Here are the Nottinghamshire attractions opening for FREE for one day only

Almost 30 attractions in Nottinghamshire will do away with their entrance fees for one day only - offering a free day out for all the family.

Country parks, museums and stately homes are all set to welcome visitors for free, as part of BBC Radio Nottingham's Big Day Out on April 28.

The Engine House is open for free on the Big Day Out from 10am to 1pm with volunteers on hand to explain how it works 
 Children can be 'History Hunters' and dress up as miners. To find out more call 0115 976 2422placeholder image
The Engine House is open for free on the Big Day Out from 10am to 1pm with volunteers on hand to explain how it works Children can be 'History Hunters' and dress up as miners. To find out more call 0115 976 2422

For entry, you will need to show your the Big Day Out voucher which you can print or show on your phone, which you can download by clicking here

The museum contains a collection of items dedicated to the mining industry and the social history surrounding the community of Bilsthorpe.
The museum is open from 10am to 4pm on the Big Day Out.placeholder image
The museum contains a collection of items dedicated to the mining industry and the social history surrounding the community of Bilsthorpe. The museum is open from 10am to 4pm on the Big Day Out.
There's free entry to the main exhibition for the Big Day Out with
handling sessions of artefacts throughout the day, and also tours of the collections store 
These tours will take place throughout the day from 10.30am. Booking is required on 01909 720378.placeholder image
There's free entry to the main exhibition for the Big Day Out with handling sessions of artefacts throughout the day, and also tours of the collections store These tours will take place throughout the day from 10.30am. Booking is required on 01909 720378.
There will be demonstrations and activities in the station yard, plus vintage fire appliances dating back to WW1. 
Opening  from 11am to 4pm.placeholder image
There will be demonstrations and activities in the station yard, plus vintage fire appliances dating back to WW1. Opening from 11am to 4pm.
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