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Nottingham Castle hosts the very first Lord Mayor's Day next Sunday with Lord Mayor Cheryl Barnard opening at 11am. Entry is just £2! Features include a medieval encampment with Robin Hood characters, have-a-go archery, live music from Carlton Brass and local artists, How To Train Your Dragon storytelling and dragon-making workshops. There's also an afternoon tea party celebrating volunteers from the charity sector, as well as plenty of market stalls. Book via Nottingham Castle!

Nottingham City Council has secured £24.5 million to improve energy efficiency in council homes and train workers in low-carbon heating. £4.5 million supports upgrading homes to EPC rating C by 2030, reducing energy bills and fuel poverty. Another £19.9 million continues the Heat Training Grant programme, equipping installers with skills for heat pump installation. Councillor Jay Hayes calls it "great news for tackling climate change while improving people's lives." | Source

Padel House has secured planning approval for Electric Avenue – a 56,000 sq ft international-standard venue featuring 5 indoor padel courts, show court, 4 covered outdoor courts and pickleball. Beyond sport, it includes Pilates studio, physio facilities, co-working space, bar and roof terrace with food by Public and Arran's Bagels! Developer Arran Bailey says it'll be a "major sporting and social destination" alongside Forest, Trent Bridge and the National Water Sports Centre. Construction expected to begin after pre-development work is complete - watch this space! | Source

Our top picks of things to do this week. Have an event you want featuring? Let us know!


🎉 Nottingham Cultural Festival 2026
Forest Recreation Ground
Sunday, July 26 @ 12:00 | More info

💍 Wedding Open Day
Norwood Park
Sunday, July 26 @ 12:00 | More info

🛍️ Stalls From The Crypt Summer Market
Canalhouse
Sunday, July 26 @ 12:00 | More info

🏏 Trent Rockets vs. London Spirit
Trent Bridge
Sunday, July 26 @ 14:30 | More info

✨ Helios Touring Artwork
Southwell Minster
From Wednesday, July 29 @ 10:00 | More info

🎭 Nottingham Shakespeare present The Tempest - Free Shows
Various Locations
From Wednesday, July 29 @ 19:30 | More info

🎾 Games Day at Green’s Windmill
Green’s Windmill & Science Centre
Friday, July 31 @ 18:00 | More info

😂 The Roast of Russ Lee
The Comedy Barn at The Cricketers Arms
Friday, July 31 @ 18:00 | More info

🏹 Robin Hood Festival 40 – Jousting Weekend
Sherwood Forest
Saturday & Sunday, Aug 1 & 2 @ 10:00 | More info

🤝 Meet Matthew Horne (Free)
Critical Hit
Saturday, Aug 1 @ 10:00 | More info

🧪 Ministry of Science Live
Nottingham Playhouse
Saturday, Aug 1 @ 12:30 | More info

📚 D.H. Lawrence Festival 2026
Various Venues
From Saturday, Aug 1 @ 15:00 | More info

⚽️ Retro Football Fair
The Nest
Sunday, Aug 2 @ 10:30 | More info

🌿 Plant Hunters’ Fair
Southwell Minster
Sunday, Aug 2 @ 11:00 | More info

🏏 Trent Rockets vs. Leeds Sunrisers
Trent Bridge
Sunday, Aug 2 @ 11:00 | More info

The live gigs you don’t want to miss this week. Have a gig you want featuring? Let us know!

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