But for those of us left at home, there is no shortage of things to do and places to go in and around the Mansfield and Ashfield area – and a bit further afield too.
We’ve put together our usual package of ten ideas for the weekend. Places to go range from the famed Adrenalin Jungle in Sherwood Forest and the Laser Days adventure zone in Arnold to the calmer waters of the Swan Sanctuary just outside Southwell.
And things you might experience range from the sightings of lizards at a nature reserve to the sounds of Def Leppard at Mansfield’s Palace Theatre.
Please remember to visit the individual websites of each venue to check out opening times and prices.
Have a great weekend (and up the Stags)!
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9. Rock the night away
The sounds of bands such as Def Leppard (pictured), Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, AC/DC, Kiss, Journey, Whitesnake, Guns N' Roses and Van Halen can be heard rocking Mansfield's Palace Of Theatre on Saturday night. For the place is set to go wild for 'The UK Rock Show' as an amazing five-piece band transports you back to the 80s heyday of classic rock. Expect fireworks and flames! Photo: Submitted
10. Cultivate your artistic side
Maybe adventure parks and activity centres aren't for you. Maybe a more gentle excursion is required. So how about a visit to the Patchings Art Centre on Oxton Road in Calverton, where you can cultivate your artistic tendencies in relaxing surroundings. Three galleries host monthly exhibitions, and there's a gift shop and restaurant too. Photo: Submitted