Notts Going On — Nottingham Craft Beer Festival and our Splendour Tickets Competition
Festival fun, a bungalow in Bramcote, Nottingham Beach details, a competition for our readers, and more...
Hello and welcome to Notts Going On — your weekly guide with events, property, news, and more.
After writing our mega summer events guide (scroll on down below for that), it has finally hit me that the season of sun and fun is here! I’m so excited to get out into the county and make some memories.
This month I’m heading to the Nottingham Craft Beer Festival and the Foodies Festival, and I’m already plotting out plans for July and August. Want to go to the iconic Splendour Festival next month but not got tickets yet? Enter our competition on Instagram for the chance to win a pair.
And, if you are heading out this weekend like me, make sure to wear sun cream and stay hydrated, as it’s due to hit heights of 28 degrees.
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Notts Going On
By Eve Smallman and Sam Swain
What’s On This Week 🗓️
Thank You For Calling The Lesbian Line 💬
When: June 19
Where: Nottingham Central Library
How much: £4.50pp talk, £20pp book and talk
Bookshop Five Leaves and the Notts Queer History Archive are hosting an evening with author Elizabeth Lovatt and a host of local lesbians, from line volunteers through to Nottingham’s newest lesbian events organisers. The evening will explore the themes of Lovatt’s 2025 book Thank You for Calling the Lesbian Line, which was named “a remarkable piece of work” by the Observer.
Do if: You’d like to discover more about this hidden part of queer history.
Nottingham Craft Beer Festival 🍻
When: June 20-21
Where: Sneinton Market
How much: £15.40pp half day Friday and Saturday morning, £13.20pp Saturday evening, £22pp full day Saturday
Over 20 breweries from across the county and the country will be heading to Sneinton Market’s avenues, serving up beer, wine, and cider. The beauty of this festival is that the actual people from the breweries will be there, so you can ask them questions and properly find the right drink for you.
Do if: Spending a day soaking in the sun and drinks sounds great to you.
Selston Films in the Park 🍿
When: June 21
Where: Selston Country Park
How much: Free entry
Watch two of the biggest films of the last year for free in the beautiful surroundings of Selston Country Park. For marmalade sandwich lovers, Paddington in Peru will be playing from 2pm. Or, if you’re more into defying gravity, Wicked will be on from 6pm. There also will be a bar, inflatables, face painting, and acoustic acts throughout the day.
Do if: You’re looking for a budget-friendly day out with the kids.
Magic of Thailand 🇹🇭
When: June 21-22
Where: Forest Recreation Ground, Nottingham
How much: Day ticket £6pp, under 15s free
Experience a magical touch of Thai culture during this festival packed with traditional activities. See Muay Thai boxing and traditional music and dancing, before tucking into food and drink and shopping specialist groceries. You can even get Buddhist monk blessings and your fortune told.
Do if: You’d like to be transported to another country without going on a plane.
International Day of Yoga 🧘♀️
When: June 22
Where: Wollaton Park, Nottingham
How much: £2.35pp in advance, £5pp on the day
The actual International Day of Yoga is Saturday, but Sunday is the day of rest, so we’re here for this event being on this day instead. You’ll be able to take part in yoga classes and wellbeing sessions from 11am-4pm, all while keeping fuelled up with healthy treats. The tickets are an especially brilliant price in advance.
Do if: You’d like to take a little time to unwind.
More events:
What’s On This Summer ☀️
Summer events in Nottingham — 15 of the best things to see and do this season
Whether you want to soak in the sun or just have fun with friends and family, there are plenty of summer events in Nottingham worth heading out to.
Competition Time 🌟
We’ve teamed up with Splendour Festival to give away a pair of day tickets to the festival. This year’s festival is set to light up the beautiful Wollaton Park from July 19-20, with a line-up full of feel-good favourites. Head over to our Instagram page for your chance to enter. @thenottsdit / splendourfestival.com
Hot Property 🏡
This architect-designed bungalow in Bramcote has three bedrooms and plenty of space. Even though the outside is modern and striking, inside it’s comfortable and welcoming. The sitting room with a feature fireplace, the conservatory with its own bar, and the chic bedrooms are all highlights. It does have some contemporary features, such as the garage with a lift that goes directly into the kitchen (how convenient!). The garden is especially gorgeous, with luscious lawns, an al fresco dining area, and several summerhouses. It’s marketed by Fine & Country, which is accepting offers over £850k. rightmove.co.uk
News 🗞
👑 Happy and glorious: The King’s Birthday Honours list was announced last week, with 23 people from Nottinghamshire receiving awards. Notable names include former Sheriff of Nottingham Merlita Bryan who was awarded an MBE, as well the Pythian Youth Club’s Benjamin Rosser who was named a medallist of the Order of the British Empire. bbc.co.uk
☀️ Fun in the sun: Details for this year’s Nottingham Beach have been announced (yes, it’s that time of year once again!). It will open in Old Market Square from July 16-August 31 and will have a Santorini theme, which sounds very intriguing. As well as all the usual food and activities, there will be free films on Mondays, salsa on Tuesdays, and volleyball tournaments on Wednesdays. nottinghambeach.co.uk
Scores on the Doors 🏆
🌎 International watch
Morgan Gibbs-White played half an hour of England's 3-1 defeat to Senegal at the City Ground. Before the game, a number of Forest's England representatives were honoured, including Clifton's Viv Anderson, the first black player to play for England.
Nottinghamshire wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne hit the emotional winning runs for South Africa as they won the World Test Championship against Australia at Lords, their first major global title.
⛹️♀️ Netball
Nottingham Forest Netball ended their first Super League season 5th in the table. In their final game of the season, Forest came from behind to beat Leeds Rhinos 80-61 at the Motorpoint Arena, ending the campaign with 7 wins and a lot to look forward to in the coming years.
🏏 Cricket
The Blaze continued their good run in the Vitality Blast with a record-breaking win over Durham. Tammy Beaumont's 84 set the team up perfectly to complete the highest domestic women's T20 run chase and sit 2nd in the table. The Outlaws also secured an impressive win over Warwickshire to end a three-game-winless run.
🏹 Notts Outlaws
11/06: Yorkshire 175/8 beat Nottinghamshire 166-9 by nine runs.
13/06: Derbyshire 199-5 beat Nottinghamshire 159-9 by 46 runs.
14/06: Nottinghamshire 212-4 beat Warwickshire 206-7 by six wickets.
🔥 The Blaze
11/06: The Blaze 169-9 beat Surrey 152 all out by 17 runs.
13/06: The Blaze 190-3 beat Durham 188-5 by seven wickets.
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