SPLENDOUR FESTIVAL – NOTTINGHAM’S BIGGEST PARTY OF THE SUMMER!

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE TO ENJOY

Set in the lush grounds of Wollaton Hall and Deer Park, Splendour Festival hosts more than 40 acts across 5 stages. Spanning all musical genres, from fresh faced talent to living legends; there’s something for everyone.

All parkruns start at 9am sharp and run year round unless the UK's somewhat ridiculous weather puts a halt to proceedings.

Events are free but you need to register at parkrun.co.uk before you run.

Grantham
The event takes place at Belton House, Belton, Grantham, NG32 2LS. See Course page for more details.

Melton Mowbray
The event takes place at Melton Country park, Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1HX. See Course page for more details.

Newark
The event takes place in Sconce and Devon Park, Boundary Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4AU. See Course pagefor more details.

Colwick Park, Nottingham
It's run in Colwick Country Park. See Course page for more details.

Rushcliffe Park, West Bridgford
It's run in Rushcliffe Country Park, Nottingham, NG11 6JS. See Course page for more details.

Clumber Park, Nottingham
The event takes place in Clumber Park, approximately 4 miles south of Worksop, Nottinghamshire. See Course page for more details.

parkrun organise free, weekly, 5km timed runs around the world. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.

These events take place in pleasant parkland surroundings and we encourage people of every ability to take part; from those taking their first steps in running to Olympians; from juniors to those with more experience; we welcome you all.

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The Tasting Lodge Café and Wine Shop at Hanwell Wine Estate is open Fridays & Saturdays offering teas, coffee, cake and wine in a child and dog friendly environment with great outdoor seating and beautiful Notts Countryside views.

Take the Vineyard and Natures Self Guided Trail, an easy 30 mins 1km wander around the vineyard and down to the lake. Then relax whilst the children play and you take in the views.

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Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landings with our Destination Space Moon Show.

The interactive Moon 50 Show aims to answer some of the big questions. How did they get to the Moon? What did they find there? What does the Moon smells like?

Then you can get to grips with the challenges the astronauts faced when working on the Moon.

£2 per child. Normal admission applies.

Show is due to last between 45 and 60 minutes.

Limited places. Book on arrival.

Image credit: NASA

There's a free local SUSTRANS family cycle event happening this Sunday 21st July. 11am- 3pm

* tunnel painting (paints provided as will be an artist directing the kids;)
* bug hunting, wildlife walks
* free refreshments (first come first served basis)

There will be signs to follow the 2 mile stretch from Bottesford train station to the start of the lovely leafy 5 mile traffic free trail (National Cycle Network 15) in the Vale of Belvoir. Make a day of it and perhaps have a drink/ lunch at the Dirty Duck pub.
For more info. contact us or email Sim.Duhra@sustrans.org.uk

In its 30^th year, the British Open is one of six Super Series events on the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and one of the most important tournaments in the world outside of the Grand Slams. The event attracts the world's leading players as well as Great Britain's very own Paralympic medalists.

Tickets are free of charge. Download the 2019 Ticket Terms and Conditions for the British Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships.

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Nottinghamshire’s premier ‘Not for Profit’ boutique Music festival. Deerstock has raised over £80k for charitable causes so far…
Deerstock is a wonderfully small but beautiful boutique music festival organised by festival goers for festivals goers, on a not for profit basis. The aim of the event is primarily to raise funds for good causes. Donations are given each year to three different charities, and the festival has raised over £80k to date. Charities supported in the past include UNICEF, Alzheimers Society, Help for Heroes, CALM, Reach, The Lee Bonsall Memorial Fund, The Roy Stone Foundation, Emmanuel House, Nottingham Childrens Brain Tumour Resaerch Centre amongst others.

With 3 stages, a craft tent, children’s activities, workshops, a well-stocked bar, a cheese and cider tent and an excellent selection of food stalls we are sure there is something for everyone. A chance to experience a ‘proper’ music festival in a field with camping and the chance to meet other families and festival goers in a small safe environment. Set in the picturesque Nottinghamshire countryside, Deerstock really is a perfectly petite festival.

There will be over 50 acts on three stages featuring a variety of quality music, real ale, various food outlets and camping.The now legendary Guerilla Stage will be bringing som new and interesting acts during the day and night.

Acts over the years have included Dreadzone, Ferocious Dog, Eddie & the Hot Rods, John Otway, Transglobal Underground, The King Blues, Doggens All Stars, April Towers, Blackballed and over 500 other acts

FAQs

What are the dates for Deerstock in 2019?
Deerstock will take place on 26th, 27th and 28th July in 2019

Where is the festival?
Newton Cross Country Course in Nottinghamshire. NG13 8HN The post code will take you to the Farm House Deerstock is on East Bridgford Road about 500 metres on the right from the traffic lights on the A6097 going towards Newton.

When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets are on sale now. Links on this site.

How many people are expected?
We are licensed for 500 people to attend each day

Does a toddler or a baby need a ticket?
No, we are happy for babies and toddlers (under 5) to attend the festival, free of charge however we expect school age children to have an under 11s or Under 18 ticket

Can I park my car next to my tent or drive to the campsite to unload?
No, please unload and park in car park, unless you have bought a vehicle pass.

Do I have to buy a vehicle pass in advance?
Yes, Limited numbers available.

Can under 18s camp on their own?
Yes, as long as their parents are onsite However under 18s will not be allowed in the arena without their parents, ID will also be needed to be shown to security.

Can I bring my caravan?
Yes, but a Vehicle pass will be required

Are there day tickets available?
Yes, but not until weekend tickets are sold out.

Is there disabled access to the site?
Yes and also disabled toilets.

Are dogs allowed?
Dogs are allowed in the campsite but not in the main arena. Dogs must be on a lead at all times.

Is glass allowed on site?
Strictly no glass allowed anywhere on site, including the campsite.

The Tasting Lodge Café and Wine Shop at Hanwell Wine Estate is open on Fridays & Saturdays offering teas, coffee, cake and wine in a child and dog friendly environment with great outdoor seating and beautiful Notts Countryside views.

Take the Vineyard and Natures Self Guided Trail, an easy 30 mins 1km wander around the vineyard and down to the lake. Then relax whilst the children play and you take in the views.

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The UK's largest celebration of pies!

This year’s PieFest event will be held in Melton Mowbray from 28-29 July and visitors will enjoy all things pie-related, including sampling, buying, eating and even learning how to make their own pies.

A number of the UK’s awarding-winning pie makers will be at the event selling their pies including past Supreme Champions of the British Pie Awards. PieFest will also include talks, tastings, demonstrations and workshops on how to make the perfect pie. There will also be a Pie Kitchen where visitors can eat hot pies – baked to perfection with a choice of mash, mushy peas, gravy, vegetables and a variety of accompaniments.

See which pie makers will be exhibiting at this year's PieFest

The Pie Theatre programme includes talks on A History of Pies, How to Rate a Pie, Raising a Melton Mowbray Pork Pie and a ‘Pie Panel’ where visitors can put their pie and pastry queries to an expert panel of cooks and pie makers. There will also be cheese, beer, cakes, wine, chutneys, cider and more, plus entertainment.

From being the home of the classic Melton Mowbray Pork Pie to hosting the annual British Pie Awards, Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire is regarded as the UK ‘Capital of Pies’. PieFest will run from 10am to 4pm on the weekend of 27-28 July 2019 at Melton Mowbray Market, Leicestershire LE13 1JY. All of the stands are undercover.

Admission is £4, in advance (£5 on the gate) and children under 16 free

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If you didn't expect to find great shopping in the Vale of Belvoir, prepare to be amazed!

From glorious garden centres to unique antiques and collectables via delicious food, there's not much you can't find.

Check out some of the best on offer here. 

Please join us in celebrating another fantastic year here in Nottingham, at Riverside Festival 2019!

Victoria Embankment
Friday 2 – Sunday 4 August 2019
FREE

The East Midlands’ biggest free festival returns to the banks of the Trent, celebrating summer as this hugely popular mid-summer festival returns. With the usual blend of live music, river-based activities, kids’ zone, massive funfair. There is also the Riverside highlight - the Saturday night fireworks.

Music is a big part of the festival, as ever. There are two massive live music stages. The Monument main stage fizzles with world music talent with a diverse line-up that shifts from Cuban mash-ups and gypsy funk to traditional jazz and brassy dub ska.

The Big Top stage, uncovers some of Nottingham’s best new musical talent and your next favourite band on Friday night and all-day Saturday, while on Sunday, folk takes over with a line-up that includes some of Britain’s most exciting new folk to established artists.

Belvoir Castle Opens to the public  

The Castle is open from 11.00am – 5.00pm with the Ticket Office opening at 10.30am and last admission is at 4.00pm.

Admission into the Castle is free for wheelchair users (ground floor only). You’ll find WCs for disabled visitors in the castle and ticket office car park. It takes around 15 minutes to walk up to the Castle from the Ticket Office, and it’s quite a steep hill. For the less mobile, there is limited parking up at the Castle – ask at the Ticket Office for a parking pass. Due to the various terrains around the Castle, gardens and woodlands, we recommend flat sensible shoes with grips.

Why not combinie your visit to the Engine Yard, where you will find a superb offering of quality retailers & food outlets, or a short drive or walk to some of the great cafes & inns on the doorstep.

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Belvoir Castle Opens to the public  

The Castle is open from 11.00am – 5.00pm with the Ticket Office opening at 10.30am and last admission is at 4.00pm.

Admission into the Castle is free for wheelchair users (ground floor only). You’ll find WCs for disabled visitors in the castle and ticket office car park. It takes around 15 minutes to walk up to the Castle from the Ticket Office, and it’s quite a steep hill. For the less mobile, there is limited parking up at the Castle – ask at the Ticket Office for a parking pass. Due to the various terrains around the Castle, gardens and woodlands, we recommend flat sensible shoes with grips.

Why not combinie your visit to the Engine Yard, where you will find a superb offering of quality retailers & food outlets, or a short drive or walk to some of the great cafes & inns on the doorstep.

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Oh I do like to be beside the sea side...………...

Melton by the Sea is back in the Market Place from Wednesday 14th August to Friday 16th August.

Sand pits, buckets & spades, traditional fairground rides, balloon modelling, flag making, seaside trail and sandcastle competitions. Our favourite princesses, Princess Pals will also be joining us to judge the best sandcastles!

Details to be confirmed Soon.

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Southwell Music Festival is an annual, top-quality classical music festival taking place each August Bank Holiday to celebrate classical music, to raise the profile of the town and its magnificent medieval Minster, and to inspire local musicians – especially young people. Like the previous five Festivals, the 2019 Festival will be held over the Bank Holiday weekend from Wednesday 21st to Monday 26th August.

Southwell – a small, historic town in rural Nottinghamshire on the edge of Sherwood Forest – is the ideal place for a festival. Dominating the town is its Minster – seat of the Bishops of Southwell and Nottingham and a centre for high quality music-making.

By kind permission of the Dean and Chapter, Festival performances are centred at the Minster, and in the historic State Chamber of the Archbishop’s Palace which has undergone major refurbishment thanks to a substantial grant from The Heritage Lottery Fund.

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Belvoir Castle Opens to the public  

The Castle is open from 11.00am – 5.00pm with the Ticket Office opening at 10.30am and last admission is at 4.00pm.

Admission into the Castle is free for wheelchair users (ground floor only). You’ll find WCs for disabled visitors in the castle and ticket office car park. It takes around 15 minutes to walk up to the Castle from the Ticket Office, and it’s quite a steep hill. For the less mobile, there is limited parking up at the Castle – ask at the Ticket Office for a parking pass. Due to the various terrains around the Castle, gardens and woodlands, we recommend flat sensible shoes with grips.

Why not combinie your visit to the Engine Yard, where you will find a superb offering of quality retailers & food outlets, or a short drive or walk to some of the great cafes & inns on the doorstep.

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The fair EVERYONE is talking about. Now in its 6th year and a firm fixture on the Antiques calendar, this has something for everyone. Large indoor Grandstand bursting with Antiques, Collectables & Vintage items PLUS a fabulous outdoor Antiques Market. The team Golding Young & Mawer will be on hand all weekend doing valuations and advising visitors who are looking to value or sell their own items. There will be delicious food from The Gastropod top class coffees and homemade cakes from Mildred & Jones. 9.30am-4pm each day. £4. 50 Adults / £3.50 Concessions. Accompanied under 16s free. Early Bird entry on Day 1 only, 8.30am £6...Dogs Welcome. AS SEEN ON BBC BARGAIN HUNT

This course is a one-day and one-night course aimed at parents and children who want to learn how to live more comfortably in the wilds. The course is designed to be a family friendly course, enabling parents and children to discover together some of the delights of learning to live with the resources available to us in nature.

We cover skills for everyone including shelter building, campfire cookery, tracking skills and games, choosing materials for and lighting your own fire, knot work, natural navigation and making damper bread.

There is also time for the adults to gain one to one tuition from our instructors, including lighting fire by friction, safe use of an axe, and how to select and care for your Bushcraft knife.

During the course you'll enjoy a lunch of campfire cooked sausages and an evening meal based around pigeon breast, which you will be taught how to prepare from a game bird still in feather. In the morning we also learn how to make damper bread.

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Belvoir Castle Opens to the public  

The Castle is open from 11.00am – 5.00pm with the Ticket Office opening at 10.30am and last admission is at 4.00pm.

Admission into the Castle is free for wheelchair users (ground floor only). You’ll find WCs for disabled visitors in the castle and ticket office car park. It takes around 15 minutes to walk up to the Castle from the Ticket Office, and it’s quite a steep hill. For the less mobile, there is limited parking up at the Castle – ask at the Ticket Office for a parking pass. Due to the various terrains around the Castle, gardens and woodlands, we recommend flat sensible shoes with grips.

Why not combinie your visit to the Engine Yard, where you will find a superb offering of quality retailers & food outlets, or a short drive or walk to some of the great cafes & inns on the doorstep.

Link to buy tickets online

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Join us as we run the Melton Mowbray parkrun course on Saturday morning 31 August .

5 x 5km with runs at 6.00am / 6.45am / 7.30am / 8.15am and then the official Melton Mowbray parkrun at 9am ( only 1 parkrun credit ! )

Runs 1/3/5 in the normal direction and then runs 2/4 reverse direction. Turn up and run as many or as few as you like ! ... no registration required. Please bring your own drinks / snacks as no facilities will be available.

After the Melton Mowbray Parkrun there will be a cake stall - donations will go to support the work of Hope for Justice as part of my Kilimanjaro climb in October.

Location of the Melton Mowbray parkrun is Melton Mowbray Country Park , LE11 1HP ( free parking ). With the early start time please arrive quietly and with consideration to nearby residents. Note this is an event that I am setting up and is not affiliated to parkrun.

Look forward to seeing as many people running as possible & great training for any Equinoxers !

Join us at Le Petit Grand Prix and you will quickly find yourself on some of the quietest roads anywhere in the country.

We pride ourselves on detailed route planning, making sure all junctions are safe for cyclists and that the most picturesque areas are included. You won't find yourself stuck on A roads for miles in an ITP Events sportive.

Enter Le Petit Grand Prix and enjoy a trouble free day out on the bike, with comprehensive route signage, gps and printed map, feedstations with a good variety of food to keep you going, including free tea and coffee and mechanical support if you have a problem. Then, when you've finished, collect your medal and enjoy the free hot food and tea and coffee back at Yarborough Leisure Centre.

You can join one of our coach led rides to get the most out of your day. Click HERE for more information.

• FOUR DISTANCES TO CHOOSE FROM (SEE BUTTONS ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THIS PAGE FOR ROUTES AND ELEVATIONS ETC.)

• FEEDSTATIONS AT VILLAGE HALLS ON ROUTE. NO POP-UP FEEDS AT THE ROADSIDE.

• POST-EVENT FOOD AND FINISHER'S MEDAL INCLUDED IN THE ENTRY FEE.

• MECHANICAL SUPPORT AND SUPPORT VEHICLES

• ELECTRONIC TIMING

• EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY

• EVENT MEDAL

Test yourself in September at Le Petit Grand Prix, then set yourself a target to be fit enough for the main event and the cobbled climb of Michaelgate in May.

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We have partnered up with the amazing team over at Langar Hall for a fabulous Ladies Dine & Shoot day!

Relax Thursday 5th September with a 3-course meal and a glass of bubbles and spend the night at Langar Hall - once quoted by the Telegraph as Nottinghamshire's best-kept secret! Make your way to us on Friday 6th September to shoot 75 clays and finish the experience off with a natter with tea & cake! No experience necessary when it comes to smashing those clays, we have some fantastic instructors ready to show you the ropes!

Tickets are £349 for two, if you would like to book please call Langar Hall on 01949 860559.

This will be the 14th edition of the ever popular Newton's Fraction Half Marathon.

A race with a bit of everything from Lincolnshire villages and the countryside with its undulations, a flat stretch alongside the Nottingham to Grantham Canal and views of Belvoir Castle, to a Stadium start and finish.

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Please note all indoor stall spaces are booked for this events. Outdoor spaces still available and you are welcome to bring a cover or small gazebo if you wish.

The Ponton Plod is suitable for both runners and walkers with a choice of three distances, 12, 17 or 27 miles. The event is organized by Notfast Running Club with Stuart Ashley still part of the organising team.

The proceeds of the event will go to CASY [Counselling and Support for Young People] and Besso Childrens Home in Hosur, India.
The event starts and finishes at The Village Centre, Great Ponton, near Grantham and all routes use footpaths, bridleways, tracks and minor roads towards The Vale of Belvoir, the longer routes passing through several picturesque villages. Checkpoints serving refreshments and drinks (hot at some checkpoints) are situated at about 6-mile intervals and home made soup and puddings are provided at the finish, all included in the entry fee.

More details available on the webpage: https://thepontonplod.co.uk/
Online entry: https://www.sientries.co.uk/event.php?event_id=5286

The Rutland Marathon & Half Marathon 2019.
We would love to welcome you to Rutland in September 2019 to take part in the fifth edition of our race. Our course follows the shore line of Rutland Water offering stunning views of the county.
Our event is organised by the same family team who have brought you this fantastic race since 2015.
The event is chip timed, UKA licenced and traffic free.
Runners recieve a warm friendly welcome,
an amazing course,
bespoke medal,
finisher t-shirt,
feed stations,
complimentary massage and everything you'd come to expect from a top notch event.

Back for 2019 Nottingham's premier road race the Ikano Bank Robin Hood Half.

Join 10,000 other runners on a route takes you through the closed streets of the beautiful city of Nottingham, past Trent Bridge, Notts Forest Football Ground, the castle and also through the breathtaking Wollaton Park before making your way back to the Victoria Embankment and the finish line.

If you would like to take part in this amazing event and raise money for the Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance you can email the fundraising team on challenges@ambucopter.org.uk. Alternatively if you have your own place but would still like to raise money you can contact us for sponsor forms at the same email address.

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You loved us so much we're coming right back. Dawn or Dusk Run – in association with Notts Women Runners - for those who start early or finish late. Four events in one day. You choose your challenge!

Sunday 6th October 2019 – Rushcliffe Country Park, Nottinghamshire.

Dawn or Dusk is your chance to run or walk at a time of day that suits you. Join us as the sun rises or, if you prefer, as it starts to set. If you really want to put yourself to the test you can take on both, or even all four events in the day!
Everyone taking part will receive an official Dawn or Dusk t-shirt to run in. There is no timing and no bib numbers. This is all about being active with other like-minded people. There’ll also be a great medal for each category. So whether you like to start early or finish late, Dawn or Dusk has something for you. The event is suitable for all of the family as the 5K can be walked.

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Entry not yet available.

A gently undulating and varied terrain off-road run.
£12 entry (£10 affiliated)
Min age – 15
Prizes for winners and runners up.

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One of the largest UK chocolate festivals.

All things chocolate, even choc pizza, beer and kebabs... chocolate pancakes, ice cream, cakes, donuts, marshmallows, hot chocolate, biscuits, patstries, liqueurs, brownies, tarts, puddings. Plus a Spirits Hall, talks, tastings & also workshops to make your own chocolates.

Making a weekend of it? Check out local accommodation here.

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Belvoir Castle Christmas Extravaganza  

More details to follow.

Admission into the Castle is free for wheelchair users (ground floor only). You’ll find WCs for disabled visitors in the castle and ticket office car park. It takes around 15 minutes to walk up to the Castle from the Ticket Office, and it’s quite a steep hill. For the less mobile, there is limited parking up at the Castle – ask at the Ticket Office for a parking pass. Due to the various terrains around the Castle, gardens and woodlands, we recommend flat sensible shoes with grips.

Why not combine your visit to the Engine Yard, where you will find a superb offering of quality retailers & food outlets, or a short drive or walk to some of the great cafes & inns on the doorstep.

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DECEMBER 13TH, 14TH & 15TH Melton Christmas Folk Trail - A feast of music, dance, street entertainment, session and sing around, attracting musicians nationwide and filling 15 venues. Venue: Melton town centre