Family days out
Green's Windmill & Science Centre
Green's Windmill & Science Centre
Green's Windmill & Science Centre
What is Green's Windmill?
Green's Windmill and Science Centre is a 19 Century restored windmill, museum and science learning centre. Entry to the grounds is free.
The interactive Science Centre tells the story of George Green, a mathematical genius whose work led to many modern day inventions.
Lakeside Arts at Highfields Park
Green's Windmill & Science Centre
Green's Windmill & Science Centre
A perfect day for the whole family - with a boating lake, playground, adventure golf, gallery and theatre.
Exhibitions change regularly and until Sunday 19 April 2026 you can see the latest exhibition covering the career of Pop artist Andy Warhol, including rare drawings, screenprints, and photographs of celebrities.
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
Green's Windmill & Science Centre
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
Spend the day at Wollaton Hall & Deer Park with all the activities on offer! There are walks around the Lake and playgrounds to explore.
Visit the ‘Discovering Dinosaurs’ Gallery exhibiting three dinosaurs: a full-sized Tyrannosaurus rex that is 12 meters in length, a Lufengosaurus,and an Oviraptor, plus three non-dinosaur specimens:
Plesiosaur, Ichthyosaur and Pteranodon, and many other specimens that help visitors understand the evolution of the Dinosaurs.
There is now a new Rover Ticket
covering Wollaton Hall, Nottingham Castle and Newstead Abbey.
Newstead Abbey, Bryon 200
Newstead Abbey, Bryon 200
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
Byron 200 is a varied programme of exhibitions, events and activities that celebrate the sensational life and legacy of Lord Byron through the year, focussed at Newstead Abbey, his inspirational home.
There is now a new Rover Ticket
covering Wollaton Hall, Nottingham Castle and Newstead Abbey.
Nottingham Castle
Newstead Abbey, Bryon 200
National Justice Museum
Adults: £15.60, Kids Go Free (15 yrs & under, 3 children per paid adult) Buy tickets
Step inside the Castle and Grounds for a single-purchase ticket that allows you to re-visit unlimited for 12 months on the Pay once, visit all year round ticket.
Discover the Museum & Galleries with Fine Art, Lace, Robin Hood, Nottingham Castle’s History and more.
There is now a new Rover Ticket
covering Wollaton Hall, Nottingham Castle and Newstead Abbey.
National Justice Museum
Newstead Abbey, Bryon 200
National Justice Museum
Adults, £12.05 Children £9..65 (U5s free)
Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children £39.60
The National Justice Museum is a former Victorian courtroom, prison and police station. Visitors can explore the cells, exhibits and take part in immersive workshops and installations. It gives an insight into the history of crime and the law and helps visitors engage with contemporary issues of social justice. There are activities for families during holiday periods.
Pre-school - under 5s
National Literacy Trust
Nottingham Contemporary Wonderlings
Circus Hub: Circus Tiddlers
National Literacy Trust - Nottingham Hub
Find out more about the activities and resources available from the National Literacy Trusts's Nottingham hub.
Their city-wide initiative is supported by Nottingham City Council and Small Steps Big Changes, and is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.
Circus Hub: Circus Tiddlers
Nottingham Contemporary Wonderlings
Circus Hub: Circus Tiddlers
Carers & babies, 6 weeks – 4 years (£10)
Occasional sessions, check the website for future dates.
Join circus, ariel play and exploration sessions with the Circus Hub & Rainbow Stripes. A sensory experience for babies and toddlers, using an ariel hammock and bright, colourful circus toys. Music, movement and songs, yoga and gentle ariel play for carers and under 5’s.
Book through Circus Hub website
Nottingham Contemporary Wonderlings
Nottingham Contemporary Wonderlings
Nottingham Contemporary Wonderlings
Early Years Sensory Workshops: free
Monday 27 April 2026, 10am-11am, 11.30am-12.30pm, 1.30pm-2.30pm
Join experienced Play & Learn Facilitators and explore the world through sensory free play, in a safe and stimulating environment.. These workshops are for different age categories, so book the right session for your child's age group:
10am – 11am, birth – 12 months
11.30am – 12.30pm,
1 – 2 years 1.30pm – 2.30pm, 3 – 4 years
If you have children from multiple age groups, please book tickets for the age slot of your eldest child.
Regular Youth Theatre groups
Nottingham Playhouse: Theatre Groups
Nottingham Playhouse Theatre Groups
Infant Young Company Ages 5-7 yrs, Saturdays term time, 10am-11.15am
Junior Young Company Ages 8-11 yrs,
Saturdays term time, 11.45-1.15pm
Senior Young Company 12-16 yrs,
Mondays term time, 6pm-8pm
There are plenty of free bursary places available for each of these programmes. Email to find out more.
Music
Nottingham Music Hub: Ensembles
Nottingham Music Hub: Ensembles
Nottingham Music Hub: Ensembles
Nottingham Music Hub
Various days and times
All year round
Nottingham Music Hub has a wide array of different clubs and groups for young people to join.
With over a dozen different ensembles on offer, Nottingham Music Hub is the perfect place for an aspiring young musician to hone their craft, meet like minded people and nurture their creativity.
Circle of Light 5
Nottingham Music Hub: Ensembles
Nottingham Music Hub: Ensembles
Find out more about Circle of Light - an award winning grassroots creative community of young people who are using their skills and personal experiences to reimagine the future of the music industry. Funded by Youth Music, they bring together musicians and creatives to collaborate and make cool music, put on awesome events and support each other. With the support of industry professionals, Circle of Light are carving pathways that will make the music industry more accessible and more inclusive.
Art
After School Play Sessions with the Toy Library at Primary
After School Play Sessions with the Toy Library at Primary
After School Play Sessions with the Toy Library at Primary
Wednesdays, 3.30–5.30pm (during term-time)
Primary Playground
Free. Sign up to join the Toy Library on arrival.
Free weekly drop-in play sessions running on Wednesdays after school in term time. Join play workers for adventurous outdoor play, art, crafts, games and forest school activities.
These sessions are open to children and young people aged 5–13 years old. Younger children should be accompanied by a carer. Membership forms for the Toy Library must be completed for young people to stay and play. For more information, contact The Toy Library: 0115 9753898
Access Information
These sessions will take place outdoors, all areas have level access. See the Visit Us page and AccessAble for more information. In the event of rain, the sheltered area will be used - but sessions may be cancelled in extreme bad weather. Please contact admin@weareprimary.org with any questions or access needs.
Partnership
These sessions are delivered in partnership with The Toy Library.
These sessions are part of the Community Takeover Programme at Primary, kindly supported by the National Lottery Community Fund and ChalleNGe Nottingham’s Child Friendly Creative City initiative.
Sherwood Young Artists
After School Play Sessions with the Toy Library at Primary
After School Play Sessions with the Toy Library at Primary
Times and days vary depending on age range, Ages 5 - 18
£6 per class
Sherwood Young Artists is an art school that runs weekly classes in Sherwood, Nottingham. The classes develop skills in a full range of different artistic materials and techniques, to complete Explore, Bronze, Silver and Gold Arts Awards.
Plus there are lots of opportunities for young people to become Arts leaders, creating exhibitions for 'Sherwood Art Week', 'Nottingham Light Night', and 'The Hartley Creatives'.
Creative Writing, Reading and Literature
My Storytelling Scrapbook
Writing East Midlands: Nottingham Young Writers
Nottingham City Libraries for Families
Nursery/Primary
Sit with your child and explore your culture and experiences together with My Storytelling Scrapbook. Encourage your child to draw pictures, stick in photos and write about the special people in their life. This resource is a perfect opportunity to get them thinking about who they are, reflecting on the world around them while developing their speaking, reading and writing skills. My Storytelling Scrapbook encourages you to share stories, memories, and experiences with your children, and promotes a love of reading and regional voices.
Nottingham City Libraries for Families
Writing East Midlands: Nottingham Young Writers
Nottingham City Libraries for Families
All ages.
Nottingham City Libraries have a wealth ofresources and activities for children and their families. The Libraries website makes it easy to find information about libraries, resources, book recommendations, events and more. Whether you are looking for stories and rhymes for little ones, code clubs, after school home work sessions or holiday activities, it’s all covered. You can find out more by signing up to our e-newsletter on the webpage.
Writing East Midlands: Nottingham Young Writers
Writing East Midlands: Nottingham Young Writers
Writing East Midlands: Nottingham Young Writers
Ages 9-17 years
Free, action-packed monthly creative writing workshops for budding young authors and poets aged 10-17.
Writing East Midlands young writers’ groups are fun, friendly and full of like-minded writers. They meet monthly, receive support and guidance, enter (and win) competitions, take part in literary events, and make friends with lots of other writerly types.
Dance
Jump Start
Fabric, iC4C, 2 Dakeyne St
Jump Start: 7-11 yrs
Mondays, 4.15pm – 5.15pm (Term-time)
Sessions £3/ or £1.50 (community offer ticket for those living in or attending primary schools in Sneinton or St Anns)
Jump Start provides creative dance experiences for children aged 7 to 11 (Key Stage 2) living in Nottingham and nurtures young people who have potential and ambition in dance.
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Get Set
Fabric, iC4C, 2 Dakeyne St
Get Set: 11-16 yrs
Free monthly dance workshops
For young people who have little to no experience in dance or just want to develop their dance technique and creative skills further. Hosted by the Centre for Advanced Training sessions include contemporary dance techniques and creative skills, house, popping, locking and hip-hop dance styles.
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Circus Hub - Youth Aerial Classes
Circus Hub - Youth Aerial Classes
Saturdays
Ages 7-11, 10am-11am
Ages 11-18, 11.15am- 12.15pm
£8
Sneinton Market
Learn aerial circus skills, such as trapeze, silks and aerial hoop. Suitable for beginners, open to everyone. Instructors are professional, trained aerial performers.
Wellbeing
Empowering Your Young People
The Pythian Club
Monday-Friday after school, across Nottinghamshire.
The Pythian Club (TPC) offer a comprehensive timetable of after school activities taking place at venues across Nottinghamshire. TPC aspire to support the development of our young people by progressing them onto further initiatives such as a coaching opportunities, young leader’s academy, vocational courses and/or employment opportunities. For more details visit the website or email.
Base 51: Outburst
Ages 11-21 yrs, Wednesdays 4-7pm
Different locations, Free
Whether it’s with help understanding your new feelings or learning about LGBTQIA+ equality and sexual health OutBurst is a safe space to express yourself, make friends and join in with a wide range of activities, as well as getting access to 1-2-1 support and signposting to a wider range of LGBTQIA+ focused services.
Contact: outburst@base51.org.uk
The Wolfpack Project
The Wolfpack Project
Ages 16-24
Group meetings and activity times vary
Founded in 2019 by Damien Reynolds; The Wolfpack Project was established to combat the substantial, growing issue of youth loneliness as a serious public-health problem of our time. As a result of his own experience of loneliness, Damien set up the charity in his hometown of Nottingham.
Young Creative Awards and Connecting Notts
Young Creative Awards 2026
ENTRIES for 2026 have now CLOSED and the Awards Ceremony will take place on Wednesday 20 May 2026 at Nottingham Playhouse! Get involved next year!
There are 10 categories of awards and 3 age groups, 11-15; 16 - 18 and 19-24.
- Animation & Digital Media
- Creative Writing
- Dance
- Design & Architecture
- Fashion & Textiles
- Film
- Graphic Design
- Music
- Photography
- Visual Arts
Check out the online Masterclasses, brought to you by past Winners!
Connecting Notts - Youth Cultural Partnership
Connecting Notts (16-25 yrs)
Connecting Notts is Nottingham's Youth Cultural Partnership– a monthly networking group for young people age 16-25 involved in arts organisations and community groups across the city. Connecting Notts aims to increase opportunities for all young people (aged 16-25) to connect, create and find support.
Find out more at www.connectingnotts.co.uk
Everything Else
Community Recording Studio: Youth Sessions
Ages 12-17 Fridays, 5-7pm. Ages 8-11 Wednesdays, 5-7pm.
Join in with Football, Table Tennis, Basketball, Pool, Music and Board Games. Find out more on the CRS website.
Connecting with Nature
Nottingham Parks & Open Spaces
Outdoor Activity
There are lots of exciting events from mini-beast hunts to well-being walks this Spring to enjoy Nottingham’s beautiful parks. Many of them are free. There are green spaces across the city with activities and events over the year.
Get back to nature and feel better in the sunshine.
Find out about all Parks events
Travel info
Plan your journey
NCT offers a Grouprider ticket which covers up to 5 people for £9. (There has to be at least 1 adult, aged 19 or over, and no more than two adults.)
NET trams also have a Group ticket for 1 or 2 adults and up to 3 children for £12.00, weekends and Monday to Friday, after 4pm. Check out all the ways you can get about in Nottingham.
