The week-long holiday starts on Bank Holiday Monday, but the build-up begins now as we head into the weekend, so you are probably keen to find out about the events and activities on offer in the Mansfield and Ashfield area.
Our guide returns with a packed list of ideas for things to do and places to go.
Please remember to check the websites of the individual venues to check opening times, admission prices and ticket availability.
Have a great weekend, a wonderful Bank Holiday and an even better half-term week!
17. Parent and Tots Skate at National Ice Centre
At the National Ice Centre in Nottingham, little ones can build their confidence on the ice using the ice equipment. The ice rink is reserved exclusively for little ones and parents/guardians only on Monday, May 29 (9.30am to 11am) and Friday, June 2 (10.30am to 12.15pm). Photo: m
18. Exhibition by Kirkby artist at Mansfield Museum
Acclaimed professional artist and art tutor Jonathan Annable, who hails from Kirkby, stages his latest exhibition at Mansfield Museum from next Tuesday until Friday, July 7 (10 am to 3 pm). 'Shed Of Dreams' presents a new collection of large and small oil paintings, which have emerged from his home studio, a 20-foot workshop shed at the bottom of his garden. Jonathan says: "It is a celebration of art and how it helped us through the dark days of the pandemic." Photo: m
19. Guided tour of famous cricket ground
The new cricket season is in full swing and the Welbeck club, based at the John Fretwell complex in Mansfield, is looking forward to hosting three Notts home games in the One-Day Cup in August. In the meantime, why not pop down to Notts's base at Trent Bridge for a guided tour of one of the most famous cricket grounds in the world? The behind-the-scenes tours take place on most Tuesday afternoons and also selected Saturday mornings. Photo: m