The 25 best free attractions in Nottingham

My first Candlelight concert. Massive Hans Zimmer fan. 41 Degrees smashed this set! Absolutely brilliant, relentless! Lovely venue

We have been first time here. It was ok but not something great what we were expecting. Musicians were playing beautifully, but we were expecting to have more instruments like piano as well, but there wasn’t and also the place was very small and we were expecting to be in really big hall like on the pictures of candlelight concert

I visited many times this Building and always been happy to see the artist from around the world, as a source of culture , they contribute our community, with events such a candles stick night, what I recommend to see , and visit regularly, becouse always have something to discover and take away in your heart.

Fre entry! It's a large, pleasant space. The Exhibition we saw ( and heard) took time tune into, but gradually we allowed ourselves to absorb the sounds, images and ideas. It was thought provoking, surprising yet also calming. Cafe food excellent and affordable, mostly veggie options. Most. Enjoyable.

It's a good contemporary galery. I'm not a huge fan of contemporary art is sometimes it doesn't show mastery of skills but concentrates on the message. My preferences aside, it's a good place, good lighting, great and friendly staff with lots of events and community engagement activities. If you are into contemporary art (or stuck for options) I definitely reccomend paying a visit. Overall a wonderfully place and staff.

I remember coming here often as a child growing up, which initially got me into art in the first place. First time visiting again after a long time, and I love how it's stayed the same! Would love to see more exhibitions in the future, and come visit again :) Also, not sure if The Space on the lower ground floor is still being used as part of exhibitions or not? But I remember that room being the best part of my childhood!

Spacious, organized space and helpful staff. Nice gift shop with lots to choose from, good for presents. Friendly cafe with clean, well presented toilets. Gallery was tidy and had a good atmosphere. Thought provoking and professional exhibitions. Noticed the roof outside the entrance has a lace pattern, fitting in with the history of the area. There is a Tate modern feel to the building inside and out. Free to get in, but felt I should leave a donation which is easy to do. I look forward to more visits!

Such a wonderful place for the local community with most events being free. Lots of engaging activities and a beautiful site - I wish there were more places like this in the UK!

What an incredible and inspiring place. The story of George Green, the miller and genius mathematician, was fascinating. The windmill’s story is just as captivating and there is an interactive centre for children to try science and experiments. And all for free, including 2 hours parking, but donations are welcomed. And George Green’s family grave is just a 5 minute walk away in St Micheal’s Church.

Lovely old working Mill. Free entry. Science centre inside kids loved it. Was nice few hours out during half term kept the children entertained i didnt no of this place it was the in laws that mentioned it. A nice allotment to winder around . A good , clean park and was all free 🙌🏻 we bought some milled flour reasonably priced. You could have a nice picnic on the grounds. Car park with pay and display .

Very cool history and working mill. Great for kids. Lot of ladders and climbing. Gift store and Cafe options

Greens Windmill in Sneinton is a real Nottingham treasure! The working windmill is fascinating to explore, and the friendly volunteers make the history of George Green come alive. The science centre is full of hands-on exhibits that keep both kids and adults entertained. You can even buy flour freshly milled on-site! The gardens are peaceful, and the views from the top are brilliant. It’s free to visit, which makes it even better, but it’s well worth leaving a donation. A perfect mix of history, science, and local charm — highly recommended for families and curious minds alike!

We visited today as a group of 20. What an amazing trip. Lee and Eddy did a great job of leading our little ones on a baking session making it informative (educationally) and fun. Andy gave us a tour of the Windmill and wowed us with so much history and real life knowledge of the working Mill. Jamie was great to deal with in organising the trip and getting everyone booked in. We will be back for sure! Would recommend to anyone 🤩 Thank you so much everyone

Definitely worth a quick visit, unless you’re 7feet tall. A free experience (donations welcome) with a visitor centre containing loads of information on the mill’s history. Videos to watch & games for the toddlers. The mill itself has steep steps with enough headroom for all except giants. It’s informative & enjoyable.

A great fun place for kids with lots of activities including a good play area and animal feeding. Lovely gardens to walk around and relax in. No admission charge but donation is appreciated. We got the kids lunch boxes from the cafe which were full to the brim for under £3.

Looking for a free, accessible escape in Nottingham? While parking is limited, this charming spot near the city offers a delightful, albeit small, collection of animals. The staff are incredibly friendly, and there's a convenient cafe on site for refreshments. It's not a huge zoo, but its free entry makes it perfect for a sunny day visit, offering a pleasant break from city life.

Lovely oasis of calm in the city, a great place for a quick diversion from the hustle and bustle. We enjoyed feeding the animals.

Ut is nice little place with animals, garden, cafe and shop. Animals look well kept and staff are very nice on site. It also has playground for kids which is great

Such an amazing facility to have so close to the city centre. Managed to get a space in the car park, staff were very friendly and helpful. Even at the suggested donation price, great value for money.

Lovely place to visit for anyone, families, friends, or on your own! They have lovely gardens, cafe, small gift shop and lovely well looked after animals. The cows and goats are always enthusiastic for a scratch! Make sure to check their social media because sometimes they have activities going on too!

We went here for a child's party. I was really impressed with it. A great inner city farm run by mainly volunteers. Parking can be tight but you can park on the road for £3 all day. The cafe was very good value for money. Food was great and the staff were super friendly. Overall a great community feel to the place.

Visiting Wollaton Park was a dream come true for me as a Batman fan. The moment I found out this was the filming location for Wayne Manor in The Dark Knight Rises, I knew I had to see it—and standing there in front of Wollaton Hall honestly left me in awe. The building is absolutely stunning, with its towering windows and intricate stonework. For a moment, it really felt like I was stepping into Bruce Wayne’s world. The park itself is just as beautiful as the Hall. Wide green spaces, autumn leaves scattered across the grass, and peaceful paths made it feel both grand and calm at the same time. I could’ve stayed there for hours just walking around and taking it all in. The staff were also really friendly and welcoming, which made the visit even better. You can tell they care about the place and its history, and they were happy to chat and answer questions. Overall, it was a fantastic experience. As a Batman nerd, it felt like a pilgrimage to Wayne Manor. But even if you’re not into Batman, Wollaton Park is still an incredible spot to explore—beautiful, relaxing, and full of character.

Great place to visit. The car park is £5, I paid for this in the shop, giving them my number plate. The park is very extensive but it was fantastic to see the deer so close. The house is fascinating with all the natural history displays. This was £15 but the ticket lasts a year. The gardens were also very nice and the view down to the lake was beautiful. The cafe was ok, not the largest selection of food and the drinks were all served in cardboard drinking cups. All the staff everywhere were very friendly and helpful. The shop was nice to look around and standard prices. The toilet facilities were good and clean. There were some near the cafe and in the house. I definitely recommend a visit. On a warm summers day it would be a lovely place to bring a picnic and make a day of it.

Visited the walled gardens specifically. A wonderful, relaxing and fascinating project to restore the site. Lovely volunteers working at the site and amazing progression being made. Only open set times during the summer for tours. A warm welcome. This is a very special place.

This is very good place. This is wollaton hall gardens and dear park location is in Nottingham wollaton Road Nottinghamshire. Here is lake. Here is golf clup as well. Here is kids playing area as well. Here is parking available. But you need to pay for parking. Here is you can see dear as well

Lovely grounds, plenty of deer and a nice walk in fresh air. There are toilets, a café and gift shop.if you need them. You need the Ringgo app to park and pay £6.10 for all day.

The park is about 500 acres. Many children at the playground, families on picnic rugs, deer wandering through acreage. Camellia House & Wollaton Hall are so different. Enjoyed every moment.

Not the best of days from a weather point of view but certainly from the number of people there. We will definitely be coming back and hopefully on the next visit go around the house. The cafe coffee and smoked bacon baguette was superb imo.

A great park that's really nice walk around. Particularly great in the Spring where the Sakura Trees near the entrance bloom! There's also a big playground and mini-golf course if you have kids

Lovely walk, good sized park. Boats are a bonus! Although not cheap, but the young lad and young girl were very friendly! There is hardly any parking, and the spaces are very tight. People seemed to park wherever they like also, with no regards to others. Lovely large grass area to sit on. Shame that people cant be bothered to take their rubbish home with them - or in the bin - theres ample of them!!! Crazy golf and foot golf to. All in all, a lovely outdoor area.

Another Park visited for the first time, I parked opposite within the Hockey centre which is free for visitors...as is also the parking within the park grounds... I'm well impressed by the area and boating lake which is I believe in the University grounds... It's only a short walk around the lake, a casual thirty minutes stroll... Unfortunately the cafe was closed by the time I arrived ...my fault entirely, I'll arrive much earlier next time... There's lots of wildlife especially around the lake, I loved the stepping stones area which is a bit of a short cut instead of going further around the lake... I'll give a more comprehensive review the next time I visit... Very enjoyable two to three hours... Thinking of my next visit already...

very nice place to visit specially the waterfall side is outstanding beautiful. There is free parking for all the visitors

No guards anymore since the Queen has passed away. So just a beatfull gate and historic place.

Had a quacking time here. Beautiful place to take a calm stroll and take a little time from the chaos of life. We were able to get on the rowing boat and had so much fun. The cafe is clean and has a tasty range of foods and drinks. There's so much to do here, fab day out with family.

Used to visit here on a regular basis, however this was my first visit for over 6 months. Thoroughly enjoyed walking round the lake on a sunny evening and was impressed how tidy and well kept the park was. Rowing boats available for rent, as well as mini golf and football golf. Good for families, with large grass areas for picnics and a regular ice cream van parked up. There is also a small coffee shop in the Lakeside art centre.

A Peaceful Green Escape in the Heart of the City The Arboretum is a beautiful green space located right next to the city centre, making it an ideal place to escape the busy atmosphere without having to travel far. The park is full of charm, with plenty of hidden alcoves and nooks to discover. There is a lovely aviary enclosure, and the area is rich with wildlife, from birds to squirrels, bringing the space to life. Throughout the park, you’ll find interesting pieces of architecture that add character and a sense of history. I often encounter kind and friendly people during my visits, which adds to the welcoming feel. It is a truly peaceful spot to relax, unwind, and enjoy a moment of calm in nature.

This is an absolutely wonderful park to stroll around if you have a couple of hours to spare, there's plenty of benches to relax and watch the wildlife, the squirrels are very tame and a joy to see scurrying around the trees and bushes... The park is wheelchair friendly with everywhere on the flat and no obstacles to overcome... It's also a dog friendly park, but please keep your pets on a lead so as not to scare the wildlife... The trees and bushes are splendid, I'm returning for definite in the Autumn when nature's colours are at their finest... The Arboretum is only 15 to 20mins walk from the City Centre, so if you're in the City centre and fancy a break from the City, come here to recharge your health batteries, it's well worth it... I caught the bus from outside the City and exited the bus at Canning Circus then it's only a 5min walk downhill to the Arboretum, but please be careful of the trams as there's a couple of tramlines to cross from there... All in all a marvellous place to visit... Come, you won't be disappointed ...

The National Arboretum is a place everyone should visit. It has amazing memorials and statues for all the armed forces and other organisations that have done so much for others. We went for the Donor Family service held annually in the Aspect building. There is a free exhibition on 1944 inside. A great restaurant, and shop. A land train to take you around the grounds. Loads of volunteers to talk to. And entrance is FREE apart from parking

Absolutely beautiful park — perfect for a relaxing walk or peaceful afternoon! There are plenty of benches to sit and enjoy the scenery, and the friendly squirrels are such a delight to watch. The park is flat and wheelchair accessible, making it easy for everyone to explore. It’s also dog-friendly, though best to keep pets on a lead to protect the wildlife. The trees and greenery are stunning, and I can’t wait to return in autumn when the colors change. Only about a 15–20 minute walk from the city centre, it’s a great spot to escape the hustle and recharge. A real hidden gem — definitely worth a visit if you’re nearby!

Such a beautiful place, worth a visit for sure

Well kept gardens with gorgeous trees, British birds and friendly squirrels. The Chinese Bell is interesting too. I enjoyed my time here. Shame the cafe or toilets weren't open, especially as it's been half term week.

This is such a big peaceful area to visit. The sound of the trees when the wind blows,is such a refreshing sound. The colourful flowers make this place is a relaxing place to be. This is such a nice place to have picnics especially during summer time.There are a number of bins and the park is well maintained. It is important to point out that there is a pond with some ducks and there is a restriction of not feeding these ducks. We love to visit this place as its easily accessible with nearby tram stop and also it is wheelchair accessible.

Really nice place. Lots of wildlife to see (mainly birds). Lots of nice walks, some of which are longer, but equally picturesque. There is a nice cafe with lots of drinks options and food, although this is a bit limited. The shop forms part of the cafe and has lots of items for sale, just to name a few, bird boxes, seed, children's toys etc. For the bird watchers, there is a good selection of binoculars if your money stretches that far. Also in the cafe are toilets for both men and women, and assuming these are for the wheelchair and pushchairusers, as I didn't use them. When we visited, there was an art exhibition with some beautiful paintings and prints of birds and animals. Make sure visit the Sandmartin hide to the rear of the cafe, as they are currently nesting, and you can get really close and is amazing. There are also other hides around the reserve. Car parking currently £3 for 2 hours, £4 for 4 hours or £5 ally day. Fairly reasonable. If you have a few hours to spare, make a visit, definitely worth it.

We had a lovely walk yesterday. Paths, nature centre and cafe all dog friendly on the lead. Good selection of gifts in the shop. Pathways clean and tidy. Variety of walk lengths. Plenty of ducks!

Amazing place full of nature and signs telling you all about the different habits and what creatures called them home. This place is also amazing for people that enjoy bird watching as they also have loads of different platforms to stand behind and take photos. You can also see one of the UK last power plants which is incredible to take a photo of by the water. I would definitely not bring any good shoes during the colder or rainier months as some of the trails can get very muddy. They also have a cafe a gift shop and public bathroom which I missed sadly.

Great café, great gift shop. Staff and volunteers are very helpful. There are exhibitions from time to time which are well worth seeing. The reserve is interesting to walk round if you are interested in wildlife, especially aquatic birds

A nice stroll trough the wilderness. Loads of wildlife to watch. Calm and peaceful place to enjoy nature. It has a small café and toilets. Car park has plenty of available spaces, but you have to pay.

The scenery is absolutely stunning, featuring vibrant birds and a serene pond nestled along the winding path. I even caught sight of sheep grazing peacefully and a charming line of ducks waddling by in one of the trait.

Amazing nature reserve with a range of short, medium and long circular walks around the lakes and riverside. Fantastic nature centre with a great cafe. Free parking for Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust members. Only the red trail is currently open.

The community meals once a month are amazing! Just been to my first one :) all the food is delicious, creative, and the best bit it's plant-based 🌱😁 (the cafe is always 100% PB) I'll definitely be retuning!

Went to a Greek event held in the lobby and it was great. Just a bit cramped. The organisation was good and the drinks were very reasonably priced!

Beautiful art, beautiful people and great vibes. I will most definitely be back.

Nice little place with different types of art. Free to tour as well. Worth a visit uf you're near the Firest ground.

This is such a wonderful space, full of bold and refreshing ideas and community! I recommend going to anyone interested.

I frequently drop in for lunch, coffee and cake. All tasty plant based. The staff are all really friendly. The atmosphere is always chill.

Impressive and diverse exhibitions. The newly renovated Corner Cafe inside is underrated. Perfect place for lunch. Try the daal and the mango lassi.

This park offers ample space for children and dogs, featuring designated walking paths and expansive fields with both on-leash and off-leash areas. Its extensive grounds provide numerous recreational opportunities, complemented by an adjacent skate/scooter park. Parking is affordable, and convenient refreshment options, including ice cream and beverages, are available.

We love this country park! Parking isn't easy at peak times, but you can park on the road surrounding for free. Just make sure if you park in the car park you get a ticket - I've seen tickets wardens, and it's cheap! Lovely little cafe when you enter. Then a great sensory tour in the forest, our kids always stop and play here first. Down at the main park, loads of areas to play football, sandpit and a skate park...also recently found an amazing pump track! It's unreal! If your kid likes bikes, parks it perfect

First time I've visited this park. Was very impressed with how nice it was. Lots of play areas for kids and loads of waterfowl on the lake. Really beautiful area.

The park is one of the best parks in Leicestershire. There is plenty to do for children, such as a sensory garden, a big play area with sandpits, slides and swings, and a skate park. It's a perfect place for a family day out in the sunny weather! Car park is chargeable and a bit small, but you can park on the road in a walking distance just before you get to the park. There are Caffè shop, a couple of ice cream vans during warm days, and next to play area there are 2 food trucks. If you love to spend time outdoors, close to the nature, then this is a perfect spot! Highly recommended!

Nice open area to take kids. Play park, coffee shop, clean toilets, small lake, bmx and skating part

A superb Park with plenty to do and see. It is particularly excellent-and very popular-with families, as the playground and BMX tracks are substantial. If you just prefer to escape the noise, there are many walks and cycle routes. It is very easy to spend an afternoon there. Parking is also very affordable.

Beautiful park, walkways, lake with ducks & swans. Great for the whole family, children's sensory area, lovely coffee shop. Lots of seating around the lake for the elderly or just to take in the tranquility. Love our day there.

Came here for the annual Goose Fair and it was a fun evening and event. Plenty of stalls and rides on this spacious park - with easy public transport access via tram network. Yes it’s getting more expensive every year but it offers good fun for family.

Goose fair. It's busy. It is a fun place for teenagers. I was visiting family. There is no parking in the area but lots of park and ride. Wicked upside down rides. Not bad. But I won't go again.

Went on the first day of Good Fair 2025, the site had good security and directions and of course the rides and food stalls looked great.

Pretty large park with facilities for sports, children and coffee. It is quite busy during the day but it has a very large walking path connecting from The Forest Tram Stop to the A60 which leads towards the town centre. At night, it is quite relaxing and looks stunning, while also being the hosting area of the Goose Fair every year.

Goose fair was amazing 🤩 really enjoyed see you next year x 🫶🏻❤️😍

I attended the Goose fair, it was wonderful, went afternoon, so crowd was less.

Lots of space to stretch out, lots of fairs. One improvement is to make the playground more bigger with better things to do there(better slide, more equipment). Hope it gets fixed soon

It’s a nice concept and design. Really unique and lovely / gives you this magic vibe :) Kids absolutely loved it - great paintings and decor ✅👌🏻💯 Only thing which I didn’t like is that you charge £1.95 per adult - don’t understand this charge to be honest with you - as usually no soft play in Nottingham or nearby charges this or if they do is maximum only £1 Adults don’t play they always there to supervise the children ( without them children wouldn’t come to your soft play ) - it’s not like we are there for free there because I always order a coffee or some cake etc / so not happy about this charge if I have to be honest with you apart from that kids loved it and everything else was fine. I’m just passing my honest opinion - on top of that you don’t have any pricing board on entrance or website is not very clear as I checked it before coming - only way I found the pricing was the leaflet.

Dirty play area for kids, I’d say it’s coming to an end. Toilets are not looked after, floor filthy however not surprised as the tables well the two I moved too were wobbling and coffee went, the wooden doors on the outside are falling off not safe for children, I will not be returning. Too Expensive!

Nice, clean and quiet soft playground for kids to enjoy two hours for £6.99 per kid. Friendly staff always welcoming. Fast food kitchen and coffee provided. This is my fourth visit and always will come.

I visited today for the first time, which is the 2nd week on the Easter holidays. I went with my 4yr old and her son who is also 4yrs old. We went from about 3-5pm We didn't have to book. 👍 Could pay cash or card on the door. 👍 The first hour was busyer than the second hour. But it didn't feel like it. As wasn't kids everywhere like some places. 👍 IT was the first play centre my daughter just went off on her own. Even thow I still had to go and explore for myself. I WASN'T DISAPPOINTED. I WOULD SAY A PERFECT PLAY CENTRE FOR PROB 3-8yr olds. This is our 5th play centre in Notts. And after today going to be our NO1! 🏆 This is also my second time around trying play centres with my 2 girls haveing a 14yr age gap.

Soft play area a little smaller than some, which is a lot better because there is more space for seating, hocus pocus has nice friendly staff, a good menu, I would highly recommend 5*****

Ok vaule for miney. Good parking, no need to book and good, nice staff. Under 4s play area very large and the area for older kids is grate too. Private hire rooms for parties, and lots of tables. They have lights and music playing as well so helps with all the edited kids :)

Lovely clean soft play and get area for crawlers and cruisers No options of diary alternative milks to help cater for allergies

What a lovely, calming place! Very big, yet not too easy to get lost. Great parks for the children too. I came here for a day with my friends (first time I’ve been here for maybe 10 years), and we loved it. Perfect for us to having a picnic and play some card games. 100% coming again!

If you love a lake with your park, you’ll absolutely adore Colwick. The lake stretches for kilometres along the trek with views along your way and multiple places to stop by the lake and enjoy the views and wild life. Free parking when we went and plenty of walking to do as well as many places to sit for a rest to enjoy the views with bins along the way. Benches engraved with lost loved ones. A huge country park, we only managed a small part. Pub nearby to get some breakfast, lunch or dinner. And if you love dogs like we do, so many friendly people and lovely dogs to say hi to!

Lovely walk through woods round the lake. Easy walking on good path mostly in shade and all on a level. Good for all ages and dogs. Car park is a bit rough though. Also shame the area near adventure centre is not better maintained. Looks very dilapidated. There is a good coffee van there though..

Lovely country park with lots of walks.

Lovely park to explore with a combination of a lake, river and greenery.

Fantastic venue and staff attended this week for a wedding that we chauffeured for and took to wear bridge Ford registry office

Great park with two big lakes, woodlands and plenty open spaces to throw a ball for your dog or enjoy a picnic when the weather permits. In summer you can do wild swimming. There's also a couple of places where you can grab some food and a drink. I've knocked a point off as it's not as nice lately due to all the people living in vans and tents around the park. It wouldn't be an issue if they had a little more respect for the area. But they make fires on the grassed areas next to the river and leave bags of rubbish all over the place. They also use the park as a public toilet and fish illegally. The council should move them on if they can't have a little respect for the park.

We camped on the site, which is a decent 20 minute steady walk to the Lake for Paddle boarding and White water rafting. I recommend booking in advance as the place is really popular. The camp site is basic but has electric hook ups and there is a toilet and shower block, play park, shop, and loads of open spaces for kids to play. The watersports themselves were great, and decent value for the time we got. On the saturday we hired paddleboards and a kayak to keep us all entertained, it was great fun and a nice way to cool off in the heat! We hired a raft on the Sunday and I'd like to say a special mention to Sam the Instructor who was great! He kept us all entertained whilst teaching us how to be safe on the water. And overall he made the experience one to remember for the kids and the adults! Well done Sam, highly recommended! My daughter also had a go on the Sky Tykes trail which she loved, worth mentioning it’s attached to a cafe selling food & sweet treats, ice creams & waffles, and the odd lager & cider to cool off! Sam also provided knowledge of the wider area including a mention for the Poppy & Pint pub which we visited and also enjoyed! In all we had a really pleasant sunny weekend and I would recommend a visit.

I felt a little miss sold when booking the camping. Probably my lack of reading so willing to accept the camping isn't set in the park but a short walking distance away. However my main reason for 1 star is the toilet facilities on the campsite. I should have read the reviews and back everything they said. Very unkempt, grimy, someone had thrown up in a sink and it was here the entire 3 day stay. The toilets dont lock easily so I couldn't leave my children to use them on their own. Very disappointed. We won't be coming back.

Grounds kept well, shower and toilet blocks ok. Decent facilities. Pitches not clearly marked out though, so we had someone next to us overpaid a little, which meant we had to as they weren't around to speak to. We went after school summer holidays to ensure it wasn't too noisy, but had a few families with very young kids running around screaming late and very early next morning. Not the parks fault of course - fully on the parents - but would be reluctant to stay again because of that

The site itself is lovely. But it's unfortunately let down by a few points. The pitches first of all aren't clear. When we arrived, the people pitched next to us had parked on our pitch, due to the lack of zoning. We used the shop, which is quite expensive but exactly what you'd expect from a captive audience, but the woman running the shop was rude and clearly uninterested. The rules on keeping the noise down were not enforced, with the people next to us watching their television rather loudly until midnight both nights of our stay. The biggest issue we had however was the toilet and shower blocks. They aren't cleaned often enough, in fact I believe they are only cleaned once a day, and very badly at that. They absolutely stank, I'd hate to have been pitched near by as you can smell them as you're walking toward them. The site state they've recently refurbished the block, they haven't, they have simply added another block outside the existing block, which really needs totally refurbishing. It's a shame there were the issues with cleanliness, as the site itself is beautiful and really well located.

Very disappointed after our recent stay. The toilets and showers were filthy. It was evident that the toilets have not been cleaned for quite some time. Also there was no soap in any of the dispensers. We ended up having to go off site to find toilets as they were not up to human hygiene standards very disappointing.

Absolutely brilliant session white water rafting here today with my two teenage daughters. Highly recommend this activity, something really different for us and so much fun. The instructor (‘Sam’ - I think!) was fantastic so big thanks to him for making it such a success . He had a great way of getting the kids involved, got the adrenaline going but also feeling safe under his instruction - all came away buzzing! Thanks

British Rowing National centre. Lots of car parking, book in advance £7 all day. Food stalls, toilets, spectator seating. Quite exposed if it rains. Well organised event but watch out for boats and cycling coaches on the paths!

New pool is fab great for children my daughter enjoyed it there. We took a small net to get leafs out which she enjoyed to do. 3 Toilets available

It's an amazing place for a walk with the dogs or even by yourself A peaceful and quiet walk with not a lot of traffic and the river looks amazing in the nicer days two amazing looking bridges with amazing architecture and also a memorial garden for the people that served in the Korean war and even a amazing statue of queen victoria

Lovely walk along the embankment, they've done a terrific job refurbishing the memorial gardens.

An excellent play park for small people, has a bit of everything including a mini road layout for riding (or running) around on. As play parks go, this one impressed me - and was much liked by my son! Nice addition having the paddling pool area as well... we disn't go in but it looked good following the walk in the sun from the city centre!

A Beautiful walk along the river!!! A perfect place to go for a romantic stroll or a family outing. Parking is cheap and can also be paid via ‘Ringo’ app. A few bridges connecting the river in order to cross to the other side and “do a loop”. If your adventurous you can walk to a McDonalds (4 min walk) and grab an ice cream 🍦 . You also get a phenomenal view of the Nottingham Forest Football ground (Just to clarify I am not a football fan and don’t follow or support any teams). Highly recommended place to go for a Sunday evening stroll with your love one(s). 👫

Great place for a walk or to just sit and relax. Trent Bridge Cricket Stadium is just 5 mins walk from here

Lovely walk along the river, playing fields and memorial gardens. Ducks, geese and swans all around.

Only reviewing skatepark, rest of this space is good for multi uses: Skatepark is weird. Not quite sure who it's aimed at. Obstacles are a bit badly placed tarmac surface which was slippery with moss on my visit. Curious skate, but nothing more. Go to Keyworth or Bridgford instead.

Kids love this park, some great play park equipment available, including basketball court and mini skate ramp as well as outdoor gym. Innovative digital game system installed was unfortunately broken as of October 2023

Such a beautiful park. It's a child friendly park. The amenities was so perfect for different ages. It was our first time to visit this park and I would highly recommend esp. if you lived nearby . Very clean and well maintained. They had a small size car park.

Really great range of childrens activities for various ages right up to teenager. Zip wire, skate park, climbing frame, swings, interactive multi game thing! Plus small enclosed and full sized footy pitches.

Really great village park with big grass football pitch, enclosed five-a-side / basketball pitch, loads of kids climbing frames and seesaws etc. and adult gym equipment. Even has free car parking space. The perfect village playground.

Great little family park, skate park football goals as well as a football cage for 5aside and many more things for the kids! One of the best parks about! Real hidden little gem

Great little park - lots to do for kids of all ages including climbing frame, swings, bike and skateboard ramps, slides, zip wire, outdoor gym, sports field etc etc. Well maintained, clean and safe.

Our daughter has visited here a few times now, this little place is great for young children! Always clean, pleasant helpful staff, & a tasty small food menu. There are various play areas, a colouring/craft room, sensory room, ball pit, baby soft play area, & a larger soft play area.

Fantastic soft play for smaller kids. Much more suited for babies and toddlers. Can let them be independent compared to some soft plays, where you are constantly running around after them. My 2 year old loves it! The soft play, role play area and the toys. The staff are so lovely too. Food and drinks available at a decent price. Really relaxed and friendly. Highly recommended.

Really lovely place, great coffee, my 2.5 year old loved it. Lots of toys and activities as well as the softplay area. Easy to get to if on public transport as well. But also has plenty of parking

AVOID!!! My Son started this nursery in September and was kicked out after 7.5 hours. The nursery did not take time to get to know my son, who I told on the show around was a bit of a biter. Although I mentioned this, on his second day he was allowed to bite 3 children (Apparently. I never saw any proof or signed any incident reports) which obviously is wrong but they clearly do not watch your children for my son to have bitten 3 children in 2 hours. In his new nursery we have had 0 incidents and he's been there for a month. I was told to "bring him back once you have sorted his biting". On questioning this, I was sent an "anti-biting" policy which had been amended (apparently with a full stop) 3 minutes before it was sent to me and was never mentioned on the show around when I mentionsd biting. If your child has any signs of ADHD or Autism.... AVOID, AVOID, AVOID!!!! I asked for a letter to take to the doctors for support for my son (as they offered no other support) and I am still waiting on this letter. I wonder if it's because they were reported to Ofsted that they now refuse any help at all.

We didn’t get a chance to go in today but I wanted to stop by and say thank you to the member of staff that went out of her way to help us when we found ourselves in a prickly position today. I didn’t catch your name but THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart and we will definitely be back to check out the soft play soon. Thank you again xx

Visited for the first time today with my 2 year old and we loved it! Trying to find a soft play suitable for her age has proven tricky but this one was amazing for her. They offer drinks, food and snacks too. The staff are so so lovely, I actually couldn’t believe how nice they are and they feel more like your friends than actual staff members. One of the staff members even went on the soft play and down the slide with her. We will definitely be returning and I can see this being a regular place we visit. If you’re in the area, I would 100% recommend.

Visited for the first time today with my 2 year old. We were welcomed by friendly staff and were instantly at ease with the toddler friendly environment. My daughter can be hesitant at larger soft play centres but she was straight off on her own today. So much variety, my daughter spent more time with the ride on toys, dressing up clothes and arts and crafts rather than the actual soft play! However the staff soon got her climbing on the equipment. Food and drinks are very reasonably priced too. So happy to have this on my door step!

Robyn’s world is great value for money, you can have your kids imagination run wild with a variety of things to do. Every time I’ve been I have always been welcomed with a friendly smile and it’s lovely to see the kids burn off some energy! From running wild arresting their parents to styling hair and doing the shopping, it’s beautiful to see a place that allows the kids to really unlock their incredible imagination from start to finish. If your looking for something to take your kids to then Robyn’s world is for you couldn’t recommend it any higher!

Me and my daughter love robyns world. She can go off and play at her own pace and interact with others. I get to drink a very well needed coffee every time and that in itself is amazing. Let alone the huge car park which makes life so much easier. Becky is just so welcoming too you honestly feel like you’re part of the family. Highly reccomend!

So much more than a role play experience. There's so much here to keep little ones entertained - role play, ride on vehicles, puzzles, books, dress up, figures, soft play area for the tiny ones and much more. What's on offer at Robyn's worlds changes regularly, so there's always something new or different to experience at every visit. Excellent value for money as there's a lovely hot drink for mum/dad and a piece of fruit for the children included in the price of admission. You'll always be greeted with smile every time you go, and you'll be made to feel extremely welcome at every visit. Robyn's world is wonderful, we love our visits and we can't recommend it enough.

We recently discovered Robyn's World and absolutely love it! Rebecca is so welcoming and friendly and the space and set up is great for letting my little ones explore and play. A bonus that adults also get a hot drink as part of the price too!

Fantastic set up and the new baby sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays are really lovely, a great place for little ones to explore and play. Good coffee too! But what really makes it is the owner who goes out of her way to make everyone feel welcome and she is always trying to find out how she can improve the sessions. Highly recommend!

My son loves this place so much and so do his grandparents! Lots of role play set ups to play with, very thought out, well kept and such a clean environment. We're now are hooked and buy a pass and will continue to do so. Can't wait for summer if they still do the outside bit with sandpits, water tables, mud kitchen etc. Thank you for creating such a lovely, friendly environment for both adults and children with drinks (decent coffee and fruit for the kids)

We went to an Easter Safari Special today and it was fabulous! My daughter had an amazing time trying all of the different stations out and you could just tell that there was attention to detail in everything a child may want to do. A child's snack and adult hot drink was a fabulous addition. There was such a friendly, non threatening community feel to the setting as well. We will certainly be coming again for a regular play session!

Good time to have fun and enjoy the fair and shops markets

afraid the negative outweighs the positive . the rides are ok , as for the games you need to keep an eye out for what you play and don't get carried away . most are rigged with very small chances to win or in case of an always win you can get a small plushy . while police are present you will often say to yourself ... do i smell weed . for starters don't come by car , nottingham is not welcoming to any cars and there are no parking's nearby other than supermarkets a few streets away . i wanted to park in a side street where i was last year without issue only to come back to a parking ticket as the lower half of the street was made permit holders only . a large sign was on the pavement as i later went to check why i got a ticket which was hard to spot at first by a car parked near it, not to mention numerous cars ignore the temporary no entrance from the main road creating more chaos . as for games unless they say a winner every time don't bother. the even and uneven numbers draw game , me and the guy next to me played for a tenner each and stopped as we got nothing ... neither did i see the 2 pair get anything when we walked past earlier who seemed to have bought a fair number of tickets .i later heard from a friend he got carried away and played for 40 pounds and got nothing at all. if you know how to shoot a gun don't bother we all know the rifle sights are off , don't bother aiming its pot luck if you get it right. darts ... i played on 4 different stands and only one had decent enough darts to somewhat fly straight , some of the ones i was handed outright looked like a dog had chewed on them , there's no way you can actually aim them . penny pushers , the 10 pound notes hanging over the edge are a right temptation but don't seem to move at all .me and both players next to me put a decent amount in and after 15 min started to question if they were glued down . don't bother playing for them . i enjoy fairgrounds and have been to goes fair year after year but this one does not feel fair , it just feels worse and worse... i shall not return next year

Great choice of rides big enough even when busy can move around easily

Ok but a lot of the same rides

Great enjoyment

Great experience

Lovely and memorable

A park I remember from regular visits many years ago. I still like it, and its beautiful trees and hidden places. The tropical house is a quiet treasure.

Lovely park for a dog walk. It has a coffee and nice views of the city. A bit far but worth the visit on a nice day.

My favourite park to do photo shoots, huge variety of different trees, plants, flowers... Lovely for walks and picnics too. very dog friendly

Great place to spend the afternoon in the sun with family friends or just solo

This is a lovely park which has pretty much everything. Great place to walk your dog with both woodland and well kept pathways. It’s has a pitch and putt golf course, a great kids play area, outdoor gym, coffee shack, a garden plant centre and lots of wide open space! We take the dog here most days. The pitch and putt is reasonably priced. Parking is scattered around the top end of the park, but there’s plenty of it and an overspill onto the access roads.

Nice large park. Plenty for young children to do, nice little coffee shop (with not enough seating) and a nice little plant nursery. Nice

Often vist the park all year round & its well maintained, nice to have something local where you can have a daily stroll, theres a place you can buy a drink & a play area for children

I will never be visiting this place again. The fact they have added private parking and put up signs which are way too small to con you out of money is a joke. £100 fine for the car park. Greedy owners wanting you to pay to park on lands that’s not even up to scratch for cars to be parking on. Pot holes everywhere. This place is going to lose business.

This place used to be so lovely. There was a lovely cricket field. Not there any longer. The pub and grounds used be be so nice. Not any longer. Outside area is shabby and the pub is dark and generally looks less looked after than previously. It was very disappointing.

The food was nice, but the service wasn't up to much. I ordered our drinks on the app, but 20+ mins later, they'd still not arrived. It wasn't overly busy. Our food finally came, and my sausages were missing off the mixed grill. Staff weren't overly tentative.

Just had a fantastic Sunday lunch at The Burnt Stump near Mansfield and couldn't wait to share! I opted for the roast chicken, and my wife had the turkey – both were absolutely delicious and incredibly generous portions. For dessert, I indulged in a classic apple crumble and custard, while my wife, feeling a bit playful, enjoyed the doughnut rings with chocolate sauce from the kids' menu (a brilliant choice!). The drinks were spot on, and the service was genuinely good. The only minor point was the staff being a little too attentive with clearing tables, which felt a touch unnerving at times, but it certainly didn't detract from what was, all in all, a truly great dining experience. Highly recommend for a tasty and satisfying Sunday roast!"

Lovely place and friendly staff. The chef came to our table to discuss our order, which is very impressive for a pub. Outside is perfect for kids and an afternoon stroll in the woods.

Oh my gosh this place is absolutely amazing for walking your doggies! Don't let the mucky sign fool you, this place is a gem! There's a big green field just off the car park (which is free 🥳). This is perfect for my doggies, because, I don't know about you guys, but they have to blow off some steam initially. Then you'll see around the greens there are trails for the woodlands. There is a small pond which has been fenced of with low wire fence. The whole area is somewhat secure there is fencing all around, however at places it has fallen down. Nonetheless the trails are a fair distance from the edge so it's not an issue. The doggies can go off the lead which is another bonus, no horses that we saw of, didn't even see horse tracks and no livestock either. There are toilets in the Caffe/restaurant and food as well. I did not try the food so cannot really comment on that. We will be coming back here. Lovely stress free walk...bliss 🥰

Safe for dogs, lots ducks. Nice refreshments. Free parking

Close to Bestwood village, the free car park offers space for around 50 vehicles. As you exit the car park you can see the historic bestwood colliery (now a museum item). Plenty of trails to travel that provide interesting walks. Only criticism would be lack of bins (for dog poo!).

Parking - Free parking no charges or tickets needed Commuting - notts connect buses run right next to the entrance Playground - Good quality but more suited to ages 6-16 Walk - the walk from the main entrance to the playground is nice but also becomes a small hike up the hill, the nature is beautiful and it is nice, to get back if you go down towards the toilets it will take you to the main road and will take around 15-20 minutes walk. Overall - it’s a great place to go just needs to be more suitable for younger ages.

Bestwood Country Park is one of the hidden gems of Nottingham. With well posted trails, picnic spots, children's play area, and dedicated bridleways it's a charming place for hikers, riders, joggers, dog-walkers and nature enthusiasts alike in any season of the year. Cherry on the cake is ample free parking on site. A caveat: the toilets inside the park are rarely open for public.

Visited here for the Saturday morning 9am parkrun. There was plenty of free parking in the main carpark at 8:40. Its a fairly well attended event and well marshalled. The route has 2 big hills, which are not for the faint hearted, however the paths are wide enough to pass if needed. Overall a great venue with good views near the end.

Great place to visit if you're after a proper woodland walk. There's a nice mix of easy gravel paths and more adventurous ones though thicker woodland to enjoy. The terrain is quite steep at times though, so it wouldn't really be suited to anyone with any sort of mobility issues. There's also some great open spaces where to can take in the views. I didn't make it to the lake today, but I'll be back very soon to check that out. You could easily make a full day out of visiting here and discovering all the different areas of the park.

Great spot for walks, cycling, dog walking, and horse riding; plus, free parking.

Very nice place to go for a walk and enjoy nature on a sunny day

Me and my partner went there and had a such an amazing time. The atmosphere was really nice. We enjoyed the different activities and I had some nice food and drink.

Absolutely adore the Nottingham Christmas Market this year, I love it so much I have travelled 3 times now with different groups of people. There is lots to do, ice skating which includes a sky rink which is super cool. Lots of food stalls. Ice bars as well, carousel, rides for little kids and a big wheel. Would definitely recommend this Christmas Market.

If you are in search of the perfect Christmas present, or you want something to treat yourself, this is the place. There are plenty of stalls to eat as well, indulge yourself with sweets and desserts, and buy some candy or drinks. The ice skating is always a plus for the brave ones as well az the wheel or other attractions, and oh, don't forget hook a duck and other teddy challenges.

The size is perfect 🥰 everyone will find something to enjoy. My boys were skating and I was enjoying a delicious hot chocolate. Regarding the prices - I would assume it is everywhere the same, more expensive than at the airports😜 still, it is worth it.

Magical place 10/10 There maybe other winter wonderlands around the country, but Nottingham has ticked all the relevant boxes. Ideal for families or couples which is really reasonable in prices. Amble parking (We parked in BroadMarsh Multi story Carpark) and walking distance 3-5mins from there. So many stands/huts which will cater from food to gifts and souvenirs. Staff are so welcoming and friendly. Activities range from Ice Skating, tobogganing to high landscaping view from the big wheel. You will feel a great party vibe walking around; but still safe( security and police are dotted around and approachable). Monies (card or cash) is acceptable to all the stands. However I would recommend in paying online for the skating to your time slot. Otherwise the queues can be long. Overall we loved the vibe, atmosphere and attractions at Nottingham. We travelled from Birmingham (1hr drive) and was worth the journey

Visited with a group of friends today and had a great time. Can be a bit pricey but I think that's the same with most Winter Wonderlands. It had a decent amount of things to do and food options plus it was free entry. We went on the ferris wheel and we all really enjoyed it and had a laugh. I also had some churros which were quite nice. Would recommend a visit.

It was really overcrowded. Couldn’t move most of the time. The prices were ridiculous but there was a lot of options for food. Not many different stalls for gifts etc. and the queues were so long and we had to queue for ages to do the ice skating etc. would recommend going throughout the week not weekend.

Nice park on the river, plenty of places for dog walkers, picnickers and joggers alike! Good parking and even an ice cream shop 😊 lovely views of the castle from the river bank

One of my favourite spots to unwind. There is a car park and the station is a 100 m away. A quick walk into town or to Waitrose if you need substance.

Lovely park by the castle in Newark. Nice to walk by the river. The castle is being renovated at the moment,they are replacing the drawbridge and that will be something special to see.

Lovely place been many times and hopefully lots more

Visited Castle Gate in Newark-on-Trent expecting a quiet walk and maybe a sausage roll. Ended up accidentally time-traveling to the 1600s. Cobbled streets, old buildings, and an eerie sense that a knight in shining armor might pop out and ask for directions to the pub. The air smells like history (and maybe a bit like Gregg's). Lovely area for a stroll, though I did trip on a cobblestone and may have invented a new dance move. Locals were friendly—especially the pigeon who joined me for lunch. Pro tip: Don’t yell “Open the gate!” at random doors. People get confused. Would definitely return, possibly in a carriage next time. 🏰🕰️

The green spaces are nice a d well kept, there's some places way in the back / some benches which need some love and care. It's a nice place for the most part but due to other people disrespecting the plkay parks etc , other people miss out.

Just stunning, such an oasis of tranquility so close to the centre of town, with such great views of the river and castle ... 🤌