Elton John, drag queens and ghosts -- 15 things to do in Mansfield this weekend
By Richard Silverwood
Published 28th Jun 2023, 12:53 BST
Events such as Mansfield Carnival, Armed Forces Day and the classic car show at Berry Hill Park have made it a memorable start to the summer in Mansfield.
Now we head into July, and the excitement doesn’t stop. The first Mansfield Town Film Festival and the learning disability festival, OneFest, are lined up for the middle of the month, so what is happening this weekend as a warm-up?
We have pieced together a guide to 15 things to do and places to go in the Mansfield, Ashfield and wider Nottinghamshire area over the next few days – and there is no shortage of stuff.
Fresh from his stunning show at Glastonbury last weekend, Elton John is on the radar again with a special tribute show to his music at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre.
The Palace also hosts shows exploring ghosts and famous murders, while Shakespearean theatre comes to both Mansfield Museum and Titchfield Park in the town.
Talking of ghosts, a psychic table night is being held at Newstead Abbey, while Creswell Crags goes back to the Stone Age to revive the oldest craft in the world.
Add a dose of comedy, a drag pageant, a plant hunters’ fair and a chance for cricket-lovers to immerse themselves in Ashes Fever and it’s clear we’re heading for a weekend rich in diverse entertainment.
Please make sure you check the website of your chosen destination for opening times and admission prices. But have a great weekend!
Fresh from his stunning show at Glastonbury last weekend, Elton John is on the radar again with a special tribute show to his music at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre.
5. Haunting night of ghost storytelling at theatre
Do you believe in ghosts? Well, you might do after a thrilling, haunting night at Mansfield's Palace Theatre tomorrow (Thursday). For a production company is presenting a new take on ghost storytelling, an original play unlike anything you have seen before. Settle in for a night of mystery and murder as 'paranormal experts' tell some fascinating stories. However, not all is what it seems. Are you brave enough to follow the clues? Photo: Submitted
The popular Summer Plant Hunters' Fair, which has become an annual summer event, returns to Thoresby Park on Saturday (10 am to 4 pm). With free entry, the event is the place to go to find the best in garden plants. Nurseries from near and far host stalls selling a brilliant range of plants, perennials, shrubs, trees, rare species and old heritage varieties to suit every type of garden. It's the perfect time of year to pick up some summer flowering plants to give your garden a boost. Photo: Submitted
They say it's all about video games for kids these days. But an event at Mansfield Museum next Tuesday (10 am to 2.25 pm) transports youngsters back to grandma's day and takes a look at toys and board games that were popular in the past. Suitable for children aged five to seven, accompanied by an adult, 'All In The Game' is a workshop sure to fascinate the kids and rekindle memories for mum and dad. Photo: Submitted
Fancy some Shakespeare silliness for the whole family? Nottingham Playhouse brings a riotous version of 'Twelfth Night', perfect for anyone aged seven and older, to Mansfield Museum on Saturday. In a vibrant version of a timeless classic, expect mistaken identities, yellow stockings, a shipwreck, music and love for a summer's day. Photo: Submitted