Notts Going On — Notts Pride and a Sewing Bee star
Fabulous festivals, a bougie Sherwood bungalow, film and TV news, and more...
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Notts Going On
By Eve Smallman and Sam Swain
What’s On This Week 🗓️
Films in the Forest 🎬
When: July 25-27
Where: Sherwood Forest, Edwinstowe
How much: From £16pp adult, £8.50pp child
What better way to watch a film set in a forest than doing so in a… well… an actual forest? These include The Lord of The Rings: The Two Towers (July 25, 7pm), Tangled (July 26, 1pm), and Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (July 26, 4pm). Oh, and of course there are two Robin Hood films — Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (July 26, 7pm) and Disney’s Robin Hood (July 27, 12pm) — so you can watch the films in the exact forest they’re set in.
Do if: You’re looking for a fun family day out or a special summer date night idea.
Mansfield Town Film Festival 🎬
When: July 25-27
Where: Mansfield Palace Theatre
How much: £4pp per session, day pass £10pp, festival pass £25pp
Discover independent films from locals and those further afield at this festival filled with screenings, industry insights, and exciting film moments. You’ll be able to watch everything from dramas to documentaries, as well as learning more about the process behind them with Q&As, workshops, and guest panels.
Do if: You’d like to watch something you’ve never seen before — the price of a day pass is roughly the same as just seeing one film at most cinemas.
Boho Festival 🎶
When: July 25-27
Where: Millview Glamping, Newton
How much: Day ticket from £38.75pp adult, £22.25pp teen, £11.25pp child, weekend tickets available
This festival brings together live music and wellness activities, making it a super event for those who like partying and chilling. You’ll be able to sing along to tribute acts like Wonderwall and The Rozzers, as well as music from big names like Graeme Park and The Dub Pistols. In between the dancing, you can take part in yoga and pilates classes, as well as having massages and enjoying sound baths.
Do if: You want to experience a Glasto-style festival.
Summer Retail Party 🛍️
When: July 26
Where: Castle Boulevard, Nottingham
How much: Free entry
Spice up your Saturday shopping by heading down to Castle Boulevard for this all-day shopping event. There will be family-friendly activities such as a party animals petting zoo and stilt walkers, as well as refreshments like crusty cobs, BBQ, and drinks from the licensed bar. This is all in the spirit of saving retail, making it the perfect excuse to have a browse.
Do if: You need to do some summer hosting shopping and wish to do so in style.
Notts Pride 🏳️🌈
When: July 26
Where: Around Nottingham city centre
How much: Free entry
Celebrate our county’s wonderful LGBTQIA+ scene during this day filled with activities. The Pride march will start at 12pm from Listergate, moving past Old Market Square and Hockley, before finishing in Sneinton Market. From here you can visit educational stalls, as well as watching the main stage which will be hosting local artists and drag acts. There is also a secret headliner set to be revealed on the day, so keep an eye out for that.
Do if: You’d like to show your pride and have fun in the city centre.
Swim Bike Run 🏃
When: July 26
Where: Harvey Hadden Sports Village, Nottingham
How much: £5pp
Make your Saturday invigorating and active by trying swimming, biking, and running during this family-friendly activity. You can do as much or as little as you like, as well as meeting likeminded people who will help boost your confidence. If you do enter the family wave, just make sure that you can keep little ones in sight at all times (aka no running off into the distance!).
Do if: You like the idea of enjoying the sunshine and cooling off, all while keeping fit.
More events:
What’s On This Summer ☀️
Summer holidays in Nottingham — top family-friendly events, plus activities across the county
Looking for things to do with the kids over the summer holidays in Nottingham? There are so many fun events happening around the county.
Sport 🏏
Harold Larwood was one of England’s finest fast bowlers — and he was from a small mining town in Nottinghamshire
Our county is known for plenty of famous faces, and one of the most significant sportspeople it has produced is cricketer Harold Larwood.
Music 🎶
I went to Splendour for the first time — it was filled with surprises
One of the highlights of the Nottingham calendar is Splendour, which was on from July 19-20 in 2025.
Hot Property 🏡
Who knew that a bungalow could be so bougie? This three-bedroom home in Sherwood offers oodles of period features and timeless charm. It features two reception rooms, a traditional kitchen, and two bathrooms. Characterful touches include dark wooden beams, patterned glass windows, and ceiling roses. Outside, you’ll find a wrap-around garden with a three-tiered fountain, a summer house, and beautiful borders. It is also well-located, with easy access to Sherwood town centre. It’s accepting offers over £475k and marketed by HoldenCopley. rightmove.co.uk
News 🗞
🐝 Busy bee: Any fans of The Great British Sewing Bee? The show is back for its 11th series, and 59-year-old contestant Caz is from Nottingham. We won’t share any spoilers in case you want to catch up, but the show is on every Tuesday at 9pm in case you want to keep an eye on her progress. bbc.co.uk
🗡️ Rupees at the ready: Any gamers out there? You might have heard that a Legend of Zelda film is in the works — and the two leads have been cast. Nottingham-born actor Benjamin Evan Ainsworth has been cast as Link (who is the green-clad pointy eared fella, not the princess). He has previously starred in Disney’s Pinocchio and Netflix series The Haunting of Bly Manor. bbc.co.uk
🍽️ Winner for dinner: Two Nottingham restaurants were named in The Good Food Guide’s top 100 restaurants in the country. These were the Little Brickhouse on Derby Road, which is a bistro and wine bar, and Piccalilli in Cannon Court which serves British and European small plates (we interviewed owner Dan Coles when it opened). Congrats to both! goodfoodguide.co.uk
Scores on the Doors 🏆
🌳 Nottingham Forest
As the potential transfer to Tottenham saga rumbles on, Morgan Gibbs-White made his first pre season appearance of the season in a 0-0 draw with Monaco at Chesterfield. Forest also extended the contract of goalkeeper Matz Sels, while Wayne Hennessey has joined the backroom staff following his retirement as a player.
🏏 Cricket
The Outlaws involvement in the Vitality Blast is over at the group stage, following a 45 run defeat to Worcestershire. In the final game Notts did secure a 4 wicket consolation win over Lancashire, with Farhan Ahmed taking 5 wickets, including Notts’ first ever T20 hat trick. The Outlaws finished 6th in their group. The Blaze will go into the Women's Finals Day on a high after a 27 run win over Hampshire, confirming at 2nd place group stage finish.
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