Notts Going On — Hockley Hustle and The Ivy opening
Music and culture events, a £3.75m house in Adams Hill, restaurant news, and more...
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Notts Going On
By Eve Smallman and Sam Swain
What’s On 🗓️
Wine Tasting 🍷
When: October 16
Where: Jenkins, Sherwood
How much: £30pp
Award-winning bar Jenkins is showcasing its brand-new wine list during this preview evening. You’ll sample eight different wines and learn about their origins, all while diving into a complementary selection of artisanal cheeses. Spaces are limited, so be sure to be quick. If wine isn’t your thing, Jenkins also has a premium rum tasting night next month on November 14.
Do if: You would like a little Thursday night treat (you deserve it!).
Halloween Outdoor Cinema 🍿
When: October 17-19
Where: Wollaton Hall, Nottingham
How much: £17.37pp, £25.21pp premium
The striking Wollaton Hall is the perfect venue for winding down and watching a range of spooky films that are on this weekend. These include Scary Movie (October 17), Hocus Pocus (October 18), and Beetlejuice (October 19). Bring your own snacks, or pick up hot food and drink on-site. You’ll also need a blanket or two to sit down, keep warm with, and to hide under.
Do if: You love watching scary films in the dark.
Reclaim the Night ✊
When: October 18
Where: Starts outside Blend, Sneinton Market
How much: Free entry
This women-only march will stomp, sing, dance, and shout its way through Nottingham on Saturday, in order to reclaim the night and fight against violence against women and girls. You don’t need a ticket to attend, but they recommend signing up so you can receive important information and updates. There is also a placard-making workshop at The Pride Shop from 11am-1pm on the same day.
Do if: Making a stand is important to you.
Hockley Hustle 🎶
When: October 19
Where: Various venues around Nottingham
How much: £16.50pp adult, £10.98pp student
Over 400 acts will be taking to stages around Nottingham city centre for this jam-packed day of music. Highlights include poet and hip hop master Jah Digga at Broadway and the 60-piece UFO Orchestra at St Mary’s Church. However, we recommend checking out the full line-up so you can plot out your day. Got little ones who also love jamming? Young Hustlers (£12.10pp adult, £4.40pp child) is running on the same day, and will have live performances, workshops, food, a parade, and more.
Do if: You’d like to discover some new music by local artists.
Japan Fest 🇯🇵
When: October 19
Where: Nottingham Girls’ High School, Nottingham
How much: From £11pp, under 5s free
Spend the whole day immersing yourself in the bright and vibrant Japanese culture. Performers will include rising J-Pop star MION, soulful singer Lele, and thunderous drummers Leicester Taiko. As well as this, you can try manga art classes (an additional £7pp), fox mask painting, and Japanese calligraphy. There will also be a cosplay parade, so feel free to dress up.
Do if: You or your loved ones are fans of all things kawaii.
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Things to Do ⭐
I'm doing 100 challenges in four years — my bucket list has taken me across Nottingham and the world
We are so lucky to have so many wonderful locations to see and activities to do here in Nottinghamshire. Dan Davison’s Project Bucket List is all about ticking off items from around the county, as well as across the world.
Music 🎶
The Wombats and Snow Patrol are headlining Splendour Festival in 2026
Splendour is returning to Wollaton Park from July 18-19, and indie stars The Wombats and Snow Patrol are set to headline.
Hot Property 🏡
Ever wanted to live in a hotel? This six-bedroom home in Adams Hill comes pretty close. It’s filled with sumptuous curves throughout and sleek fittings, with a real contemporary feel. Luxe rooms include the sleek kitchen with a huge kitchen island, the cosy cinema room, and the dramatic hallway with hanging crystal fixtures. All five bathrooms are also very impressive — you’ll never fight for a bath again. The guide price is £3.75m(!) and it’s marketed by FHP Living. rightmove.co.uk
News 🗞
🥂 Open for business: The Ivy Nottingham Brasserie opens this week on Tuesday, with bookings now open for the restaurant located on Bridlesmith Gate. The Ivy Nottingham seats 118 and will serve food from breakfast to late evening, with everything from brunches to three-course dinners on the menu. We went to the launch party on Thursday (see our pics here!) and can confirm that it is a stunning venue. ivycollection.com
🍂 Milling around: Green’s Windmill in Sneinton is closing for a year of repair works, in order to bring it back to full working use. The work is scheduled to begin on the windmill from November 3, but the science centre and garden will remain open between 10am-4pm from Wednesday to Sunday each week. Need some local flour in the meantime? Check out our piece on the Nottingham Mill Co-op, which mills flour in Sneinton Market. bbc.co.uk
📜 Remarkable history: Champion for Sherwood Forest Richard Townsley is encouraging people living on land inside the forest’s medieval boundaries to purchase plaques to remind them of its history. He believes this includes between 40 and 50 communities, ranging from the suburbs of Nottingham to villages like Skegby and Edwinstowe in the north of Nottinghamshire. The boundaries he would use are based on the medieval forest, which covered much of Nottinghamshire north of the River Trent. bbc.co.uk
Scores on the Doors 🏆
🌳 Nottingham Forest
Elliot Anderson and Morgan Gibbs-White both featured for England in their 3-0 win over Wales at Wembley. Anderson started, while Gibbs-White featured off the bench. Forest Women fell to a 3-0 defeat to Durham, with three wins and three wins to start the WSL2 season.
🦌 Mansfield Town and 🐦 Notts County
Mansfield Town and Notts County both had games postponed due to several squad members being called up for international duty.
🏒 Nottingham Panthers
The Nottingham Panthers beat rivals Sheffield Steelers 4-2 in Sheffield on Wednesday, before a 2-3 overtime home defeat to Cardiff Devils on Sunday. Club doctor Julian McGlashan was struck by the puck during the game but, thankfully after 11 stitches, is at home and on the mend.
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