That means you’ll be needing some ideas for how to make the best of your time. So we have compiled a fresh list of no fewer than 28 things to do and places to go across Mansfield, Ashfield, Worksop, Retford and the wider Nottinghamshire area, including family days out.
The region’s theatres are taking centre stage with a whole host of entertaining shows in the coming days. Mansfield’s Palace pays tribute to big names, such as Neil Diamond, Bob Marley, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Depeche Mode, Human League and Tears For Fears, as well as hosting hit shows such as ‘That’ll Be The Day’ and ‘Vampires Rock’.
‘The Magical Mayhem Show’ is sure to light up Worksop’s Acorn Theatre, while the music of the Glenn Miller Big Band is sure to get Retford’s Majestic Theatre in the swing. Even Southwell Minster gets in on the act with a performance of ‘Romeo And Juliet’.
The Nottinghamshire Festival Of Science And Curiosity has two more days to run to coincide with the half-term break. Workshops and events grace venues such as Mansfield Museum, Mansfield Woodhouse Library, Blidworth Library, Bassetlaw Museum, Worksop Library and Retford Library.
Also with half-term in mind are family fun activities at Mansfield Museum, a treasure hunt at Bull Farm Park in Mansfield, a magical fairy trail at Rufford Abbey Country Park, a new play area at Selston, historical high jinks at Bolsover Castle and several hands-on events at The Harley Gallery at Welbeck.
Before you set off for your chosen destination, please check its website to confirm opening times and admission prices. Have a great weekend!
17. Treasure hunt at Bull Farm Park
Families living in the Bull Farm Park area of Mansfield should have lots of half-term fun with a free treasure hunt tomorrow (Thursday, 2 pm to 3.30 pm), organised by the More Leisure Community Trust, which runs the Stacey Road Community Centre. Pick up your entry form from the centre and hunt for the letters that are hidden around the park area. All correct entries will win a prize. Photo: Submitted
18. Write and print your own poem
Steve Handley is renowned for his unusual and witty furniture, which is often inscribed with poetic rhymes. And at a drop-in workshop at The Harley Gallery in Welbeck, you can take inspiration from Steve's work to create your own poem before using letter stamps to print it on a wooden block. The 'Letterpress Printing' workshop takes place this Friday from 11 am to 1 pm. All materials and equipment will be provided. Photo: Submitted
19. Lap up the music of Bob Marley
With a new film about Bob Marley set to be released in the UK on Friday, this show at Mansfield's Palace Theatre on the same day is uncannily well timed. 'Legend -- The Music Of Bob Marley' is an unforgettable experience, celebrating the musical icon in one fantastic stage extravaganza. A talented cast reproduces hits such as 'Could You Be Loved', 'One Love', 'No Woman No Cry', 'Jammin', 'Buffalo Soldier' and 'I Shot The Sheriff'. Photo: Submitted
20. Ultimate love story at Southwell Minster
After last year's sell-out performance of 'The Winter's Tale', the Nottingham Shakespeare Company returns to Southwell Minster on Saturday (7.30 pm), this time with Shakespeare's ultimate but tragic love story, 'Romeo And Juliet'. In the week of Valentine's Day, the minster is sure to provide the ideal setting for a play that embraces the highs and lows of young lust and obsession. Photo: Submitted