We’ve compiled a list of 16 ideas for the Worksop, Retford, Mansfield, Ashfield and wider Nottinghamshire area for the next dew days. So wrap up warm and get stuck in!
If you’re ready to brave the outdoors, then you can meet those curious creatures, the Krampus, at Sherwood Forest. Alternatively, you can discover the beauty of Clumber Park or the fascination of Southwell.
Indoor exhibitions are all the rage at Worksop Library, the Harley Gallery at Welbeck and Mansfield Museum. While indoor entertainment sure to keep you warm includes a ‘Vampires Rock’ show at the Majestic Theatre in Retford and the panto, ‘Sleeping Beauty’, at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre. Fans of Neil Diamond or Agatha Christie can head into Nottingham on the Robin Hood Line,
There’s lots of fun for the kids on offer at Mansfield’s Water Meadows leisure complex, while special events are taking place for budding A-level students, small businesses and armed forces veterans.
Check our guide below for all the details. But before you set off for your chosen destination, please visit its website for opening times and admission prices. Have a great weekend!
13. Art exhibition on themes of disability
"An exciting and thought-provoking exhibition," is how Mansfield's mayor, Andy Abraham, described it when he opened 'Jason And His Argonauts' at Mansfield Museum last month. The exhibition, by acclaimed disabled digital artist Jason Wilsher-Mills, focuses on the themes of disability and features sculptures, giant inflatables, digital paintings and even ornate wallpaper. Visitors can download an app to fully interact with the exhibition, which runs until Saturday, March 9. Photo: Submitted
14. Have fun finding out about Southwell
Have fun discovering the charming town of Southwell on two quirky, heritage walks, with an optional treasure hunt. The self-guided 'Curious About Southwell' walks can be enjoyed by the while family at any time. Simply download a booklet from the Nottingham Tourism and Travel Centre and follow the map and directions to see the sights and learn about the town's rich history. Photo: Submitted
15. Gripping Agatha Christie thriller at theatre
Fans of Agatha Christie might be tempted to hop on a Robin Hood Line train into Nottingham to catch the gripping thriller, 'And There Were None' at the Theatre Royal, which runs from next Tuesday to Saturday, January 27. Based on the best-selling crime novel of all time, the new production boasts a star-studded cast and is directed by Lucy Bailey, who was responsible for the superb West End hit, 'Witness For The Prosecution', now in its sixth year in London. Photo: Suibmitted
16. Support surgery for businesses
Businesses trading in Ravenshead, Newstead, Papplewick, Linby and Calverton are invited to a special support surgery being run by Gedling Borough Council tomorrow (Thursday). Whether you're established or just about to start up, you get the chance to speak to a business adviser and the council's economic growth and regeneration manager at the free event, which is at the Civic Centre in Arnold. Photo: Submitted