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The sun has finally come out and we have one heck of a summer ahead of us in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire! After a barren few months, prepare your calendar for a feast of fun and exciting real-world events, from festivals and open air theatre and cinema to sporting events and the reopening of Nottingham Castle. Now’s the time to start planning your summer here in Nottinghamshire! Take a look at our rundown of 15 of our favourite things taking place this summer in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Whether you’re a photography pro, a camera amateur or you just want to get that killer shot for Instagram, Nottingham is a great place to get some superb snaps. The city is pretty as a picture, with a huge variety of beautiful architecture and new and intriguing things to discover around every corner, so why not check out our photo walk for some inspiration?

We all know the benefits of getting out and about into the great outdoors, particularly over the past year. Nottinghamshire's beautiful gardens range from rolling country parks full of history to top quality garden centres, and all are worth a visit. Please check their websites and social media before you visit, and ensure you maintain social distancing and follow current lockdown rules.

A grassroots campaign to support and celebrate all things independent, Small Business Saturday takes place on the first Saturday of December each year. For one day, why not boycott the big brands and bring genuine joy to someone by supporting their enterprises while picking up some great gifts or a treat for yourself in the process. 

Nottingham’s official conference bureau, Meet in Nottingham, will showcase the city to event professionals at MeetEngland Virtual on the 9^th and 11^th February 2021. This new virtual tradeshow for the business events sector will focus on events in a post-COVID world, encouraging event professionals to reboot, refresh and reimagine their business events in England.

While the city offers its diverse culture of shopping, night life and international cuisine, sometimes what we really want is to escape the hustle and bustle and retreat into a calmer, slower way of life. Nottinghamshire has a great balance between urban cool and country charm, with the north of the county full of rolling hills, legendary forests and great activities. We've teamed up with Kayak to bring the best of Nottinghamshire to your doorstep.