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Here is your complete guide to childrens May bank holiday weekend events in Nottingham.

Nottingham Contemporary

 

Nottingham Contemporary warmly welcomes families with free entrance to our exhibition, our cafe and our family activities. Free drop in artist-led activities 1pm - 4pm every Saturday and Sunday, or pick up a free Play and Learn kit to take around the exhibition it will give you and your child lots of ideas for enjoying the art together.

 

Free, open every day except Mondays.

 

Website www.nottinghamcontemporary.org

 

Celebrate in Sherwood At The Sherwood Visitor Centre

 

This weekend meet colourful costumed characters and hear tales of daring exploits from mediaeval archers, mischief makers and retired outlaws.

 

‘Have a Go Archery’ is fun for all ages, as you try your hand at longbow archery in the shadow of the world-famous ‘Major Oak’.

 

Enjoy a meal at Robin’s favourite restaurant ‘The Forest Table’, a walk through the beautiful national nature reserve and get a taste of Hollywood with the new exhibition of props and ‘behind the scenes’ materials from the movie ‘Robin Hood’.

 

Admission is free, £3 for parking, £2 for ‘Have a Go Archery’.

 

For more information call 01623 823202

 

City Pulse, City Centre, Nottingham 29 - 31 May

 

This Spring Bank Holiday city centre music festival will have the city buzzing with live music from soul to country, folk to jazz, Latin to pop. Take a break and come and enjoy the sounds in the city. More info here.

 

FREE

 

Drawn to Wollaton, Wollaton Hall, Wollaton, NG8 2AE 31 May 11am-3pm

 

Drop in and Draw! Take a pencil and paper then draw... Suitable for all ages.

 

FREE

 

For more information call 0115 915 3911

 

Arts & Craft Fair West Bridgford Croquet Lawn Central Avenue

 

Friday and Saturday. Arts & Craft for the whole family.

 

FREE

Children's Party, At Harmony Therapies 120 Derby Road Long Eaton

Monday 31ts May. Bring your children down to our party where they can laugh, scream and make as much noise as they want.

 

We have good old fashioned childrens games, such as pass the parcel, pin the tail on the donkey, egg and spoon race, kids tombola, a 12 foot trampoline to bounce the hours away, competitions, face painting, along side modern activities like a street dance lesson all washed down with jelly, ice cream, cakes, sweets and squash.

 

From 50p per activity

 

And while they're being entertained, come and join us in the kitchen for a sit down, a cuppa and a cake.

 

What more could a child ask for? This event is in aid of a local children's hospice.

 

For more information contact Pauline 07903 863369

 

Silver Arrow Competition Sherwood Forest Visitor Centre

 

31 May 2010 Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottingham NG21 9HN

 

Free

 

Calling all budding Robin Hoods and Maid Marians aged 8 years and over. Round off Robin Hood Month by taking part in this special archery challenge underneath the Major Oak.

 

Use your skills for a chance to win the Silver Arrow trophy! Pick up the free competition entry voucher available from the visitor information point.

 

Three lucky entrants from each category: 8-11 years, 12-14 years, and 14 years and above will be drawn from the hat.

 

For more information call 01623 823202

 

 

 

 

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