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  • Posted: 02/06/2025

Things to do in Nottingham: Family Edition

Isabelle

I am a Notts Mum of two daughters. Our family love exploring our local area and beyond! We will help you travel on a budget and find cheap deals from East Midlands Airport.
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Things to do in Nottingham

Planning a day out in Nottingham? Whether you’re visiting for the first time, or maybe you’ve been before but are looking for something new, we’ve put together a list that will appeal to all ages and interests. As a local mum myself, you can rest assured that we’ve only picked the very best of what the city has to offer! So if you’re here just for the day or maybe staying a little longer, here’s five family activities you won’t want to miss!

1. Visit Nottingham Castle

No visit to Nottingham is complete without discovering Nottingham’s rebel history at the Castle. What was once a medieval stronghold of the midlands, it is now a family friendly museum and gallery space. With some amazing exhibitions and family friendly activities all year round, learn the history of Robin Hood and also see local modern and historical art. There is also a great play area for older children and lovely views of the city.
Entry is £15 per adult which includes an annual pass. Up to 3 children can enter free with each paying adult.

2. Visit Stonebridge City Farm

Nottingham has a lovely free urban farm just 20 minutes walk out of the city. You can see loads of farm favourites here including goats, pigs and sheep. You can also hand feed them most of them for a small charge of a bag of pellets! They have a lovely big playground, and an affordable café run by volunteers. They also put on activities for kids including music classes and organise special events in the school holidays.
Entry is free with a £3 suggested donation.

3. Visit Nottingham contemporary

This contemporary art space is one of the largest in the UK and houses amazing local, national and international artists and exhibitions year round. It is completely free to enter and they actively encourage families to engage with the art through activity packs and worksheets. During the school holidays, free sensory workshops take place in their large downstairs space. There is also a lovely family friendly café on site.
Free Entry.

4. Visit Nottingham caves

Did you know that Nottingham is home to a massive underground network of caves? Some are open to the public and ready for you to explore. If you are visiting Nottingham with older children, this is a must. It’s a fantastic trip out and definitely something a little bit different. Don’t forget to dress warmly!
Entrance fee: Adult  £8.75, Age 5 -17 £7.65, Under 5s Free

5. Visit Nottingham’s Green Heart and Nottingham Central Library

The south end of the city is going through a period of regeneration at the moment. In this area, you will find a fantastic new multi million pound library with an amazing children’s section, sensory room and lots of activities running through the week. Just outside there is a small play area, the only free playground in the city, and a beautiful new green space to relax.
FREE

Things to do in Nottingham – Conclusion

That’s our top five things to do in the city of Nottingham for families! We hope you’ve found somewhere new and exciting to explore on your next visit!

You can find more things to do in Nottingham at Get Your Guide

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Written by: Isabelle

I am a Notts Mum of two daughters. Our family love exploring the local area and beyond; we share our adventures on social media and encourage other families to get out and about! I am passionate about finding good deals and am always happy to help others do the same. We will help you travel on a budget and find cheap deals from East Midlands Airport.

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