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Immersive & Touring Exhibitions in Nottingham

Nottingham's touring exhibitions scene is small but all free, and all close to the centre. New Art Exchange, right opposite the Forest tram stop, runs a Saturday art club alongside its gallery visits, and has a cafe if anyone needs a sit down partway through. BACKLIT is open Thursday to Sunday afternoons with step-free access throughout, while Surface Gallery keeps things simple, a small space that only opens when there's an exhibition on. None of these will cost you anything, so it comes down to timing and what suits your children on the day. New Art Exchange is the one to pick if you want hands-on making rather than just looking, and it has parking and toilets sorted for a longer visit. BACKLIT suits a quieter wander round, good for older children who can take their time with the art. Check Surface Gallery is actually showing something before you head over, since it isn't a permanent display.

✓ 5 places✦ 4 free to visit