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Lakeside Arts
University Park, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2RD
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Nottingham Lakeside Arts is The University of Nottingham's unique public arts centre and museum presenting an eclectic programme of music, dance, theatre, visual art, special collections and family events all year round.
Based in the idyllic grounds of Highfields Park with two excellent cafés and a gallery shop with craft cabinets selling original works by leading craftmakers, there’s a varied programme including free events and workshops for both families and individuals.
Box office:
Tuesday-Saturday: 11am-4pm*
Sunday: 12noon-4pm
Closed Mondays
*and from one hour before until 30 minutes after a publicised event start time if outside of these hours.
Performance nights,
Monday - Saturday: 10am until half an hour after start of the performance.
Non-performance nights,
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm,
Sunday 12noon - 4pm.
Djanogly Gallery, Angear Visitor Centre, Lakeside Shop & Gallery Café:
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 12noon-4pm
Closed Mondays
University of Nottingham Museum
Thursday-Sunday: 12noon-4pm
Closed Monday-Wednesday
Weston Gallery
Tuesday-Sunday: 12noon-4pm
Closed Mondays
Pavilion Kiosk Café
Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm
Event evenings: from 6pm until the interval or 7.30pm (whichever is latest)
Click here to read or download the Access Guide for Lakeside Arts:
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult Price | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Opening (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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* Box office:
Tuesday-Saturday: 11am-4pm*
Sunday: 12noon-4pm
Closed Mondays
*and from one hour before until 30 minutes after a publicised event start time if outside of these hours.
Performance nights,
Monday - Saturday: 10am until half an hour after start of the performance.
Non-performance nights,
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm,
Sunday 12noon - 4pm.
Djanogly Gallery, Angear Visitor Centre, Lakeside Shop & Gallery Café:
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-4pm
Sunday: 12noon-4pm
Closed Mondays
University of Nottingham Museum
Thursday-Sunday: 12noon-4pm
Closed Monday-Wednesday
Weston Gallery
Tuesday-Sunday: 12noon-4pm
Closed Mondays
Pavilion Kiosk Café
Monday-Friday: 8am-4pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm
Event evenings: from 6pm until the interval or 7.30pm (whichever is latest)
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