum before enjoying a village walk.

Framework Knitters Museum: 'From Ruddington to Cromford' Book Talk

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

Based on her recently published book, 'From Ruddington to Cromford', writer Deborah Elliott presents this fascinating free talk about her framework knitting ancestors.

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, refreshments and stalls.

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.