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Nottingham Castle

Nottingham Castle, the site of a former medieval fortress, and now an elegant Ducal Palace in newly landscaped grounds, has played many roles in the city’s history. Experience an underground adventure in the network of caves snaking through Castle Rock and immerse yourself in the legend of Nottingham’s own outlaw with mixed-reality activities in Robin Hood Adventures. Explore the Castle’s collection of fine and decorative arts, from medieval alabaster to contemporary photography, Nottingham lace to historic oil paintings - there’s a treasure trove of art for everyone. Be inspired by a programme of world-class temporary exhibitions and discover the city’s turbulent past in the interactive Rebellion Gallery.

What's On @ Nottingham Castle

Positively Empowered Kids Festival 2025!
WERE BACK AND WERE BIGGER THAN EVER!!! Positively Empowered Kids Superhero Festival is back at The Arboretum Nottingham. Entry is FREE for families; you just need to register your attendance! As a social enterprise, Positively Empowered Kids are dependent on funding and donations to deliver more and more around our county to inspire and support young people, their parents, schools & communities with a variety of wellbeing offers. So, if you wish to support us and make an Act of Kindness donation, you can do this on the registration page Our 2024 Festival saw an attendance over 4000 people, with over 50+ stalls, activities & performers. Join us on Sunday 22rd June at The Arboretum Nottingham for a fun filled day that will help you to feel empowered and uplifted. Our festival is aimed at 0-16yr olds, however, there will be designated zones for age groups so there will be plenty fantastic activities and stalls for all ages! All activities will have interactive demonstrations to help with mental health and wellbeing, and specialists to talk to equip you and your children with tips, tools and techniques to use at home. Our festival is designed to kickstart your summer in a powerful way. Our popular Superhero Cape Walk returns this year, with plans to make even more exciting. Check out our YouTube to see our previous Festivals!:https://www.youtube.com/@positivelyempoweredkids Entry to our festival is free, as we want to make this festival accessible for everyone to be able to attend. You can also make an Act of Kindness donation if you wish to. We look forward to welcoming you to our festival and please spread the word! Positively Empowered Kids CIC is a multi-award-winning Nottingham social enterprise, established in 2019 by two Mums, Jackie & Claire. Having both experienced mental ill health as children, they are on a mission to grow a collaborative and supportive local culture that delivers early interventions to children and families that prevent mental ill-health from taking root.

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