As Halloween descends on Nottinghamshire, we’ve rounded up our top 5 things to do in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire this weekend.

Take your pick of unique events and activities including Halloween events, a beer festival, an inaugural LGBTQ+ festival and much more!

And while you’re out and about, don’t forget - if you are out having a great time in Nottingham or Nottinghamshire, you can use #LoveNotts to share the love, or tag us using @visitnotts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We’re also on TikTok under @visitnottinghamshire!

There are many more things to do and explore on our full What’s On Calendar such as interesting exhibitions, tours, and fun outdoor activities. Have a browse today and find the perfect activity or experience to enjoy this weekend.

Click here to find more things to do this Halloween in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

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1. Kelham Hall Beer & Cider Festival

Wednesday 23rd October - Saturday 26th October | Renaissance at Kelham Hall | Various times | Tickets: CAMRA members £7pp, non-members £10pp

​​​​Join Kelham Hall Beer & Cider Festival and discover an exceptional selection of over 100 beers and 30 ciders, perfect for enthusiasts and casual tasters alike. There will also be a range of wines, fizz, and local gin available, for those with diverse tastes.

The festival will feature the prestigious Champion Beer of Britain judging (CBOB), giving you the chance to sample award-winning beers throughout the event. Enjoy non-stop entertainment and live music all day and evening, creating the perfect backdrop for this fabulous occasion.

Tickets include full weekend access, souvenir pint glass and festival programme.

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2. Sundown Sessions at Go Ape!

Selected nights from Saturday 19th October - Saturday 9th November | Go Ape! Sherwood Pines | Tickets: £23 - £28

Join Go Ape! for an adventure under the stars on selected nights from Friday, 18th October to Sunday, 10th November!

Whether you’re a family looking for some nighttime fun, a group of friends up for a unique adventure, or adults seeking an adrenaline-filled evening, Sundown Adventures are perfect for you!

You can expect:

• Thrilling Treetop Adventures: Navigate high ropes and zip lines under the cover of darkness.
• Light Displays: The forest is illuminated with neon lighting.
• Nighttime Nature: Experience the forest as it comes alive after dark.
• Memorable Moments: Create unforgettable memories with friends and family.

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3. Queer Up Duck!

Monday 21st October - Saturday 2nd November | Various venues | Various times

The inaugural Queer Up Duck! Festival is set to make its debut in Nottingham from October 21 to November 2, 2024, celebrating the diversity and creativity of LGBTQ+ artists and communities across Nottingham and the East Midlands.

This groundbreaking festival will feature theatre, exhibitions, film, music, comedy, drag and workshops, bursting with brilliantly queer work for adults and families alike.

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4. The Labyrinth - Backwood Terror, The Hillbilly Harvest (Strictly 14+)

Friday 25^th – Monday 18^th October | Notts Maze | Tickets: £20pp 

Discover the haunting tale of Whitley Farm at Notts Maze. Once a thriving homestead, it's now a place of terror. Legend has it that the Whitley family fell prey to a dark force, turning them into bloodthirsty hillbillies.

Deep within the sprawling fields of Notts Maze lies Whitley Farm, a once-thriving agricultural haven now shrouded in terror and darkness. Legends whisper of the Whitley family, whose isolation and suspicion of outsiders led them down a path of madness and horror.

This experience is designed to scare and it will be intense. Please ensure you are entirely committed before buying a ticket as there will be no refunds given under any circumstances.

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5. Jungle Nightmare at The Lost City (18+)

Saturday 26th October I The Lost City, Cornerhouse | 7pm - 11pm | Tickets are £20pp (include any canned drink). Limited Early Bird Tickets are £17.50pp (first come, first served)

This Halloween, The Lost City Adventure Golf dares you to confront your darkest fears in an event like no other.

For the first time ever, the jungle awakens with terrifying new inhabitants for an adults-only, spine-chilling experience as one of their two 18-hole courses will be transformed into a heart-pounding, nerve-wracking horror zone, teeming with nightmarish creatures and unhinged explorers driven mad by the jungle.

They lurk behind every corner, waiting to pounce on unsuspecting golfers. It’s a game of mini-golf like you’ve never seen before—if you can make it through all 18 holes.

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This blog was written by Katherine Taylor, Marketing Executive at Visit Nottinghamshire.