Notts Going On — Sherwood Art Week and City Ground expansion
Fun days out, a cute home in Kimberley, sports news, and more...
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Enjoying the hot weather? We were in 35 degrees Milan last week (more on that below), so coming back here was actually so lovely and cool. However, I don’t think it’s going to stay that way! If you want to soak in the sun, there are lots of beauty spots around Nottingham worth visiting.
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Notts Going On
By Eve Smallman and Sam Swain
What’s On This Week 🗓️
Sherwood Art Week 🎨
When: Until July 6
Where: Various venues around Sherwood
How much: Mix of free and ticketed events
Explore a range of different art mediums during this exciting, creative week in Sherwood. Workshops include felt brooch making on July 3, copper pendant making on July 4, and family crafts on July 5. You can also simply walk around the high street and see artworks in the windows of various shops. Finishing off the week is the Sherwood Community Centre Celebration of 75 Years on July 6, which will have live music, activities, and food and drink stalls.
Do if: You would love to see and support beautiful displays by local artists.
Open-Air Theatre: A Midsummer Night’s Dream 🎭
When: July 3
Where: Nottingham Castle
How much: £20pp adult, £14pp child, family ticket £15
It’s Midsummer’s eve, and a forest is about to go through a whole night of mischief. With the fairy king and queen arguing, runway lovers tying themselves in knots, and a set of actors preparing for a show, Puck is poised to start causing trouble. This iconic Shakespearean tale is even more enchanting when performed outdoors — especially at the stunning Nottingham Castle. Make sure to bring blankets and/or low-backed outdoor chairs.
Do if: You want to make the most out of the glorious weather we’re having.
The Curious Cabaret ✨
When: July 4
Where: Newstart Theatre, Mansfield
How much: From £18.50pp adult, from £14.10pp child
Abracadabra — magic yourself over to Mansfield for a night of enchantment, mind-reading, comedy, and more. A range of different magicians will perform their signature tricks, which will hopefully amaze you and leave you scratching your head as to how they did it. The Curious Cabaret also hosts shows in Beeston and Nottingham, so be sure to keep an eye out for shows in these locations if you need to.
Do if: Magic shows always make you smile.
PALOP Takeover 🎶
When: July 4
Where: New Art Exchange, Nottingham
How much: Free entry
This joyful celebration of culture will bring live music, fashion, food, and dance from Angola, Mozambique, Guinea-Bissau, Cape Verde and São Tomé e Príncipe to Nottingham. You’ll be able to dance to diverse musical traditions and contemporary sounds, as well as sample authentic BBQ and beer. The event is one in a series of Friday Night Socials being delivered by NAE, so do keep an eye out on its what’s on page for future ones.
Do if: You’d like to party on Friday night in a new, interesting way.
Hucknall Fest 🎶
When: July 5
Where: Titchfield Park, Hucknall
How much: Free entry
Running from 11am-12am, this free festival will be filled with music by tribute acts. Whether you love rocking out to Green Day and Avril Lavigne, got into Olivia Rodrigo after her Glasto performance, or will always shed a tear to Coldplay’s Yellow, there is something for everyone. As well as top tunes, there will be music from solo artist Izzy, Ant Green's Visual Show and a 90s Ibiza Classics Show.
Do if: You wished you could have gone to Glastonbury — this is much closer and cheaper.
Beginners Rug Hooking ✂️
When: July 5
Where: Knit Nottingham, Nottingham
How much: £65pp
Learn how to make your own rug during this workshop led by artist Oksana, who will teach you everything you need to know about the technique, different methods, and how to create your own masterpiece. You will start the rug in the workshop, before taking it home to finish at your leisure. Refreshments, equipment, hessian scissors and scrap fabric will be provided, but you can bring your own scrap fabric if you’d like.
Do if: Crafting homemade homeware sounds like a fun activity to you.
Aston Martin Presents Silverstone F1 🏁
When: July 6
Where: Binks Yard, Nottingham
How much: £27.80pp, under 12s free
It’s lights out and away we go! The British Grand Prix is one of the highlights of the F1 calendar, with Britons seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, world champion title contender Lando Norris, and George Russell battling it out on the grid. This watch party will have an actual Aston Martin F1 show car to see, a family BBQ, and cold drinks to see you through the tension of the race.
Do if: You want to watch the race in real style — whether you’re an F1 fan or not, you’re sure to find it thrilling.
More events:
What’s On This Month 🗓️
Nottingham July events — 10 things to do this month
The season of fun and sun is in full swing, and there are so many fantastic events in Nottingham this July that will help you soak all this in.
From Nottingham to Milan 🇮🇹
We went to Milan for a few days on holiday! Of course this was a break, but naturally we had to do a couple of Nottingham things.
First of all, we visited Herbert Kilpin’s resting place at Milan’s Famedio — a tomb in the Cimitero Monumentale (Monumental Cemetery) where Milan’s most influential and significant people are buried.
There was something very moving about having both seen his humble birthplace on Mansfield Road and seeing his grand place of rest. Kilpin was the founder of AC Milan and very much founded Italian football. Sam wrote a piece about Kilpin back in January, which has more information about him:
As well as this, we also went to the Nottingham Forest bar for a post-dinner drink. You might have seen pictures of the outside of this bar on meme pages (do we still call them memes? Not sure!), but none of them showcase how cool it actually is. It serves amazing quirky cocktails, with one even being a bath with a little duck (unintentional ‘Ay Up Mi Duck!). You can see our visit on our Instagram reel.
Hot Property 🏡
It might be summer, but we’re already ready for cosy autumnal vibes. If you’re the same, you’ll love this adorable four-bedroom house in Kimberley. It has rustic wooden beams and brickwork throughout, which are especially lovely in the kitchen and the dining room. Head outside and you’ll find the most beautiful garden, with wisteria, blossoming borders, and a pond. It’s marketed by Watsons Estate Agents, which is accepting offers over £400k. rightmove.co.uk
News 🗞
🏹 Our outlaw: The city’s official Robin Hood Tim Pollard has sadly passed away. The news was shared on his Facebook page on Saturday, saying that he had faced a “short, brave battle with cancer.” The page also said: “Tim was, as many of you know, our very own, and only, Robin Hood. He was loved by so many, not just here in Nottingham, but far beyond.” bbc.co.uk
🏀 Slam dunk: Nottingham’s own Amari Williams has been drafted into the NBA by the Boston Celtics, after being chosen as the 46th overall pick. This is the first time a Nottingham player has become an NBA player, and the the 23-year-old becomes the third English-born active player in the NBA. He also previously played for the Nottingham Wildcats. bbc.co.uk
⚽ Building up: The City Ground expansion has been given the green light. This will see the existing Peter Taylor Stand demolished and replaced with a 10,000-seater stand, increasing the City Ground's overall capacity to 35,000. The conditions of the expansion also include paying over £1m to improve local bus services, £150k to upgrade the A60/Cattle Market Road junction, and £200k for cycle improvements along Lady Bay Bridge. bbc.co.uk
Scores on the Doors 🏆
🏏 Cricket
Ben Duckett was named Player of the Match in England's first test against India. The Nottinghamshire batter scored a crucial 149 in the second innings as England won impressively by four wickets.
Nat Sciver-Brunt of the Blaze top scored for England Women in their first T20 against India at Trent Bridge, but couldn't prevent a heavy defeat by 97 runs.
Nottinghamshire played out a high scoring draw against Yorkshire last week in the County Championship, and are currently away at Somerset. Somerset were 275-6 at the end of the first day.
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