Looking for things to do in Nottingham to get you in the festive spirit this Christmas? Then look no further! We’ve got the best Christmas activities for families, all in one hand list so that you can pick your favourite. Whether you have a favourite Christmas event you always love to attend, or you are…
Going swimming is great but you should not limit yourself to just one kind of holiday. There are a lot of cities that thrive in summer as the sun is shining on their impressive buildings and their massive parks and visitors get to mingle with the locals as they stand at their beautiful squares trying…
Planning activities for the family at Christmas is one of the things that makes this time of year special. If you are looking for events and activities in Nottingham this Christmas, you will definitely not be disappointed. There are plenty of things to do in and around Nottingham to get you and the kids in…
If you are looking for things to do with the kids this October, then we have the perfect list of spooky activities for half term. There’s plenty of things to do in Nottingham this Halloween to keep the kids entertained. If you are in search of places to go with the family, then read on…
Bestwood Country Park is one of my favourite locations for woodland walks and to enjoy a variety of natural habitats in Nottinghamshire. I love that you can not only enjoy the local wildlife, but scrape below the surface, and you can also discover a little about Nottinghamshire’s historical past and Industrial Heritage. Bestwood Country Park…
With so many people looking for nice places to walk and parks to visit as the second lockdown begins, I thought it would be useful to share a list of all the parks in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire you can visit at the moment. The good news about this lockdown is that we can leave our…
Things to do in Nottinghamshire is sponsored by Visit Newark, but all the fun and adventure we had is completely our own! Planning a family day out has definitely got more challenging recently. Despite the fact that Covid has overshadowed our lives for most of the year, it’s doesn’t mean we can’t still have wonderful…
Yesterday I took Brook and Indie back to Clip n Climb for their first visit since it reopened about a week ago. Our last visit to Clip and Climb was just before lockdown. Indie went for a birthday treat. Brook was meant to go too, but unfortunately she’d got a chesty cough at the time. …
Disclosure: Outfits gifted by Frugi & post contains affiliate links Planning a day out has taken on a whole new dimension since COVID 19, hasn’t it? We were desperate for a change of scenery so decided to head to Sherwood Pines Forest Park for our first outdoor family adventure since the lockdown. We’ve lived our whole…
It was Indie’s birthday at the weekend, so we decided to head over to the Red Kangaroo Trampoline Park in Nottingham to celebrate. We’ve not been to a trampoline park as a family before so this was a first for all of us. What is Red Kangaroo Trampoline Park Like? Getting to Red Kangaroo We…
We love the opportunity to pop into town, so when we were invited to review Red Dog Saloon restaurant in Nottingham I knew we couldn’t say no. Finding good places for family dining is important to us, so we went along one Sunday with the girls to check out the restaurant. Red Dog Saloon is…
I can’t believe I’ve not written a ‘things to do in Nottingham’ post until now. I’ve lived in the city for well over 20 years and all three of my children have grown up here. I’d like to think that makes me a bit of an expert on things to do and what to see…
We are huge fans of the Lakeside Arts Djanogly Theatre in Nottingham so we couldn’t wait to see this year’s Christmas performance, Red Riding Hood. Going to the theatre at this time of year is one of our favourite family Christmas traditions. When the weather is cold and damp, and the days are cold and dark…
Are you looking for places to visit Father Christmas in Nottinghamshire? If that is the case this is a great list to visit Santa near me. Going to Santa’s Grotto is one of my favourite Christmas traditions and I find it’s a lovely way to keep the festive magic alive. So if you want the…
I’ve been keeping a little secret from Indie and Brook. Very soon they are going to see Disney On Ice presents Dream Big at Nottingham’s Motorpoint Arena and I know it will be such a super surprise for them. I love taking them to live shows as it helps to bring their favourite characters to life and…
Spending a day or weekend even at spa, free from distractions, is one of life’s simple pleasures as far as I’m concerned. I like to think of a visit to a spa as a mini holiday for the body and mind, and what’s so great about it is you don’t have to travel that far…