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Find brilliant activities for kids near you. From sports and arts to science clubs and adventure days, there's something for every child.
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Find classes for kids including music, dance, swimming, gymnastics, art, language and coding classes across the UK.
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Find local clubs for children including sports clubs, drama groups, coding clubs, Scouts, Guides and more.
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Find holiday camps and half-term programmes for children. Multi-activity, sports, arts and outdoor adventure camps across the UK.
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Find children's party venues, entertainers, and party packages. Soft play, trampolining, craft parties, disco and adventure parties across the UK.
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Find the best days out for families and children. Theme parks, zoos, museums, farms, castles, beaches and nature trails across the UK.
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Find free activities, events and days out for children across the UK. Parks, museums, trails, festivals and more that won't cost a penny.
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A first researched set of real museums, parks, attractions and family venues, with official links so parents can check opening times and booking details.
Days out
National Justice Museum
Lace Market · Older primary children, history and interactive court stories · Paid entry, book/check family tickets
A distinctive Nottingham visit set in former courts and cells. Best for children ready for real history and slightly darker stories; check family activities and age suitability before booking.
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Days out
Nottingham Castle
City centre / Castle Road · Robin Hood stories, caves, galleries and city views · Paid entry, check tickets and cave tours
A central heritage day out with grounds, exhibitions and optional cave-focused experiences. Check opening days, tour times and how much walking younger children can manage.
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Days out
Wollaton Hall and Deer Park
Wollaton · Free park time, animals, natural history and picnics · Park free; parking, hall/exhibitions may cost
Large deer park with playground space, lake walks and the hall museum. Useful for a flexible low-cost family day, but check parking, events and museum opening before travelling.
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National Ice Centre
City centre / Bolero Square · Skating, active sessions and birthday ideas for confident children · Paid sessions, book/check times
Indoor ice skating with public sessions, lessons and party options. Check session type, skate aids, clothing advice and whether beginners need a quieter slot.
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Nottingham Playhouse youth theatre
Wellington Circus · Drama, confidence and older children who want regular theatre activity · Paid classes and workshops, check age groups and term dates
A strong option for children and teens who want structured theatre participation rather than a one-off workshop. Check age bands, whether sessions are drop-off, and how often groups meet during term time.
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Notts County Foundation community football
Nottingham / community venues · Regular football coaching, community sessions and children who want a team-sport routine · Paid and funded sessions vary by programme
A practical route into regular football activity without parents having to search lots of separate grassroots websites. Check venue, exact age group, footwear needs and whether the programme is term-time only before committing.
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Planning family activities in Nottingham
Use these pages as a starting point for comparing activities, camps, parties and days out. We focus on practical parent questions: age suitability, location, timings, cost, booking requirements and what to check before you go.
- For school holidays, start with camps and full-day activities.
- For weekly routines, compare clubs, classes and local activities by travel time as well as interest.
- For weekends, keep a mix of free ideas, outdoor spaces and book-ahead days out.