The annual pilgrimage to Nottingham's Goose Fair is sure to be made by many people from the Mansfield and Ashfield area this weekend. But it is only one of many places to go and things to do over the next few days, so check out our guide below.The annual pilgrimage to Nottingham's Goose Fair is sure to be made by many people from the Mansfield and Ashfield area this weekend. But it is only one of many places to go and things to do over the next few days, so check out our guide below.
The annual pilgrimage to Nottingham's Goose Fair is sure to be made by many people from the Mansfield and Ashfield area this weekend. But it is only one of many places to go and things to do over the next few days, so check out our guide below.

From Goose Fair to daleks and drag queens – 17 things to do this weekend

With Stags going great guns, the Rugby World Cup in full swing and the Cricket World Cup set to start next week, sports fans are in their element at the moment.

But there’s lots more going on — and plenty of it is in the Mansfield, Ashfield and wider Nottinghamshire area over the next few days.

We have compiled our usual guide to things to do and places to go this weekend – and come up with no fewer than 17 ideas.

No doubt many of you will be making your annual pilgrimage to Goose Fair in Nottingham, which kicks off on Friday. But closer to home, there is a packed programme of events at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre, featuring tributes to rock bands Queen and Eagles, and legendary comedian Tony Hancock, plus a spectacular drag queen show.

You can meet Dr Who’s Daleks and Doc Brown’s DeLorean time machine in a science fiction day at Papplewick Pumping Station, while the start of Black History Month is celebrated at Mansfield Museum.

There are events to help the local charities, Hetty’s and North Notts Cat Rescue, while the annual Nottinghamshire Book Fair takes place at the Patchings Art Centre in Calverton.

A busy time is expected in Welbeck, where the DropWorks Distillery hosts a rum tour, Creswell Crags hosts a willow hen workshop and the Welbeck Estate’s walled garden hosts a seasonal walk and talk.

And returning to the sporting theme, why not take part in or watch 5k and 10k forest runs through Sherwood Pines on Sunday?

It’s all happening! But before you set off, please make sure you check the websites of the individual venues for admission prices and opening times. Have a great weekend!

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