As the school holidays begin, there is plenty for the entire family to explore and enjoy from music festivals to relaxing camping retreats in Sherwood Forest.Whether you're looking for a getaway break in the countryside or entertainment and beautiful places to eat, there's loads to do this summer in Nottinghamshire.
5. Cave Escape - Project Iceman
Absolutely unique, Cave Escape is Nottingham’s top escape room venue, renowned for its super-immersive experiences and stunning location. Rated number 1 on Tripadvisor, the venue now offers three thrilling adventures that are sure to challenge groups of friends, families, and colleagues alike. With an outrageous original storyline, the new room, PROJECT ICEMAN, is full of clever, beautiful and tech-forward puzzles with a “mammoth” amount of silliness thrown in, to boot. Photo: Visit Notitnghamshire
6. Splendour Music Festival
Two whole days of top musical entertainment is here in the stunning setting of Wollaton Hall, on July 22 and 23. Madness and Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds headline the East Midlands' signature summer music festival. Other excellent acts such as The Kooks, Rudimental, Sugababes, Sam Ryder, Confidence Man, The Vaccines, Everything Everything, DYLAN and The Coral will also take to the stage. Photo: Visit Nottinghamshire
7. Robin Hood Festival
RSPB Sherwood celebrates the county's favourite outlaw with an entire month of activities and entertainment. Get your camping chairs and picnics ready for the adventure cinema, hunt down Robin Hood with the Sherriff of Nottingham or watch nail-biting Medieval re-enactments and jousting tournaments. The Robin Hood festival has engaging gems for all ages peppered throughout its duration from July 27 to August 28. Photo: Visit Nottinghamshire
8. The Legendary Joust at Bolsover Castle
Witness the thrilling Grand Medieval Joust, where four legendary knights vie for honor and glory. Brace yourself for the shattering lances, thundering hooves and roaring crowd as reputations are made and broken. Experience the unforgettable display of chivalry and courage as fearless fighters and magnificent horses charge at full speed. Choose your champion, cheer them on to victory, or console them in defeat. From Saturday, August 26, to Monday, August 28. Photo: Visit Nottinghamshire