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At the going down of the sun.......The poppy is the symbol of a weekend that is dominated by Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday. But after paying your respects to the fallen, there is a variety of places to go and things to do over the next few days. Check out our guide

Here comes the weekend -- 20 things to do and places to go in the Mansfield area

After the frights of Halloween and the fireworks of Bonfire Night, it’s an altogether more solemn scene that awaits us this weekend.
By Richard Silverwood
Published 8th Nov 2023, 15:30 GMT
Updated 8th Nov 2023, 15:48 GMT

For it’s Armistice Day on Saturday, followed by Remembrance Sunday, which will be marked by respectful services and parades across Mansfield, Ashfield, Worksop, Retford and the wider Nottinghamshire area.

There is also a special talk at the National Holocaust Museum, near Ollerton, about the liberation of the Nazi concentration camp, Bergen-Belsen, by British troops in 1945. ‘Lest we forget’ will be the message of the weekend and poppies will be the symbol.

Our guide to things to do and places to go over the next few days includes brief details of Remembrance events taking place in your area. But we also feature other events and activities.

‘Cinderella The Musical’ continues at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre, where there is also an epic fairytale show for the kids and a terrific tribute show to Elvis that should have mums and dads all shook up.

Sticking to the stage, Worksop’s Acorn Theatre continues its 50th anniversary celebrations for the Worksop Light Operatic Society, and Retford’s Majestic Theatre hosts a tribute show to rock legends, the Eagles, with bookings for Hotel California being taken now.

Mansfield Town’s season has hit a blip in recent days, while Worksop Town’s wonderful FA Cup run came to an end at Stockport County last weekend. But football fans play an important role this weekend when they get the chance to take part in an oral history project at Mansfield Museum.

An exhibition of world-class art is ongoing at The Harley Gallery in Welbeck, while a psychic night and a talk on the ‘Top Ten Scandals Of Sherwood Forest’ are sure to intrigue and interest many.

Hucknall and Eastwood get in on the act, with circus fun at the former and a gin-tasting night at the latter. And if you fancy hopping on a Robin Hood Line train all the way to Nottingham, the city’s festive countdown has begun with its Christmas market and big-wheel rides.

Before you set off for your chosen destination, please check its website for opening times and admission prices. Have a great weekend!

Mansfield town centre will fall silent at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month on Saturday for a two-minute silence to commemorate Armistice Day. And on Sunday, it will be the scene of a Remembrance Day parade from the Civic Centre for a service and wreath-laying ceremony. After the service, the parade will regroup and make its way to the Market Place for a salute in front of the Old Town Hall.

1. Lest we forget in Mansfield town centre

Mansfield town centre will fall silent at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month on Saturday for a two-minute silence to commemorate Armistice Day. And on Sunday, it will be the scene of a Remembrance Day parade from the Civic Centre for a service and wreath-laying ceremony. After the service, the parade will regroup and make its way to the Market Place for a salute in front of the Old Town Hall. Photo: Submitted

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Rob Kingsley, internationally renowned as the number one Elvis Presley tribute act, brings his superb show to Mansfield's Palace Theatre next Wednesday night. 'A Vision Of Elvis' features an outstanding group of musicians and backing vocalists, who will help to bring to life some of the legend's greatest hits, including 'Heartbreak Hotel', 'Love Me Tender', 'Jailhouse Rock', 'Suspicious Minds' and 'Are You Lonesome Tonight?'

2. Number one tribute to Elvis

Rob Kingsley, internationally renowned as the number one Elvis Presley tribute act, brings his superb show to Mansfield's Palace Theatre next Wednesday night. 'A Vision Of Elvis' features an outstanding group of musicians and backing vocalists, who will help to bring to life some of the legend's greatest hits, including 'Heartbreak Hotel', 'Love Me Tender', 'Jailhouse Rock', 'Suspicious Minds' and 'Are You Lonesome Tonight?' Photo: Submitted

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Is this the best Mansfield Town team ever? The one that pipped Brighton and Crystal Palace to the old Third Division (now League One) title back in 1977? Maybe it will feature highly in an oral history project that visits Mansfield Museum next Tuesday (5 pm to 7 pm) when football fans are invited to chat about their memories in a special recording session. The project, 'Football: The Beautiful Game', will host further sessions at Stags' One Call Stadium on Thursday, November 16 and at the Palace Theatre on Saturday, November 18, with the end game an exhibition at the museum next March.

3. Chat about your football memories

Is this the best Mansfield Town team ever? The one that pipped Brighton and Crystal Palace to the old Third Division (now League One) title back in 1977? Maybe it will feature highly in an oral history project that visits Mansfield Museum next Tuesday (5 pm to 7 pm) when football fans are invited to chat about their memories in a special recording session. The project, 'Football: The Beautiful Game', will host further sessions at Stags' One Call Stadium on Thursday, November 16 and at the Palace Theatre on Saturday, November 18, with the end game an exhibition at the museum next March. Photo: Submitted

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If you haven't yet caught the big art exhibition, showing at the Harley Foundation gallery at Welbeck until December 31, this weekend might be your opportunity. 'Unseen Treasures Of The Portland Collection' reveals 400 years of world-class art, with fascinating displays of paintings, tapestry, silver, jewellery and other objects. Stunning items include Michelangelo's 'Madonna Of Silence' and the pearl ear-ring worn by King Charles I at his execution.

4. Exhibition of world-class art

If you haven't yet caught the big art exhibition, showing at the Harley Foundation gallery at Welbeck until December 31, this weekend might be your opportunity. 'Unseen Treasures Of The Portland Collection' reveals 400 years of world-class art, with fascinating displays of paintings, tapestry, silver, jewellery and other objects. Stunning items include Michelangelo's 'Madonna Of Silence' and the pearl ear-ring worn by King Charles I at his execution. Photo: Bridgeman Images

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