Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities & events at Nottingham City Museums, Libraries and other venues across the city, or you’re looking for some extra support this summer, we’ve got all the details you need below.
Cheap places to eat
Asda
Asda’s cafes are offering food for kids for just £1 every day. For this deal, there is no required adult spend and has been extended all year round rather than limited to school holidays.
Morrisons
If you head down to your local Morrisons and purchase any one adult meal with a value of £4.50 or over, you will get one free kids meal.
Sainsbury’s
Kids eat for £1 with the purchase of an adult hot main from £5.20, from 11.30am every day at Sainsbury’s cafes.
Asklion
You can find more support with things like money and food on the ASKLion website
Summer Travel Discounts
Sherwood Arrow bus – Free at weekends for the summer holidays – just hop on at Victoria Bus Station and start a great day out – Sherwood Forest and the Major Oak, White Post Farm, Wheel Gate Park, Rufford Park, Clumber Park to name a few.
Running all summer – up to a third off group bus tickets on all operators over the summer holidays across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Valid until 1 September, check with individual operators for details.
Supported by funding from the Government’s Bus Support Improvement Plan – Nottingham City Council is working to improve access to the region’s cultural and natural heritage of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Summer Activities
Celebrate with your friends and family by finding the perfect summer activity:
Nottingham Robin Hood Adventure Trail
This free event encourages families to help the legendary Robin Hood find his merry friends hidden across various cultural venues in Nottingham city centre.
Beach
Nottingham’s favourite beach is back! Dig out your flip flops, pop on your shades and get ready for a summer of fun!
With sun, sand, rides, and games all summer long at the heart of the city centre in Old Market Square, it’s never been easier for a day out at the beach!
Wollaton Hall
Visit the Adventure Park at Wollaton Hall, open every day from 11-6pm until 1 September.
Kids can also enjoy the Outdoor ‘Superbeasts’ trail over the holidays. Tickets are £2, available at shops, cafés and Hall.
Wollaton Hall is also hosting several Open Air theatre showings over August, as well as Hacienda and Live At the Hall at the end of August.
See all that’s on at Wollaton Hall this summer
Nottingham Castle
Enjoy a range of events & activities for great day out with the family at Nottingham Castle this summer!
Step inside the Castle & Grounds for a single-purchase ticket that allows you to re-visit unlimited for 12 months on the Pay once, visit all year round ticket. Admission to the Castle & Grounds is £12 for Adults, free for kids 15 & under (3 per paid adult)
Discover the Museum & Galleries with Fine Art, Lace, Robin Hood, Nottingham Castle’s History, cave tours and more.
Little ones can enjoy the Outdoor ‘Outlawed’ Trail for £2, or bring their imagination to life in the adventure play area, as they swing, slide, climb, jump and play through the amazing timber play fortress!
See all that’s on at Nottingham Castle this summer
Newstead Abbey & Gardens
Enjoy a range of events & activities for a great day out with the family at Newstead Abbey & Gardens this summer.
From pirate days and pirate trails, to historic house tours, giant lawn games, outdoor cinema, open air theatre and more, there’s something for all the family!
See all that’s on at Newstead Abbey this summer
Lakeside Arts Activities
Lakeside Arts Nottingham has a range of family-friendly events on offer, including craft summer school and monster fun and more!
See all that’s on at Lakeside Arts this summer
The fun continues…
There’s a whole host of activities, sessions and opportunities to have some fun over summer. Below is a list of some other amazing venues with sessions to keep your little ones busy.
Visit these venues for a range of free and cheap activities:
Parks and Open Spaces – Nottingham City Council
