We’ve compiled a list of 16 ideas for the Mansfield, Ashfied, Worksop, Retford and wider Nottinghamshire area for the next dew days. So wrap up warm and get stuck in!
If you’re ready to brave the outdoors, then you can meet those curious creatures, the Krampus, at Sherwood Forest. Alternatively, you can discover the beauty of Clumber Park or the fascination of Southwell.
Indoor exhibitions are all the rage at Mansfield Museum, Worksop Library and the Harley Gallery at Welbeck. While indoor entertainment sure to keep you warm includes the panto, ‘Sleeping Beauty’, at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre and a ‘Vampires Rock’ show at the Majestic Theatre in Retford. Fans of Neil Diamond or Agatha Christie can head into Nottingham on the Robin Hood Line,
There’s lots of fun for the kids on offer at Mansfield’s Water Meadows leisure complex, while special events are taking place for budding A-level students, small businesses and armed forces veterans.
Check our guide below for all the details. But before you set off for your chosen destination, please visit its website for opening times and admission prices. Have a great weekend!
9. Celebration of Neil Diamond's life and work
Our obsession with the song 'Sweet Caroline' has thrust veteran crooner Neil Diamond into the spotlight in recent years. So you might fancy a trip into Nottingham on Saturday when the Royal Concert Hall stages 'Hello Again -- The Neil Diamond Songbook', which is a celebration of the life and work of one of the best-selling singer-songwriters of all time. Using imagery, video and narration, the production takes you on a journey through Diamond's glittering 50-year career. Photo: Submitted
10. Have fun finding out about Southwell
Have fun discovering the charming town of Southwell on two quirky, heritage walks, with an optional treasure hunt. The self-guided 'Curious About Southwell' walks can be enjoyed by the while family at any time. Simply download a booklet from the Nottingham Tourism and Travel Centre and follow the map and directions to see the sights and learn about the town's rich history. Photo: Submitted
11. World-class paintings and jewellery on show
If you haven't yet caught the big art exhibition, showing at the Harley Foundation gallery at Welbeck, 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
12. Explore the lands of fantasy and fairytales at free exhibition
A legendary quest through the impossible worlds of fantasy. That's how a new and free exhibition at Worksop Library is being promoted. 'Fantasy Realms' celebrates some of the finest fantasy creators and reveals how their imagined lands, languages and creatures came into being. Journey from fairytales to folklore and discover how the oldest forms of literature inspire the authors, film-makers and game producers of today. Photo: Submitted