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Things to do with kids in Nottinghamshire
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Steam into summer at Statfold!
1st June-30th September 2025
Venue: Statfold Country Park
Gain unlimited general opening visits with the brand-new Summer Membership until 30 September for just £20 per person! Statfold Country Park is home to a narrow-gauge steam railway and museum, three-tiered...
Family Forest Trail at Hicks Lodge
27th August-5th October 2025
Venue: Hick's Lodge
This trail takes you into the woodland around Hicks Lodge, there are stops along the way for you to relax with a picnic. The Zig-Zags take you down on to the long loop, or you can head...
Feel Good Activity Bag at Sherwood Pines
27th August-5th October 2025
Venue: Sherwood Pines
Try a forest activity bag for children aged 4-13 years old and their adults to use to discover the wellbeing benefits of forests. Includes binoculars to help you spot butterflies and birds, a scavenger...
Go-Kan-Ryu Karate (GKR)
27th August-5th October 2025
Venue: Various Venues
GKR Karate is taught in a non-contact environment and promotes both character and physical development. GKR is a club for all ages and promotes self-defence, fitness, coordination, discipline, confidence...
Gruffalo Orienteering
27th August-5th October 2025
Venue: Sherwood Pines
Enjoy a fun, navigational challenge at Sherwood Pines by following the easy to read map and finding twelve Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood. Before you begin, head to the Visitor Centre to...
Great news for pupils and parents!
Tesco’s Fruit & Veg for Schools programme will be extended another year.
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Magical fun at Hocus Pocus Soft Play
Four-tier adventure play, toddler activities and sensory sessions every week.