 Mummy
Mornings, Spur Steak & Grill at Westfield,
Derby
1st and 3rd Wednesday every month
9.30am
Relax and be spoilt at our free Mummy Mornings
on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday every month at 9.30am at Spur
Steak & Grill at Westfield Derby.
Each morning is themed, from style and beauty sessions,
to advice on relaxation and well being. So come down and
enjoy some special me-time with other mums, dads and carers
over a free cup of coffee.
Tel: 01332
366383
Nottingham
Riviera, Old
Market Square, Nottingham
24 July - 5 September
The Old Market Square becomes a seaside complete with sand, giant paddling
pool and fairground rides - this is the perfect way to keep children (and
adults!) entertained during the summer.
FREE
Summer
family fun for FREE at Nottingham Contemporary, Nottingham Contemporary,
Weekday Cross, Nottingham NG1 2GB
24 July - 5 September (every day, except Mondays)
11am to 3pm
Enjoy a summer of FREE family events at Nottingham Contemporary; visit
the World’s Biggest Photo Booth and see yourselves larger than you’ve
ever been before; Discover
free Play and Learn kits for families in the free international art exhibitions – Diane
Arbus and Gert and Uwe Tobias.
Drop into the FREE family art
workshops: Every weekend between 1pm and 4pm - enjoy making, creating,
music and games.
Free face painting: Every Friday
FREE
0115 948 9750
Image Credit: Photography by Brian Pickering
Summer
Activities at Making It! Discover Centere, Littleworth, Mansfield,
Nottinghamshire
28 July - 31 August
10am - 12noon
Weds., July 28 - CAKE
Celebrate the start of the school holidays by decorating
a 15cm cake with fillings and toppings of your choice - cherries,
chocolate, jam, cream, icing flowers etc. gift wrapped on a tray. You
will also be making a door hanger for your bedroom.
Friday July 30 - TOY STORY
Design your own Mr & Mrs Potato Head – create different facial
features which can be interchanged between Mr & Mrs Potato Head.
Tuesday August 3 - UP UP AND AWAY
You will be making a hot air balloon basket with Robin Hood characters – help
them escape from the Sheriff of Nottingham. Don’t be late – you
will also be going on a hunt around making it! to find treats for Robin Hood
to take on his escape.
For more session details, please click here (opens a PDF)
Sessions are suitable for ages 4-12 (under 5's must be accompanied by an adult)
To book ring
01623 473297/473200.
All sessions £6, places are limited and bookings only accepted with full
payment. Sessions are VERY popular so book early to avoic disappointment.
Buggy
Walks, Clumber Park, Worksop,
Nottinghamshire
Weds 1 September
2 -3pm
Walks will last aproximatly 1 hour and are suitible for families wih
push chairs.
(01909) 476592 Normal admission applies.
Spider
Monkey Climbing Wall, Clumber Park, Worksop,
Nottinghamshire
Friday 3 September
11:30am - 4pm
Have a go at rock climbing for free! All equipment is provided, all you
need is yourself and a head for heights!
(01909) 476592 Normal admission applies.
Moth
Watch, Greens
Mill, Windmill
Lane, Sneinton, Nottingham
3 September
10-11pm
FREE - suitable for children aged 10+
See a variety of moths living in Nottingham.
0115 9156878
Chatsworth
Country Fair, Chatsworth House,
Chatsworth, Bakewell,
Derbyshire
Friday 3rd, Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September
Gates open at 9.00am, closing ceremony at about 6.30pm.
The Country Fair is one of England's most spectacular annual outdoor
events, held in Chatsworth park, and it attracts large crowds from all
over the country. Massed pipe and military bands, demonstrations and
parades, hot air balloons, parachuting and over 300 varied trade stands
and rural crafts make this a memorable event with something for everyone.
An exciting Grand Ring programme takes place over the weekend, with displays
ranging from a vintage car parade to the hot air balloon races and terrier
racing. A sporting clay pigeon shoot takes place and the bouncy castle and
old time fairground are always popular with children.
Many of England's heritage of Country Sports and pastimes are on show including
Armed service displays, horse shoeing, Ferret racing, archery and sheep dog
trials.
Gate prices: £13 Friday, £15 Saturday and £15 Sunday
01328 821821
Midland
Kite Flyers, Rufford Country Park,
Rufford Abbey and Country Park Near Ollerton, Newark
4 and 5 September
10:30am -3pm
See kites in action this weekend on the Abbey Lawn at Rufford Abbey and
get some flying tips from enthusiasts of the Midland Kite Flyers. Have
a go at making your own kite for just £2 a go, or buy a ready made
kite from the stall.
Free entry. £3 car parking charge applies. (01623)
822944
Bumps
to Tots Baby Fair, Hood Park
Leisure Centre, North Street, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1HU Leicestershire
18 September
10am - 3:30pm
There will be lots to see including stands from
- Small Print
Silver Jewellery
- Real nappy
demo at 11.30am
- Hypno birthing
talk at 12 mid-day
- Shaw Photography
will be available all day to take your child’s photo
- The Silver
Balloon
- Mini IQ
- Usborne Books
- Body Shop
- Tiny Toes
- Forever Living
Products
- Buttons and
Bows Childrens Clothing Ltd.
- Green Frog
Toys
Raffle in aid of Adoption UK, a charity which supports
families before, during and after adoption.
Entry is FREE and the first 100 visitors will receive a goodie bag.
01530 588087
International
'Talk Like A Pirate Day', Nottingham Castle,
Nottingham
19 September
Come buckle your swash at Nottingham Castle. costumed fun and activities
throughout the day. Drop in. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
FREE Activity, Normal Admission Applies
0115 915 3700
Robin
Hood Pageant, Nottingham
Castle,
Nottingham
30-31 October
Celebrate the region's most famous legend, Robin Hood in a lively, action-packed
pageant for all the family to enjoy. Step back into the medieval age as the
grounds of the Castle are transformed into a village encampment creating
an atmosphere of a time long past, with re-enactments, live jousting, tournaments,
music, food and much much more!
Admission charges apply.
0115 915 3700
If you know of any other events happening in your
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