Notts Going On — Barnum and Notts County promotion
Circus fun and festivals, a £1.4m home in The Park, burgers, and more...
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What a bank holiday weekend! The weather has been absolutely glorious (perhaps a little too glorious?), and Notts County have been promoted (more on that below). It’s fair to say that the city and county is glowing right now, and we are loving it.
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Notts Going On
By Amy Greene, Eve Smallman, and Sam Swain
What’s On 🗓️
Barnum 🎭
When: May 26-30
Where: Nottingham Playhouse
How much: From £17.50pp
Roll up, roll up – P.T. Barnum is coming to town in a spectacular show… well, a show about his life, that is. West End and TV star Lee Mead (who you may recognise from Any Dream Will Do) will lead the way as the showman himself, with a cast of over 20 acrobats and musicians – so expect plenty of delightful acts and a glorious stage set-up filled with fun. It also features a whole host of classic show tunes including Join the Circus, Colours of My Life, and Come Follow the Band.
Do if: You loved The Greatest Showman and would like to see the real-life story imagined in a new way.
Green Hustle 🌱
When: May 30
Where: Old Market Square and surrounding areas
How much: Free entry
Spend a day learning about eco—friendliness at the Green Hustle festival, as Old Market Square, Sussex Street, and more are set to host a range of activities. This year the festival will be bigger than ever, with a community garden, a pop-up forest, a long dining table, as well as plenty of workshops to educate and inspire. Read our long-read with co-founder Adam Pickering down below.
Do if: You’re looking for a feel-good, family-friendly day in the city.
Sausage and Cider Festival 🌭
When: May 30
Where: Wollaton Park
How much: From £39.95pp, under fives free
Returning to Nottingham for a full day of feasting fun, the Sausage and Cider Festival brings together live entertainment, eating competitions, and a wide selection of drinks. With over 30 cider flavours and 20 varieties of sausage on offer, the event mixes food with activities including axe throwing, a festival market and a silent disco. Alongside this, tribute artists such as Queen, Elton John and Red Hot Chilli Peppers will play throughout.
Do if: You’d like to spend the day dancing and diving into delicious food and drink.
Matt Forde: Defying Calamity 😂
When: May 31
Where: Theatre Royal, Nottingham
How much: £28.50pp
Political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) is bringing his biggest show to date to the Theatre Royal. This is about finding positivity in life and his own health, with Matt having undergone cancer treatment. It will be a homecoming for the Nottingham-born comedian, so it’s sure to be special.
Do if: You’ve been feeling a bit down about things and would welcome a new perspective on it all.
Italian Car and Motorcycle Show 🚗
When: May 31
Where: Norwood Park, Southwell
How much: From £10pp for exhibitors, visitor entry free
See a range of the finest car models and motorcycles out there during this spectacular showcases. Iconic models from Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Lamborghini and more will park up, as well as Ducatis, Vespas, and Lambrettas. The taste of Italy doesn’t stop there, premium coffees, pizzas, and ice cream available to tuck into. It certainly sounds like dolce vita.
Do if: You’re missing the Mediterranean, and would like to experience it without the flight.
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Out and About 🌳
Theatre 🎭
Hot Property 🏡
Living in The Park is the height of luxury in the city – and this six-bedroom Victorian home is the embodiment of just that. Step inside and you’ll find an inviting living room with ornate detailing, a long kitchen with a traditional oven, and even its own wine cellar. Head upstairs to see the bedrooms, all with gorgeous wooden flooring. We also love the big bathroom, with floral wallpaper, cool stone tiling, and a claw-foot tub and walk-in shower. The outside space is just as spacious, with a sprawling lawn wrapped around the house. It’s marketed by FHP Living, which is looking for offers over £1.495m. rightmove.co.uk
News 🗞
🍔 Slinging burgers: Looking for a new burger joint to sink your teeth into? Dirty Cow has opened up in The Taphouse, with smash burgers flipped and served up by the team behind Dirty Chicken at Bustler. Meanwhile, The Beefy Boys is set to open up officially late-June. However, it is currently soft launching and looking for burger testers to visit until June 11, in exchange for 25% off the bill (sign up here). @dirtycownotts / @thebeefyboys
🖤 You Pies: Notts County have been promoted to League One – and this afternoon (Tuesday, May 26), Old Market Square will be hosting celebrations. Players and club officials will take to the Council House balcony to show off the trophy. The event kicks off at 3pm (arrival advised no earlier than 2pm). If you are going, make sure to wear sunscreen, as it’s a hot one today! bbc.co.uk
Scores on the Doors 🏆
🌳 Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest brought the curtain down on a mixed Premier League season with a 1-1 draw at home to Bournemouth. Morgan Gibbs-White, who missed out on Thomas Tuchel’s England World Cup Squad, scored Forest’s goal. Midfielder Elliot Anderson was, however, called up and could become the first Forest player to represent England at a World Cup since Stuart Pearce and Des Walker in 1990.
🐦 Notts County
Notts County have been promoted to League One after a convincing 3-0 win over Salford at Wembley. Martin Paterson’s side looked comfortable despite the 33-degree heat, with Alassana Jatta, Lucas Ness and player of the match Jodi Jones all on the scoresheet. It will be Notts’s first time back in League One for 11 years.
🏏 Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club
After seeing out a draw with Hampshire, Notts Outlaws and The Blaze got their Vitality Blast seasons underway. In the opening two fixtures, the Outlaws were beaten by Yorkshire and Lancashire, while The Blaze won both games against the same sides, with Tammy Beaumont scoring a fine 52 in the win over Lancashire.
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