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WHAT'S ON · THU 8 OCTOBER

What's on in Nottingham tomorrow

Plan tomorrow tonight: family events, shows and sessions across Nottingham, with times, prices and ages so you can book before bedtime.

30 things on 8 free 5 indoors 15 venues

Thu 8 October30 things on

ALWAYS A GOOD SHOUT

Good for a spontaneous day out

No booking, no fuss: places you can decide on over breakfast.

D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museumfrom £7.50

D.H. Lawrence Birthplace Museum

Eastwood

Explore Lawrence's childhood rooms on a self-guided visit - kids free, adults from £7.50.

Nottingham Society Of ArtistsFree

Nottingham Society Of Artists

Nottingham · adults only (18+)

A free city centre gallery showing work from Nottingham's artists, open to over-18s only.

Bestwood Country ParkFree

Bestwood Country Park

Nottingham

Walk the hilly park trails, poke round the winding engine house and picnic - free entry and parking.

Accessible toiletBaby changeCaféFree parking+7 more

Band performing on stage with red and pink ambient lighting, audience gathered around watching the live music performance.

The Old Bus Depot

Nottingham

Live gigs, DJ workshops and studio space in a converted depot, with a café bar and no booking needed.

CaféIndoor seating

Rescue Rooms

Rescue Rooms

Nottingham

A live music venue in Nottingham with gigs most nights, doors from 5pm and step-free access throughout.

Accessible toiletHearing loopStep-free accessWheelchair accessible

Gothic stone cathedral tower with ornate spire rising above surrounding trees on a clear blue day.Free

Derby Cathedral

Derby

Free to walk round, with a tower tour worth booking and monuments that'll keep older kids busy for a bit.

ToiletsCaféGift shop

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Good to know

Is anything free?

Yes, Cricketer & Stockinger: Exploring the Relationship Between Cricket & Framework Knitting, Parent & Toddler Sessions, LagosPhoto: Stories of Movement and Belonging, Coins of the Conquest display in the Magna Carta Vault and 4 more are free to attend. Some free events still need a ticket booked in advance; each listing says so.

What do tickets cost?

Paid events start from £1. Prices are taken from each organiser's own published list and shown on every event page, with the booking link.

What if it rains?

Cricketer & Stockinger: Exploring the Relationship Between Cricket & Framework Knitting, Parent & Toddler Sessions, Pizza Experience, Tappers (3 years+) and 1 more are indoors. Our rainy-day list has every place under a roof if the forecast turns.

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